High rate of diagnostic error in ICU patients

In an analysis of electronic health records researchers found errors in assessing patients, or errors in ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Jan. 9, 2024 • ~5 min

Gene-editing treatment could replace cholesterol meds

Early stage test shows promise, but cardiologist notes more study needed into longer-term, unintended effects.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Dec. 12, 2023 • ~10 min

‘When you’re with a patient … their suffering counts more than your suffering’

“The Uses of Haiti: Paul Farmer and the Origins of the Global Health Equity Movement” honored the late Harvard Med professor and co-founder of Partners In Health.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Nov. 16, 2023 • ~7 min

‘There’s no treatment if you don’t know what you’re treating’

Experts at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School traced a baffling smooth-muscle disorder to a tiny regulatory RNA, solving a medical mystery that had plagued a teen since birth.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Nov. 14, 2023 • ~17 min

Not getting enough sleep? That’s only half the battle.

Researchers find regularity also plays key role in long-term health and daily performance.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Sept. 19, 2023 • ~11 min

Mass. sees more out-of-state abortion patients post-Dobbs

Women are traveling from states as far away as Texas for care, finds Brigham and Women’s study.

BWH Communications • harvard
Sept. 6, 2023 • ~6 min

How to prevent Lyme disease this summer

The risk of Lyme disease has increased due to climate change and warmer temperature. A rheumatologist offers advice on how to best avoid ticks while going outdoors.

Samantha Laine Perfas • harvard
June 26, 2023 • ~7 min

Your memory might benefit from a multivitamin

Can a simple multivitamin stave off age-related cognitive decline? A recent study says yes.

Alvin Powell • harvard
June 7, 2023 • ~8 min

Start of new era for Alzheimer’s treatment

Neurologist explains why recent trial of the drug lecanemab may offer hope for those with deadly disease.

Alvin Powell • harvard
June 5, 2023 • ~11 min

Expanding our understanding of gut feelings

Women who suppressed emotions had less diverse microbiomes in a study that also found a specific bacterial link to happiness.

BWH Communications • harvard
April 27, 2023 • ~4 min

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