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A Common Skin Condition You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Acne, eczema and psoriasis are well-known common skin conditions. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is another common, but lesser known, skin condition.
Teach Children Love and Inclusiveness
Parents have an opportunity to influence the next generation by teaching their children how to understand and embrace people’s differences.
About Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
BIDMC’s Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery Division offers same-day weekday evaluations for knee and shoulder injuries. Call 617-667-3940 for an appointment.
Managing Anxiety
Anxiety, sometimes more intense than others, is a part of having cancer. We know that we are greatly anxious at the time of diagnosis, when awaiting test results, whenever there is unsettling or bad news. We may be anxious when we hear of other's cancer problems. And, of course, there is the garden variety anxiety that accompanies life in general.
Transplant Institute
BIDMC's Transplant Institute is one of New England's largest and most respected for kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. Learn about our services.
About the Zeidel Lab
The Zeidel lab investigates the roll of water channels as well as the integrity of the bladder."
Secret Languages
All of us have had close relationships that included some secret signals and language. Raising an eyebrow at a spouse may mean "Let's get out of here". My daughters were taught a few harmless phrases that meant "I need to go to the bathroom right now" or "I need help, Mommy." At my 93 year old uncle's funeral last June, his son described a hand motion, tenting both hands with fingers touching and then slowly touching each paired set together, that his parents frequently shared. Left over from their courting days, it meant (remember there were five touches): "Let's go home and neck."
Geriatrician vs. PCP: What’s the Difference?
As a child, you likely saw a pediatrician for your healthcare. After all, infants and children have specialized needs that differ from those of adults. Read more.
Fear
Without a doubt, fear accompanies cancer. The immediate urgent terror is : Am I going to die? That is generally followed by fear of the prescribed treatments; people sometimes die in surgery; we have all heard horrific stories about chemotherapy; how can I accept radiation when I have spent my whole life avoiding that exposure? There is fear, or at least worry/anxiety, about side effects, about hair loss, about nausea and pain. We worry about the impact on our families. Will I be able to keep working? What is the financial hit? The worry list is endless.
Cancer Support Services
BIDMC's Cancer Center offers services to support patients and families during and after cancer treatment. Call 617-667-2100 to learn more about our services.
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Orthopaedics at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has a rheumatologist and nurse practitioner to help in the care of patients with non-operative musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. This team works closely with the surgeon members of the department so that the appropriate medical or surgical care can be provided to all patients.
Technology Ventures Office
The Technology Ventures Office at BIDMC translates our research and innovation for society's benefit by working with our inventors in the labs and clinics.
Specialty Pharmacy at BIDMC
BIDMC's Specialty Pharmacy can help you maximize your insurance coverage and help you understand how your medication should be taken, monitored and stored.
New Parent Advice for Managing Hectic Holidays
For first-time parents, the holiday season can be especially hectic. Here is some good advice for managing holiday plans with extended family and a new baby.