A brain aneurysm (cerebral aneurysm) is a weak area in an artery of the brain that fills with blood and causes an outward bulging or ballooning. While not all aneurysms will rupture, if they do, it is a potential life-threatening condition that can result in a stroke, brain damage, or death if not treated immediately….
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YES. As we continue to learn about COVID-19, we know that the disease can affect the body well beyond just lungs. Researchers have found that COVID-19 can also affect the brain as well. Delirium, also known as acute confusion, is being reported in more and more cases of COVID-19. Maura Kennedy, M.D., MPH, Massachusetts General…
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If you’re pregnant, should you get the COVID vaccine? Pregnant and breastfeeding women were not included in the vaccine studies, and historically, they’re left out of all trials like this. However, we believe side effects won’t be any different from someone who isn’t pregnant or breastfeeding. The mechanism of action is similar to other vaccines,…
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It’s estimated, more than 47,000 people in the United States will die of pancreatic cancer this year. U.S. Representative John Lewis, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and beloved game show host Alex Trebek all died of the disease in 2020. According to the American Cancer Society, pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3% of all…
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It’s almost that time of year again. On Nov. 1 at 2 a.m., residents of the eastern U.S. will set their clocks back an hour, reverting to Eastern Standard Time from Daylight Savings Time. While for many people it’s a welcome extra hour of sleep, for others it’s a source of anxiety as their sleep…
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