One percent of U.S. docs responsible for a third of malpractice payments January 27, 2016 Just one out of every 100 U.S. doctors is responsible for 32 percent of the malpractice claims that…
When it comes to treating Boston’s professional athletes, he’s always on call January 26, 2016 Pete Asnis (Mass General) is interviewed about his role as the head team physician and medical…
Could Harvard Medical School sell its naming rights for $1 billion? January 26, 2016 This article examines the trend of naming medical schools. Jeffrey S. Flier (HMS dean), David Jones…
One man makes a difference with 'ALS One' January 26, 2016 ALS ONE is working toward convening the best minds in the ALS community to work together to expedite…
More medical researchers engage in self-experimentation January 25, 2016 Scientists increasingly test new treatments on themselves in part to gain insight into improving…
With genetic testing results, more may be bette January 25, 2016 When people undergo genetic testing to find out whether they’re at risk for a specific disease…
Violence against the world's children is epidemic, report shows January 25, 2016 The CDC and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School analyzed 38 reports covering 96…
More people under 50 getting colon cancer, analysis finds January 25, 2016 Colon cancer rates are rising among men and women under 50, the age at which guidelines recommend…
How to help your kids stay fit even if they’re not athletic January 25, 2016 This article discusses ways to engage children in physical fitness with a goal of leading a happier…
Could a Chinese herb stop you drinking too much? January 24, 2016 This Article discusses the possible benefits of kudzu, a Chinese herb that may help decrease alcohol…
SharingClinic, to help patients tell their stories, opens at Mass General Hospital January 22, 2016 SharingClinic, a kiosk stocked with a collection of audio clips from patients facing a range of…
Shoddy biopsies deny cancer patients a shot at personalized treatment January 22, 2016 A huge federal trial of personalized cancer medicine has run into an unexpected roadblock: Many of…
