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Featured In Ophthalmology
Developing Drug-Releasing Contact Lenses
Joseph B. Ciolino, MD, a clinician scientist at Mass Eye and Ear/Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Ophthalmology, discusses the development of drug-releasing contact lenses to improve the treatment of corneal infections, ocular inflammation, retinal diseases and glaucoma.
Featured In OB/GYN
Exploring Advances in Fertility Research and Access to Care
In this video, John Petrozza, MD, chief of reproductive medicine at the Fertility Center in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses the latest fertility research from the center including perfluorinated compounds and how different populations access fertility care.
Featured In Cardiovascular
Polygenic Scores for Cardiometabolic Diseases Correlate Strongly Across Siblings
In a study with substantial implications for genetic counseling, Amit V. Khera, MD, MSc, of the Center for Genomic Medicine, and colleagues found that when individuals with high polygenic scores were defined as those in the top 20% of the distribution, about 45% of their siblings met the same threshold.
Featured In Digestive Health
Pilot Study: Virtual Reality Is a Feasible Alternative to Narcotics During Colonoscopy
In a pilot study, Madeline Friedman, BS, Daniel C. Chung, MD, and colleagues replaced conscious sedation for routine colonoscopy with virtual reality, finding that the procedure was completed without pharmacologic rescue in 26 of 27 patients and procedure time was not prolonged.
Featured In Pulmonary and Critical Care
COVID-19 ARDS Has Distinct Phenotypes Different from Those in "Classic" ARDS
Massachusetts General Hospital physicians have identified two phenotypes of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) associated with COVID-19 that are distinct in biochemical profiles and short-term mortality despite minimal differences in respiratory dynamics.
The Latest Orthopaedics Advances
Dr. Tanaka on Building a Predictive Model of Patellar Dislocation
In this video Miho Tanaka, MD, discusses her research on knee injuries.
Novel Physical Examination Techniques Identify Rotator Cuff Tears Missed by Static Tests
The dynamic isotonic manipulation examination and unopposed active abduction test, designed by Scott D. Martin, MD, of the Sports Medicine Center, extend the utility of a physical examination when a full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon is suspected, despite negative results on static tests.
Contributing Physicians
Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon, Director, Women's Sports Medicine Program
Scott Martin, MD
Director, Joint Preservation Service, Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Advances Specialties
Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Palliative Care Benefits Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplantation
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have found that even apart from medication for symptom control, palliative care has benefits for patients facing the prolonged hospitalization required for hemopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Neuroscience
Guided Psychosocial Interventions Needed for Couples Affected by Young-onset Dementia
Sarah M. Bannon, PhD, and Ana-Maria Vranceanu, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry, and colleagues determined in interviews that patients with young-onset dementia and their spouses often describe negative coping strategies such as avoidance and overprotection, particularly shortly after diagnosis.
Urology
Considerations in Selecting Patients for Trimodal Therapy for Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer
Adam S. Feldman, MD, MPH, and colleagues review the patient-related and tumor-related factors that should most strongly influence the decision between trimodal therapy and radical cystectomy for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
September 8, 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.
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.
A Two-Part Study of CLE-100 as an Adjunct Therapy in Subjects With Major Depressive Disorder
The Cleo Study is evaluating an oral study medication in adults with depression who have tried 2 or more medications without sufficient improvement.
