Hand desensitization is a way to help make hands that have discomfort or pain when touched (hypersensitivity) feel better. Exposing the hand to different textures over time helps it get used to normal touch again.
Radium-223 (Xofigo) is a type of targeted radiation treatment. It's a medicine that contains a radioactive substance. It’s used to treat advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. It does not treat prostate cancer that has spread to...
A car bed is a device to safely transport your baby in a car. It allows your baby to lie down. The baby is secured by a harness to help keep them in a safe position during travel. It's not the same as a regular car seat, where babies sit...
In February 2027, the new UMass Memorial Medical Center at Nashoba Valley in Groton is scheduled to open to re-establish...
Maureen Canellas, MD
Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu, executive director of the Collaborative in Health Equity at UMass Chan Medical School and...
Peter M. never expected to have a heart attack. In February 2022, he woke in the middle of the night “feeling funny” and then collapsed from what is often called a “widow-maker” heart attack. His wife, Corlis, immediately began CPR. Emergency responders revived him before bringing him to UMass Memorial Medical Center, where he underwent a stent procedure. During his recovery, tests showed that he also needed a pacemaker and defibrillator.
Corlis remembers how the care team supported them through an overwhelming time. “Peter was in the hospital for weeks. The cardiology team was so caring to us...
Lipedema is an abnormal buildup of fat in certain body parts. Almost all cases occur in women. It affects about 1 in 10 women worldwide. It’s especially common in those between puberty and age 30. As lipedema gets worse, it can cause pain, fatigue,
A difficult airway means your doctor may have trouble placing a breathing tube. It can be caused by your neck, mouth, or jaw shape, or health issues like sleep apnea or obesity. Your care team checks for this and uses special tools to keep you safe.
When the effects of a traumatic event pass from one generation to another, it's called intergenerational trauma. The effects can pass from a parent or grandparent down to their children or grandchildren. The younger people didn't live through the...