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Tufts Medical Center is an academic teaching hospital in Boston that works with top area doctors & in conjunction w/full-service Tufts Children's Hospital.

Boston, MA
Joined January 2010

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  1. 's Dr. Brian Chow, who participated in Moderna’s clinical trial for this age range, said it has taken this long because scientists wanted a clear picture of the risks to adults first before trials proceeded on younger patients.

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  2. Today we awarded 17 Always Thinking Ahead grants to conclude . Our team members came up with creative and compassionate ideas which will better the lives and experiences of our patients, families and the community.

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  3. Apr 29

    In my vlog this week, I explained why vaccine effectiveness studies are hard to interpret, discussed new CDC guidance for considering second boosters, and talked about vaccines and treatment for kids under 5.

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  4. Apr 29

    Six Boston-area hospitals, including , joined a national effort to study long-term effects of COVID-19 and help lay the groundwork for preventing and treating symptoms.

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  5. Tufts MC Hospital Epidemiologist has "A Dose of Reason" about the second booster dose, why the percent-positivity metric is no longer useful and a new tool to help treat kids with COVID:

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  6. There are still timeslots available for today's Tufts MC Blood Drive at Tye Pavilion 800 Washington St in Boston. We are partnering with the American Red Cross to help address the national blood shortage. Register here:

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  7. 's Dr. Brian Chow talked with about the CDC estimate showing 75% of kids had , what this could mean long-term and why vaccination remains important. Read more:

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  8. Apr 28

    In honor of , : Massachusetts hospitals have administered 2 million COVID-19 vaccines at more than 65 sites throughout the state? Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters from ➡️

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  9. Tickets, such as this one from 1802, were used by subscribers to recommend patients to Boston Dispensary physicians.

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  10. “Preterm labor is something that's way more common than people think.” 's talks with about the importance of educating expectant parents on what to expect with an early birth:

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  11. Apr 27

    Data from the pandemic show a story of hope for children and families.... Read more about child abuse trends during the pandemic by .

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  12. Not only are colds and allergies acting up, the state report that tracks weekly flu cases shows that the influenza virus is spreading at the moment, 's tells :

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  13. Update your resume this spring season! 🌸 At Tufts MC, we suggest you keep it simple and easy to read! See more resume tips:

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  14. In major new guidance, an influential physician task force no longer recommends daily to prevent a first heart attack or stroke for those over age 60. 's Dr. John Wong is a task force member and discusses the new guidelines with :

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  15. Top Ten Medical Myths: Take our quiz. Tufts Medical Center expert physicians can help clear up common misconceptions about your health. Check out our interactive Health Hub on to sort out fact vs. fiction:

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  16. "It appears as though the peak of the modest bump caused by the Omicron subvariant BA.2 is behind us, looking at both the wastewater and the case curves." talks with about COVID trends, watch here:

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  17. Research, develop, design and execute experiments that contribute to research project strategies as a Senior Research Specialist. Join our team and be part of the future of life-saving medical advancements:

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  18. Apr 26

    Congratulations to Dr. Lesley A. Inker on her award winning study "New 'race-free' equation to estimate kidney function"!

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  19. Liquid multivitamins may be easier to absorb and digest than tablets. Paul Abourjaily, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, Senior Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Tufts Medical Center, explains what to look out for when choosing one:

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  20. James Chambers (), a researcher at , discusses with why insurers limit which drugs are covered to try to control costs:

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