Gene causes
two types of MD An international research team based at the MGH has
discovered a gene that, when mutated, causes two types of muscular dystrophy.
Care across the
miles Mina Poyraz, a young girl from Istanbul, Turkey, was
diagnosed earlier this year with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), and came to the MGH for
treatment.
Partnerswide
therapy services host education events Leadership from occupational, physical and speech
therapy services have been hosting educational events throughout the Partners network to
increase communication and discuss current issues and practices.
MGH
launches Transitional Care Program The MGH Geriatrics Unit, the Adult Medicine Department at
the MGH·Chelsea HealthCare Center and the Operations Improvement nonacute care team
recently inaugurated a pilot program that will help facilitate the transfer and management
of MGH patients who require short-term stays at skilled nursing facilities.
Ballet
benefits Angel Fund The world renowned dance troupe Les Ballets de Monte
Carlo will shine the spotlight on MGH's Angel Fund at its Sept. 30 Boston performance.
MGH: a
national leader A new ad was seen by Boston Globe readers
this week, highlighting the MGH's ranking in the recent US News & World Report's honor
roll of top hospitals.
MGH Physician
speaks to The Wellness Community Michael Seiden, MD, deputy chief of MGH
Hematology/Oncology, recently spoke to a gathering of cancer patients and their families
at The Wellness Community in Newton about the recent media coverage of new cancer drugs.