Mass General’s Dr. Ahmed Tawakol discussed takotsubo cardiomyopathy, commonly known as broken heart syndrome, and its real effects on heart health. The condition can be triggered by severe emotional stress.Dr. Tawakol explained that while the condition is...
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital successfully completed a second genetically edited pig kidney transplant, advancing the hospital’s pioneering xenotransplantation program. The procedure represents a major step toward addressing organ shortages.Medical...
The landmark Faneuil Hall Marketplace issued a call for creative operators to fill 20 small-format retail spaces with local, independent makers and artisans. The move is part of a broader effort to revitalize the historic complex.Management hopes to reduce reliance on...
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital announced a discovery that they say creates a new roadmap for treating a rare disease. The findings were published in a peer-reviewed medical journal and have drawn attention from pharmaceutical companies.The research team...
Dr. Stuart Harris at MGH spoke with local news outlets about the dangers of breathing in smoke from regional wildfires and brush fires. He urged residents to limit outdoor exposure when air quality alerts are in effect.Symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, and eye...
