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Research Teams at Mass General Explore Ways to Limit Alcohol-Induced Damage to the Liver and Better Understand Alcoholism’s Effect on the Brain

By Brian Burns | Addiction & Substance Use Disorder | 0 comment | 1 June, 2017 | 0

Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital are investigating the long-term effects of excessive drinking on liver and brain function to find ways to reduce its impact on our health.

Researchers Detect “Silent” Seizures in Alzheimer’s Patients

By Brian Burns | Alzheimer's Disease, Neurology | 2 comments | 30 May, 2017 | 0

New research from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests a potential new connection between the devastating memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and “silent” seizures in the memory center of the brain.

Celebrating the Important Role of Nurse Researchers at Mass General

By Brian Burns | Clinical Research, Events | 0 comment | 26 May, 2017 | 0

Attendees of the 2017 Nursing Research Day celebration at Massachusetts General Hospital on May 9 certainly had a lot to be inspired by. The event began with a poster session featuring 45 posters submitted by nurse researchers at Mass General, and concluded with a series of engaging presentations highlighting the important role that nursing research plays in improving patient care.

Diet Known to Reduce Risk for Hypertension May Also Prevent Gout

By Brian Burns | Cardiology, Gastroenterology | 1 comment | 22 May, 2017 | 0

A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital suggests that following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet may reduce the risk of gout.

Distilling Your Message: A Workshop with Alan Alda

By Brian Burns | Communicating Science, Events | 2 comments | 19 May, 2017 | 0

Earlier this month, the Mass General Research Institute organized a day-long workshop hosted by the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.

Researchers Recommend New Eye Exam Screening for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes: Five Things to Know

By Brian Burns | Diabetes, Endocrinology, Eye and Ear | 1 comment | 17 May, 2017 | 0

Findings from a recent study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, lend insight into a possible new eye screening protocol.

Women’s Health Week 2017

By Brian Burns | Addiction & Substance Use Disorder, Cancer, Neurology, Obstetrics & Gynecology | 0 comment | 15 May, 2017 | 0

In honor of National Women’s Health Week this week, we put together a few highlights of the many Massachusetts General Hospital researchers who are investigating important topics pertaining to women’s health: Eve Valera, PhD, a researcher at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, is working to learn more about the traumatic brain injuries suffered byRead more

Probe of Alzheimer’s Follows Paths of Infection

By Brian Burns | Alzheimer's Disease, Neurology, Researcher Profiles | 0 comment | 12 May, 2017 | 0

Mass General researchers Rudy Tanzi and Robert Moir are investigating amyloid beta’s role in the body. Their findings could possibly open new fronts for treating or preventing Alzheimer’s disease by attacking infection before plaques begin to form.

Mass General Celebrates Research Staff Appreciation Day

By Brian Burns | Awards & Honors, Events, Researcher Profiles | 0 comment | 10 May, 2017 | 0

Every year, Massachusetts General Hospital celebrates Research Staff Appreciation Day to recognize and thank the research staff members who provide direct scientific support to faculty investigators across the Mass General research enterprise.

A New Strategy for Assessing Sleep Apnea Risk in Individuals with Down Syndrome

By Brian Burns | Pediatrics, Population Health & Outcomes, Psychiatry | 0 comment | 8 May, 2017 | 0

Investigators at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children have developed a promising new method for assessing the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children with Down syndrome.

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