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Boston Medical Center news, features, and physicians in local and national media.

Coronavirus Disrupts Illegal Drug Supply in U.S., DEA Official Says

The Wall Street Journal – April 16, 2020

Clinical addiction expert, Dr. Alexander Walley weighs in on the current supply-chain disruption of illicit drugs caused by social-distancing and border closures, and what this could mean for people with substance use disorder.

Coronavirus FAQ: Herd Immunity, COVID-19 Recovery Period, Social Distancing

WBUR – April 9, 2020

“It’s a moving target and the range is all over the place.” BMC's infectious diseases specialist, Dr. Nahid Bhadelia answers questions for listeners on the variation of symptoms and recovery time that people with COVID-19 are experiencing, while shedding light on the meaning of herd immunity and antibody therapy.

Boston Braces For 'The Surge'

WGBH – April 8, 2020

Emergency room physician, Dr. Jon Santiago highlights the challenges that medical institutions are facing during this pandemic, while requesting people continue to socially distance, and to keep looking forward because, “ultimately, we’re going to get out of this."

As Coronavirus Cases Surge in City’s Safety-Net Hospital, Four Out of 10 Cases are Now Related to Pandemic

The Boston Globe – April 7, 2020

Chief medical officer, Dr. Ravin Davidoff discusses the current state of COVID-19 in Boston, shedding light on some risk factors for serious cases of the virus and the innovation being used to increase capacity at BMC.

Conflicting Reports on Potential COVID-19 Drug

NBC 10 – April 7, 2020

Infectious diseases expert, Dr. David Hamer explains the research behind the malaria drugs being used to treat symptoms of COVID-19, and why studies are showing conflicting reports around the world.

Recent Press Releases

Housing Prescriptions Improve Health Outcomes in Children, Reduce Anxiety and Depression in Adults

April 6, 2020
Appendicitis Incidence Not Random Across Geographic Regions, Study Shows

March 4, 2020
Mortality Decreased among People with Opioid Use Disorder who Receive Further Treatment After Detox

February 25, 2020
Social Determinants of Health Screening Not Enough to Capture Patients at Risk of Utility Shut-Off

February 24, 2020
Study: Pharmaceutical Companies Marketing Stimulants to Physicians

January 21, 2020
Researchers Develop New Protocol to Generate Intestinal Organoids In Vitro

January 10, 2020
Lack of Insurance Cause of Survivorship Gap in Minorities with Cancer, Study Shows

January 9, 2020
Improvements Needed for Hepatitis C Testing in Youth

December 10, 2019
Stricter Alcohol Policies Related to Lower Risk of Cancer

December 4, 2019
National Group Publishes Approach to Improve Pediatric Sepsis Surveillance

November 27, 2019
Yoga and Physical Therapy as Treatment for Chronic Lower Back Pain Also Improves Sleep

November 19, 2019
Public Reporting on Aortic Valve Surgeries has Decreased Access, Study Finds

October 11, 2019
Using Mindfulness as a Tool to Help Fight the Opioid Crisis

October 10, 2019
Boston Medical Center Selected for National Multi-Site Demonstration to Advance Integrated Care Models for People with Complex Needs

October 10, 2019
Social Determinant Screening Useful For Families With Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease

October 9, 2019

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