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A Guide to Understanding Clinical Trials: Part 1 – What They Are and How They Work
With new information coming out so rapidly, it can be confusing to understand what clinical trial results mean. Here is a resource to explain how clinical trials work and what makes for a strong trial with clear and promising results.
STEM in the Time of COVID: Science Experiments for Kids
When the COVID-10 pandemic began, Dr. Jain started working from home with her two young children, and she decided to both challenge herself and promote STEM learning by conducting a new science experiment with her children every day. Fast forward 11 weeks and four days later and she is still going strong!
How Serology Testing Will Improve our Understanding of COVID-19
At a recent virtual town hall, David Louis, MD, chief of Pathology at Mass General, spoke about two types of serology tests for SARS-CoV-2, what they show and why they are valuable.
Ragon Institute Researchers Discuss Progress on Serology Testing and Safe Return to Work
At a recent virtual town hall led by Bruce Walker, MD, researchers discussed what they have learned so far about COVID-19 antibodies and their vision for how to return to work.
How a Mass General Vaccine Accelerator Could Play a Crucial Role in the COVID-19 Response
A unique platform developed in anticipation of a rapidly spreading infectious disease like COVID-19 is now being put into action to develop a vaccine.
A Nurse’s Perspective: COVID-19 and Homeless Populations
Kirsten Dickins, PhD, AM, MSN, FNP-C, a nursing research fellow at Mass General’s Munn Center for Nursing Research shares her perspective on the impact of COVID-19 on homeless individuals.
The Ventilator: Understanding One of Today’s Most Valuable Devices
Ventilators are typically used in modest numbers, but the highly infectious SARS-COV-2 virus has made them crucial in hospitals everywhere.
The Difference Between N95s, Surgical Masks and Cloth Masks
What is an N95 mask and how is it different from a surgical mask? Is a cloth mask safe?
Three Tips to Help Manage Stress and Anxiety During the Pandemic
While we don’t yet know the magnitude of its psychological impact, it’s clear that the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone.
More Scientist-Approved Experiments for Kids
In the search for educational activities to keep kids occupied, one mother and Mass General researcher has been getting particularly creative.