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Angel Ayala displays one of the new media carts.

Media Carts Bring the Comforts of Home to Patients

Four custom-made media carts — equipped with a 32-inch smart TV, Wi-Fi capability, a Blu-ray player, USB ports and a retro Super Nintendo game console — are available for patients to borrow upon request during their stay.

July 11, 2019
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From left: Renee Salas, Peter Wayne and Bill Ravanesi

Forum Highlights Connections Between Climate Change and Health

Is global warming making us sick? On July 2, experts featured at the Osher Center Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds discussed how climate change is affecting health and explored how patients, clinicians and the health care industry can address these issues.

July 11, 2019
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Paul Anderson (center) prepares to remove a Jenga piece from a large- scale version of the game, one of several festivities at the event.

Summer Kickoff Event Celebrates Research Community

On a late Wednesday afternoon, Brigham researchers put aside their data and microscopes to pick up refreshments and bingo cards during the 2019 Research Appreciation Celebration — an event dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary contributions of the Brigham’s research community.

July 11, 2019
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Study: Radiation Treatment Increases Cardiac Risk for Lung Cancer Patients

As advances in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) extend patients’ lives, more of these patients are facing a different threat: adverse cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and heart failure.

July 11, 2019
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July 11, 2019