Posts by Brian Burns
Rare Light Sensitivity Disorder Could Affect More People than Previously Thought
For patients with rare diseases, finding the right diagnosis can be a significant challenge. When the disease has no visible symptoms, the challenge becomes even greater.
Read MoreWhat Do We Know About SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection So Far?
Based on what scientists have learned from other coronaviruses such as the common cold, reports of reinfection of SARS-CoV-2 are not surprising.
Read MoreMake Your Message Stick: Tips for Research Communication and Outreach from Dr. Renee Salas
Conversations with stakeholders, the public and the media can all help to expand the reach of your scientific research.
Read MoreVitamin D Levels Could Help Identify Patients at Risk of Increased Opioid Use After Surgery
Opioids can be an effective painkiller following major surgery but prescribing them is not without risk.
Read MoreHow Scientists at Mass General and the Broad Institute Launched a Study in Days to Probe COVID-19’s Unpredictability
During the spring COVID-19 surge, a remarkable team research effort took place to quickly learn more about the disease.
Read MoreSeven Key Questions to Ask if a SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine is Approved
While a vaccine will represent a significant turning point in the fight against COVID-19, there will still be a long way to go.
Read MoreBiopreservation Could Revolutionize the Future of Medicine—How Mass General Researchers are Helping Us Get There
Mass General is part of a multicenter research effort to overcome key challenges in the long term preservation and reuse of organs, cells, tissues and more.
Read MoreIs Tenacity A Matter of Willpower or Does Brain Structure Play a Role, Too?
In a recent review paper, Mass General researchers identify a part of the brain that could play a key role in individual levels of grit.
Read MoreNon-White Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 More Likely to Show Severe Disease in Chest X-Rays
Severity in chest x-rays increase the likelihood of admission to the intensive care unit, intubation and death.
Read MoreMass General Clinician-Researchers Share Firsthand Experiences with COVID-19 Surge
Mass General investigators who are co-affiliated with the Broad Institute discuss patient care and the hospital’s response to COVID-19.
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