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Long-COVID clinics are wrestling with how to treat their patients
Medical equipment is still strewn around the house of Rick Lucas, 62, who came home from the hospital nearly two years ago. He picks up a spirometer, a… -
More than 1 billion young people could be at risk of hearing loss, a new study shows
More than 1 billion young people could be at risk of facing hearing loss, a new study shows. "It is estimated that 0.67–1.35 billion adolescents and young… -
Fallout from COVID–19 a major factor in RSV cases and treatment, doctor says
Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett explained how the pandemic created a perfect storm for this virus season on Boston Public Radio. -
Boston doctors worry long ER wait times will only get worse this winter
Massachusetts hospitals are inundated with patients due to hospital crowding, lack of staffing, and a surge in flu, coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases. -
Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol
If you were prescribed medicine to lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke, would you take it? Millions of Americans are prescribed statins such as… -
The rate of alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. rose 30% in the first year of COVID
NEW YORK — The rate of deaths that can be directly attributed to alcohol rose nearly 30% in the U.S. during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic,… -
How a team of Black paramedics set the gold standard for emergency medical response
It is difficult to imagine society without the assurance that skilled, professional paramedics will respond to a medical emergency. But before the 1970s,… -
CDC issues new opioid prescribing guidance, giving doctors more leeway to treat pain
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidance for clinicians on how and when to prescribe opioids for pain. Released Thursday,… -
Mass. doctors and parents worry about earlier and more serious RSV cases
On Monday, about 85% of pediatric hospital beds in Massachusetts were full. -
RSV is surging. Here's what to watch for and answers about treatment options
Doctors say they are seeing an unprecedented number of cases.
