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Back to the Grind: Athletic Trainers and Orthopedic Surgeons Collaborate for Fall Sports Season
September 23, 2025
With the beginning of the school year comes one of the busiest times for high school athletic trainers. For Jen Sturtevant, Program Manager of Sports Medicine at MelroseWakefield Hospital, who has served as athletic trainer for Malden High School for the past 20 years, late August marks the start of a demanding season filled with injury prevention, care, and constant monitoring.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance: What’s New and What You Should Do
September 22, 2025
With fall here and COVID-19 still circulating, there’s been a lot of talk—and confusion—about who should get vaccinated and when. Shira Doron, MD, Chief Infection Control Officer at Tufts Medicine, shares a quick breakdown of where things stand and what steps you should consider now.
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Know Before You Go: Your Guide to Feeling Calm + Prepared for an MRI
September 12, 2025
If you’re scheduled for an MRI, it’s normal to feel curious, nervous or even a bit claustrophobic. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you have a safe and stress-free experience. Knowing what to expect and how to stay comfortable can transform a nerve-wracking visit into one that feels calm and manageable.
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Baby Walkers: What Every Parent Needs to Know
September 12, 2025
When your baby is ready to explore, it can feel like they’re eager to move before their legs truly are. Many parents turn to baby walkers, thinking they’re a helpful tool to keep babies contained and encourage mobility. But research shows that not only are walkers unnecessary for development—they can be dangerous.
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Rethinking the Role of Low-Dose Radiation Therapy
September 9, 2025
Tufts Medicine radiation oncologist Matthew S. Katz, MD, along with co-author Alan Chalmers, MD, examine how low-dose radiation therapy could be reconsidered for use beyond oncology.
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Patriots’ Defensive Coordinator Terrell Williams Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer
September 28, 2025
Jairam Eswara, MD, Chair of the Department of Urology at Tufts Medical Center, in a story about the announcement that New England Patriots Defensive Coordinator Terrell Williams has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Kennedy Allies Set To Profit on Results of Trump Drug Tirade
September 28, 2025
Dallas Reed, MD, Chief of Genetics, Director of Perinatal Genetics and Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about whether research and data support a link between Tylenol and autism risk.
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Warning Letter Sent to All Doctors Over Common Medicine Used by Millions
September 27, 2025
Dallas Reed, MD, Chief of Genetics and Director of Perinatal Genetics, Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Tufts Medical Center, contributed to an article examining whether current research and data support a connection between Tylenol use and autism risk.
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