Historic Hand Transplant part of broader effort
Mass General marked a milestone in October when surgeons performed the hospital’s first hand transplant. The recipient was Joe Kinan, 43, who was badly burned in the 2003 Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island.
New Neurology Chief Sets Ambitious Goals
Imagine treatments that reverse Alzheimer’s disease and prevent strokes. Or technology that can predict seizures or help paralyzed patients move again. Merit E. Cudkowicz, MD, MSc, the new chief of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, aims to make this happen and more. She is building on a tradition of innovation inspired by Anne B. Young, MD, PhD, who led the department for nearly two decades.
New Home Base Director Foresees Ongoing Needs for Veterans, Families
Although U.S. combat involvement in Afghanistan is winding down, the medical and social needs of returning veterans and their families will go on, says retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jack Hammond who in September was named executive director of the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program.
MGH and MGHfC Collaborate to Provide Lifelong Care in Down Syndrome Program
Mass General’s Down Syndrome Program is one of the only centers in the country that provides comprehensive care from birth through adulthood under one roof. It was originally started in 2006 by Jose C. Florez, MD, PhD, with a focus on adolescent and adult care. This past summer, the clinic expanded to include multidisciplinary care for patients of all ages.
