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Orthopedic Surgeons Deliver Innovative Alternatives to Total Hip Replacement

Specialists in the Orthopedic and Arthritis Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are offering new options designed to eliminate or delay the need for total hip replacement, maintain joint mobility and stability, and prevent future surgical revisions in ... Read >

Innovative Approaches in Neuroendocrinology Expand Treatment Options for Patients with Pituitary

Ursula B. Kaiser, MD, recently appointed Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, has been utilizing new medical therapies in neuroendocrinology to treat patients with pituitary tumors and complic... Read >

Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery for Patients with Gynecologic Cancers

Robot-assisted surgery for gynecologic cancers offers outstanding benefits for patients, including a shorter hospital stay and dramatically reduced recovery time due to significantly less pain and discomfort compared with open procedures. The robot-assist... Read >

Cardiovascular Center Implements Revolutionary 320-slice Computed Tomography Scanner for State-of-th

The Cardiovascular Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital is offering the most advanced computed tomography imaging available. The Toshiba AquilionONE™ dynamic volume computed tomography (CT) system is the world’s first organ volume CT scanner, featuring ... Read >

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Program Expands Advanced Treatment and Personalized Care

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Program is expanding its services at Faulkner Hospital – the community teaching hospital of Brigham and Women's Hospital.The Program brings together expert gynecologists who specializ... Read >

New Center Builds on History of Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging

Located at the new Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Non-invasive Cardiovascular Imaging Program is comprised of an integrated team of radiologists and cardiologists who provide the latest in diagnostic te... Read >

Hybrid Operating Rooms Offers Unprecedented Flexibility for Complex Cardiovascular Cases

First-of-its-kind hybrid operating room at the new Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center will enable specialists at the Center to perform advanced cardiac and vascular surgeries, while simultaneously accessing powerful imaging technologies.A firs... Read >

New Neurovascular Imaging Technologies Revolutionize Diagnosis and Treatment Assessment

Neuroradiologists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are using new generations of computed tomography scanners to provide more advanced evaluation for diagnosis and assessment of a patient’s response to treatment, while offering alternatives to more invasive... Read >

Functional Neurosurgery Reduces Symptoms for Patients with Movement Disorders and Epilepsy

Neurosurgeons at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are using functional neurosurgical techniques, including deep brain stimulation, temporal lobectomy, vagus nerve stimulation, and advanced brain mapping techniques to decrease symptoms and improve quality-of-l... Read >

Specialized Cardiovascular Care for Cancer Patients

Led by Anju Nohria, MD, a cardiologist with special training in epidemiology and heart failure, and Javid Moslehi, MD, a cardiologist with additional training in molecular oncology, the Cardio-Oncology Program -- a joint initiative between the Division of... Read >

Specialists Provide Personalized, Gender-specific Care for Women with Lung Cancer

The Women's Lung Cancer Program, directed by Yolonda L. Colson, MD, PhD, is dedicated to understanding the significance of gender in lung cancer susceptibility, tumor biology, and disease course in order to develop the most effective, personalized treatme... Read >

New Diaphragm Pacing Option Enables Elimination of Ventilator Dependence

Brigham and Women’s Hospital thoracic surgeon, Christopher T. Ducko, MD, was the first in New England and is among few specialists nationwide to offer implantation of a new diaphragm pacing system that enables patients with spinal cord injuries and other ... Read >

Pre-term Birth Clinic Delivers Innovative Solutions for Patients

Led by Thomas F. McElrath, MD, PhD, the new Pre-term Birth Clinic is comprised of maternal-fetal medicine specialists and gynecologists with expertise in minimally invasive techniques who provide individualized care and approaches based on each patient's ... Read >

New Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program Provides Highly Specialized, Multidisciplinary Care

Led by expert pulmonologists, the new Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program brings together specialists in multiple disciplines to care for patients with complex pulmonary vascular conditions. Specialists in the new Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program, dir... Read >