Doctors urged to screen teens for major depression September 7, 2015 Doctors should screen teenagers for major depression, a federal advisory group said Monday, but only…
The opposite of hoarding September 7, 2015 For some, the need to shed possessions is a life-consuming illness—but the cultural embrace of…
An upstart in the certification of doctors September 7, 2015 What was once a one-time certification exam for physicians has slowly expanded to an ongoing and…
Delirium in older surgical patients threatens recovery September 5, 2015 Preventing postsurgical delirium in older patients can help ensure a successful recovery, a new…
Hearing channel components mapped September 4, 2015 Localization of two proteins important for inner ear hair cell function suggests they are part of…
The face of opioid addiction: Vinnie, a ‘regular’ guy from Revere September 4, 2015 Anne Brewster, instructor in medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, authored this article on…
Back to school means extra attention September 4, 2015 As school starts again, some parents breathe a sigh of relief, while others find the transition back…
More ADHD cases being diagnosed at younger ages, report finds September 3, 2015 One-third of children in the United States have been found to be diagnosed with attention deficit…
In for the long haul September 3, 2015 New devices that regulate the steady delivery of drugs within the body are on the way. Giovanni…
Medical school overhauls curriculum with major redesign September 2, 2015 Harvard Medical School launched this summer the first major redesign of its early curriculum since…
Baker enlists help of medical schools in fight against opioid addiction crisis September 2, 2015 Gov. Charlie Baker met with the deans of the state’s four medical schools on Wednesday to enlist…