New Potential Treatment Approach for Patients with Salt Sensitive Hypertension

This study highlights the critical role of looking at the disease of hypertension in an integrated way by examining the interaction between multiple organ systems.

Low Levels of 25-Hydoxyitamin D Linked to COVID-19 Risk

The retrospective study showed a strong correlation between higher 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood levels and lower SARS-CoV-2 positivity rates especially in patients who lived in predominantly African-Americans and Hispanic zip codes.

Two Shipley Prostate Cancer Pilot Grant Awardees Announced

Congratulations to the latest recipients of Shipley Prostate Cancer Pilot Grant Awards.

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Why People with Knee Osteoarthritis Experience Different Kinds of Pain

Altered nervous system mechanisms may account for differences in pain.

Dr. Jessica Taylor Awarded August Distinguished Faculty of the Month

The nomination states, “She is a true advocate for our patients and an excellent mentor.”

Nominations for Distinguished Faculty of the Month

Nominations for Distinguished Faculty of the Month The Committee on Faculty Awards…

Racial Discrimination May Adversely Impact Cognition in African Americans

Future work is needed to examine whether exposure to institutional and daily racism accelerates conversion to Alzheimer’s dementia and/or increases levels of AD biomarkers.

Gummuluru Receives $3.4 Million NIH Grant

Study aims to discover new treatments for HIV-infected patients with opioid-use disorder.

For Many States and Countries, Long Term Care Facilities Are Where Most COVID-19 Deaths Occur

The proportion of COVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts that occur in LTCFs has climbed from 54 percent to 63 percent as of May 29