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Jun 12
A playoff game. An election. Breaking news. 🌙🏒
In a new Clocks & Sleep opinion piece, BIDMC researchers explore “public sleep” — how shared events can disrupt sleep across entire communities. Dr. Tony Cunningham explains why it matters more than ever.
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Jun 11
From BIDMC ➡️ Fenway Park.
Ted Hong, MD, took the field as a Medical All-Star, proudly representing the BIDMC Department of Radiation Oncology and it's commitment to advancing cancer care for patients.
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Jun 10
A new BIDMC study in JAMA Pediatrics found many very preterm infants in MA never receive critical early intervention services — with racial disparities widening at every stage. Researchers say targeted interventions can help close gaps & improve outcomes. bit.ly/3SwoFQz
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Jun 9
We know #exercise is good for our health—but why?
Robert Gerszten, MD, explores how physical activity affects the body at a molecular level and what research is revealing about exercise, longevity, and personalized treatments.
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Jun 5
A mammogram can detect breast cancer. Now, AI can help predict your future risk. 🎗️
At BIDMC, a new FDA-authorized tool uses AI alongside routine mammograms to help identify risk earlier and support more personalized care. Learn your risk today 👇
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May 29
🌡️ As extreme heat becomes more common, understanding its impact on pregnancy is important. New BIDMC-led research found humid heat exposure was linked to higher odds of preterm birth—but not among participants taking low-dose aspirin early in pregnancy.
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May 28
We're grateful to @DellTech for a transformative grant that will expand high-performance computing across BILH. This investment will help accelerate research, advance new treatments, and move discoveries from insight to impact—improving patient care. 🔬
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May 26
We’re seeing exciting progress on the @danafarber BIDMC Collaboration! A wrap has gone up on the site of Dana-Farber’s Future Cancer Hospital that reads, "We're not just raising a building. We're raising the standard of cancer care for everyone."
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May 26
AI is changing the future of breast cancer prevention. đź’—
New research and emerging technologies are making earlier detection and more personalized screening possible. Read how leaders like BIDMC's Dr. Mittendorf are helping move the field forward. đź’—
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May 22
GLP1 medications may offer benefits beyond blood sugar and weight management. A new nationwide study led by researchers at found lower rates of peptic ulcer disease among people with type 2 diabetes taking GLP1 drugs.
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May 21
Sneezing more than usual this spring? You’re not alone. 🤧
Trisha Ray, MD, an allergy and immunology specialist at BIDMC, explains why this year’s allergy season has been especially intense — and shares tips for symptom relief.
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May 13
BIDMC First Aid Station serves as Fenway’s behind-the-scenes ER, equipped to handle medical emergencies during events.
Dr. Ullman, Director of First Aid, takes @WCVB for an inside look at how the #BIDMC team keeps the ballpark safe for fans⤵️
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May 8
Happy Nurses Week! đź’™
This week, we’re highlighting the nurses whose skill, commitment, and compassion make a difference every day at BIDMC. Thank you for the care you provide to our patients, families, and community.
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Apr 28
#AI is closing a critical gap in breast cancer care.
BIDMC is the first medical center in the U.S. to offer a new tool that combines AI with routine mammogram to measure a patient’s future risk of breast cancer.
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Apr 15
Just 24 hours after his wedding, BIDMC patient Mike Butkiewicz received a life-saving #hearttransplant.
Mike shares his journey, and Dr. Garan offers insight into how the program’s donor matching is expanding access and saving lives. Read more⤵️
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Apr 3
The Boston Red Sox are back in the neighborhood!⚾️ BIDMC is proud to be the official hospital of the @RedSox. Here's to a great 2026 season. Go Sox!
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Apr 2
What is your gut trying to tell you? 🤔
Trisha Pasricha, MD, Dir. of the BIDMC Gut-Brain Institute, joins Mel Robbins on the The Mel Robbins Podcast to break down what’s normal, what’s not, and how gut health connects to your overall well-being.
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Apr 1
Carlo Rosen, MD, has been named Chair and Chief of Emergency Medicine at BIDMC. A longtime physician leader and Harvard Medical School Associate Professor, he will help advance research, education, and patient care. Join us in congratulating Dr. Rosen 🎉
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Mar 31
Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. That’s why screening now starts at 45. Regular screening can catch polyps and cancer early — often before symptoms develop. If you’re 45 or have risk factors, talk to your doctor. Early detection saves lives. 💙
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March is #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth đź’™ If you're 45 or have risk factors, talk to your doctor about screening. At BIDMC, AI is helping physicians detect precancerous polyps more effectively during colonoscopy. Better technology. Stronger prevention. Screening saves lives.
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