Posts by Brian Burns
How Does Maternal Marijuana Use Affect the Developing Fetus? Researchers Call for New Studies to Find Out More
There’s growing recognition that maternal marijuana use can disrupt placental function and fetal development, which can have long term health consequences.
Read MoreConversations with Margarita: Suffering in Silence
While they drive our economy and society forward, people who immigrate to the United States also have to navigate new systems, cultural norms, and sometimes a new language.
Read More3 Key Reasons Why Clinician Involvement in Innovation is Important
The leaders of the Magic Wand Initiative at Mass General detail the key role that doctors have in developing new products for patients.
Read MoreTips to Help Scientists Get the Most out of Twitter
Twitter can be a great platform for scientists to connect with colleagues, start new collaborations and engage with the public.
Read MoreRevisions to State Licensing Questions Could Help More Doctors Access Mental Health Services
Changing the scope and nature of questions about mental health on licensing applications could make doctors more comfortable seeking care.
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2021 Class of Bridging Academia with Industry
The translational research training program and accompanying project competition seeks to create a new culture of research collaboration.
Read MoreDecrease in Internet Searches for Cancer Screening Terms During COVID Sparks Concerns of Delayed Diagnoses
Researchers are worried that delayed cancer screenings due to COVID could lead to later diagnoses and more severe cases.
Read MoreWorld Medical Innovation Forum Outlines a Patient-Centric Vision for Gene and Cell Therapies
Researchers will need to identify new treatment strategies, work collaboratively to develop them into treatments for patients and ensure equity and access.
Read MoreMass General Research Institute 5-Year Celebration Video
Learn more about the Massachusetts General Hospital Research Institute and how we’re working to improve healthcare through science.
Read MoreNot Just a Matter of Appearance: How Alopecia Affects Patients Throughout Life
Can you measure the lifelong impact of a disorder that causes no pain but affects your appearance, relationships and perception of self-worth?
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