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Humanizing care in the ICU can really make all the difference. Paul Jansson, MD, recently wrote an article for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)'s Journal of Clinical Oncology to share his experience as a critical care physician. Read the article and listen to his interview here:

In this article, Daniel Kuritzkes, MD, chief of the division of infectious diseases at the Brigham, talks about the common types of mosquito illnesses and how to protect yourself.

Meet Julia Hum, a young woman whose life was overshadowed by severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). After years of relentless struggle, she found hope through an innovative treatment at Mass General Brigham. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has helped her reclaim her future—one step closer to independence, college and a life beyond the hospital. http://spklr.io/6045tMuN

#MeetTheExpert: Jon Wee, MD, Director of Robotics in Thoracic Surgery and co-Director of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (pictured left). Dr. Wee always dreamed of becoming a surgeon. Unlike many childhood dreams, his goal remained sharp-focused, leading him to Boston for college and eventually to the renowned surgical oncology program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Since 1997, Dr. Wee has been part of the Brigham team, both as a trainee and on staff. Dr. Wee specializes in esophageal and lung cancers. His research aims to improve surgical management, perioperative care, and patient outcomes. Over the past decade, he has led the integration of robotic surgery in the thoracic surgery program, making complex procedures more accessible and less invasive. He is passionate about the impact of minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques on patients' lives. "Robotics has allowed us to further improve our minimally invasive approaches,” said Dr. Wee. “Patients are recovering faster, having less pain and fewer complications, and are able to resume their normal life more quickly." Reflecting on his experience at the Brigham, Dr. Wee says, "What I have observed is that the quality of physicians at the Brigham and the care that we put in here is second to none. We have world-class leaders making world-changing contributions." Looking ahead, Dr. Wee is excited about the future of minimally invasive surgery. He envisions safer procedures and faster recovery times, especially for complex surgeries. He believes that in the next 5 to 10 years, surgeries will become more sophisticated, and treatments for advanced cancers will improve. "What has been deemed as unresectable or untreatable is now going to fall into the world of possibilities and hope. We will be able to offer more opportunities for cure and longevity than ever before."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new guidance on managing pain during IUD insertion. “A lot of us have recognized that historically, women’s pain has not been adequately addressed, and we’re trying to be much more cognizant of pain that patients feel during procedures,” said Deborah Bartz, MD, MPH, an OB-GYN at the Brigham. Read more on this topic and insights from Dr. Bartz in this NBC News article.

Research suggests that having a connection with your dog may lower depression and anxiety! Eve Schernhammer spoke with the Harvard Gazette recently to discuss this research between ourselves and our pets. #NationalDogDay https://lnkd.in/gqWqQME5

It’s #NationalDogDay! Jameson and Ollie here are part of the Brigham Buddies pet therapy program, bringing joy to our hospital and our patients when it is needed most. Do you think your pet would make a great Brigham Buddies therapy dog? Email Kelsey at [email protected] for more information on our program.

Three scientific projects from Brigham and Women’s Hospital are competing for YOUR vote in this year’s BRIght Futures Prize competition. The winner with the most votes will win the $100,000 prize! Since 2012, eleven Brigham researchers have won the BRIght Futures Prize, allowing them to continue their scientific endeavors. The Prize is supported by philanthropic contributions to the BRIght Futures Fund. Cast your vote for the project you think should win and register for the live event on September 12 where the winner will be announced: http://spklr.io/6042sAQQ

Early-onset cancer has steadily increased in the last few decades. Shuji Ogino, MD, PhD is a leader in early-onset cancer research examining the cause and future implications. Learn more:

Mass General Brigham's Home Hospital program has reached a capacity milestone of 70 beds, making it the largest Home Hospital in the country! Stephen Dorner, MD, MPH, MSc, Chief Clinical and Innovation Officer for Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home says of this milestone, ““As our home hospital care model continues to grow and thrive, we are immensely proud of these accomplishments and grateful for our clinical care team, which has made these advances possible through their hard work and deep commitment to our patients.” http://spklr.io/6041sAsT