How We're Integrating Research and Care | Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute
The Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute unveiled a unified strategy that blends cutting‑edge research with patient‑centered care for brain, spinal cord and neuromuscular disorders. By consolidating neurologists, neurosurgeons, advanced care providers and tele‑neurology services, the institute seeks to shorten the gap between diagnosis and treatment while keeping care close to patients’ homes. The institute emphasizes coordinated multidisciplinary teams and a robust clinical‑trial pipeline to confront the rising tide of Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. Distributed diagnostic testing and tele‑neurology broaden reach, and the partnership between surgeons and physicians ensures disease‑specific protocols are rigorously evaluated. A highlighted remark underscores the mission: “Every discovery and breakthrough means more time, more memories, and more clarity for our patients.” The center also touts state‑of‑the‑art microsurgical technologies that enable ultra‑precise operations on the brain, spine and peripheral nerves. If successful, this model could accelerate the translation of scientific breakthroughs into approved therapies, improve access for underserved regions, and set a new benchmark for integrated neuroscience care nationwide.
Quality Mindset Shapes Excellence in Cardiovascular Care | Mass General Brigham
The video outlines Mass General Brigham’s push to become the world’s premier cardiovascular institute, emphasizing a patient‑first ethos and high‑reliability operations. Leaders describe weekly or bi‑weekly multidisciplinary huddles where nurses, physicians, and lab staff review threats to quality, break down silos,...
Don't Let Colorectal Cancer Interrupt Your Life.
The video urges viewers to prioritize colorectal cancer screening, emphasizing that catching the disease early—or even at pre‑cancerous stages—makes treatment far less invasive and reduces disruption to everyday life. It outlines the two primary screening pathways: non‑invasive stool‑based tests and the...
Supporting International Patients Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Mass General Brigham showcases its multidisciplinary model, uniting surgeons, oncologists, radiation specialists, and support staff to treat cancer patients, especially those traveling from abroad. The institution emphasizes three core treatment modalities—surgery, radiation, chemotherapy—and blends them into personalized regimens. The video highlights...
Finding Hope Beyond Borders: José Moreno’s Cancer Care Journey at Mass General Brigham
The video chronicles José Moreno’s battle with head‑neck squamous carcinoma and his treatment journey at Mass General Brigham, highlighting the role of the hospital’s International Patient Services in expediting his urgent evaluation from Latin America. After confirming the diagnosis and noting...
Exercises for ALS | Mass General Brigham
The video from Mass General Brigham explains that people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can safely perform mild‑to‑moderate exercise, overturning earlier advice to avoid activity. It presents a five‑category regimen—stretching, aerobic, resistance, balance, and breathing—designed to maintain muscle function, joint...
Kevin Giordano Reflects on the Power of Patient-Centered Cancer Care
Kevin Giordano, senior leader at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, outlines a bold shift toward patient‑centered cancer care. The institute is consolidating diagnostic, therapeutic and supportive services into shared spaces so that every touchpoint is multidisciplinary and coordinated. The core of...
Dr. Chan Raut Explains How Sub-Specialized Experts Work Together to Care for Patients with Cancer
Dr. Chan Raut outlines how Mashon & Brigham leverages a dense network of sub‑specialized oncologists to deliver personalized cancer care. The institution’s hallmark is its ability to match any patient’s disease profile with experts across surgery, radiation, medical oncology, pathology...
Matched: A First-Year Resident's Story Brings It All Back Home
The video follows Darlene Learn, a first‑year resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, as she reflects on her journey from a parking‑lot cashier’s daughter to matching into the very institution where her mother and grandmother worked. She recorded the narrative on...
A Complex Heart Case: Sarah’s Story | Mass General Brigham Heart & Vascular Institute
The video follows Sarah, a 35‑year‑old from Houlton, Maine, who discovered she was born with a bicuspid aortic valve. After an initial surgery failed to resolve her condition, she faced repeated rejections from other hospitals, leaving her uncertain about her...
Navigating Care: Inside International Patient Services | Mass General Brigham
Mass General Brigham’s International Patient Services (IPS) team in Boston offers a dedicated, end‑to‑end experience for patients traveling from abroad, handling everything from initial contact to post‑discharge follow‑up. The 60‑person, multilingual unit acts as the first point of contact, assigning a...
When Cancer Is Personal, Experience Counts
The video underscores that a cancer patient’s best chance of survival hinges on receiving care from surgeons and teams with extensive, repeatable experience in the specific disease. It cites robust data showing that higher surgical volumes correlate with lower complication rates...
Joi Torrence-Hill Explains Benefits of an Integrated Cancer Team
Mass General Brigham’s video spotlights its integrated cancer team, emphasizing how a unified clinical faculty combines expertise and empathy to guide patients through every stage of their oncology journey. The institution positions itself as a hub where medical, surgical, and...
Alzheimer Therapeutics Program | Mass General Brigham
The Mass General Brigham Alzheimer Therapeutics Program introduces anti‑amyloid infusion therapy for individuals diagnosed with early‑stage Alzheimer’s disease, positioning the health system at the forefront of disease‑modifying treatment options. The program targets amyloid plaques—protein aggregates that disrupt neuronal communication—by administering monoclonal...
Responsive Neurostimulation for Epilepsy | Mass General Brigham
The video introduces responsive neurostimulation (RNS), a minimally invasive neuromodulation therapy approved by the FDA in 2014 for adults with medication‑resistant epilepsy. Unlike traditional drugs or resective surgery, RNS functions as a brain‑pacemaker, continuously monitoring electrical activity and delivering targeted...