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Ethan’s Story: Back in the Race
November 13, 2026
When unexplained abdominal pain threatened a promising young runner’s future, collaboration between pediatric gastroenterology and vascular surgery specialists led to a rare diagnosis and life-changing treatment.
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Finding Relief from Trigeminal Neuralgia: How Gamma Knife Helped Ellen Get Her Life Back
November 13, 2026
After years of debilitating facial pain, Ellen Lutch Bender found relief through an advanced, noninvasive treatment at Tufts Medical Center.
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You Have a Lung Nodule: Here's What Happens Next
November 12, 2026
Most lung nodules aren't cancer, but they shouldn't be ignored. Tufts Medicine’s lung nodule clinics help patients understand their scan results, determine whether they need more testing and get specialized care close to home.
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Is It Forgetfulness or Something More? Signs to Watch For in Older Loved Ones
November 10, 2026
A change in memory, mood or daily habits may be worth a closer look. Here’s how to recognize the signs, start a conversation and find help.
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Physical and Occupational Therapy Helps Moms Feel More Confident after C-Section
November 5, 2026
A dedicated program at MelroseWakefield Hospital helps moms recover from C-section surgery, move more comfortably and prepare for life at home with their newborn.
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Outpatient Physical Therapy at Tufts Medical Center
August 7, 2026
Whether you're recovering from surgery, rebuilding strength after an injury or managing a neurologic condition, the physical therapists at Tufts Medical Center provide personalized care to help you move with confidence and get back to the activities you love.
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5 Questions with Dr. Erika Werner
October 8, 2026
Tufts Medicine’s Dr. Erika Werner shares why listening to patients and clinicians matters and how it shapes a better culture of care.
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Vital Voices: Meredith Softic, RN
January 7, 2026
Get to know Meredith Softic, a nurse who brings skill, heart and teamwork to MelroseWakefield Hospital's catheterization (cath) lab.
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And It's Back to the Drawing Board for PDE9 Inhibition in Heart Failure
October 11, 2026
James Udelson, MD, Interim Chief Physician Executive, CardioVascular Center Chief, Cardiology Director, Nuclear Cardiology Laboratoryof Tufts Medical Center in Boston, in an article about a roadblock in the PDE9 inhibitor trials.
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Trying This Lifestyle Trick With Dinner Could Help Lower Your Blood Sugar
October 10, 2026
Richard Siegel, MD, Co-Director, Diabetes and Lipid Center and Endocrinologist at Tufts Medical Center in an article about a lifestyle habit that can lower blood sugar.
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Mothers Vaccinated Against HPV Before Pregnancy Less Likely To Give Birth Prematurely, Study Finds
October 8, 2026
Rebecca Perkins, MD, MSc, Attending Gynecologist, and investigator at the Woman, Mother and Baby Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about how HPV vaccinations can prevent premature births.
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