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Anal Cancer: Know Your Risk
March 14, 2024
Tufts Medical Center’s José Caro, MD, Division of Infectious Diseases breaks down the stigma associated with anal cancer. Learn who’s at risk and how to prevent this rarely discussed disease.
Healthy Podcast
Advanced Cardiac Care in the Community - Laurence Conway, MD + Danielle Patturelli, RN
March 6, 2024
In this episode of the Healthy Podcast, Dr. Laurence Conway, Chief of Cardiology and Danielle Patturelli, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager of the Cardiovascular Center discuss the history and future of providing advanced cardiac care in the community at MelroseWakefield Hospital.
Articles
45 Is the New 50: What You Need To Know about Colon Cancer
February 29, 2024
MelroseWakefield Hospital’s Dr. Aarti Kakkar shares the facts about colon cancer, colonoscopies and how to reduce your risk.
Articles
Are Weight Loss Medications Right for You?
February 28, 2024
Tufts Medical Center’s Dr. Sunny Shah answers your questions about popular new weight loss medications.
Articles
An Innovative Medical 'Mist' Brings Hope to Patients With Bedsores
February 28, 2024
Pressure ulcers, often called "bedsores", are among the most common diabetes complications.
Articles
Molecular Cardiology Research Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Milestones
February 20, 2024
Enormous congratulations are due to the Molecular Cardiology Research Institute (MCRI) at Tufts Medical Center which recently celebrated their 25th anniversary.
Patient Stories
Breakthrough Heart Technology Is the First in MA: The Dual-Chamber Wireless Pacemaker
February 20, 2024
Karen Pekowitz was a college student when she was diagnosed with a heart condition. At just 19 years old, Karen had a pacemaker implanted to manage her illness.
Patient Stories
Tufts MC Social Worker Runs Marathon for Dad's Second Chance
February 22, 2024
In the fall of 2021, Katie had just begun a new position as a Clinical Social Worker in Tufts Medical Center’s Emergency Department. Less than two months later, Katie’s father Jim drove himself to his local emergency room and was diagnosed with myocarditis, an infection of the heart. While some patients with myocarditis fight off the infection, Jim took a turn for the worse and was transported by ambulance to Tufts MC.
Patient Stories
Life-Saving Care Leads To Generous Gift for Research
January 18, 2024
In January 2023, what began as a normal Saturday morning at home with their grandchildren took a frightful turn for Terry and Mike.
Press Releases
Tufts Medicine Announces Virtual-First Approach To Improve Access to Care
February 20, 2024
AI technology will help guide patients to care in the right place at the right time.
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