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New clinical support software improves efficiency and quality of care in the operating room. New clinical support software improves efficiency and quality of care in the operating room. Key Takeaways • The unique environment of the operating room
Novel biomaterial prevents rejection of transplants for type 1 diabetes. Novel biomaterial prevents rejection of transplants for type 1 diabetes. Key Takeaways • Researchers recently developed a novel biomaterial that they mixed with
Skin drug treatments may regress dangerous birthmarks and prevent melanoma. Skin drug treatments may regress dangerous birthmarks and prevent melanoma. Key Takeaways • Researchers have developed preclinical models of a condition characterized by
Craig Blackstone, MD, PhD, chief of the Movement Disorders Division at Mass General Hospital, was elected recently to the Association of American Physicians (AAP), a medical honor society of physicians who have outstanding credentials in basic or translational biomedical research.
Dr. Paula Rauch discusses parenting challenges from diagnosis through treatment and offers guidance to support the emotional health and well-being of children when a parent has cancer.
Resilience is not an inborn trait, but a skill that is learned through engagement with friends, family, other important relationships and the community. Resilience is also learned through awareness and becoming attuned to knowing your feelings, behavior, attitudes and how they impact yourself and others. IGene Beresin, MD, MA, of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at MGfC, shares how parents, families and caregivers can understand the signs of depression, stress and suicide in young people, as well as guidelines for caregivers and youth on how to prevent these serious conditions. Beresin also shares when these conditions cannot be prevented, how early intervention can be helpful, and what public mental health education can do to help families, young people, and caregivers learn more about psychiatric disorders and the psychosocial issues that contribute to them.
Eugene (Gene) Beresin, MD, MA, of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at MGfC, shares how parents, families, and caregivers can understand the signs of depression, stress, and suicide in young people.
At Massachusetts General Hospital, our dedicated physicians, nurses and staff are committed to providing the best possible specialty care—safely and effectively.
Haytham Kaafarani, MD, MPH, FACS, a trauma and critical care surgeon in the Department of Surgery and leader of several health care quality and safety initiatives at Mass General, has been appointed the chief patient safety officer of the Joint Commission.
The team from the Collaborative Care and Community Engagement Program at Mass General Cancer Center share how they strive to improve cancer treatment for patients with mental illness.
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