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Official Twitter home of Harvard Medical School, featuring our advances in biomedical research, trends in medical education, and more.
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Joined April 2009
The study shows increased likelihood of hospitalization, cardiovascular effects, blood disorders, diabetes, fatigue, kidney damage, mental health effects, musculoskeletal damage, neurological deficits, and pulmonary damage with each COVID-19 infection
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The study found a dramatic reduction in medical errors resulting in harm or leading to patient death when first-year resident-physician work hours were limited
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The first class of women admitted to Harvard Medical School sit together on the steps of Gordon Hall in 1945 #InternationalWomensDay
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A study from @MassEyeAndEar shows that approximately one quarter of Americans who had COVID-19 never fully recovered their sense of taste or smell, which has impacted their quality of life (via @NBC10Boston)
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Congratulations to Harvard Medical School PhD alumna Jennifer Doudna, who has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry!.
This year’s Chemistry Laureate Jennifer A. Doudna was born in 1964 in Washington, D.C, USA. She is a Professor at @UCBerkeley, USA and Investigator at @HHMINEWS. #NobelPrize
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Introducing the Harvard Medical School Class of 2027!
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A recent study found that being kind or actively observing kindness can boost happiness
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The first class of women admitted to Harvard Medical School sit together on the steps of the Quad in 1945 #InternationalWomensDay
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Researchers are beginning to view long COVID not as a single disease but as multiple disease subtypes, even if instigated by the same virus
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The first class of women admitted to Harvard Medical School sit together on the steps of Gordon Hall in 1945 #InternationalWomensDay
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Study reveals how insufficient sleep increases the production of inflammatory white blood cells that contribute to cardiovascular disease
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On #NationalDoctorsDay, we thank all present and future physicians for their dedication and leadership in alleviating human suffering caused by disease
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Multiple sclerosis, a progressive disease that affects 2.8 million people worldwide and for which there is no definitive cure, is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus
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A new study from @MassGeneralNews shows how exercise reduces chronic inflammation and protects the heart
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“Dogs offer companionship, reduce anxiety and loneliness, increase self-esteem, and improve overall mood,” says HMS cardiologist Dhruv Kazi
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Research shows that being kind or actively observing kindness can boost happiness #WorldKindnessDay
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The study found that people who took vitamin D, or vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, had a 22% lower rate of autoimmune diseases than people who took a placebo
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Evidence suggests that having a positive mindset—being optimistic, cheerful, and having gratitude and purpose in life—can be heart-protective #HeartMonth
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Congratulations to Gary Ruvkun, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and an investigator at @MassGeneralNews, for winning the 2024 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine!.
BREAKING NEWS.The 2024 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
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Study reveals a compound in broccoli that inactivates a gene known to play a role in a variety of common human cancers
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Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros share the 2024 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNAs, a class of tiny RNA molecules that regulate the activities of target genes in plants and animals, including humans. Their discoveries have sparked a revolution in
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Research suggests that regular practice of mindfulness and meditation may change certain brain regions linked to memory, sense of self and regulation of emotions
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In 1949, these 12 women became the first to graduate from Harvard Medical School #WomensHistoryMonth
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Study shows vigorous exercise and fasting improve the ability of cells to remove misfolded, toxic and unnecessary proteins
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Members of the Harvard Medical School Class of 2023 celebrate after receiving their white coats
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Research reveals how mitochondria and the cell nucleus coordinate to create proteins
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A vaccine normally used to prevent tuberculosis restores long-term blood sugar levels to near normal in type 1 diabetes patients #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
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Using ultrahigh-resolution diffusion magnetic resonance imaging, this image shows the previously invisible u-shaped connections of the superficial white matter of the human brain
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Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have been found to contain a molecule that inactivates a gene known to play a role in a variety of common human cancers
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Members of the newest class of Harvard Medical School students celebrate together after receiving their white coats
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New research suggests that up to one-third of premature deaths may be avoided if people switched to a plant-based diet and stopped eating meat altogether (@Healthline)
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The measles virus wiped out 11%-73% of antibodies in previously healthy children, leaving them vulnerable to pathogens they were once immune to
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Study suggests that physical exercise may help to “clean up” the inflammatory environment in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, improving cognition
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Tag along with Dayton, one of the therapy dogs in the Countway Cuddles program, as he makes his way through the HMS campus on #NationalPetDay
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Researchers at the @WyssInstitute have discovered a new class of immunostimulatory RNAs that can effectively inhibit infection of human cells by a wide range of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and common cold viruses
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Results of a new study reveal that children with Down syndrome continue to learn and can attain and improve functional life skills well into adulthood
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On this day in 1846, the first public demonstration of ether as a general anesthetic took place at @MassGeneralNews. The historic event is depicted in Robert Cutler Hinkley’s painting, which is on display at @HMScountway.
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Researchers have identified a weak spot in the protein that makes up the walls of bacteria, a discovery that may usher in new ways to fight antibiotic-resistant illness
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A beautiful spring day at Harvard Medical School 🌼
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Exercise has been shown to generate new neurons and improve cognition in an Alzheimer’s model #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
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To all present and future physicians: Thank you for your leadership in alleviating human suffering caused by disease #NationalDoctorsDay
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Researchers estimate the cost of long COVID to be $2.6 trillion. A previous version of this tweet incorrectly stated the cost to be $20 trillion. We regret the error.
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With the rate of loneliness on the rise and research showing its negative effect on health, what can be done to stem this “growing health epidemic”?
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A study showing that vigorous exercise and fasting improve the ability of cells to remove misfolded, toxic and unnecessary proteins was one of the most read stories of 2019
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A recent study found that eating blueberries every day may improve blood vessel function and decrease systolic blood pressure
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On this day in 1782, the @Harvard Corporation adopted Dr. John Warren’s plan for medical study, creating Harvard Medical School
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Researchers found that in-person interactions with friends, family, and health care providers during the pandemic were associated with fewer mental health concerns
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“Losartan is a safe, and inexpensive drug that would cost less than $1 a day while making a significant difference for patients with ovarian cancer”
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Happy 150th birthday, Harvey Cushing! Born on this day in 1869, he graduated from HMS in 1895 and helped establish neurological surgery as a viable medical specialty.
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For HMS professor Lisa Iezzoni and a new wave of doctors, the most "able" physician is the one who can relate to all patients, whatever they're facing, and has the skills and creativity to give them the best care #DocsWithDisabilities (via @NPR)
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The study found a dramatic reduction in medical errors resulting in harm or leading to patient death when first-year resident-physician work hours were limited
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The human gut microbiome may be a bigger factor in the diseases that plague us than was previously known. HMS scientists are looking into what role it plays and why.
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Harvard Medical School researchers have discovered a new, rare type of cell in the human airway
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Research suggests that humor and laughter in the workplace can boost engagement, collaboration and productivity by relieving stress and boredom (via @HarvardBiz)
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“This is not a fight for our livelihoods. This is a fight for human lives.” - Elorm Avakame, M.D. Candidate at HMS #ScienceMarch
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This photo of the blood-retinal barrier—the barrier that serves to nourish and protect the retina, allowing for proper vision—was the winner of the 2018 Quad Photo Contest #WorldPhotoDay
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Introducing the Harvard Medical School Class of 2026! 🥼
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A vaccine normally used to prevent tuberculosis restores long-term blood sugar levels to near normal in type 1 diabetes patients
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An open letter to Senate regarding the graduate student tax provision, signed by members of graduate communities across the country #GradStudentTax #SaveGradEd
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On this day in 1928, the first clinical use of the “Drinker” iron lung took place at @BostonChildrens. The iron lung was invented by two Harvard professors to treat polio patients.
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Harvard Medical School graduates celebrated at #Harvard19 commencement this morning 🎓 #HarvardMed19
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After 30 years, scientists have captured a nearly complete structure of the HIV-1 envelope protein, a potential target for vaccine development
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First-year medical students try out their new stethoscopes 🩺
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In a series of experiments, researchers found that gene expression in the brains of patients with COVID-19 is similar to that observed in aging brains
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Lack of diversity in image representations of skin conditions used in medical training can compromise the ability of trainees to recognize and diagnose dermatologic conditions that may manifest differently on different skin colors (via @NPR)
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It is with a sense of profound sadness that Harvard Medical School learned today of the tragic passing of Professor Paul Farmer, a physician, a medical anthropologist, and a humanitarian who dedicated his life to improving human health on a global scale
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HMS researchers show how exercise generates new brain neurons and improves cognition in an Alzheimer's mouse model
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#HarvardMed24 grad David Velasquez’s family struggled in U.S. after fleeing war-torn Central America. He hasn’t forgotten.
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A vaccine normally used to prevent tuberculosis restores long-term blood sugar levels to near normal in type 1 diabetes patients
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Sleep disruption breaks down control of inflammatory cell production, leading to more inflammation and increased risk of heart disease, study finds
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“In 1994 we first encountered a patient who was able to naturally control HIV with his own immune system, and now we finally understand how he and others like him are able to do it”
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The Harvard Medical School Class of 2019 celebrates with a photo in front of Gordon Hall. 🎓🎉 #HarvardMed19
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On #NationalDoctorsDay, we thank all present and future physicians for their dedication to alleviating suffering and improving health and well-being for all
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Research shows relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation can reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension #NationalRelaxationDay
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People who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in randomized clinical trials had lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular events than those who were given placebo, according to a new meta-analysis
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What if cancer cells could be re-engineered to turn against their own kind?
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Researchers have developed an approach to systematically evaluate the effects of hundreds of environmental factors on the development of neurological diseases
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Nearly half of cancer cases in the U.S. are link to preventable risk factors, according to research from @AmericanCancer. These 32 dietary and lifestyle changes may help reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. (via @businessinsider)
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A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that immune system dysfunction and altered gut microbes may contribute to the development of eating disorders (via @sciam)
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Students and faculty at HMS are seeing the benefits of playing music in their medical careers
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Today, we welcome the Harvard Medical School Class of 2024!. The 168 members of the Class of 2024 come from 62 undergraduate schools, 35 U.S. states and 6 countries. 21% of the class are from groups underrepresented in medicine and 14% identify as members of the LGBTQ community.
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LaShyra “Lash” Nolen, a Fulbright Scholar, activist and emerging leader in medicine, shares her journey to HMS and her advice for black girls everywhere (via @TeenVogue)
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People who ate at least two weekly servings of avocado had a 16% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 21% lower risk of coronary heart disease
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