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Stay in the Game: Preventing + Treating Common Ligament Injuries
February 13, 2026
Ligament injuries like ACL, MCL, UCL and ankle sprains can sideline athletes. Learn how Tufts Medicine sports medicine specialists, including Matthew Salzler, MD, help prevent, diagnose and treat ligament injuries so you can return to the activities you love.
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Know Before You Go: Cardiac Rehabilitation
February 13, 2026
Recover stronger with cardiac rehab in your community. See what to expect and protect your heart.
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Kimberly’s Story: Strength, Connection + Perseverance after Unthinkable Trauma
February 13, 2026
After a devastating hit-and-run, Kimberly’s recovery reflects the power of expert trauma care, advanced surgery and human connection at Tufts Medical Center.
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How do I know when to take what pain reliever?
February 6, 2026
Headache? Back pain? Sore muscles? The pain reliever you choose matters more than you might think. Advil, Aleve and Tylenol may look similar on the shelf, but they work differently—and picking the right one can make all the difference.
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Ask the Experts: At-Home Tests for Respiratory Illnesses
February 4, 2026
Tufts Medicine experts explain how to effectively use at-home tests to detect respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and flu, helping patients make informed decisions about isolation, treatment, and seeking emergency care.
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5 Questions with Dr. Helen Boucher
January 30, 2026
Get to know Helen Boucher, MD, Chief Academic Officer, Tufts Medicine and Dean, Tufts University School of Medicine.
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How Pediatric Genomics Can Improve Quality and Reduce Cost
February 16, 2026
Tara Lavelle, PhD and Jonathan Davis, MD, Vice Chair, Pediatrics, Tufts Medical Center in a podcast about neonatal intensive care units across the country with critically ill newborns are in a race against time, while families often wait weeks — or even months — for answers. New research from Tufts Medical Center shows there’s a better way.
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This Is Hands-Down the Biggest Daily Supplement Mistake Doctors See People Make
February 14, 2026
Daniel Chandler, MD, Primary Care Physician at Tufts Medical Center, in an article that highlights that the biggest mistake people make with supplements is taking them without consulting a doctor first.
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US Spending Package Extends Telehealth, Regulates Pharmacy Benefit Managers
February 13, 2026
William F. Harvey, MD, MSc, in an article about a new federal spending bill's extension of telehealth and its potential to lower drug costs won praise from rheumatologists, the package offered a "mixed bag" regarding dedicated funding for specific arthritis programs.
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