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New BU Study Finds Tackle Football at Young Age Raises Risk for Brain Decline Later
Researchers discover playing football for more than 11 years is tied to less white matter in the brain, could lead to poor impulse control and thinking problems. More
What Now for Bruce Willis after Actor’s Recent Dementia Diagnosis?
Neurologist Andrew Budson of the BU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center explains frontotemporal dementia and its connection to Hollywood star’s original aphasia diagnosis. More
Higher Levels of Perceived Racism Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease in Black Women
Structural racism is real — on the job, in educational circumstances and in interactions with the criminal justice system. More
Laurie Craigen, PhD, Named Distinguished Faculty of the Month for March
The nomination states, “Dr. Craigen is a champion for her students! … she always helps others see the bigger picture or the smaller nugget of perspective.” More
Alyssa DiNicola Named Distinguished Staff of the Month for March
The nomination states, “Alyssa always lifts up her teammates, mentees and program participants.” More
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes May Help Identify Future Heart Disease Risk
New study raises awareness that pregnancy complications may be the first indication of an increased risk for heart disease More
Stern Appointed to ARC-PA Reconsideration Panel
The Accreditation Review Commission reviews programs appealing adverse accreditation actions More
Most Patients Unaware of How Race is Used to Make Risk Assessments, Guide Clinical Care
This study highlights the need to center the voices of historically marginalized and minoritized patients when designing research aimed at addressing racism in medicine More
From Embroidered Hemoglobin to Mosaic Hurricanes, a Wealth of Talent on Display at Art Days 2023
Art helps inspiration and growth. More
Study Shows Black Patients More Prone to Dialysis Graft Failure
This relative predisposition to AV graft failure represents a disparity in care and adverse outcomes in a largely understudied population More