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RFK Jr. Falsely Claims Measles Vaccine Contains ‘Fetus Debris,’ Asks CDC for New Treatment
May 2, 2025
Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about dispelling misinformation about the MMR vaccine.
In the News
Fact Check: Does the MMR Vaccine Really Contain 'Aborted Fetus Debris'?
May 2, 2025
Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about dispelling misinformation about the MMR vaccine.
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Northeastern Law Faculty Affiliated with the Amy J. Reed Collaborative Petition FDA Over Off-Label Use of Robotic and VATS Devices for Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly Patients
May 6, 2025
Michael Paasche-Orlow, MD, General Internist and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Medicine at Tufts Medical Center, in a press release about a petition to the FDA on the off-label use of robotic and VATS devices for treating elderly patients with persistent atrial fibrillation.
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Hope for Memory Loss: New Alzheimer’s Disease Treatments and Tests Could Slow Decline
May 6, 2025
Brent Forester, MD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center and Director of Behavioral Health for Tufts Medicine, in an article about innovation and advancements in Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis and treatment.
Articles
What to Know About Ocular Melanoma
May 17, 2025
You protect your skin from the sun, but don't forget your eyes. Shilpa Desai, MD, Director of Ocular Oncology at Tufts Medicine, shares what you need to know about ocular melanoma, a rare but serious eye cancer.
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Know Before You Go: What to Expect During a Skin Cancer Check
May 6, 2025
A quick skin cancer check can spot small changes before they become big problems. If this is your first time or you’re just curious, here’s exactly what to expect during a skin check.