Posts by Brian Burns
Revolutionizing Care at Mass General
Massachusetts General Hospital was established to provide care to Boston’s sick, regardless of socioeconomic status—an innovative idea in 1811. In the words of our founder, Dr. John Warren, “When in distress, every man becomes our neighbor.” We then became the first teaching hospital for Harvard University’s new medical school and have been redefining excellence in health care ever since.
Read MoreMaking Migraines Less of a Headache: Researchers Test a New Method for Migraine Prediction
Mass General researchers have developed a new forecasting model that has the potential to pinpoint when a migraine will strike by tracking an individual’s stress levels over time.
Read MoreShining a Light on Multiple Sclerosis-Related Fatigue
Mass General researcher are investigating the impact of light therapy on fatigue related to multiple sclerosis (MS).
Read MoreSix Selfish Reasons to Communicate Science
The Union of Concerned Scientists blog recently published a post discussing ways in which communicating science can benefit the scientist. Here are a few of our takeaways from this great article.
Read MoreSniffing Out the Root Cause of Malnutrition in Patients with Kidney Disease
n a recent study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers share new findings about the link between loss of appetite and loss of smell in these patients.
Read MoreNew Study Shows Lymph Nodes Aren’t Always to Blame for Cancer Progression
In a case of mistaken identity, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have found that lymph nodes are not always responsible for cancer’s deadly progression to other organs.
Read MoreMass General Earns High Marks From U.S. News and World Report
We are proud to announce that Massachusetts General Hospital has once again been named among America’s Top Hospitals, earning the number four spot on the honor roll of best hospitals.
Read MoreFaherty Hopes to Stop Shigella from Wreaking Havoc in the Digestive System
Shigella is a group of pathogenic bacteria that has evolved over millions of years specifically to infect humans. It is primarily transmitted through contaminated food or water, but it can also be transmitted through surface contact.
Read MoreOvercoming the “Curse of Knowledge” To Effectively Communicate Your Science
Using jargon-free language and developing a compelling narrative can help engage an audience and explain the science.
Read MoreMore Than Just a Pastime: How Video Games Change Your Brain
Video games can change how you pay attention, improving sustained and selective attentions. It also means that the areas in the brain responsible for attention need less stimuli to activate.
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