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Snapshot of Science: Mass General’s High Impact Research Publications for June 2024
New insights from Mass General researchers in the areas of cancer, rare diseases genetics, heart health and much more.
How Mass General Nurses Have Pioneered the Field of Nursing Since 1873
For more than a century after it was established in 1873, Mass General’s School of Nursing helped to grow the field of nursing in the US.
Congratulations to the 2024 Class of the Bridging Academia and Industry Education Program
The program seeks to create a shared culture of “innovation through collaboration” among investigators from academia and industry.
How Climate Change is Helping the Spread of Infectious Diseases
Doctors from Mass General and colleagues highlight the increased risk of infectious diseases stemming from climate change.
Perinatal and Delivery Experiences of People of Color with Substance Use Disorder in Massachusetts
A qualitative study of birthing persons with substance use disorder identified disparities in care by race and ethnicity and suggests ways to overcome them.
Snapshot of Science: Mass General’s High Impact Research Publications for May 2024
Increase the sensitivity of liquid biopsies, neurons in the human brain able to predict what we’re going to say before we say it and much more
Pilot Study Shows Promise of Virtual Reality in Improving Treatment Outcomes for Opioid Withdrawal
Patients who participated in a virtual reality intervention during treatment for opioid withdrawal were more likely to complete their treatment protocol.
The Next Wave of Meditation Research Will Look to Advanced Practitioners for Insights
You might have heard of the term ‘mindfulness’, a commonly known practice that involves maintaining attention or awareness of the present moment without making judgments.
How Malnourished Organoids Could Play a Key Role in the Quest for a Vaccine Against Shigella
Mass General researcher Christina Faherty, PhD, is using creative techniques to better understand the mechanisms of shigella infection.
Through the Magnifying Glass: The Edlow Lab
How Andrea Edlow, MD, MSc and her team are studying immunization during pregnancy, and its role in maternal and fetal health.