Advances in technology, the evolution of patient- and-family centered care and infection control challenges—evidenced during the COVID-19 pandemic—highlight the possibilities and challenges of intensive care unit (ICU) design. For example, prior ICU design guidelines in 1995 and 2012 did not envision remote manipulation of ventilator settings or infusion pumps, or the unique problems presented by […]
Tuberculosis (TB) has long been recognized as a disease of poverty, yet most TB research does not measure poverty in a meaningful way. A new review in the journal BMC Global and Public Health examines existing methods for assessing socioeconomic status in TB studies and highlights their shortcomings. The authors call for better, standardized poverty […]
With the Food and Drug Administration now allowing for the over-the-counter purchase of continuous glucose monitor (CGM)—small sensors that penetrate the skin to measure glucose levels in real time—there is high consumer interest in use of these devices for health and wellness even among people without diabetes. However, a new study led by researchers from […]
Wendy Kuohung, MD, associate professor of obstetrics & gynecology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has been awarded a two-year, Discovery Research Grant from March of Dimes. The $200,000 award will fund her research “APOL1 variant-overexpressing cell lines in compound screening for preeclampsia drug discovery.” Preeclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy complication characterized […]
The risk of developing liver cancer is increased in people who have cirrhosis, a disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue. The scar tissue blocks the flow of blood through the liver and keeps it from functioning as it should, and patients with advanced liver cancer and cirrhosis are normally considered […]
Dean Antman, respective Associate and Assistant Deans, incoming MD class of 2019, very proud parents and family and distinguished guests For me this is truly an honor to be asked to speak at the White Coat ceremony for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. I spent a little time researching the history […]
BUSM volunteers at the Museum of Science Brain Health Fair. BU Faculty from the VA Boston Healthcare System present their research on the use of LED devices for cognitive improvement. BUSM students partnered with researchers from GE Global Research to present at the fair. Dr. Anna Hohler and patient educator Tim Dolan interact with visitors. […]
A message from Angelique Harris, PhD, Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion Black History Month provides us with the opportunity to consider the many ways Black Americans have contributed to American life, history, and culture. Since 1976, as a nation, we have come together each February to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans, while also recognizing the […]
On October 18, 2017 parents, nurses, pediatricians, family physicians, optometrists, ophthalmologists, orthoptists, opticians, educators, public health professionals and others from organizations across Massachusetts joined to advocate for legislation to support a statewide comprehensive children’s vision health program — H3224 an act to establish a children’s vision registry and special commission on childhood vision and eye health. 1 2 3 […]
@busmalumni Check out Adam Johnson’s (MED ’18, shown in foreground holding the selfie stick) 6-week Summer Medical Exposure Bootcamp (SMEB). His goal: “to spark students’ interest in the health professions in efforts to eliminate health disparities for future generations.” This summer, BUSM MD candidate, Adam Johnson (MED 18), partnered with Boston Area Health Education Center […]