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Featured In Orthopaedics
Spinal Tethering Device Revolutionizes Scoliosis Treatment
Anterior Vertebral Tethering, developed by a Massachusetts General Hospital pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, offers a fusionless treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Featured In OB/GYN
The Evolving Gynecologic Practice
In this video, Carey York-Best, MD, a gynecologic surgeon in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and division director, Benign Gynecology and Obstetrics, discusses their evolving gynecologic practice, adapting with clinical advances to offer patients the best care possible.
Featured In Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Community-based Weight-Loss Intervention Feasible for Rural Older Adults
A preliminary study by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers suggests a multicomponent weight-loss intervention delivered at a community center is feasible and acceptable to rural older adults with obesity.
Featured In Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular Disease Independently Associated with NAFLD in People with HIV
Cardiovascular disease, higher body mass index and CD4 count <200 cells/mm3 were significantly associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease among adults with HIV, even after adjustment for traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Featured In Neuroscience
Supporting Health Care Worker Recovery From The Covid-19 Pandemic
Zeina Chemali, MD, MPH, director of the Neuropsychiatry Clinics and Training in the Departments of Neurology and Psychiatry, outlines the systemic support necessary for health care workers to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Latest Digestive Health Care Advances
The Codman Center for Clinical Effectiveness in Surgery: Measuring and Improving the Quality of Surgical Care
Matthew Hutter, MD, MBA, MPH, is director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center and medical director of the Codman Center. In this video, he discusses the Codman Center and how it achieves its mission to deliver the safest, highest value patient care through innovative research and education.
Screening for Pancreatic Cancer
Daniel Chung, MD, is the medical co-director of the Center for Cancer Risk Analysis in the Mass General Cancer Center. In this video, he discusses his work on pancreatic cancer screening and innovative ways to identify the people who are at the highest risk of this preventable disease.
Contributing Physicians
Kathleen E. Corey, MD, MPH
Director, Fatty Liver Clinic, Mass General Gastrointestinal Unit, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Matthew M. Hutter, MD
Director, Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center, Visiting Surgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate Professor in Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Advances Specialties
Neuroscience
Familial Psychiatric Burden High in Bipolar Disorder but Not Correlated with Treatment Response
Andrew A. Nierenberg, MD, and colleagues determined that 85% of patients with bipolar disorder have at least one first-degree family member with a severe psychiatric disorder, but intensive treatment can lead to treatment outcomes comparable to those of patients without a familial psychiatric history.
Ophthalmology
Mass Eye and Ear Sets Standards of Transparency and Accountability in Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Massachusetts General Hospital leads the ophthalmology community in developing and implementing outcome measures in every subspecialty area—setting the standard for transparency, accountability, and continued quality improvement in the field.
Urology
Robotic Surgery: Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Douglas Middleton Dahl, MD, is chief of the Division of Urologic Oncology and clinical co-director of the Claire and John Bertucci Center for Genitourinary Cancers at Mass General Cancer Center, as well as director of Robotic Surgery and a urologic surgeon in the Department of Urology at Massachusetts General Hospital. In this video, he explores the evolution of urologic surgery and highlights opportunities made available through advances in minimally invasive techniques.
March 3, 2021 - July 14, 2021
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.
January 25-30, 2021
Conference: Mass General OB/GYN at SMFM Pregnancy Meeting 2021
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's Annual Meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, is the premier event for presenting and learning about cutting-edge science in obstetrics and provides participants the opportunity to connect with leaders and colleagues in maternal-fetal medicine. Learn more about the research presented by members of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Brain mechanisms of vagus nerve stimulation and stress reduction training for migraine
The study involves brain imaging including fMRI and PET-MR, an 8-week stress reduction intervention, and at-home practice. You will also complete daily migraine diaries.
Understanding Daily Changes in Body Dysmorphic Disorder Risk Using Smartphones
Do you think about your appearance nonstop or find yourself stuck in front of the mirror? You may be eligible to participate in a smartphone study on day-to-day factors that contribute to distress in body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
