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Two-Thirds of Patients with Low-Risk Pulmonary Embolism are Admitted to Hospital Unnecessarily
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center researchers shows that two-thirds of patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism are admitted to hospital unnecessarily. Learn more.
Following State and City Approvals, New Cancer Hospital and Clinical Collaboration Enters Next Phase
BIDMC’s clinical collaboration with Dana-Farber, with the creation of a new cancer hospital, is moving forward after the completion of the regulatory process.
Scientists Catalogue "Parts List" of Brain Cell Types in a Major Appetite Center
BIDMC scientists have catalogued more than 20,000 brain cells in one region of the mouse hypothalamus using Harvard-developed technology. Read to learn more.
Breast Cancer Survivor Advocating for Cancer Genetic Testing
BIDMC patient Randy Levy is a breast cancer survivor advocating for cancer genetic testing. learn more about her story.
Agents of Change: A BIDMC OBGYN Advocates for Reproductive Justice for All
Dr. Rose Molina, a BIDMC OBGYN and researcher, discusses reproductive health injustices and what doctors do to help advocate for reproductive rights for all.
Study Finds Tennis Elbow Treatments Provide Little to No Benefit
In the largest analysis to date, researchers and clinicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have compared the efficacy and safety of non-surgical treatment options for tennis elbow – also called enthesopathy of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (eECRB). Published today in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the meta-analysis reveals that none of the 11 non-surgical treatment options – including physical therapy, acupuncture, oral anti-inflammatory medications, local botulinum toxin injection therapy, ultrasound, laser therapy and more – performed significantly better than placebo in addressing patients’ pain and that all increased patients’ odds of adverse events.
Remote Care for Pregnant Patients with COVID-19 Effective and Efficient, BIDMC Researchers Report
BIDMC study finds telemedicine effective for managing pregnant patients with COVID-19 while keeping OBGYN staff stay safe during first wave of the pandemic.
Q & A: The Facts About Cholesterol
Director of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Mark Benson, MD, explains why the decision of whether or not to begin statin medication is based on a personalized treatment plan that takes into account an individual’s risk factors as well as medical and personal concerns.
A Health Number Men Should Know
When it comes to staying on top of your health, doctors often tell you how important it is to “know your numbers.” Blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index can tell you a lot about your heart health, but if you’re a man, you need to know one more - your PSA, or prostate-specific antigen.
SOMAScan: Key to Improved Biomarker Discovery
BIDMC's Genomics and Proteomics Core recently acquired a new state-of-the-art proteomic technology called SOMAScan, which provides scientists with powerful new applications for ultra-sensitive protein biomarker discovery.
About the Brain Tumor Center
BIDMC’s Brain Tumor Center offers diagnosis and treatment options with a multidisciplinary approach that includes oncologists and pathologists. Call us at 617-667-1665.
Young Women's Breast Cancer Program
Breast cancer in young women (under age 40) is rare, but comes with unique challenges such as the impact on fertility, intimacy, child-rearing, and career.
Cancer Treatment’s By-Product: Time Toxicity
Time toxicity, which is the amount of time committed to dealing with cancer, may be a factor to consider when weighing cancer treatment options. Read more.
Do Cancer Patients and Survivors Experience PTSD?
Cancer patients and survivors may experience symptoms similar to those of a person with a traumatic stress disorder like PTSD or CTS. Read more.