New technology is life-changing for epilepsy patient
For people who live with epilepsy, it can be an agonizing question: when will the next seizure come. But, a new treatment is providing a better answer and relief. Big hugs after a long journey. The Wassermans reunited with their son’s doctors at Tufts Medical Center.Steve Wasserman says, “Jeff has had epilepsy since he was […]
New treatment changing lives of epilepsy patients
Anchor/Reporter New treatment changing lives of epilepsy patients Updated: 5:57 PM EST Jan 28, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript DIFFERENCE HAS BEEN LIFE-CHANGING. AND NOT JUST FOR THE PATIENT. >> WELCOME BACK. SSJEICA: BIG HUGS AFTER A LONG JOURNEY, THE WASSERMANS REUNITED WITH THEIR SONS DOCTORS AT TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER. >> JEFF HAS HAD EPILEPSY […]
Could Vitamin D and fish oil help prevent autoimmune disease? Here’s what the latest study says
Taking daily vitamin D and fish oil supplements may help protect older adults from developing autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, thyroid diseases and polymyalgia rheumatica, an inflammatory disease that causes muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulders and hips, a new study found.People age 50 and older taking 2,000 IU (International Units) of […]
Unvaccinated students, staff allowed to take off masks one town’s schools
YOU >> I THINK IT’S SORT OFIT B OF COP OUT NOT KEEP IT IN PLACE. >> I THINK IT’S A REASONABLE POLICY. REPORTER: SINCE LAST FALL, STATE ALLOWED SCHOOLS WHERE0% 8 OF STUDENT AND STAFF ARE VACCINATED TO DROP THE MASK MANDATE. UNTIL NOW UNVACCINATED PEOPLE IN THOSE SCHOOLS STILL HAD TO KEEP THEIR […]
Omicron-fueled surge of COVID-19 cases slowing down in Mass.
Infectious disease experts are suggesting that the United States could be on the verge of reaching a turning point in the spike in COVID-19 cases cause primarily by the omicron coronavirus variant.The number of new COVID-19 cases is either leveling off or falling in 31 states, including Massachusetts.”We have falling cases. We have plateauing hospitalizations. […]
No need to wait for COVID-19 test; here’s how you can take one online
Do you want to travel overseas but are worried about finding a COVID-19 test to fly back to the United States? Does your company require a negative test to end quarantine? The answer to both solutions might be taking a COVID-19 test from home online, which provides a certified result and also eliminates the need […]
Boston doctor shares best advice for utilizing free, covered at-home COVID-19 tests
Video: Boston doctor shares best advice for utilizing free, covered at-home COVID-19 tests Updated: 10:51 AM EST Jan 22, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript EXPECTING A LOT OF ACCUMULATION. JENNERIF MORE OPTIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES TO RECEIVE FREE RAPID TESTINGOR F COVID-19 AT HOME. RHONDELLA: HERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS IS DR.AN VDANA […]
Long lines gone? Demand for COVID-19 PCR testing appears to be declining
Several Massachusetts COVID-19 testing sites that were overwhelmed with long lines around the holidays and into early January are now calm as the demand for testing appears to have died down. In Worcester, for example, a testing site at the Mercantile Center had a long queue waiting outside as recently as 10 days ago. But, […]
Long lines gone? Demand for COVID-19 PCR testing appears to be declining
Several Massachusetts COVID-19 testing sites that were overwhelmed with long lines around the holidays and into early January are now calm as the demand for testing appears to have died down. In Worcester, for example, a testing site at the Mercantile Center had a long queue waiting outside as recently as 10 days ago. But, […]
Tufts Children’s Hospital converting pediatric beds to adult ICU, medical/surgical beds
Tuft’s Children’s Hospital, a historic hospital for children in Boston that has been around for more than 125 years, is converting its pediatric inpatient beds to much-needed adult ICU and medical/surgical beds, the hospital announced Thursday.The change, which is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to become effective July 1, will allow the hospital […]