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How Dangerous Is Bird Flu? Doctors Say Humans and Pets Should Avoid Any Dead Birds
February 13, 2025
Quotes by Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer at Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, about the low chance that people walking their dogs would acquire bird flu.
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Tufts University Dr. Helen Boucher on Importance of U.S. Health Agencies After RFK Jr. Confirmation
February 13, 2025
Q&A with Helen Boucher, MD, Dean of Tufts University School of Medicine and Chief Academic Officer for Tufts Medicine, about the importance of American health agencies following the Senate confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the country's new health secretary.
By clombardi, 13 February, 2025

Give daffodils while supporting oncology services at MelroseWakefield Hospital

Your gift can brighten someone’s day and support services in our community.

Order daffodils online by March 7 to benefit MelroseWakefield Hospital. Pick up bunches and potted plants on March 13 to bring them home or give as a gift.

By clombardi, 13 February, 2025

Give flowers and support Cancer care at Lowell General Hospital

Your gift can bring hope to cancer patients and support cancer programs in our community.

Order daffodils online by March 7 to benefit TeamWalk for CancerCare. Pick up bunches and potted plants on March 13 to bring them home or give as a gift.

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FDA Approves New Trial for Alleviant Medical’s Heart Failure Tech
February 12, 2025
Quotes by James Udelson, MD, Chief of the Division of Cardiology and Interim Chief Physician Executive of the CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about the FDA approval of Alleviant Medical’s new atrial shunt technology for the treatment of heart failure.
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Diabetes Can Drive Antibiotic Resistance to Staph, Study Finds
February 12, 2025
Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about a new study, which found that diabetes may contribute to antibiotic resistance to staph infection.
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Study Shows Ozempic Can Help Reduce Alcohol Cravings
February 12, 2025
Q&A with Varsha Radhakrishnan, MD, Psychiatrist at Tufts Medical Center, about new research, which found that Ozempic may help decrease the urge to drink alcohol.
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‘It’s the Worst Feeling’: Research Labs in Massachusetts on High Alert As NIH Funding Cuts Loom
February 13, 2025
Helen Boucher, MD, Dean of Tufts University School of Medicine and Chief Academic Officer for Tufts Medicine, in a story about the Massachusetts research community’s reaction to NIH funding cuts.
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Ed + Joyce’s Story: Hospice Helps Reunite Couple in Love + Comfort
February 13, 2025
Married for 60 years, Ed and Joyce Sheehan are reunited after a month apart at Tufts Medicine Care at Home’s High Pointe House.
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