Latest news from Massachusetts General Hospital on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/high-school-students-who-report-using-alcohol-cannabis-or-nicotine-at-higher-risk-for-suicidal-thoughts-and-other-mental-health-disorders/?sc=rsin /articles/high-school-students-who-report-using-alcohol-cannabis-or-nicotine-at-higher-risk-for-suicidal-thoughts-and-other-mental-health-disorders/?sc=rsin Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:05:25 EST High school students who reported using cannabis, alcohol, or nicotine were more likely to have thoughts about suicide, feel depressed or anxious, have unusual experiences, and exhibit inattention or hyperactivity, according to recent survey-based study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of Minnesota. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/study-reveals-new-genetic-link-between-anorexia-nervosa-and-being-an-early-riser/?sc=rsin /articles/study-reveals-new-genetic-link-between-anorexia-nervosa-and-being-an-early-riser/?sc=rsin Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:05:19 EST Research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating disorder and schizophrenia. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/wildfire-summer-triggers-surge-in-dermatology-visits-for-skin-issues/?sc=rsin /articles/wildfire-summer-triggers-surge-in-dermatology-visits-for-skin-issues/?sc=rsin Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:05:34 EST New research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/firearm-injuries-among-children-and-adolescents-lead-to-huge-mental-and-behavioral-health-consequences/?sc=rsin /articles/firearm-injuries-among-children-and-adolescents-lead-to-huge-mental-and-behavioral-health-consequences/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:05:04 EST The study could help to inform strategies to lessen the long-term impact on those affected by the recent gun violence in Lewiston, Maine, as well as other incidents nationwide Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/heated-yoga-may-reduce-depression-symptoms-according-to-recent-clinical-trial/?sc=rsin /articles/heated-yoga-may-reduce-depression-symptoms-according-to-recent-clinical-trial/?sc=rsin Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:05:36 EST Findings suggest that sessions of just once a week may provide benefits Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/primary-care-reminder-outreach-boost-abnormal-cancer-test-follow-up/?sc=rsin /articles/primary-care-reminder-outreach-boost-abnormal-cancer-test-follow-up/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:05:33 EST When cancer screening in a patient reveals an abnormal test result, prompt follow-up is critical so that further tests can be conducted, and if needed, treatment can be initiated as soon as possible. Numerous barriers to such follow-up exist, however. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/solriamfetol-improves-adhd-symptoms-in-adults/?sc=rsin /articles/solriamfetol-improves-adhd-symptoms-in-adults/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:05:46 EST Although several medications are approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), some individuals experience limited benefits from the drugs or develop side effects from their use. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/clinical-trial-shows-inhaled-nitric-oxide-s-covid-19-benefits/?sc=rsin /articles/clinical-trial-shows-inhaled-nitric-oxide-s-covid-19-benefits/?sc=rsin Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:05:22 EST Inhaled nitric oxide gas widens blood vessels in the lungs and is used to treat severe cardio-pulmonary conditions in newborns and adults. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/lab-on-a-chip-technologies-to-improve-the-assessment-of-stored-red-blood-cells/?sc=rsin /articles/lab-on-a-chip-technologies-to-improve-the-assessment-of-stored-red-blood-cells/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:25:49 EST Lab-on-a-chip technologies can ensure a more successful transfusion workflow by enabling objective assessment of stored RBC units using quality metrics identified by -omics and machine learning. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/sars-cov-2-placentitis-and-how-maternal-covid-19-vaccination-could-prevent-stillbirth/?sc=rsin /articles/sars-cov-2-placentitis-and-how-maternal-covid-19-vaccination-could-prevent-stillbirth/?sc=rsin Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:45:40 EST Drucilla J. Roberts, MD, from the Mass General Department of Pathology and colleagues recently published a literature review in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, titled SARS-CoV-2 Placentitis, Stillbirth and Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination: Clinical-Pathological Correlations. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/new-mitochondrial-disease-identified-in-identical-twins/?sc=rsin /articles/new-mitochondrial-disease-identified-in-identical-twins/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:05:51 EST In a set of identical twins, investigators have discovered a disease that affects the mitochondria, or the specialized compartments within cells that produce energy Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/researchers-develop-system-for-generating-oxygen-within-cells/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-develop-system-for-generating-oxygen-within-cells/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:30:27 EST With a newly developed technology, scientists can engineer cells to produce oxygen on demand in response to an added chemical Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/improving-body-positivity-during-and-after-pregnancy-could-lead-to-healthier-mothers-and-children/?sc=rsin /articles/improving-body-positivity-during-and-after-pregnancy-could-lead-to-healthier-mothers-and-children/?sc=rsin Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:05:04 EST Pregnancy is often thought of as a time of excitement and anticipation. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/study-reveals-fentanyl-s-effects-on-the-brain/?sc=rsin /articles/study-reveals-fentanyl-s-effects-on-the-brain/?sc=rsin Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:05:20 EST Electroencephalogram (EEG) tests revealed fentanyl's effects on the brain and indicated that the drug stops people's breathing before other noticeable changes and before they lose consciousness. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/new-insights-into-the-mechanisms-behind-crohn-s-disease-point-to-potential-therapeutic-target/?sc=rsin /articles/new-insights-into-the-mechanisms-behind-crohn-s-disease-point-to-potential-therapeutic-target/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:25:36 EST Mutations within Speckled Protein 140 (SP140) are associated with an increased risk of Crohn's disease Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/multiple-shots-of-the-bcg-vaccine-protect-type-1-diabetics-from-covid-19/?sc=rsin /articles/multiple-shots-of-the-bcg-vaccine-protect-type-1-diabetics-from-covid-19/?sc=rsin Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:20:44 EST Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), published a new paper in Cell Reports Medicine demonstrating the protective potential of multiple doses of the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/wrist-worn-devices-are-shown-by-mass-general-researchers-to-be-cost-effective-for-screening-of-atrial-fibrillation/?sc=rsin /articles/wrist-worn-devices-are-shown-by-mass-general-researchers-to-be-cost-effective-for-screening-of-atrial-fibrillation/?sc=rsin Fri, 05 Aug 2022 18:20:09 EST A study simulating a population of 30 million people 65 and older found that wrist-wearable devices are more cost-effective than traditional electrocardiograms and pulse palpation for atrial fibrillation (AF) screening, and that they are associated with a reduction in stroke incidence Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/inhaled-nitric-oxide-reduces-hospital-stay-and-improves-oxygenation-in-pregnant-patients-with-covid-19-pneumonia/?sc=rsin /articles/inhaled-nitric-oxide-reduces-hospital-stay-and-improves-oxygenation-in-pregnant-patients-with-covid-19-pneumonia/?sc=rsin Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:05:12 EST High dose inhaled nitric oxide gas (iNO) is a safe and effective respiratory therapy for pregnant women hospitalized with severe COVID-19 pneumonia, resulting in a more rapid weaning from supplemental oxygen and reduced length of hospital stay, according to a research team led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/opioid-analgesic-fentanyl-may-cause-autism-like-behavior-in-young-mice/?sc=rsin /articles/opioid-analgesic-fentanyl-may-cause-autism-like-behavior-in-young-mice/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jun 2022 17:05:00 EST Fentanyl, a mu-opioid receptor agonist, is one of the most commonly used analgesics in the hospital and may induce long-lasting behavioral and somatosensory impairment in rodents. Massachusetts General Hospital /articles/novel-immunotherapy-mechanism-suppresses-breast-cancer-development/?sc=rsin /articles/novel-immunotherapy-mechanism-suppresses-breast-cancer-development/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:05:26 EST Massachusetts General Hospital