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Synthetic THC May Calm Agitation in Alzheimer's Patients
September 30, 2024
Quotes by Brent Forester, MD, Director of Behavioral Health for Tufts Medicine and Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center, in an article about his new study, which found that synthetic THC may be effective in reducing agitation in people with Alzheimer’s dementia.
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Study: Synthetic THC May Reduce Agitation in Patients with Alzheimer’s Dementia
September 26, 2024
The drug was found to be safe and well-tolerated; positive impact on patients helped reduce caregiver stress.
Articles
A Guide to Cancer Screenings at Every Age
October 8, 2024
Tufts Medicine’s guide to the cancer screenings you need at every age for people with average risk.
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Tufts Medicine Welcomes Center for Health Literacy Research + Practice
August 23, 2024
The Tufts Medicine Center for Health Literacy Research + Practice focuses on reducing health literacy challenges for patients and their families, as well as healthcare and public health organizations and systems.
Patient Stories
Bob’s Story: Healing Hearts with Tufts Medicine’s Cardiac Rehab Programs
August 19, 2024
MelroseWakefield Hospital’s cardiac rehab program has helped Bob Muti reclaim his heart health after bypass surgery.
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5 Tips for Vocal Health
August 12, 2024
Tufts Medicine’s voice care experts share how you can avoid vocal strain and injury and keep your voice in healthy and strong.
Patient Stories
AJ’s Story: "Hail Mary" Surgery is Music to Aspiring Composer’s Ears
August 8, 2024
When a rare tumor threatened a music student’s hearing and professional dreams, Tufts Medical Center neurosurgeons delivered a permanent cure.
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Tufts Medicine Selected by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model
July 18, 2024
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Aims to Increase Care Coordination, Support for Caregivers
Patient Stories
Exzavier’s Story: “A Little Fighter” Heads Home After Months in the NICU
July 11, 2024
Born premature at 22 weeks, Exzavier is home and healthy with the help of Tufts Medical Center’s preterm birth experts and the NICU team.
Articles
8 Tips To Keep Your Eyes Healthy This Summer
July 1, 2024
Dr. Reza Vagefi, of the New England Eye Center at Tufts Medicine, shares summer eye safety tips.