Latest news from Brigham and Women’s Hospital on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/extreme-weather-events-tied-to-increased-mortality-and-emergency-department-activity/?sc=rsin /articles/extreme-weather-events-tied-to-increased-mortality-and-emergency-department-activity/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 EST Mass General Brigham study reveals that ED visits and death are heightened weeks after major climate-driven extreme weather events - highlighting the long-lasting impacts these events may have on health and infrastructure Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/researchers-use-phone-vibrator-to-create-3d-tumor-models-for-drug-screening/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-use-phone-vibrator-to-create-3d-tumor-models-for-drug-screening/?sc=rsin Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:05:29 EST Depending on their location, cancer cells within a three-dimensional (3D) tumor structure can have different microenvironments. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/third-major-study-finds-evidence-that-daily-multivitamin-supplements-improve-memory-and-slow-cognitive-aging-in-older-adults/?sc=rsin /articles/third-major-study-finds-evidence-that-daily-multivitamin-supplements-improve-memory-and-slow-cognitive-aging-in-older-adults/?sc=rsin Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:00 EST In a meta-analysis of 5,000 participants, including more than 500 who underwent in-person assessments over two years, multivitamins showed benefits for memory and global cognition. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/study-finds-preconception-stress-may-affect-health-of-women-undergoing-fertility-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/study-finds-preconception-stress-may-affect-health-of-women-undergoing-fertility-treatment/?sc=rsin Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:00:00 EST Mass General Brigham researchers report that women who experienced more stress before conception had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, a​​predictor of current and long-term cardiovascular health. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/hospitalized-patients-who-brush-teeth-have-lower-pneumonia-rates/?sc=rsin /articles/hospitalized-patients-who-brush-teeth-have-lower-pneumonia-rates/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:30:16 EST Researchers have found an inexpensive tool that may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalized patients--and it comes with bristles on one end. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/gpt-4-study-examines-biases-in-clinical-decisions-racial-gender-implications-assessed/?sc=rsin /articles/gpt-4-study-examines-biases-in-clinical-decisions-racial-gender-implications-assessed/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:05:13 EST Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and GPT-4 have the potential to assist in clinical practice to automate administrative tasks, draft clinical notes, communicate with patients, and even support clinical decision making. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/acne-sufferers-encounter-social-and-professional-stigma-study-reveals/?sc=rsin /articles/acne-sufferers-encounter-social-and-professional-stigma-study-reveals/?sc=rsin Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:05:42 EST A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/tonsil-adenoid-removal-improved-sleep-quality-some-behavioral-problems-in-children-with-mild-sleep-apnea/?sc=rsin /articles/tonsil-adenoid-removal-improved-sleep-quality-some-behavioral-problems-in-children-with-mild-sleep-apnea/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:05:03 EST The surgery did not improve the children's neurodevelopmental functioning but was associated with improved quality of life, sleep symptoms, and blood pressure 12-months post-surgery according to a randomized control trial led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/new-framework-identifies-keystone-microbial-species-study-suggests/?sc=rsin /articles/new-framework-identifies-keystone-microbial-species-study-suggests/?sc=rsin Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:05:51 EST Microbial communities are thought to contain keystone species, which can disproportionately affect the stability of the communities, even if only present in low abundances. Identifying these keystone species can be challenging, especially in the human gut, since it is not feasible to isolate them through systematic elimination. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/cellular-atlas-built-to-guide-precision-medicine-treatment-of-rheumatoid-arthritis/?sc=rsin /articles/cellular-atlas-built-to-guide-precision-medicine-treatment-of-rheumatoid-arthritis/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:05:26 EST Research consortium investigators analyzed over 314,000 cells from rheumatoid arthritis tissue, defining six types of inflammation involving diverse cell types and disease pathways Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/bronchiectasis-suspicion-linked-to-increased-mortality-risk-in-smokers/?sc=rsin /articles/bronchiectasis-suspicion-linked-to-increased-mortality-risk-in-smokers/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:05:24 EST Bronchiectasis, a condition defined by widened lung airways, cough and sputum production, and frequent infections, often presents along with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/sars-cov-2-linked-sepsis-more-common-and-deadly-than-believed/?sc=rsin /articles/sars-cov-2-linked-sepsis-more-common-and-deadly-than-believed/?sc=rsin Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:05:23 EST Using data from Mass General Brigham's electronic health records, Brigham researchers quantified the burden of SARS-CoV-2-associated sepsis early in the pandemic Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/gentrified-neighborhoods-see-firearm-injury-rise/?sc=rsin /articles/gentrified-neighborhoods-see-firearm-injury-rise/?sc=rsin Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:30:12 EST Gentrification can have a ripple effect on communities. While it can improve certain conditions in typically low-income areas, rising housing costs can displace residents, causing social disruption and other downstream effects. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/circular-rnas-play-key-role-in-parkinson-s/?sc=rsin /articles/circular-rnas-play-key-role-in-parkinson-s/?sc=rsin Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:05:59 EST Researchers are gaining new insights into neurological diseases by studying circular RNAs (circRNAs) in brain cells. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/depression-after-traumatic-brain-injury-could-represent-a-new-distinct-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/depression-after-traumatic-brain-injury-could-represent-a-new-distinct-disease/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:00:00 EST A study of 273 people found that brain circuits associated with depression were different between people with traumatic brain injury and those without TBI. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/older-frail-patients-have-a-1-in-3-chance-of-surviving-cpr-during-surgery/?sc=rsin /articles/older-frail-patients-have-a-1-in-3-chance-of-surviving-cpr-during-surgery/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:00:00 EST It's estimated that around 25% of patients who have a cardiac arrest and receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a normal hospital setting will survive. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/chemical-exposure-tied-to-thyroid-issues/?sc=rsin /articles/chemical-exposure-tied-to-thyroid-issues/?sc=rsin Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:05:17 EST A study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals multiple associations between the presence of phenol biomarkers and altered thyroid hormone measurements among women seeking fertility care. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/long-covid-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-share-biological-abnormalities/?sc=rsin /articles/long-covid-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-share-biological-abnormalities/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:00:00 EST Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome are debilitating conditions with similar symptoms. Neither condition has diagnostic tests or treatments approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and each cost the United States billions of dollars each year in direct medical expenses and lost productivity. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/afternoon-exercise-linked-with-greater-improvements-in-blood-sugar-levels-for-patients-with-type-2-diabetes/?sc=rsin /articles/afternoon-exercise-linked-with-greater-improvements-in-blood-sugar-levels-for-patients-with-type-2-diabetes/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 May 2023 08:00:00 EST Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and 90-95% of that population are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle interventions, such as a healthy diet and a regular physical activity program, are methods to manage diabetes. Brigham and Women's Hospital /articles/mucus-plugs-link-to-copd-mortality-aids-life-saving-efforts/?sc=rsin /articles/mucus-plugs-link-to-copd-mortality-aids-life-saving-efforts/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 May 2023 16:25:57 EST A new study led by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, has found that mucus plugs were also associated with greater mortality. Brigham and Women's Hospital