Articles
Transforming End-of-Life Care: Inside a Hospice Nursing Career
August 13, 2025
At Tufts Medicine Care at Home, hospice nurses or RN Hospice Case Managers deliver expert medical care, heartfelt compassion and meaningful connection during one of life’s most vulnerable chapters.
Articles
Know Your Numbers: 3 Keys to Staying on Top of Your Health
August 13, 2025
When it comes to your health and well-being, knowledge really is power. Tufts Medical Center Primary Care Physician Assistant, Lindsay Ophel, PA, shares the numbers that make a big difference in how you feel today and in the future.
Patient Stories
Bob’s Story: Robotic Surgery Eases Pain from Decades-Old Appendectomy
August 13, 2025
After severe stomach pain, Bob discovered a bowel blockage caused by old scar tissue. His Tufts Medical Center team used robotic surgery to treat it with precision.
In the News
If Your Poop Smells Different Than Usual, Here’s What It Means According to an Expert Doctor
August 11, 2025
Xiaocen Zhang, MD, Gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about changing stool smells, and what it might mean.
In the News
Conversation About Powassan Virus (Audio)
August 11, 2025
Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at Tufts Medical Center, about Powassan virus.
Articles
Bladder Cancer Breakthroughs: Options Beyond Bladder Removal
August 11, 2025
Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the US, and until recently, the go-to treatment for muscle-invasive cases was surgical removal of the bladder—a procedure known as a cystectomy. But that’s starting to change.