Wendy Glauser

Mass General Brigham researchers found that generative AI holds promise for increasing clinical trial screening efficiency, but safeguards are needed.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) can rapidly and accurately screen patients for clinical trial eligibility, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers. Such technology could make it faster and cheaper to evaluate new treatments and, ultimately, help bring successful ones to patients.
Investigators assessed the acc...

Brigham researchers found people with wide-ranging long COVID symptoms were twice as likely to have SARS-CoV-2 proteins in their blood, compared to those without long COVID symptoms
A persistent infection could explain why some people experience long COVID symptoms, according to a new study led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system. The team found evidence of persistent infection in 43 percent of participants with cardi...

If you don't go into labor naturally before 41 weeks, or you face certain health risks in pregnancy, you may need an induced labor. Labor induction is a medical process used to trigger the start of labor. There are several ways to induce labor in pregnancy.
At UPMC, we offer labor induction when it will benefit your health or your baby's health. Our labor and delivery experts explain each step of the process and support your birth plan requests whenever possible. We choose the safest inductio...

Sometimes the signs of hearing loss in kids aren’t obvious. In babies and toddlers, hearing loss can cause delays in speech and other milestones. Hearing loss can cause older children to struggle in school.
That’s why it’s important to look out for signs of hearing loss in kids, even if your child passed their newborn hearing screening. Hearing loss can make it harder for your child to learn, understand others, and express themselves. If you see any signs of hearing loss, book a children’s he...

You may have heard of Lyme disease, but what about Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, or anaplasmosis? Aside from Lyme disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks more than a dozen tickborne illnesses.

Thinking about early an RRSP withdrawal? Here’s why it’s important to stay invested.
If you needed a chunk of cash when you were younger, you might have smashed open your piggybank for stray coins and birthday money. You may be tempted to do the same with your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), but think twice before you bust open the account: outside of a few exceptions, early withdrawals can trigger a hefty tax bill – and that’s by design.

Are you thinking of eating a more plant-based diet in the year ahead? You’re not alone. There is a lot of buzz about choosing to go meatless a few times a week, or even considering adopting a wholly plant-based diet. That’s because plant-based diets are, in general, healthier than diets heavy on meat and dairy products. People who eat plant-based diets have lower risks of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. They’re also less likely to be obese.
But ‘plant-based’ doesn’t always mean healthy...

Attended conference on updates in the treatment and management of lymphoma in Canada, and wrote summaries of presentations by renowned experts in the field

A 3D nipple tattoo looks like a natural nipple and areola. Artistic effects like shading and highlighting give the tattoo a 3D look. People may need a 3D nipple tattoo to adjust the look of an existing nipple or to create a new one after breast surgery.
People may opt for a 3D nipple tattoo after:
Breast reconstruction surgery. People get this surgery after a mastectomy or other surgery to treat or prevent cancer. This is the most common reason for a nipple tattoo.
Breast reduction surgery. I...

Many older Americans wish to stay in their homes as they age. They want to avoid moving into retirement homes or long-term care. This is ‘aging in place.’
According to an AARP survey, 77% of people 50 and older want to stay home. But aging in place isn’t as easy as staying put. It takes careful planning to ensure seniors living independently stay happy and healthy.
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Wondering if you have the flu? Early flu symptoms can vary. Some people may have a cough as their first symptom, while other people will first notice fatigue, a headache, or a fever.

One telltale sign of the flu is how quickly symptoms develop.

In early March, Dr. Fayez Quereshy, Clinical Vice-President at University Health Network (UHN) and a surgical oncologist in the Sprott Department of Surgery, received a flurry of texts from colleagues in Italy and Spain warning him about COVID-19.