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November 8
- 'Healthy, Normal' 9-Year-Old Boy Struggles with MIS-C and Heart Complications After COVID – People mentions MGH patient care
November 7
- Antibody drugs could protect people with weak immune systems against Covid – NBC News quotes MGH physician Inga Lennes
November 6
- MGH pediatrician discusses the COVID-19 vaccines now available for children as young as 5 – WBUR features MGHfC physician Alexy Arauz Boudreau
November 5
- Vaccine side effects or a doctor carrying COVID? – Harvard Gazette coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Erica S. Shenoy
November 4
- Why It’s Important for Pregnant People to Get a Second COVID-19 Shot – Verywell Health coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- Patients Went Into the Hospital for Care. After Testing Positive There for Covid, Some Never Came Out. – KHN quotes MGH physician Erica Shenoy
November 3
- ‘In your heart, it does tug at you.’ Parents weighing COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11 must first battle their own anxiety – Boston Globe quotes MGHfC physician Shannon Scott-Vernaglia
November 2
- C.D.C. Recommends Covid Vaccine for Younger Children – New York Times quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
November 1
- Parents should welcome COVID-19 vaccine for their children | Opinion – The Tennessean piece authored by MGHfC physician Susan Hata
October 2021
October 31
- Baby boys get less protective antibodies from pregnant moms with COVID-19 compared to girls, new MGH study suggests – Boston Herald coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- Diet-related diseases pose a major risk for Covid-19. But the U.S. overlooks them. – Politico quotes MGH physician Fatima Cody Stanford
October 28
- Here's how to prepare children for the COVID-19 vaccine – The Hill piece authored by MGHfC physician Susan Hata
October 27
- Minnies 2021 winners show COVID-19's long shadow – Aunt Minnie features MGH physician Constance Lehman
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women are slower to respond to vaccination, researchers report. – New York Times coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- COVID-19 and Heart Damage – News Medical Life Sciences quotes MGH physician Aaron Baggish
October 26
- COVID vaccines may be safe even after an allergic reaction, study finds – WBUR coverage of study led by MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
October 25
- Immune response to mRNA COVID vaccines delayed in pregnant women – News Medical Life Sciences coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators
- The ‘Delta Plus' COVID Variant Is Already in Massachusetts. Here's What We Know – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Are Vaccine Boosters Widely Needed? Some Federal Advisers Have Misgivings. – New York Times quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
October 23
- Pregnant women pass fewer coronavirus antibodies to unborn boys than girls – a clue as to why men are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 – Insider coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- A Return to Quarantine – New York Times piece authored by MGH gastroenterology fellow Trisha Pasricha
October 22
- Mass. Announces Who Can Get Moderna, J&J COVID Vaccine Booster Shots – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Siedner
October 21
- CDC Panel Champions 'Mix and Match' Booster Strategy – Medpage Today
quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton - Sex of Fetus Influences Immune Response When COVID Strikes in Pregnancy – Health Day coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- Four things to know about the new Boston-based research on COVID-19 and pregnant women – Boston Globe coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
October 20
- Fact check: Colorado hospital and others are requiring COVID-19 vaccine for transplant patients – USA Today mentions MGH
- Study of 1 million people finds lower risk of death from COVID-19 in statin users – Medical News Today coverage of study led by MGH investigator Udo Hoffmann
- Higher COVID vaccination rate in Massachusetts could spare hospitals from another surge – Mass Live quotes MGH physician Regina LaRocque
- Scientists Search for Cause of Mysterious Covid-Related Inflammation in Children – KHN quotes MGHfC investigator Lael Yonker
October 19
- Sex of the fetus influences the mother’s response to Covid-19 infection, new research shows – STAT coverage of a study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- Should You Get a Covid Booster If You Are Pregnant? – New York Times piece authored by MGH gastroenterology fellow Trisha Pasricha coverage of a study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
October 16
- Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Vandana Madhavan on how to Safely Gather with Family over the Holidays – Boston and Beyond with Jeff Derderian features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
- Key differences between booster shot plans for all three COVID-19 vaccines – WCVB features MGH physician Emily Hyle
October 14
- Children, like adults, are capable of carrying high levels of infectious coronavirus, study shows – USA Today coverage of study co-authored by MGHfC Lael Yonker
- New Study Says Aggressive Immune Response Causes “Covid Toes” – Forbes quotes MGH physician Esther Freeman
- Children could be dangerous carriers of virus – Harvard Gazette coverage of study co-authored by MGHfC physician Lael Yonker
October 12
- ‘Overwhelmed’ Pediatricians Balance Increased COVID Testing, Staffing Shortages – CBS Boston features MGHfC physician Scott Hadland
October 11
- Covid and cancer: A dangerous combination, especially for people of color – Washington Post quotes MGH physician Jennifer Haas
October 8
- Don't panic if you get swollen lymph nodes after a vaccine booster. But be aware if you're due for a mammogram, doctors say – CNN quotes MGH chief of breast imaging division Connie Lehman
- New treatments offer hope with vaccines for ‘interlocking benefits’ against COVID-19 – USA Today (subscription required) quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
October 7
- Covid-19 vaccination does not make MRI scans dangerous – AFP Fact Check quotes MGH physician Connie Lehman
October 6
- ‘Covid toes’ may be caused by a powerful immune response, a new study finds. – New York Times quotes MGH physician Esther Freeman
- Merck's New COVID Pill: 'Game-Changer' or Just One More Tool? – Medscape
quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
October 4
- CDC publica recomendaciones para temporada de celebraciones – Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra features MGH physician Efren Flores
- Why are hospital ICUs so full now? – Commonwealth Magazine features MGH physician Jarone Lee
- What we know about COVID-19 vaccines for children and long haul COVID – WBUR features MGH investigator Zachary Strasser
October 1
- Mass. doctor on new pill that could help treat COVID-19 patients – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Merck Pill Intended to Treat Covid-19 Succeeds in Key Study – Wall Street Journal quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- COVID Risk in T1D; Lilly to Drop Some Insulin Prices; New ADA/EASD T1D Guideline – Medpage Today features MGH
September 2021
September 30
- What Covid and the ivory-billed woodpecker being declared extinct have in common – NBC News piece authored by MGH physician Alexis Drutchas
September 29
- Massachusetts makes Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots available for selected populations – Daily Free Press features MGH physician Jarone Lee
- Kids may not be able to get Pfizer shots until November; vaccination rates among pregnant people low: Live COVID-19 updates – USA Today quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
September 28
- Pregnant people face 'severe risk of severe disease' from COVID-19. That's not motivating them to get vaccinated. – USA today quotes MGH physician Andrea Edlow
- COVID-19 cases expected to rise in Mass., but high vaccination rates likely to keep hospitals manageable – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Erica Shenoy
September 27
- Polyethylene Glycol Linked to Rare Allergic Reactions Seen With mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines – Medscape quotes MGH physician Aleena Banerji
- Mask mandate in Massachusetts public schools extended to Nov. 1. But some schools can drop masks earlier – Boston Globe
quotes MGH physician Regina LaRocque
September 25
- Why pregnant people are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters – FORTUNE
quotes MGH physician Andrea Edlow - Is Pfizer COVID-19 booster same dose as previous shots? Boston doctor answers top questions – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
September 24
- Not eligible for a booster shot? Here's what a doctor wants you to know – WCVB features MGH physician Emily Hyle
September 23
- Finding community in Boston Vaccine Day – Harvard T.H. Chan mentions MGH and MGH institute of Health Professions
- Here is who voted on which booster-shot policies the C.D.C. should adopt. – New York Times features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Experts propose novel classification for COVID-19 vaccination skin reactions – Healio coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Devon McMahon
September 22
- ‘I’ve never seen it this bad.’ Central Mass. hospital system runs out of ICU beds due to COVID, other factors – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Kathryn Hibbert
September 21
- Pediatrician Explains Importance of Vaccinations as Pfizer Seeks Approval for Kids – NBC Boston quotes MGHfC physician Scott Hadland
September 20
- 'This is amazing': Boston doctor reacts to major development in COVID-19 vaccines for young children – WCVB features MGHfC Vandana Madhavan
September 17
- Scientists Examine Kids’ Unique Immune Systems as More Fall Victim to Covid – KHN quotes MGHfC physician Lael Yonker
- Long-haul COVID-19 can last months. But here’s why experts are optimistic about recovery – USA Today (subscription required) quotes MGH physician Zeina Chemali
September 15
- Keeping Kids Safe as Schools Reopen and COVID Cases Rise – Forbes
features MGHfC physician-in-chief Ronald Kleinman and MGHfC physicians Vandana Madhavan and Alexy Arauz Boudreau
September 14
- Your Diet Could Cut Your Odds for Severe COVID-19 – U.S. News & World Report coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Jordi Merino
September 13
- COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Likely Benefits Moms and Babies – NIH coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
September 12
- 'It's Not The Time To Let Up': MGH Pediatrician Has The Answers On Kids With COVID – GBH News features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
September 10
- Humid, Salty Air Could Help Suppress SARS-CoV-2: Studies – Medscape coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators
- Most patients with allergic reactions to first COVID-19 vaccine receive second dose safely – Healio coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Anna Wolfson
- When ‘Talk to Your Doctor’ Goes So, So Wrong – The Atlantic quotes MGH physician Kimberly Blumenthal
September 9
- Meet the medical professionals fighting COVID-19 misinformation on TikTok: 'A lot of people just need to be empowered' – Yahoo! Life quotes Mass General Cancer Center nurse Christina Kim
- Healthy plant-based foods may lower COVID-19 risk and severity – News Medical Life Sciences coverage of study led by MGH investigator Jordi Merino
September 7
- Kids and COVID: why young immune systems are still on top – Nature
quotes MGHfC physician Lael Yonker
September 4
- Boston pediatric specialist shares what type of face mask is best for children – WCVB
features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
September 3
- Top Federal Health Officials Ask White House to Scale Back on COVID Boosters – HealthDay quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
September 2
- Sparsely Attended Football Games Do Not Spread COVID-19 – Infection Control Today coverage of study led by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
- ‘We are appealing to the community to help us’: Springfield hospital group straining under pressure of COVID surge– Boston Globe mentions MGH
- Biden’s Booster Plan Seen Facing Resistance From CDC Panel, FDA – Bloomberg features MGH physician Camille Kotton
September 1
- For Those With Long COVID-19, 'Returning To Normal' Is A Massive Battle – Huff Post
quotes MGH physician George Alba - AHA News: Registries of College Athletes With COVID-19 Aim to Learn More About Virus's Long-Term Impact – U.S. News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Aaron Baggish
- What Is the Future of COVID Booster Shots? – NBC Boston features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- SARS-CoV-2’s Wide-Ranging Effects on the Body – The Scientist coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators Haytham Kaafarani and Hanny Al-Samkari
- COVID-19 Long-Haulers Are Fighting for Their Future – The Atlantic mentions MGH
- Your unvaccinated child is going back to school. What type of mask should they wear? – Boston Globe quotes MGHfC physician Peter Moschovis
August 2021
August 31
- Breathing humid and salt-enriched air reduces respiratory droplet generation – Harvard News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Dennis Ausiello
- Unsupervised artificial intelligence predicts COVID-19 progression, survival rates based on CT scans – Radiology Business coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Hiroyuki Yoshida
August 30
- CDC ACIP member on the expectations for a Covid-19 booster shot timeline – CNBC features MGH physician Camille Kotton
August 29
- Doctor at Mass General discusses confusing COVID-19 booster timing – WCVB features MGH physician Erica Shenoy
August 28
- Football games with reduced capacity did not cause uptick in coronavirus cases, study finds – Boston Herald coverage of study led by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
August 26
- MA hospitals not seeing rush of pediatric COVID cases – Boston 25 features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
August 25
- Massachusetts residents, doctors react to Johnson & Johnson booster news – WCVB
features MGH physician Camille Kotton
August 24
- Churches have been ‘ground zero’ for COVID-19 outbreaks. Why do they get an exemption from Boston’s new mask mandate? – Boston.com quotes MGH physician Louise Ivers
- New study shows outdoor football games don’t pose ‘superspreader’ risk for COVID-19 – Boston 25 covers study led by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
August 23
- FDA Grants Full Approval For Pfizer COVID Vaccine – CBS Boston features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Here's What the FDA's Full Approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Means – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- How the Full Approval of Pfizer's Vaccine Will Affect Children – NBC Boston features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
- What happens when you’re hospitalized for COVID-19 – Boston.com features MGH physician Kathryn Hibbert and registered nurse Laura Lux
August 21
- Forecasters offer grim fall outlook on COVID-19, with deaths predicted to rise in Mass. – Boston Globe coverage of study led by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
August 20
- COVID News: F.D.A. Expected to Fully Approve Pfizer Vaccine Next Week – New York Times quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- COVID Vaccines Linked to Functional Neurological Disorders – Medpage Today features study led by MGH investigator David Perez
August 19
- Booster Review Delayed by CDC as Debate Swirls Over 3rd Shot – Bloomberg quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Boston implements vaccination mandate for city employees amidst COVID surge, Delta variant – Daily Free Press quotes MGH physician Jarone Lee
- Limited-Seating Football Games Don't Seem to Spread COVID: Study – Health Day coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
August 18
- Here's When You Should Get a Booster Shot of the COVID-19 Vaccine – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- Gov. Baker disappointed by lack of federal guidance on COVID-19 booster shots – WCVB
features MGH physician Camille Kotton - We asked doctors for advice on the Delta variant for kids under 12. Here’s what they said – Boston Globe features MGHfC Vandana Madhavan
- Biden Ramps Up Virus Strategy for Nursing Homes and Schools, and Urges Booster Shots – New York Times features MGH physician Paul Biddinger
August 17
- With delta variant dominance, simulator predicts surge in COVID-19 deaths in most of US – MedicalXpress coverage of study led by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
- How much worse would Provincetown’s COVID-19 outbreak have been without vaccines? – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Jacob Lemieux
- Kids Can't Get COVID-19 Vaccines Yet. But We Do Have Ways to Protect Them – TIME
opinion piece co-authored by MGHfC physician Lael Yonker - COVID Vaccine Booster Shots: HHS Secretary Says ‘Stay Tuned’ – CBS Boston features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- What convinced vaccine hesitant readers: ‘I wanted to be a part of the solution’ – Boston.com mentions MGH patient care
- Delta Symptoms Usually Appear Like This – Eat This, Not That! quotes MGH physician Andrew Chan
August 16
- Transplant recipients face uncertainty as virus cases rise – The Gazette features MGH physician Camille Kotton
August 15
- CDC recommends extra COVID vaccine doses for vulnerable Americans – 13 News features MGH physician Camille Kotton
August 14
- Mass General doctor explains why there are 'significant' COVID-19 concerns for children – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
August 13
- ‘It can’t be this hard’: Boston doctor calls for more accessible, free COVID-19 testing after struggling to find test for toddler – Boston.com features MGHfC physician Scott Hadland
August 12
- As Virus Cases Surge, Biden Administration Encourages More Use of Antibody Treatments – New York Times features MGH investigator Rajesh Gandhi
- Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Shows Higher Efficacy Rate Against Delta Variant – WBZ News Radio features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
- Are Delta Symptoms Different? – New York Times features Mass General Cancer Center physician Andrew Chan
- Back to school: Young kids need COVID testing and lots of it. Why is it so hard to get? – USA Today opinion piece authored by MGHfC physician Scott Hadland
August 11
- Study Finds Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose is Safe Following Allergic Reaction to First Dose – Pharmacy Times coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- Weekly report detects 2,200 more breakthrough cases – MetroWest Daily News
features MGH president Peter Slavin
August 10
- The debate over vaccinating kids against COVID – Politico features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- COVID messages from doctors change behaviors across racial lines – The Harvard Gazette features MGH physician Lucy Ogbu-Nwobodo
- Massachusetts medical leaders advise workplace vaccine mandates – Boston Herald features MGH president Peter Slavin
- DPH weekly report detects 2,200 more breakthrough cases in Massachusetts – 22 News features MGH president Peter Slavin
- Crowded Prisons Are Breeding Grounds for COVID-19: Study – U.S. News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Amir Mohareb
August 9
- Epidemiologist says Massachusetts faring better than other states during COVID-19 Delta surge – WCBV features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Young adults driving surge – Salem News features MGH physician Paul Biddinger
August 8
- Glaring COVID-19 data omission demands a fix – Boston Globe features MGH director of the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center and the Psychiatry Gender Identity Program Alex Keuroghlian
August 7
- Will COVID vaccine booster shots be needed? It's likely, experts say, but the immunocompromised should be prioritized – Detroit Free Press features MGH physician Camille Kotton
August 6
- New device can diagnose Covid-19 from saliva samples – MIT News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Xiao Tan
- How will the pandemic end? The science of past outbreaks offers clues – National Geographic features MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
August 5
- The Present and Future of COVID Variants– Harvard Medical School features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- Mask Mandate Bans Spark Confusion, Concern as Unvaccinated Kids Head to School – U.S. News features MGHfC physician Jason Harris
August 4
- WHO calls for moratorium on booster vaccine shots through September, citing global disparity – Washington Post features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Testing, vaccinations needed amid Delta surge – MedicalXpress features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- Heal first, then vaccinate: How 9 systems are connecting COVID-19 survivors with the vaccine – Becker’s Hospital Review features MGHPO Senior Vice President for Performance Improvement and Service Excellence Inga Lennes
- 25 Investigates: MA teacher COVID vaccinations go untracked, even as school reopenings loom – Boston 25 features MGH physician Ali Raja
August 3
- The present and future of COVID variants – Harvard Gazette features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
August 2
- Masks and covid-19: Explaining the latest guidance from the CDC and other experts – Washington Post features MGH Infection Control Unit associate chief Erica Shenoy
August 1
- États-Unis: «l’épidémie est de nouveau hors de contrôle» – Le Journal de Québec features MGH physician Julien Cavanagh
July 2021
July 31
- Mass. General doc on how COVID delta variant is impacting local hospitals – WCVB features MGH physician Ali Raja
- Younger and unvaccinated: The new face of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Massachusetts – Boston Globe features MGH physician Alister Martin
- Mobile Vaccination Clinics Continue at Gillette Stadium Events – New England Patriots features The Kraft Center for Community Health at MGH
July 30
- Provincetown Data Suggests Vaccines Protect Against Complications, But Not Delta Transmission – WBUR features MGH physician Jacob Lemieux
- COVID outcomes predictor suffers only slight sophomore slump – AI in Healthcare coverage of study led by MGH investigator Roy Perlis
July 29
- Please Don’t Rush to Get a Third Covid Shot – New Republic features MGH physician Camille Kotton
July 28
- Mass. General doctor discusses possibility of third dose of Pfizer vaccine – Western Mass News features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Doctors, Health Experts Urge Baker to Implement School Mask Mandate – NBC Boston quotes MGH physician Regina Larocque
July 27
- Preparations underway for children’s COVID-19 vaccine ahead of third pandemic-influenced school year in Mass. – WHDH features MGH Physician Paul Biddinger
- Second COVID Shot Safe in Folks Who Had Allergic Reaction to First – U.S News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
July 26
- Nerve damage in cornea could be sign of 'long COVID,' study hints – LIVESCIENCE quotes MGH investigator Anne Louise Oaklander
- Second mRNA Dose Safe After Allergic Reaction to First: Study – Medscape coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- What Does a Pediatrician Specializing In Infectious Diseases Say About the Delta Variant? – WGBH features MGHfC physician Ann Murray
- Mask up if you want, but vaccines have you covered as COVID cases rise, experts say – Boston Globe features MGH physician David Hooper
- COVID vaccinations for children topic of oversight hearing to be held at Museum of Science – Mass Live features MGH physician Paul Biddinger
July 23
- CDC Panel Says J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Risks – Healthline coverage features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Mass General's COVID-19 testing pods saved money, boosted test capacity, study finds – Becker’s Hospital Review coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Kristian Olson
- Biden Officials Now Expect Vulnerable Americans to Need Booster Shots – The New York Times features MGH physician Camille Kotton
July 22
CDC exploring options to get additional coronavirus doses for the immunocompromised – The Washington Post coverage features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- CDC advisory group urges action on vaccine booster for immune-compromised people – NBC News features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- FSU football educating players about COVID vaccine, 'getting closer' to 85% – Tallahassee Democrat features MGH physician Myron Rolle
July 21
- Provincetown's Breakthrough COVID Cluster: What to Know – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Top Massachusetts doctor concerned about ‘exponential’ coronavirus growth that previously led to shutdowns – Boston Herald features MGH chair of radiology David Rosman
- Diet, Socioeconomic Status Linked to Risk of COVID – Whole Foods Magazine
features MGH physician Andrew Chan
July 20
- Vaccinated people can still get COVID. Here are the most common symptoms, study says – Miami Herald coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Andrew Chan
- Experts suspect Delta variant is driving large number of breakthrough cases in Provincetown – Boston Globe features MGH physician Mark Siedner
July 19
- Inside the cutthroat race to secure doses of the COVID-19 vaccine – New York Post features MGH investigator Ingrid Katz
- Top pediatricians recommend masks in school this fall, even for vaccinated children – Boston Globe features interim chief of infectious diseases at MGH Louise Ivers
July 18
- Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines do not appear to pose serious risk during pregnancy, research shows – Fintech News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Galit Alter
- Vaccine Inequity: Inside the Cutthroat Race to Secure Doses – NBC Philadelphia features MGH investigator Ingrid Katz
- Children remember parents lost to COVID-19 – CBS News features MGH psychologist and associate director of the Parenting at a Challenging Time program Cynthia Moore
July 16
- Consensus Statement: Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines for Health Care Personnel – IDSE
coverage of statement co-authored by MGH investigators Ramy Elshaboury and Erica Shenoy - Study: Physicians are widely effective messengers of COVID-19 information – Medical Xpress coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators
July 15
- Study finds physicians are widely effective messengers of Covid-19 information – MIT News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Lucy Ogbu-Nwobodo and
MGHfC investigator Carlos Torres - Another 236 COVID cases in Massachusetts are announced as delta variant raises concerns of further spread – Mass Live features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Addressing vaccine hesitancy in Massachusetts’ hardest-hit community – PBS
features MGH Chelsea Healthcare Center physician Dean Xerras and MGH physician John Iafrate - COVID-19’s Effects on Kids Are Even Stranger Than We Thought – The Atlantic
quotes MGHfC pulmonologist Lael Yonker - CDC advisers to consider additional coronavirus dose for immunocompromised patients – The Washington Post features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- To Mask, or Not to Mask: Epidemiologists Debate Rules for K-12 Students This Fall – WBUR features MGH physician Andrea Ciaranello
July 14
- ‘History Repeating Itself’: Delta Variant Behind Increase In COVID-19 Cases Nationwide – CBS Boston features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Medical Groups Back Vaccine Mandates for Health Care Workers – WebMD covers statement co-authored by MGH Infection Control Unit associate chief Erica Shenoy
- Vaxxed or axed: To protect patients, every health care worker must be vaccinated – STAT mentions MGH
July 13
- Can body composition metrics foretell COVID-19 patient outcomes? – Aunt Minnie coverage of study led by MGH investigator Katherine Bunnell
- Op-Ed: Immunocompromised people shouldn’t have to wait for COVID-19 booster shots – Los Angeles Times mentions MGH patient care
July 12
- Why do some people get more sick from Covid? New research reveals the role genetics plays – The Spinoff coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators Mark Daly and Andrea Ganna
July 8
- Why does COVID-19 impact people in different ways? Genetics play a role, study finds – Detroit Free Press coverage of study co-led by MGH investigator Andrea Ganna
July 3
- Video: Is it safe to be maskless with delta COVID-19 variant? Boston doctor weighs in – WCVB video features MGH physician Ali Raja
- Immune system mutiny: Mast cells and the mystery of long COVID – Salon quotes MGH investigator Kyle Staller
July 2
- Skin Reactions After COVID-19 Vaccination: Rare, Usually Don’t Recur After Second Dose – SciTech Daily coverage of study led by MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
July 1
- Can immune responses alone reveal which COVID-19 vaccines work best? – Science
features MGH investigator Galit Alter
June 2021
June 27
- If You're Vaccinated, This Is the Tell-Tale Sign You Have COVID, Study Says – Best Life coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators
June 26
- Video: Boston doctor discusses dangers of delta plus COVID-19 variant – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
June 25
- Skin of color representation needed when discussing COVID-19 vaccine cutaneous reactions – Healio Psoriatic Disease quotes MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- Study finds disparities among Holyoke residents with coronavirus antibodies – Daily Hampshire Gazette quotes MGH Center for Global Health executive director Louise Ivers
June 24
- Some People Get a Rash after a COVID-19 Vaccine: Here's Why It’s Not a Big Deal– Healthline coverage of study led by MGH investigator Kimberley Blumenthal
- Will J&J Vaccine Protect Against Delta COVID Variant? Boston Doctors Weigh In – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
June 23
- COVID vaccines and breastfeeding: what the data say – Nature quotes MGH physicians Molly Siegel and Andrea Edlow
- Rash, Itch After COVID Vaccine Rare & Quickly Resolves – HealthDay covers studies led by MGH investigator Kimberley Blumenthal
June 22
- Mass. reaches milestone of 4.1 million people fully vaccinated. Here’s why that matters. – Boston.com quotes MGH physician Alister Martin
- Nearly all recent COVID hospitalizations at UMass, other Mass. hospitals are unvaccinated, data shows – MassLive mentions MGH
June 21
- How a new buddy system is helping health workers grapple with COVID’s toll – STAT coverage of MGH Buddy Program, quotes nurse practitioner Sylvia Perry, Center for Physician Well-Being director Kerri Palamara, physician Kenneth Shelton, and Neonatology and Newborn Medicine administrative director Jennifer Bell
June 20
- As state approaches vaccination goal, it must ‘pull out all the stops’ amid Delta variant threat – Boston Globe quotes senior vice president of equity and community health Joseph Betancourt
June 19
- Video: Boston doctor shares COVID-19 safety tips for Father's Day gatherings – WCVB features MGH physician Emily Hyle
- The same mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines could help treat cancer – USA Today features MGH physician Ryan Sullivan
June 17
- From $1-Million Lotteries to Free Beer: Do COVID Vaccination Incentives Work? – Scientific American quotes MGH Health Decision Sciences Center director Karen Sepucha
June 15
- Prophylactic Anticoagulation Tied to Lower Death Rate in COVID – Medscape mentions editorial co-authored by MGH investigators Andrew Dicks and Ido Weinberg
- Federal authorities select Mass General Brigham for study on long-term effects of COVID-19 – Boston Globe coverage of MGB team led by MGH Biostatistics Center chief Andrea Foulkes
- ‘It Is Critical': Boston Doctors Say Vaccinated People Should Still Get Tested – NBC Boston quotes MGH physician Eric Rosenberg
June 14
- COVID-19: Prophylactic-dose VTE Anticoagulation Associated with Lower 60-Day Mortality – Physician's Weekly mentions editorial co-authored by MGH investigators Andrew Dicks and Ido Weinberg
June 12
- Video: Boston doctor discusses concerns about 'Delta' COVID-19 variant in Massachusetts – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
June 11
- Major depressive episodes after COVID-19 illness differ from typical presentation – Healio Psychiatry coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Roy Perlis
- DNA test to predict odds of severe COVID-19 draws scrutiny – Science quotes MGH investigator Amit Khera
June 10
- The Vaccines We Have Are Good. But They Could Be So Much Better. – New York Times opinion authored by MGH physicians Michael Callahan and Mark Poznansky
- The C.D.C.’s New Leader Follows the Science. Is That Enough? – New York Times profile of former MGH physician Rochelle Walensky, quotes physician Kenneth Freedberg
June 9
- New Evidence Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Remain Effective Against Variants – NPR/Shots quotes MGH investigator Marcela Maus
- “The beginning of the end is here for covid, vaccination is key”: Doctor – Yahoo Finance features MGH resident Sejal Hathi
June 7
- No, COVID vaccines don’t make you magnetic. Experts debunk social media videos – Tri-City Herald (Wash.) mentions MGH study
- Would you have your DNA tested to predict how hard COVID-19 would strike? Should you? – Science quotes MGH investigator Amit Khera
June 6
- COVID and children: Risks are small, but not zero – CommonWealth Magazine quotes MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
- Asian Americans who experienced COVID-related racism report increased levels of anxiety, depression, and PTSD – Boston Globe quotes MGH Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness research director Cindy Liu and executive director Justin Chen
June 5
- Video: Should parents consider leaving their unvaccinated children at home? – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
June 4
- Cruise passengers return to Caribbean as locals still wait to be vaccinated – Miami Herald quotes MGH physician Michael Callahan
June 3
- Massachusetts Hospitals Could Require Employees To Get COVID-19 Vaccine Shots – CBS Boston report includes MGH nurse Marybeth Singh
- Despite state COVID restrictions being lifted, many Mass. hospitals are keeping visitation policies in place– MassLive (subscription required) mentions MGH visitor policy
June 2
- What the pandemic revealed about GI – Becker's GI & Endoscopy quotes MGH investigator Andrew Chan
May 2021
May 27
- Study of Big Ten college athletes suggests higher risk for post-COVID-19 heart problems – ESPN quotes MGH investigator Aaron Baggish
- Harvard Researchers and Clinicians Battle 'Silent Pandemic' of Mental Health Issues – Harvard Crimson quotes MGH psychiatrists Uma Naidoo, Gregory Fricchione, John Herman, Jordan Smoller, Zeina El-Chemali, MGH Community Psychiatry PRIDE director Luana Marques, and MGH Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness research director Cindy Liu
May 25
- Moderna Says COVID Vaccine Was 100% Effective in Teen Study – CBS Boston report includes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Moderna to seek authorization for use of its COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents – CBS News features MGH resident Sejal Hathi
- Moderna, with new results, set to seek vaccine clearance for young teens – BioPharma Dive quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
- New Task Force to Study How Viruses Spread from Animals to Humans In Order to Prevent Future Pandemics– GBH News/In It Together report features MGH Center for Quantitative Health director Roy Perlis (second segment)
- How You Can Help Staff Recover From Pandemic Burnout, According To Two Experts – Forbes quotes MGH Learning and Emotional Assessment Program director Molly Colvin
May 24
- India’s rising COVID-19 death toll impacting MA residents – Boston 25 News features MGH Center for Global Health executive director Louise Ivers
- Mass. Vaccinations Are Up and Infections Are Down, But Racial and Ethnic Gaps Persist – GBH News/All Things Considered report includes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
May 22
- Video: Boston doctor explains why people who had COVID-19 need to get vaccine – WCVB features MGH physician Ali Raja
May 21
- Clinical trial aims to discover the reason behind rare reactions to COVID-19 vaccines – WCVB features MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
May 20
- Amid progress on COVID-19, a mental health crisis looms – Facing South mentions 2018 study co-authored by MGH investigator Alexander Tsai
- Politicians Rush to Preserve Online Doctors Visits Made Popular During COVID – Bloomberg mentions patient care at MGH, quotes Center for TeleHealth director Lee Schwamm
May 19
- Is CDC ‘covering up’ number of break-through infections? – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
May 18
- INSPIRATION-S: Statin therapy fails to prevent thrombosis, death in severe COVID-19 – Cardiology Today includes perspectives by MGH investigator Doreen Defaria Yeh
- No, obesity did not reduce the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trials – Verify quotes MGH physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Even With Vaccines, Coronavirus Testing Remains Crucial – GBH News/In It Together program features MGH physician Alister Martin
May 17
- ACTION: Rivaroxaban-based anticoagulation strategy fails to improve outcomes in COVID-19 – Cardiology Today includes perspectives by MGH investigator Doreen Defaria Yeh
- Boston doctor surprised by Gov. Baker's decision to move up full reopening – WCVB features MGH physician Ali Raja
- Where You'll Still Need to Wear a Mask in Mass., Even If You're Vaccinated – NBC Boston report features MGH physician-in-chief Katrina Armstrong
- What will commuting look like as Massachusetts fully reopens? – Boston 25 News quotes Mass General Cancer Center program coordinator Nancy Higgins
- DARE-19 Didn't Pay Off for Farxiga in COVID-19 – MedPage Today quotes MGH investigator James Januzzi
May 16
- DARE-19: No significant decrease in major events; dapagliflozin well tolerated in COVID-19 –Cardiology Today includes perspectives by MGH investigator James Januzzi
- COVID-19 Trigger: Indian Researchers Report First Case of Rare Blood Clot Recurrence in Patient’s Arms – Science Times mentions MGH study
- Use of a Rapid, High-Sensitivity Troponin Protocol Doesn’t Boost 1-Year Outcomes – TCTMD quotes MGH investigator James Januzzi
- Dapagliflozin No Help, But No Harm, in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients – TCTMD quotes MGH investigator James Januzzi
May 15
- Video: Boston doctor answers top questions about CDC's new mask guidance – WCVB report features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Why vaccine equity still matters – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Alister Martin
May 14
- Cancer Trends: How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Cancer Screening? – Everyday Health quotes MGH physician Jennifer Haas
- The COVID dilemma: How vaccinated parents are negotiating life with unvaccinated kids – Boston Globe quotes MGHfC physician Shannon Scott-Vernaglia and MGH Child Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program co-director Aude Henin
May 13
- 'I Helped Dying COVID Patients Say Goodbye. I Can't Forget' – Newsweek opinion by MGH physician Alexis Drutchas
- A Year Into the Pandemic, Science Carries on at ACC – AJMC quotes MGH Corrigan Minehan Heart Center director of education Douglas Drachman
May 12
- CDC Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for 12- to 15-Year-Olds – Wall Street Journal quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Officials Hope Vaccinating Kids 12 and Older Will Help Halt Virus Spread – WBUR/CommonHealth quotes MGH physician Andrea Ciaranello
- Many IBD Patients Skipped or Reduced Medication Doses Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic – Everyday Health quotes MGH physician Bharati Kochar
- Doctors fear COVID-19 vaccines are messing with mammograms– Los Angeles Times quotes MGH Breast Imaging director Constance Lehman
- Are ‘covid nails’ a sign you had the virus? Experts weigh in – Washington Post quotes MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- Meet a Group of Volunteers Bringing the Vaccine Into Boston Communities with Low Rates– WBUR/CommonHealth features MGH physician Alister Martin
May 11
- Experts Say Link Between Heart Inflammation and COVID Shot Unlikely – VeryWell Health quotes MGH physician Christopher Newton-Cheh
- Local Fire Captain to Receive Special Profile in Courage Award for Work During Pandemic– GBH News/In It Together
features MGH investigator Marcia Goldberg (second segment)
May 10
- WHO classifies triple-mutant Covid variant from India as global health risk – Yahoo Finance features MGH resident Sejal Hathi
- Mass. ready to vaccinate younger teens – North Andover Eagle-Tribune quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Vaccine Hesitancy Driven for Some by Fear of Allergic Reactions – WTTW (Chicago) features MGH physician Anna Wolfson
May 8
- Fat shaming, BMI and alienation: COVID-19 brought new stigma to large-sized people – Los Angeles Times quotes MGH physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Did the Pandemic Give a Bunch of Men “Dad Bods” Again? – Inside Hook quotes MGH physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Even after a second dose, COVID-19 vaccines may not provide protection for transplant recipients – Boston Globe quotes MGH Transplant and Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases clinical director Camille Kotton
- Video: Boston doctor encouraged by drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU cases in Massachusetts – WCVB features MGH physician Jarone Lee
May 7
- As Vaccination Rates Increase, Doctors Remind Patients to Resume Routine Cancer Screenings – VeryWell Health quotes MGH physician Jennifer Haas
- Can You Donate Blood After the COVID Vaccine? Here's What Experts Say – NBC Boston quotes MGH Blood Donor Services Kim Cronin
- ‘Crying Out for Help’: Harvard Affiliates on Pandemic Front Line Describe Mental Health Toll – Harvard Crimson
quotes MGH physician David Brown, psychiatrist John Herman, nurses Suzanne Algeri and Brittany Sheehan, psychologist Elyse Park, Center for Physician Well-Being director Kerri Palamara McGrath, Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger, resident Narsis Attar, and MGH/BWH fellow Kathryn Bowman
May 6
- Basic medical research took a hit during the pandemic. It might take years to recover – AAMC quotes Harvard/MGH Center on Genomics, Vulnerable Populations, and Health Disparities project director Erica Warner
- Another COVID-19 Side Effect: 'Zoom Dysmorphia' – MedPage Today coverage of study led by MGH investigator Arianne Shadi Kourosh
- Teen mental health continues to struggle in pandemic, returning to school tough transition – Boston Herald quotes MGH psychologist Archana Basu
- Broken Ventilators Add Momentum to ‘Right to Repair’ Movement – Bloomberg Businessweek quotes MGH physician Jarone Lee
May 5
- Some Mass. high schools begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to students – WHDH report features MGH physician Sandy Nelson
- Addressing Kids' Mental Health Post-Pandemic Will Take Time, Says MGH Child Psychiatrist – GBH/Greater Boston features MGHfC psychiatrist Paula Rauch
- Protein ‘signature’ linked to severe COVID-19 outcomes identified, Mass General Hospital study says –BostonGlobe coverage of study co-led by MGH investigator Michael Filbin
- Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines induce T-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 – News Medical coverage of study led by MGH investigator Marcela Maus
May 4
- New research on COVID-19 vaccines and allergic reactions – Global News (Canada) features MGH physician Aleena Banerji
- Mass. Confirms 718 New COVID Cases, 5 More Deaths – NBC Boston quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Wait—When Are We Supposed to Be Wearing Masks If We're Fully Vaccinated? Doctors Explain – Parade quotes MGH physician Erica Shenoy
- The Liberals Who Can’t Quit Lockdown – The Atlantic quotes MGHfC psychiatrist Elizabeth Pinsky
May 3
- Antibody drug neutralizes virus variants in lab study; COVID-19 antibodies detectable 12 months after infection –Reuters mentions study co-authored by MGH investigator Andrew Chan
- Vaccination plan shifts to target remaining MA population – Boston 25 News features MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- How one primary care doctor found her role in the fight against COVID-19 – Marketplace features MGH physician and writer in residence Suzanne Koven
- Public Health Experts Push for Global Approach to Vaccinations – GBH News/In It Together features MGH Center for Global Health executive director Louise Ivers
- Baker announces plans to close four mass vaccination sites in June, shift supply to regional sites– Boston Globe quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
May 2
- ‘It’s everywhere. It’s every family. I get depressed by the hour.’ Mass. residents from India, Brazil watch from afar as COVID-19 horrors unfold – Boston Globe quotes MGH investigator Vijeta Deshpande
May 1
- Video: Boston doctor weighs in on whether youth athletes still need to wear face masks – WCVB features MGH physician Ali Raja
April 2021
April 30
- Researchers Seek Antiviral Pill That Would Ease COVID Severity – HealthDay quotes MGH HIV Clinical Services and Education director Rajesh Gandhi
- More Than Half of Massachusetts Is Vaccinated, But Younger Residents 'Take Their Time' – GBH News quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Despite All the Talk, Covid Vaccination Does Not Infect People With Shingles – KHN mentions MGH study
- Study identifies two distinct phenotypes of COVID-19-associated ARDS – Healio Pulmonology coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Sylvia Ranjeva
April 29
- A vaccine side effect you haven't heard about: Weird food cravings – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Shruthi Mahalingaiah
- A Man in Italy Got COVID-19. Then His Cancer Went Into Remission. – Slate quotes MGH investigator Howard Kaufman
- Do I Have to Get the Covid Vaccine in My Arm? – New York Times quotes MGH Lymphedema Research Program associate director Cheryl Brunelle and director Alphonse Taghian, and Breast Imaging director Constance Lehman
- COVID-19 Autopsies Uncover Ways the Coronavirus Kills – WBUR/CommonHealth interview with MGH/Broad Institute investigator Alexandra-Chloé Villani
- People with Neurological Conditions at Greater Risk of Death by COVID-19 – U.S. News & World Report quotes MGH Stroke Division chief Natalia Rost
- Placental infection may be more likely early in pregnancy; COVID-19 may cause heart failure in some patients – Reuters coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Drucilla Roberts
April 28
- Pfizer’s At-Home Pill for Treating COVID Could Be Ready By the End of the Year – Vice quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- COVID-19 vaccines may not offer complete protection for people with compromised immune systems – ABC News co-authored by incoming MGH resident Olivia Davies
April 27
- Preparing For Disaster: Health Readiness Expert’s Performance Review – Pioneer Institute/Hubwonk features MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- What if you don’t feel COVID-19 vaccine side effects? – Deseret News quotes MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- You can now purchase same-day COVID tests in pharmacies across Massachusetts; But here’s what experts are saying as more at-home tests go to market – MassLive (subscription required) quotes MGH physician Mark Siedner
- COVID-19 Booster Shots – CTV Morning Live Ottawa features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- What you need to know if you are thinking of cruising this summer – Miami Herald quotes MGH physician Michael Callahan
April 26
- India’s COVID-19 surge is a flashback, and a warning, to many in Massachusetts – Boston Globe quotes MGH Center for Global Health executive director Louise Ivers
- COVID-19 brought health care into the 21st century. Here’s what we need from telehealth next – Boston Globe mentions MGH
- COVID-19 Spreads in India While U.S. Vaccine Demand Slows – GBH News/Greater Boston features MGH physician Louise Ivers
- Dermatologic Reactions to the COVID-19 Vaccine – HCP Live video features MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill – Associated Press quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- Biologic Therapy Not Linked to Increased to Worse COVID-19 Infection, Death Risks – HCP Live coverage of presentation by MGH investigator Vartan Pahalyants
April 24
- Video: Benefits of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine 'far outweigh' risk, Boston doctor says – WCVB report features MGH physician Mark Siedner
April 23
- Robert Kraft & Mass General Hospital Team Up To Create Mobile COVID Services Program For Vulnerable Communities – CBS Boston report features MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center physician Priya Sarin Gupta and Kraft Center for Community Health executive director Elsie Taveras
- Are Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Safe During Pregnancy? Boston Doctors Respond to Study – NBC Boston report features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
April 22
- Coronavirus: Vaccines and women's health – Boston 25 News report features MGH physician Shruthi Mahalingaiah
April 21
- Can I take a pain reliever? Should I avoid alcohol? Here’s what experts say you can do right after you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Sandra Nelson
- SARS-CoV-2 infection in young athletes tied to low risk for cardiac events – Cardiology Today coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Nathaniel Moulson
- It’s rare and expected, but some fully vaccinated people are catching COVID-19 – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Erica Shenoy
- Have Allergies? See If You're at Risk for Severe COVID Vaccine Reaction – HealthDay coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators Kimberly Blumenthal and Aleena Banerji
April 20
- Catching COVID-19 after being vaccinated isn’t a myth. It happened to me – STAT opinion by MGH Transitional Age Youth Clinic psychiatrist Stephen Tourjee
- SARS-CoV-2 Cardiac Involvement Low in Collegiate Athletes – HealthDay coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Nathaniel Moulson
- A year into COVID, hospitals find a new normal – Boston Globe quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Dance Review: “Postcards from the Front” — A Pandemic Time Capsule – The Arts Fuse quotes MGH physician Paul Currier
April 18
- Vaccine Eligibility Expands To All People 16 Or Over. Is Massachusetts Ready? – GBH News features MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
April 17
- Video: Boston doctor concerned about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy – WCVB features MGH physician Ali Raja
- Study shows less than 1% of COVID-positive college athletes developed heart issues – ESPN coverage of studies co-authored by MGH investigator Aaron Baggish
- Cohan: Massachusetts, other states should reconsider feds’ complete J&J coronavirus vaccine pause – Boston Herald quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Global Stroke Care Takes a Hit During the Pandemic – MedPage Today quotes MGH investigator Natalia Rost
April 16
- How to Get an Appointment When COVID Vaccines Open for Mass. Residents 16+ – CBS Boston features MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- J&J’s Vaccine Is Still On Pause After A CDC Safety Panel Put Off A Vote – Buzzfeed News quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Booster Shots a Likely Reality for COVID-Vaccinated Americans – HealthDay quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- Research Roundup: UK Variant Not as Lethal as Originally Reported and More – BioSpace coverage of study co-led by MGH investigators Dai Fukumura and Rakesh Jain
April 15
- CDC Panel Says It Needs More Time to Study J&J Vaccine Clotting Cases – HealthDay quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- Physicians propose new way to manage a COVID outbreak in long-term care settings – McKnight's Long-Term Care News coverage of study co-authored by MGH IHP investigators
- Ask An Expert: Skin reactions to COVID-19 vaccines – KCBS Radio features MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- Rashes Can Occur After COVID Vaccine, But Dermatologists Say 'Don't Worry' – HealthDay features MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- Why COVID-19 vaccines are raising false red flags of breast cancer – Global News quotes MGH physician Constance Lehman
April 14
- CDC vaccine advisers put off decision on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine – CNN features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Dr. Sandy Nelson discusses J&J concerns, next steps – WCVB features MGH physician Sandra Nelson
- Discussion: Understanding and tracking 'long COVID' – PRI/The World program features MGH investigator Andrew Chan
- Doctors Highlight Differences in Blood Clots Tied to J&J Vaccine, Birth Control – NBC Boston features MGH physician Hanny al-Samkari
- The bad news—and the good—about obesity and COVID-19 – The AMA quotes MGH physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Vaccinations, genome sequencing and COVID testing: How Massachusetts can contain coronavirus spread as new variants emerge – MassLive quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Blood clots and COVID-19 vaccines: How scientists are starting to unravel the rare side effect of the J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines – USA Today quotes MGH physician Hanny Al-Samkari
- Could we save lives by assigning each American a place in line for vaccines? – USA Today quotes MGH Laboratory of Computer Science investigator Hossein Estiri
April 13
- Here’s what we know about J&J’s vaccine and rare blood clots – The Los Angeles Times quotes MGH physician Hanny Al-Samkari
- J&J vaccine: Convenience at a price? – Boston 25 News features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- Massachusetts medical experts express concern about vaccine hesitancy amid Johnson & Johnson pause – The Boston Herald quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- What you need to know about COVID-19 variants – CommonWealth Magazine quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Federal official: CDC, FDA taking reports of blood clots and J&J Covid-19 vaccine 'seriously' – CNN quotes MGH physician Hanny Al-Samkari
- U.S. Health Agencies Call for Pause in J&J COVID Vaccine After 6 People Develop Clots – HealthDay quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- 5 steps to address burnout on the front lines of COVID-19 care – AMA coverage of presentation by MGH Center for Physician Well-Being director Kerri Palamara
- 1,848 wasted coronavirus vaccine doses in Massachusetts: State tally – Boston Herald mentions MGH
April 12
- Seizures Common in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients – The Scientist coverage of study co-led by MGH investigator M. Brandon Westover
- Dr. Siedner on vaccines for teens and ‘real-world data’ – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- As COVID Variants Surge, Tracking Where They're Spreading in Mass. Remains a Challenge – GBH News
features MGH physicians Priya Sarin Gupta and Regina LaRocque - Had Facial Fillers? What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines – HealthDay coverage of study led by MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- Terrifying Viral Videos of Shaking After COVID-19 Vaccines Are Not What They Seem – Science Alert
coverage of viewpoint co-authored by MGH investigator David Perez
April 11
- Study bolsters the case that antibody drugs can protect against COVID-19 – The New York Times quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
April 10
- Video: COVID-19 vaccine trial involving children ages 12-15 'reassuring,' Boston doctor says – WCVB
features MGH physician Mark Siedner - Why are more Massachusetts children coming down with COVID? Here’s what experts are saying –MassLive (subscription required) quotes MGH physician Andrea Ciaranello
April 9
- Moderna vaccine antibodies last at least 6 months; lung transplant can save some COVID-19 survivors – Reuters coverage of study led by MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- COVID-19 Vaccine Can Cause False Positive Cancer Diagnosis – Imaging Technology News coverage of study led by MGH investigator Constance Lehman
- Number of Mass. Communities at High Risk For COVID Increases to 77 – CBS Boston features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- This COVID Vaccine Has the Most Side Effects, Study Says – Eat This, Not That quotes MGH investigator Esther Freeman
April 8
- The COVID 19 is real: Weight gain has been a problem for many during the pandemic – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Angela Fitch
- The Coronavirus Pandemic Increases Rates of Children Experiencing Obesity – GBH News/In It Together features MGH physician Shadi Kourosh
- The COVID pandemic has produced a 'staggering' amount of waste. Where is it all going? – Providence Journal/USA Today quotes MGH Center for the Environment and Health director Jonathan Slutzman
- ‘Depth of Anesthesia’: What Are the Data on COVID-19 Vaccines? – Depth of Anesthesia podcast features MGH residents David Hao and Adam Flaczyk
- The One COVID Vaccine Side Effect You Haven't Heard About – Eat This, Not That coverage of study led by MGH investigator Esther Freeman
April 7
- COVID toes, Moderna arm, all-body rash: Vaccines can cause skin reactions but aren't dangerous, study says –USA Today coverage of study led by MGH investigator Esther Freeman
April 6
- ¿Por qué hay que seguir usando máscaras después de vacunarse? Doctor del MGH explica estas y otras dudas – El Planeta features MGH senior vice president of equity and community health Joseph Betancourt
- COVID-19 is a crisis of loneliness for patients and caretakers – Healthcare Finance features MGH psychiatrist Helen Riess
- New research: No link between COVID-19 and blood type – Boston 25 News report features MGH investigator Anahita Dua
- State’s new COVID-19 eligibility rules open the floodgates for people to seek vaccinations – Boston Globe
quotes MGH physician Ali Raja - Day of 4 Million Vaccines Signals Sharp Turnaround for U.S. – Bloomberg quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
April 5
- 72% of UMass Memorial Health Care employees are fully vaccinated; 75% at St. Vincent Hospital –MassLive (subscription required) mentions MGH
April 3
- Mass. General doctor discusses latest travel guidelines – WCVB features Mass General physician Erica Shenoy
- Drugs Targeting Immune Response to COVID-19 Show Promise – NPR/Weekend Edition features Mass General physician Rajesh Gandhi
April 2
- Why Obesity May Worsen COVID-19 Outcomes – WebMD features MGH physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Danny Ainge says ‘at least a couple’ Celtics players won’t want the COVID-19 vaccine – Boston Globe quotes Mass General Senior Vice President of Equity and Community Health Joseph Betancourt
- COVID-19: Opening Schools Safe When Community Interventions Are Followed – Physician's Weekly item quoting Mass General physician Andrea Ciaranello
April 1
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KNX In Depth: Pfizer's COVID keeps on delivering the goods -- Frustrated parents vs. L.A.'s teachers union in new lawsuit -- Could mixing COVID vaccines provide enhanced immunity? -- Opening day for a slightly less weird MLB season – KNX In Depth (Calif.) program features Mass General physician Sandra Nelson
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A Year Into the Pandemic, the PPE Shortage Becomes a Disconnect – NY1 quotes Mass General physician Ali Raja
- Some Hospitalized COVID Patients Develop Seizures – HealthDay coverage of study co-led by Mass General investigator M. Brandon Westover
March 2021
March 31
- The Vaccination Calculus Is Changing for New Parents – The Atlantic coverage of study led by Mass General investigators Andrea Edlow and Galit Alter
- Headed to Fenway for Opening Day? What doctors say you should know about your coronavirus risk. – Boston.com quotes Mass General physician Erica Shenoy
- Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, on COVID complications from obesity – AMA features Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Covid-19 Vaccinations of Pregnant Mothers Also Protect Newborns, Studies Suggest – Wall Street Journal coverage of study led by Mass General investigators Andrea Edlow and Galit Alter
March 30
- Recovering from the Emotional Challenges of the Pandemic – New Yorker interview with Mass General psychologist Archana Basu
- Free app lets you track COVID-19 symptoms while helping researchers study virus – ABC Action News (Tampa, Fla.) report features Mass General investigator Andrew Chan
March 28
- Pandemic may have stalled efforts to get Americans to stop smoking – Associated Press quotes Mass General physician Nancy Rigotti
March 27
- Video: Boston doctor concerned about rise in Massachusetts COVID-19 cases – WCVB features Mass General physician Ali Raja
- Pregnant women 'didn't have the data' – until now: COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, even for babies, study shows – USA Today coverage of study led by Mass General investigators Andrea Edlow and Galit Alter
March 26
- Vaccinated adults may have more freedom. But for kids, ‘the rules haven’t changed.’ – Washington Post quotes Mass General physician Erica Shenoy
March 25
- What Should We Make Of The AstraZeneca Vaccine? – GBH News/Greater Boston features Mass General physician Sandra Nelson
- Mass. COVID Numbers Have Stopped Declining. Experts Say They Have An Idea Why – GBH/All Things Considered features Mass General physician Erica Shenoy
- Who can get a vaccine without ever leaving their home? – Boston 25 News features Mass General physician Alister Martin
- Pfizer and Moderna are safe and effective in pregnant women, provide antibodies to newborns – ABC News coverage of study led by Mass General investigators Andrea Edlow and Galit Alter
- COVID-19 vaccine may not provide full protection for transplant patients – Boston Globe quotes Mass General physician Camille Nelson Kotton
- Study says Covid-19 vaccines provide protection for pregnant and lactating women--and their newborns – CNN coverage of study led by Mass General investigators Andrea Edlow and Galit Alter
March 24
- Quarantine If Exposed After Vaccine? Dr. Mallika Marshall Answers Your Coronavirus Questions – CBS Boston report presented by Mass General physician Mallika Marshall
- ‘Everyday racism’ underlies Black athletes’ mistrust of COVID vaccine, local doctor says – Boston.com quotes Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Covid-19 and the Investigator Pipeline – NEJM perspective by Mass General Department of Medicine physician-in-chief Katrina Armstrong
- Prepare your kids mentally for the transition back to school – CNN article by Mass General psychiatrist Neha Chaudhary
March 23
- Massachusetts planned to set aside 20 percent of vaccine doses for hard-hit communities. What happened? – Boston.com quotes Mass General Division of Emergency Preparedness Chief Paul Biddinger
- Everything You Need to Know about Coping with Long COVID – Boston Magazine quotes Mass General physician George Alba
- Doctors Concerned As COVID Cases Plateau In Massachusetts – CBS Boston report features Mass General physician Mark Siedner
- Most Americans say the pandemic has been bad for their weight – CBS News quotes Mass General physician Angela Fitch
- Study results strengthen the case for using Regeneron’s antibody cocktail in high-risk Covid patients. – New York Times quotes Mass General physician Rajesh Gandhi
March 22
- Physician viewpoint: It's too soon to say crisis standards of care are free of racial bias – Becker's Hospital Review commentary co-authored by Mass General investigator Melanie Molina
- Inside the Pediatric ICU During the Pandemic – NBC Boston features MGHfC physician Gopi Mohan
- Mass. Health Advocates Knock Baker's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout, Plan Tue. Protest – NBC Boston quotes Mass General physician Amir Mohareb
- AstraZeneca vaccine poised to become global leader – Boston 25 News quotes Mass General physician Mark Siedner
- COVID Vaccine Hesitancy: Boston Doctors Address Concerns Around Fertility, Pregnancy – NBC Boston quotes Mass General physician Mark Poznansky
- Study shows safety of COVID-19 vaccines – Gloucester Times quotes Mass General Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
March 21
- Vaccinated pregnant women pass antibodies on to their babies, early research shows – Washington Post coverage of study led by Mass General investigator Andrea Edlow
- ‘COVID Arm’ Rash After Vaccine Is Actually Proof It’s Working, Doctors Say – Inside Edition coverage of letter lead-authored by Mass General investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- IDSA’s Latest COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines – ContagionLive quotes Mass General physician Rajesh Gandhi
March 20
- How will we know if the Covid pandemic is really over? And how will we feel when it is? – NBC News/THINK opinion by Mass General psychologist Ellen Braaten
March 19
- Cancer Patients Respond Poorly to First COVID mRNA Vax Dose – MedPage Today quotes Mass General investigator Justin Gainor
- INSPIRATION: No Dip in COVID-19 Deaths or Thromboses With Higher Anticoagulation Dose – TCTMD mentions editorial by Mass General investigator Hanny Al-Samkari
- Doctors are bringing COVID-19 vaccines to the doorstep of the needy – Boston Globe features Mass General physician Alister Martin
- Are your kids afraid of going back to school? How to help them succeed – Good Morning America quotes Mass General psychiatrist Neha Chaudhary
- Dr. Mark Siedner Joins Mornings w/Bilal – Canada Talks features Mass General physician Mark Siedner
- In the rush to resume normalcy, don’t overlook your teenager’s mental health – Boston Globe quotes Mass General psychologist Jonathan Jenkins
- COVID Cluster Tied to Weymouth Cheerleading Facility – NBC Boston items featuring Mass General physician Ali Raja
- For a faster end to COVID, waive intellectual property rights for its vaccines – The Hill opinion co-authored by Mass General physician Vanessa Kerry
- Intermediate-Dose Clot Prevention Flops for Severe COVID – MedPage Today mentions editorial authored by Mass General investigator Hanny Al-Samkari
March 18
- Vaccine Patients Experiencing ‘Vaccine Arm’ Days After Injection – Dermatology Times quotes Mass General investigator Esther Freeman
- 'It Feels Like A Gut Punch': Some Mass. Residents Are Left Hunting For Second COVID Vaccine Doses – WBUR/CommonHealth quotes Mass General Division of Emergency Preparedness Chief Paul Biddinger
- First baby in U.S. born with antibodies against COVID-19 after mom receives dose of Moderna vaccine while pregnant – CBS News report features Mass General physician Andrea Edlow
March 17
- Doctors go door-to-door at housing units asking who doesn't have vaccine shot yet – Boston 25 News report features Mass General physician Alister Martin
- Mass. General Hospital President On The Need To Reach Herd Immunity – GBH News/Greater Boston features Mass General President Peter Slavin
- Virus variants found to be deadlier, more contagious; some may thwart vaccines – Reuters coverage of study led by Mass General investigator Alejandro Balazs
- Many people who die of COVID-19 have the virus in their hearts – Science coverage of study led by Mass General investigator James Stone
March 16
- Covid triggered another crisis: rebuilding our fragile health system – CNN opinion by Mass General physician Vanessa Kerry
- First case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant in Massachusetts – WCVB report features Mass General physician Eric Rosenberg
- Swollen lymph nodes can be side effect of COVID-19 vaccine and confused for cancer, doctors say – KTVU (San Francisco) coverage of study led by Mass General investigator Constance Lehman
- VERIFY: Are people with Type O blood less susceptible to COVID-19? – WUSA 9 (Washington, D.C.) features Mass General investigator Anahita Dua
- Researchers gain insight into metabolic pathways hijacked by SARS-CoV-2 – Drug Target Review coverage of Mass General/BWH study
March 15
- Health Care Workers Get The Applause, But Our Families Are Essential, Too – WBUR/Cognoscenti commentary by Mass General physician Walter O’Donnell
- How Too Many Vaccine Refusals Could Threaten The COVID Recovery – GBH News/Greater Boston program features Mass General physician Vanessa Kerry
- Here's what's causing rare, delayed allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccine – ABC 7 (San Francisco) features Mass General physician Rebecca Saff
March 14
- Tackling Vaccine Hesitancy In Massachusetts, One Conversation At A Time – WBUR/CommonHealth quotes Mass General Senior Vice President of Equity and Community Health Joseph Betancourt
March 13
- COVID-19 vaccine's effect on pregnant women and nursing mothers – CBS News report features Mass General physician Andrea Edlow
- Video: Boston doctor discusses importance of COVID-19 vaccine preregistration system – WCVB report features Mass General physician Ali Raja
March 12
- Headache with coronavirus linked to depression after overcoming infection – Yahoo Style coverage of research letter lead-authored by Mass General investigator Roy Perlis
- Guidelines Provided for Unilateral Lymphadenopathy After COVID-19 Vaccination – HealthDay News coverage of study co-authored by Mass General investigator Helen Anne D'Alessandro
- Over Half Have Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder After COVID-19 – HealthDay coverage of research letter lead-authored by Mass General investigator Roy Perlis
- Risk of allergic reaction to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines 'extremely low' – Medical News Today coverage of studies led by Mass General investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- What we lost, what we found – Boston Globe quotes Mass General President Peter Slavin
March 11
- Protesters Call On Moderna, Biden Administration To Expand Global Vaccine Access – GBH News quotes Mass General physician Amir Moheb Mohareb
- Companies Seek EUA for New COVID Monoclonal Antibody Treatment – Medscape quotes Mass General physician Rajesh Gandhi
- High Obesity Rates in Southern States Magnify Covid Threat – Kaiser Health News quotes Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- These symptoms and risk factors may predict whether you could become a 'COVID long hauler,' study suggests – USA Today coverage of study co-authored by Mass General investigators
- The COVID-19 pandemic is now a year old. What have scientists learned? – Science News quotes Mass General physician Rajesh Gandhi
March 10
- Medical Workers Reflect on a Year of Battling COVID-19 – NBC Boston report features Mass General physician Erica Shenoy
- Very few severe allergic reactions tied to mRNA vaccines, research shows – Becker's Hospital Review coverage of study led by Mass General investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- Life on the Frontline: One Year Later – NBC Boston report features Mass General physician Ali Raja
- Pollen level in air linked to COVID-19 rates; robust vaccine responses seen during pregnancy, lactation – Reuters coverage of study co-led by Mass General investigators Andrea Edlow and Galit Alter
- Are Certain Blood Types More Susceptible to COVID-19 Infection? – U.S. News & World Report coverage of study led by Mass General investigator Anahita Dua
- Looking back on Harvard’s COVID response one year later – Harvard Gazette quotes Mass General Department of Medicine physician-in-chief Katrina Armstrong and Division of Emergency Preparedness Chief Paul Biddinger
- Mass General's CEO saw the pandemic coming. Now he sees hope, risk. – Boston Business Journal features Mass General President Peter Slavin
- Harvard’s Hospitals Have the Covid-19 Vaccines. Distributing Them Equitably Has Been Complicated. – Harvard Crimson quotes Mass General Senior Vice President of Equity and Community Health Joseph Betancourt, Division of Emergency Preparedness Chief Paul Biddinger, physician Adeline Boatin and MGH/BWH physician Bisola Ojikutu
March 9
- Study Confirms Very Low Risk of Severe Allergic Reaction to COVID Vaccines – HealthDay News coverage of studies led by Mass General investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- Vaccine Inequity – Zerlina report features Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- A viral tsunami: How the underestimated coronavirus took over the world – Washington Post quotes Mass General physician Michael Callahan
- Boston doctors send letter to Biden administration urging action on global COVID-19 vaccine inequities – Boston.com quotes Mass General Center for Global Health Executive Director Louise Ivers
- Pregnancy and COVID: what the data say – Nature quotes Mass General physician Andrea Edlow
March 8
- COVID-19 vaccine delayed skin reaction looks 'scary' but isn't, doctors say – TODAY coverage of letter lead-authored by Mass General investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- The People's Vaccine With Gina Cummings and Dr. Vanessa Kerry – Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not Sorry podcast features Mass General physician Vanessa Kerry
- New Models Predict Risk for Ventilation, Death From COVID-19 – HealthDay News coverage of study co-authored by Mass General investigator Christopher Nicholson
- The Transformational Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Education – HCP Live quotes Mass General fellows Patrick Chen and Fabio Nascimento
- How Long It Might Take To Mentally Recover From The COVID-19 Pandemic – Huffington Post quotes Mass General resident Sejal Hathi
March 7
- Will obesity label turn some away from vaccination? – Boston 25 News items featuring Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- COVID-19 and Obesity – WGN News Nation items featuring Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Year of coronavirus pandemic grieving creating 'perfect storm' for mental health conditions – Boston Herald quotes Mass General investigator Christy Denckla
March 6
- Mass. doctor on whether vaccine will be available to all by end of May – WCVB report features Mass General physician Erica Shenoy
- Can Current COVID Vaccines Get Us to Herd Immunity? Harvard Doctor Says Yes – NBC Boston report features Mass General investigator Galit Alter
March 5
- Collaboration is the cure for COVID-19 – Boston Globe opinion co-authored by Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard Founding Director Bruce Walker
March 4
- Deploying To A Hesitant Community Near You: ‘Trusted Messengers’ – GBH News report features Mass General research coordinator Rachael Williams, Senior Vice President of Equity and Community Health Joseph Betancourt and Mass General/BWH physician Bisola Ojikutu
- 10 Ways to Discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine Without a Fight – AARP quotes Mass General psychologist Anne Fishel
- Expert: Children could have anxiety about returning to school – Boston 25 News features Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Mass General Executive Director Eugene Beresin
- Mass. Teachers Look Ahead to Education After Vaccination – NBC Boston report features MGHfC psychologist Ellen Braaten
- COVID-19 symptom study app helping researchers better understand virus – Boston 25 News report features Mass General physician Andrew Chan
- A New Study of Athletes’ Hearts After Covid Shows Encouraging Results – Wall Street Journal (subscription required) quotes Mass General physician Christopher Newton-Cheh
March 3
- A Few People Report Delayed Skin Reactions to the Covid Vaccine – New York Times coverage of letter lead-authored by Mass General investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- Re-Opening Is A Positive Step For Breweries, But More Change Is Needed – GBH/In It Together program features Mass General physician Ilona Goldfarb
- Are swollen lymph nodes normal after getting the COVID vaccine? – Open Access Government coverage of study led by Mass General investigator Constance Lehman
- COVID-19 vaccines aren't getting to those in need. Blame the broadband gap – CNet quotes Mass General investigator AJ Adkins-Jackson
March 2
- Local researchers look at antibody response role in COVID-19 – Boston Globe coverage of study co-authored by Mass General investigator Lael Yonker
- No Special Risk for Severe COVID in Asthma – MedPage Today coverage of presentation by Mass General investigator Lacey Robinson
- Ask The Docs: Mixed Reactions To Massachusetts Reopening – WBUR/Radio Boston program features Mass General physician Mark Siedner
- Is the Pfizer vaccine good for obese people? – Deseret News quotes Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Mammograms pick up swelling due to Covid-19 vaccine, causing unnecessary fear, radiologists say – CNN coverage of study led by Mass General investigator Constance Lehman, also features Mass General physician Devon Quasha
March 1
- Impact of asthma on COVID-19 outcomes ‘remains controversial’ – Healio Primary Care coverage of presentation by Mass General investigator Lacey Robinson
- Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine wins FDA approval – Yahoo Finance video features Mass General physician Sejal Hathi
- ‘I Think It's a Mistake': Mass. Reopening Worries Health Experts – NBC Boston report features Mass General physician Mark Siedner
- How Inequity Gets Built Into America’s Vaccination System – ProPublica quotes Mass General Community Access, Recruitment, and Engagement Research Center Director Jonathan Jackson
- Experts worry stress, loss of routines amid pandemic is exacerbating heart disease – Boston 25 News report features Mass General physician Ami Bhatt
- Johnson & Johnson vaccine deepens concerns over racial and geographic inequities – Washington Post quotes Mass General Division of Emergency Preparedness Chief Paul Biddinger
- Underarm Lump After COVID Shot Is Likely Lymph Swelling, Not Breast Cancer, Experts Say – HealthDay News coverage of study led by Mass General investigator Constance Lehman
February 2021
February 28
- Obesity Specialist Says BMI Is A 'Good Measure' For Vaccine Priority Group – NPR program features Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
February 27
- Boston infectious disease expert answers questions about Johnson & Johnson vaccine – WCVB report features Mass General physician Mark Siedner
February 26
- Study: One in 10 people exposed to COVID-19 at home tests positive – UPI coverage of study co-authored by Mass General investigator Joshua Metlay
- 'There Has To Be A Better Way' – Boston Business Journal quotes Mass General physician David Rosman
- Cholesterol testing rates decline amid COVID-19 pandemic – Cardiology Today coverage of study led by Mass General investigator Michael Honigberg
February 25
- Harris coaxes Black communities to get vaccines, but distrust remains high – Los Angeles Times quotes Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Virtual Event: The pandemic’s toll on mental health – STAT panel features MGH Disparities Research Unit Chief Margarita Alegría
- With Trial Data Still Limited, Pregnant Women Consider The COVID-19 Vaccine – Connecticut Public Radio quotes Mass General physician Ilona Goldfarb
- Baker Reopening Plan Gets Mixed Reviews From Public Health Experts – GBH News item quotes Mass General physician Mark Siedner
- Texas A&M, UT eye full stadiums this fall. Is that realistic? – Houston Chronicle (subscription required) mentions study co-authored by Mass General investigators
February 24
- ‘We should be optimistic’: Why are COVID hospitalizations plummeting across Massachusetts? Experts weigh in – MassLive (subscription required) quotes Mass General Perioperative Administration Executive Medical Director Peter Dunn
February 23
- COVID Testing Remains Important, Even as Numbers Dip, Experts Say – NBC Boston report features Mass General physician Mark Poznansky
- Pandemic adds fire to alcohol abuse – Boston 25 News report features Mass General Hepatology and Liver Center Director Raymond Chung
- COVID-19 Outcomes Influenced by Antibody Response – Contagion Live coverage of study co-led by Mass General investigators Lael Yonker and Galit Alter
- Message to Teachers: Don’t Fear a Return to the Classroom – U.S. News & World Report commentary authored by Mass General Charlestown HealthCare Center physician Carolina Abuelo
- In midst of COVID-19, US sees ‘unusually low’ flu activity – Infectious Disease News quotes Mass General Division of Emergency Preparedness Chief Paul Biddinger
February 22
- Woburn Company’s Mobile Units Helping Bring Flexibility To Health Care, Retail Industries – CBS Boston report features Mass General physician Elsie Tavares
- Covid-19 Live Updates: Burden on U.S. Hospitals Eases – New York Times quotes Mass General physician Kyan Safavi
- The One Shot NBA Players Might Not Take: The Covid Vaccine – Wall Street Journal (subscription required) quotes Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- When Does COVID-19 Become A Disability? 'Long-Haulers' Push For Answers, and Benefits – NPR/Shots quotes Mass General physician Zeina Chemali
- ‘We don’t have any good answers.’ Local leaders frustrated with Baker’s decision to stop sending doses to local vaccination sites – Boston Globe quotes Mass General Senior Vice President of Equity and Community Health Joseph Betancourt
- Feds OK'd export of millions of N95 masks as U.S. workers cried for more – Fierce Biotech features Mass General physician Ali Raja
- COVID-19 Disease Severity May Be Driven by Antibody Responses – Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News coverage of study co-led by Mass General investigators Lael Yonker and Galit Alter
February 21
- Amid COVID-19, Fight Against Rx Diversion Continues – Pharmacy Practice News quotes Mass General Chief Pharmacy Officer Christopher Fortier
- Thousands of Mass. hospital workers have been sickened with COVID since the start of the pandemic – Boston Globe quotes Mass General physicians David Rosman and Erica Shenoy
- No early end to COVID-19: A new strain in any nation threatens us all – The Hill opinion authored by Mass General physicians Michael Callahan, Jacob Lemieux and Mark Poznansky
February 20
- Elon Musk Got 4,000 SpaceX Workers to Join a Covid-19 Study. Here’s What He Learned. – Wall Street Journal (subscription required) coverage of study co-authored by Mass General investigator Galit Alter
- Video: Boston doctor answers COVID-19 vaccine safety questions – WCVB features Mass General physician Ali Raja
February 19
- Feds OK’d Export of Millions of N95 Masks as U.S. Workers Cried for More – Kaiser Health News quotes Mass General physician Ali Raja
- Study suggests pregnant women should be moved up in vaccine eligibility – WHDH report features Mass General physician Andrea Edlow
- ‘A massive gap in information’: Most vaccine clinical trials fail to report data on participants’ ethnicity or race – STAT quotes Mass General Community Access, Recruitment and Engagement Research Center Director Jonathan Jackson
February 18
- Clinical Trials Are Moving Out of the Lab and Into People’s Homes – New York Times quotes Mass General investigator Steven Arnold
- US life expectancy fell by a year in first half of 2020 amid COVID-19 – New York Post quotes Mass General psychiatrist Alexander Tsai
February 17
- There are 6.9 million people in Mass. Here’s why the state goal is to vaccinate 4.1 million of them – Boston Globe quotes Mass General Division of Emergency Preparedness Chief Paul Biddinger
- To Get The Vaccine Or Not: How These Black Health Care Workers Made The Decision – WBHM (Ala.) features Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- What we know about the South African coronavirus variant found in Mass. – Boston Globe mentions work of the Balazs Lab at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard
February 16
- WBUR Town Hall Recap: The Vaccine Is Here – WBUR features Mass General physician Galit Alter
- Rash, soreness, fatigue among side effects that can accompany COVID-19 vaccine – WHDH features Mass General physician Mark Siedner
- How soon will COVID-19 vaccines return life to normal? – Science Magazine quotes Mass General physician Roby Bhattacharyya
- As the pandemic ushered in isolation and financial hardship, overdose deaths reached new heights – STAT quotes MGH Recovery Research Institute Founding Director John Kelly
February 15
- What To Expect After Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine – GBH News features Mass General physician Erica Shenoy
- Some People Are Getting a Large (but Harmless) Arm Rash a Week After the COVID-19 Vaccine – Prevention quotes Mass General physician Esther Freeman
February 13
- MGH's Dr. Shenoy on schools, vaccines and trends – WCVB item features Mass General physician Erica Shenoy
- Mass General Confronts Vaccine Racial Inequity Rooted in History – Bloomberg quotes MGH Senior Vice President of Equity and Community Health Joseph Betancourt
- ‘There’s light at the end of the tunnel’ for life to return to something like normal – Boston Globe quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness Chief Paul Biddinger
- Where has the flu gone? Influenza activity hasn’t been this low in recent memory and COVID has a lot to do with it – MassLive quotes Mass General physician David Hooper
February 12
- COVID Vaccine & Allergic Reaction FAQS – Physician's Weekly authored by Mass General physicians Aleena Banerji, Anna Wolfson, Kimberly Blumenthal, Lacey Robinson and Rebecca Saff
- To Save Their Communities, Black Ministers Preach the Gospel About the Corona Virus Vaccine – Gizmo Chronicle item quotes Mass General physician Fatima Cody Stanford
February 11
- I've had facial fillers. Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine? – Today features Mass General physicians Mathew Avram and Esther Freeman
- Clinical Decision Support Tool Accelerates COVID-19 Evaluations – Health IT Analytics coverage of study co-authored by Mass General investigator Caitlin Dugdale
- Getting a 'COVID arm' rash after the Moderna vaccine might be itchy, but it's no big deal – Insider quotes Mass General physician Esther Freeman
- Do New Moms Pass COVID-19 to Their Babies? – Infectious Disease Special Edition coverage of two studies co-authored by Mass General investigator Andrea Edlow
February 10
- Six Lessons on Fighting Burnout from Boston’s Biggest Hospital – Harvard Business Review authored by Mass General physicians Ali Raja and Joshua Baugh
- The Latest on COVID Variants in Massachusetts, and How to Stop Them – NBC Boston quotes Mass General investigator Eric Rosenberg