In the News
I Hate Getting Pap Smears. Is There a Safe Alternative?
December 11, 2025
Rebecca Perkins, MD, Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Investigator at the Woman, Mother and Baby Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about whether there is a safe alternative to a Pap test.
Articles
Know Before You Go: Echocardiograms
December 17, 2025
An echocardiogram, often called an echo, is a noninvasive heart ultrasound that shows how your heart is working. Learn what to expect during the test, how to prepare, and when you can expect your results.
In the News
The Complete Family Guide to Dementia with Dr. Brent Forester
December 11, 2025
Brent Forester, MD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chair of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center and Director of Behavioral Health for Tufts Medicine, about the impact of dementia on the patient’s family.
In the News
The Weird Way Pregnancy Can Change Your Sweat
December 12, 2025
Farah Moustafa, MD, Dermatologist and Director of Laser and Cosmetics at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about a pregnancy side effect in which sweat can turn different colors.
What Robotic Surgery Means for Patients Today
June 15, 2025
What if your surgeon could operate with more precision, better visualization and smaller incisions? That’s the power of robotic-assisted surgery — and it’s already improving outcomes and changing lives.
Patient Stories
Erin’s Story: Sudden Hearing Loss and a Path to Recovery
December 15, 2025
The morning Erin O’Sullivan lost hearing in one ear, she knew something was seriously wrong. Learn how quick action, self-advocacy and innovative treatment made all the difference in her recovery.
Articles
Tufts Medicine Team Pioneers New Patent Foramen Ovale Closure Device
December 11, 2025
Tufts Medical Center becomes the first site to evaluate the new P3 Occluder System for patent foramen ovale closure, advancing stroke-prevention research.