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Pre-Diabetes: Are You at Risk?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than a third of adults in the U.S. have prediabetes—and the majority of people don’t know it.
Learning To Love Your Body After Cancer
Cancer's effect on physical appearance (hair loss, weight, scars, etc.) has an emotional impact, too. Time heals, but these strategies can help the process.
Publications
The Emergency Medicine Informatics Research Lab at BIDMC in Boston is a translational informatics lab that specializes in the rapid translation of novel technologies into clinical practice. Learn more about their research and publications.
BIDMC researchers create tool for rapid insights into COVID-19 with international collaborators
BIDMC researchers create a tool that aggregates counts and statistics about patients with COVID-19 in 5 countries, allowing better international cooperation.
The Flu Vaccine is the Best Defense Against the Influenza Virus
Every year beginning around October, we find ourselves plunged into another flu season. Healthcare organizations ramp up communications; signs appear outside of neighborhood pharmacies; health centers promote public flu vaccine sessions; and almost half of the US population typically decides to get vaccinated.
Preventing Postoperative Delirium
In a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, physician-researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that intravenous acetaminophen significantly reduced the incidence of postoperative delirium following coronary artery bypass procedures in patients over 60.
Selected August Publications from BIDMC Faculty
Building on BIDMC's culture of collaboration and innovation, our researchers are helping to transform medicine and health care delivery. Read selected academic publications issued in August 2019.
Former Basketball Coach Credits BIDMC for Saving His Life
Former Brockton high school basketball coach Victor Ortiz credits BIDMC for saving his life during double organ transplant surgery. Read more about his story.
Cardiovascular COVID-19 FAQs
Do you have heart disease and worried about COVID-19? Get answers to frequently asked questions about the coronavirus and cardiovascular health here.
Hematology and Oncology Support Services
BIDMC's Hematology and Oncology Support Services include social workers who provide counseling & support to patients through all phases of cancer treatment.
Funding via Crowd Sourcing
It is a real pleasure to share this information. My oncology social work colleague, Christina Bach, at UPenn wrote this and passed it along through our national Listserv. We are all painfully aware of the rising costs of cancer care. Insurance seems to cover less, and there are many other associated expenses that are not relevant at all to insurance. I, too, have talked a few times with patients about the possibility of crowd sourcing to raise money for cancer care, but Ms. Bach put together a really wonderful fact sheet.
Chronic pain after cancer
Why are 1/3 of cancer survivors still reporting pain 3 years after completing treatment? Get advice on dealing with chronic pain after cancer here.
Cancer Support: 6 signs you may need more help
Cancer patients and survivors may benefit from support outside of their family and friends. Here are six signs that you may need extra help.
Mammogram news
Mammography is vital to breast cancer detection. Learn about the latest mammogram recommendations, guidelines, and advanced technology (e.g., 3D mammography).
Antidepressant adherence and cancer survival
A recent study of Israeli cancer patients confirms a correlation between taking antidepressants and improved cancer survival. But what's the real takeaway?