Massachusetts General Hospital

OverviewGlucose intolerance, which increases in prevalence as a function of age, is being investigated with the aim of prevention or stopping its progression to disease. This is being pursued using insulinotropic agents, such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), and a potent analog, Exendin-4. The studies are being conducted at Mass General, as well as in collaboration with several colleagues at other institutions including Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, University of Virginia at Charlottesville, Yale University School of Medicine, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the National Institute on Aging.

We are also exploring the possibility of reversing muscle loss with the use of growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH). GHRH is a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates the production of growth hormone, which regulates the build up of many tissues in the body, including muscles and bones. This area is being investigated in elderly volunteers who have low IGF-1 levels and in volunteers with heart muscle weakness. Collaborators are those mentioned above as well as colleagues at Allegheny University Hospital and Tufts University Medical Center.

Geriatric Medicine Unit

Phone: 617-726-4600
Fax: 617-228-6306

Public Transportation Access: yes
Disabled Access: yes

Please call us at 617-726-4600.  You will reach our directed phone system. Please follow the instructions for patient and patient family members. This will directly connect you with a staff member who can assist you with an appointment or direct your phone call to the appropriate person.

On the Web

Patient gateway-For established patients only.
A secure web-based application that allows patients to opportunity to request prescription renewals, insurance referralsappointments, change demographic information, and communicate with the practice. Visit www.patientgateway.org

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Urgent Care –8:30 am to 5 pm
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Urgent Care- After Hours
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