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Artificial intelligence model bests previous methods in predicting breast cancer risk. Artificial intelligence model bests previous methods in predicting breast cancer risk. Investigators at MIT and MGH have collaborated to develop a new AI model to
Study reveals how air pollution may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Study reveals how air pollution may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Key Takeaways • A new study has found a link between high levels of air pollution at
Gene therapy strategy found effective in mouse model of hereditary disease TSC. Gene therapy strategy found effective in mouse model of hereditary disease TSC. Key Takeaways • Patients with a genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis complex have
Early details of brain damage in COVID-19 patients. Early details of brain damage in COVID-19 patients. Key Takeaways • Study finds COVID-19 patients with neurological symptoms show some of the same disturbances in the brain as other patients who
Celebrating gives people the energy to press on during difficult times, said Joseph Betancourt, MD, vice president and chief equity and inclusion officer, in his introduction to the Mass General Latino/a/x and Hispanic Heritage Month “Celebration of Unity, Heritage and Mass General Latino/a/x Front Line Staff” event. “Now more than ever, diversity, inclusion and tackling disparities and discrimination are imperative, and these celebrations are about recognizing resilience and celebrating the community.”
Tracer molecule may improve imaging tests for brain injury. Tracer molecule may improve imaging tests for brain injury. Key Takeaways • Researchers have validated a new radiolabeled molecule that can be used with imaging tests to accurately detect
Researchers have reported on an experiment using MRI-based approach to study patient-clinician interactions in real time and track the effects of different behaviors.
MGH-led study shows light therapy is safe, modulates brain repair, and may benefit patients with moderate traumatic brain injury. MGH-led study shows light therapy is safe, modulates brain repair, and may benefit patients with moderate traumatic
Lung screening has the potential to detect lung cancer at earlier stages when it has the best chance of being cured. Learn more in this video from Jo-Anne Shepard, MD, Thoracic Radiologist at the Mass General Cancer Center.
A mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast that can find cancer before it can be felt by you or your doctor. Learn more in this video from Dr. Michelle Specht, Breast Surgical Oncologist at the Mass General Cancer Center.