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Caitlin’s story: One chromosome late to the party, but centralized care helps young woman be fearlessly present in life

Around age 7, Caitlin Sullivan realized she was different. During a sleepover, she realized her friends did not need the nightly growth hormone injections that were so normal and routine to her. Caitlin has Turner syndrome, a genetic condition in which girls and women are missing part of or all the second sex chromosome, but she has never let it stop her from dreaming and living life in a big way.

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Study provides insights on how early life trauma can contribute to functional neurological disorder

Study provides insights on how early life trauma can contribute to functional neurological disorder. Study provides insights on how early life trauma can contribute to functional neurological disorder. Key Takeaways • In individuals with functional

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‘Quit vaping’ searches increased during lung-disease outbreak

‘Quit vaping’ searches increased during lung-disease outbreak. ‘Quit vaping’ searches increased during lung-disease outbreak. Key Takeaways • By January of 2020, the CDC reported more than 2,700 hospitalizations from e-cigarette or vaping

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New study offers the first evidence of brain inflammation in veterans with Gulf War Illness

New study offers the first evidence of brain inflammation in veterans with Gulf War Illness. New study offers the first evidence of brain inflammation in veterans with Gulf War Illness. Key Takeaways • Researchers have detected widespread

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Injury prevention experts and advocates call for increase funding for research and prevention efforts

Injury prevention experts and advocates call for increase funding for research and prevention efforts. Injury prevention experts and advocates call for increase funding for research and prevention efforts. Key Takeaway • The authors call on public

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MGH Awards and Honors February 2020

MGH Awards and Honors February 2020. MGH Awards and Honors February 2020. The Awards and Honors newsletter features recent awards and honors recognizing our talented and dedicated MGH staff and employees. Andre

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MGH Revere Pilots Therapeutic Food Pantry

Not having enough food to eat and poor nutrition can contribute significantly to chronic medical conditions to such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity. MGH Revere HealthCare Center is taking on the issue by piloting its first therapeutic food pantry. Health center leadership, Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo, and community partners came together on Friday, February 7th, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to formally launch the effort.

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Advancing Health Equity Through Housing and Economic Stability

We are pleased to announce that the Kresge Foundation has awarded $400,000 in grant funding to our Chelsea based partnership—The Neighborhood Developers, Mass General Center for Community Health Improvement, GreenRoots, CONNECT, The Chelsea Collaborative, and Metro Housing Boston—to advance health equity through housing in Chelsea.

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Cancer cells alter protein production machinery to hasten metastasis

Cancer cells alter protein production machinery to hasten metastasis. Cancer cells alter protein production machinery to hasten metastasis. Key Takeaways • Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer can spread throughout the body via the bloodstream

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Mass General Hospital researchers identify new “universal” target for antiviral treatment

Mass General Hospital researchers identify new “universal” target for antiviral treatment. Mass General Hospital researchers identify new “universal” target for antiviral treatment. Key Takeaways • Mass General researchers have uncovered a

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