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Sadhguru Center Director's Message
Dr. Bala Subramaniam, Director of BIDMC's Sadhguru Center shares a new approach to identify methods to expand awareness and improve brain health of patients.
Out and About with Baby
Remember when running to the drugstore, picking up the dry cleaning and stopping at the grocery store were simple tasks that you could easily manage in one outing without even thinking about it? Yes, that would have been in your previous life, the life you led before you became the parent of an infant.
BIDMC Volunteer Recognition and Awards
BIDMC recognizes our volunteers in honor of their outstanding service to our community. Learn about our latest award recipients and milestones.
Dating after Cancer
Back at work today after a truly wonderful few days at Wonderwell. It is always tough to return to the normal routine, as good as that routine must be. Today's topic is dating after cancer. As far as I know, having had cancer is never a bonus in the singles scene, and there are many concerns and questions about how to manage this reality.
Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
BIDMC's Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery Division provides expert care for sports-related injuries, especially knee and shoulder issues. Call 617-667-3940.
Myofascial Pain Relief from a Needle
John-Paul Hezel, MD, a physiatrist in the Division of Sports Medicine at BIDMC, talks about treating myofascial issues that are common in athletes and people with stress or postural-related muscle tension.
Videoconferencing Between Hospital Clinicians and Nursing Home Staff Lowers Use of Physical Restraint, Antipsychotics in Patients with Dementia
BOSTON – Nursing homes in the United States care for increasing numbers of people with dementia, yet many lack access to geriatric psychiatrists, behavioral neurologists and other specialists who may help manage symptoms associated with dementia, including behavioral issues. As a result, nursing home staff may resort to physical restraints or antipsychotic medications to manage behavioral challenges, which can significantly compromise a patient’s health, autonomy and dignity. A new study, led by clinician researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Hebrew SeniorLife and published online in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, has found that use of video consultation technology that brings together nursing home staff and hospital-based clinical experts was associated with significant reductions in the use of physical restraints and antipsychotic medication among patients with dementia. Researchers found that patients in the facilities involved in the study were 75 percent less likely to be physically restrained and 17 percent less likely to be prescribed antipsychotic medications. “There is a two-pronged issue facing nursing homes in the United States: shortages of geriatricians, behavioral neurologists and geriatric psychiatrists and a lack of proximity of community nursing homes to larger medical facilities with specialists,” said corresponding author
Non-surgical Arthritis Treatments
Non-surgical arthritis treatment options include physical therapy, injections such as cortisone shots, or integrative care techniques including accupuncture and yoga. Learn about non-surgical options to treat arthritis.
Liver and Kidney
The Liver-Kidney service, referred to as the “Epstein-Trey” service, is so named for two famous BIDMC physicians: Dr. Charles Trey, a gastroenterologist/hepatologist, and Dr. Franklin Epstein, a nephrologist. On this rotation, housestaff manage patients with end-stage liver disease under the guidance of an attending hepatologist. Residents also care for undergoing evaluation for renal or liver transplant, or that have recently undergone transplantation. Commonly encountered diagnoses include acute and chronic graft rejection, acute renal failure, hepatic encephalopathy, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and refractory ascites. Residents frequently perform diagnostic and therapeutic paracenteses on this service, with the Hepatology fellow overseeing all procedures.
Bonding and Attachment
It's important for parents to know that breastfeeding is not the only way to feed and bond with your newborn. Read our blog post on bonding and attachment.
Patient Portal
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center patients have access to the patient portal, MyBILH Chart, to easily access health and medical records 24/7.
Easing the Discomfort of Restless Legs Syndrome
People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) experience twitching and discomfort in the legs, usually during the evening and night time hours. “The feeling is usually accompanied by a strong urge to move your legs, to keep them active and lessen the uncomfortable sensation,” says Jacqueline Chang, MD, a pulmonologist in BIDMC's Sleep Disorders Clinic.
Non-Surgical Treatment for Arthritis
In this wellness insight, we talk about the multitude of non-surgical treatments for arthritis, including physical therapy and integrative care. Learn more.
Our Spine Care Services
At the Spine Center, our patients benefit from a comprehensive evaluation and collaboration among specialists to select the optimum treatment for spine pain or conditions. Learn about our spine care services.