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Know Before You Go: What to Expect When Getting Anesthesia
July 8, 2025
If you’ve been told you need anesthesia for an upcoming procedure, it’s natural to feel a little nervous or uncertain about what to expect. Whether it’s for a minor surgery, dental work or something more involved, understanding the process can help ease your anxiety and ensure you're prepared.
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Is It Just Snoring? How to Spot Sleep Apnea Symptoms
July 1, 2025
Sleep apnea affects 30 million+ Americans, yet most remain undiagnosed. Tufts Medicine sleep medicine expert, Meena Mehta, MD, shares the symptoms, health risks and treatment options of this common but potentially serious sleep disorder.
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Fireworks + Eye Safety: What to Know Before You Celebrate
July 1, 2025
Protect your eyes this July 4. Reza Vagefi, MD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Tufts Medicine, shares essential firework safety tips to prevent serious and permanent eye injuries.
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Robotic Surgery Is Revolutionizing Lung Cancer Care
June 27, 2025
Learn how robotic-assisted surgery is revolutionizing lung cancer care with better precision, fewer complications and shorter recovery times for patients.
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Aortic Aneurysms: The Silent Killers
June 26, 2025
Aortic aneurysms can be just as deadly as coronary artery disease, and they are tougher to detect. Learn about aortic aneurysms, including risks, symptoms, screening and the latest treatment options from vascular experts at Tufts Medical Center.
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This Is How We Fight Bird Flu if H5N1 Becomes the Next Human Pandemic
June 27, 2025
Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, in a podcast about how to fight bird flu if it were to spread and become a future pandemic.
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Is 'Razor Blade Throat' Really a Sign of the Newest COVID Variant? Here's What Doctors Say
June 26, 2025
Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about symptoms of the newest COVID-19 variant.
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No Vaccines, No School: Newton Enforces Student Vaccination Requirements
June 26, 2025
Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, in two stories about Newton Public Schools reinforcing rules against unvaccinated students returning to school this fall.
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