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Featured In Cardiovascular
Bridging the Gap in Cardiovascular Disease During Pregnancy
Amy Sarma, MD, cardiologist in the Corrigan Women's Heart Health Center, discusses her research of cardiovascular disease in women and the importance of collaboration between cardiology and obstetrics in preventing maternal mortality.
Featured In Digestive Health
Q&A with Dr. Angela Fitch: Encourage Realistic Patient Resolutions for a Healthier New Year
New year's resolutions are notoriously difficult to maintain. Yet, year after year, patients seeking a life change look to this time of year as a fresh start in their weight loss journey. In this article, Dr. Angela Fitch shares advice on treating patients with obesity and crafting realistic, obtainable resolutions.
Featured In Neuroscience
Neural Network Beats Experts at Detecting Epileptiform Discharges on EEGs
SpikeNet, a computer algorithm that analyzes EEG waveforms, was more accurate than fellowship-trained clinical neurophysiologists and the standard commercial software at detecting interictal epileptiform discharges.
Featured In Orthopaedics
Vitamin C Does Not Decrease Risk of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome After Distal Radius Fracture in Double-Blind, Randomized Trial
Researchers at the Department of Orthopaedics are conducting clinical studies to improve the treatment of common clinical problems. A new double-blind randomized trial showed no therapeutic benefit of vitamin C therapy to reduce the incidence of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) following distal radius fracture.
Featured In OB/GYN
Time to Delivery After PROM at Term Is Shorter with Oxytocin than Buccal Misoprostol
Among nulliparous women presenting with prelabor rupture of membranes at term and unfavorable cervical dilation, oxytocin was associated with a significantly shorter admission-to-delivery interval and fewer vaginal exams compared with buccal misoprostol.
The Latest Urology Advances
Most Men with Detrusor Underactivity Regain Spontaneous Voiding After Outlet Procedure
In a cohort of 122 men who underwent urodynamic studies followed by an outlet de-obstruction procedure, there was a reasonable likelihood of spontaneous voiding postoperatively even in patients who had detrusor underactivity.
Innovations and Clinical Expertise in Female Voiding Dysfunction Management
Female voiding dysfunction (FVD) is a common multifactorial condition typified by abnormally slow or incomplete voiding of urine from the bladder. Elise De, MD, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of experts to pave the way for innovative treatment methods for patients with FVD.
Contributing Physicians
Ajay Singla, MD
Director, Harvard Urologic Surgery Residency Program
Elise J. De, MD
Urologist
Advances Specialties
Cardiovascular
Outcomes of Elective Cardiac Surgery at Mass General Not Affected by Start Time
Intrigued by the debate over the effects of surgical start time, cardiac surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital reviewed their results and found that starting elective cardiac surgery after 3 pm does not adversely affect patient outcomes or hospital costs.
Neuroscience
Intracranial Recordings Reveal Human Alpha Rhythm Propagation and Generation
Using rare intracranial recordings in epilepsy patients, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have produced the first direct evidence of how alpha rhythm is generated.
Orthopaedics
Surgery for Diaphyseal Fracture of the Clavicle Presents Low Risk of Nonunion
Patients who have surgical repair of a diaphyseal clavicle fracture have a 13% risk of an adverse event or an unplanned reoperation, but the risk of nonunion is low, according to a retrospective study.
February 19, 2020 - June 17, 2020
Grand Rounds: Mass General Cardiology Grand Rounds
The Massachusetts General Hospital Corrigan Minehan Heart Center prepares future health care professionals and trains providers in innovative therapies and care. As part of these efforts, the center hosts regular Grand Rounds presentations from thought leaders and researchers on important cardiology topics. Cardiology Grand Rounds is open to all healthcare professionals.
February 16-20, 2020
CME: Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Review and Update 2020
Attend this conference on substance use disorders to hear the latest research and find guidance that enhances your care for patients. This course focuses on a broad update across the spectrum of substance use disorders. Sessions cover everything from neuroscience and developmental perspectives all the way through recovery-oriented systems of care. Our faculty share their experience as both clinical caregivers and research experts. They make time to answer questions and help you find solutions for complex conditions.
MGH Postpartum Psychosis Project (MGHP3)
If you are a mother who has experienced an episode of postpartum psychosis within the past ten years, you could help us to better understand this serious disorder.
Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonism for Cardiovascular Health in HIV - The MIRACLE HIV Study
Elevations in a hormone may be linked to abnormal blood flow, inflammation, and plaque in the heart. This study will evaluate whether blocking the hormone will improve cardiovascular disease in HIV individuals using heart imaging studies.
