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Research Awards and Honors: August 2017

By mghresearch | Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer, Imaging & Radiology, Neurology | 0 comment | 25 August, 2017 | 0

In this series we highlight a few individuals who have recently received awards or honors for their achievements.

Making Migraines Less of a Headache: Researchers Test a New Method for Migraine Prediction

By mghresearch | Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Neurology | 1 comment | 23 August, 2017 | 0

Mass General researchers have developed a new forecasting model that has the potential to pinpoint when a migraine will strike by tracking an individual’s stress levels over time.

Shining a Light on Multiple Sclerosis-Related Fatigue

By mghresearch | Neurology | 0 comment | 21 August, 2017 | 0

Mass General researcher are investigating the impact of light therapy on fatigue related to multiple sclerosis (MS).

Six Selfish Reasons to Communicate Science

By mghresearch | Communicating Science | 0 comment | 18 August, 2017 | 0

The Union of Concerned Scientists blog recently published a post discussing ways in which communicating science can benefit the scientist. Here are a few of our takeaways from this great article.

Sniffing Out the Root Cause of Malnutrition in Patients with Kidney Disease

By mghresearch | Endocrinology, Five Things to Know, Medicine | 0 comment | 16 August, 2017 | 0

n a recent study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Massachusetts General Hospital researchers share new findings about the link between loss of appetite and loss of smell in these patients.

New Study Shows Lymph Nodes Aren’t Always to Blame for Cancer Progression

By mghresearch | Cancer | 1 comment | 14 August, 2017 | 0

In a case of mistaken identity, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have found that lymph nodes are not always responsible for cancer’s deadly progression to other organs.

A Snapshot of Science at Mass General: Zebrafish, Steroid Replacements, and Much More

By mghresearch | Cardiology, Medicine, Series, Snapshot of Science | 0 comment | 11 August, 2017 | 0

We wanted to share some recent Mass General research that has been published in high impact, top-tier journals. This is just a small snapshot of the incredible research that takes place at Mass General each day!

Mass General Earns High Marks From U.S. News and World Report

By mghresearch | Awards & Honors | 0 comment | 9 August, 2017 | 0

We are proud to announce that Massachusetts General Hospital has once again been named among America’s Top Hospitals, earning the number four spot on the honor roll of best hospitals.

Faherty Hopes to Stop Shigella from Wreaking Havoc in the Digestive System

By mghresearch | Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease | 2 comments | 7 August, 2017 | 0

Shigella is a group of pathogenic bacteria that has evolved over millions of years specifically to infect humans. It is primarily transmitted through contaminated food or water, but it can also be transmitted through surface contact.

Overcoming the “Curse of Knowledge” To Effectively Communicate Your Science

By mghresearch | Communicating Science | 1 comment | 4 August, 2017 | 0

Using jargon-free language and developing a compelling narrative can help engage an audience and explain the science.

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