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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.
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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.
Starting screening before age 50 is found to significantly reduce the risk and incidence of colorectal cancer in women. Starting screening before age 50 is found to significantly reduce the risk and incidence of colorectal cancer in women. Key
New tool more accurately uses genomic data to predict disease risk across diverse populations. New tool more accurately uses genomic data to predict disease risk across diverse populations. Key Takeaways • Polygenic risk scores (PRS) can predict
A unique machine-learning model predicts homelessness among U.S. soldiers before their transition to civilian life. A unique machine-learning model predicts homelessness among U.S. soldiers before their transition to civilian life. Key Takeaways •
Unite for Safety: Using Hand Hygiene to Create a Safer MGH. Unite for Safety: Using Hand Hygiene to Create a Safer MGH. Every year on May 5, health care professionals around the world recognize World Hand Hygiene Day, a global movement led by the
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