Author: Nesrine Hadjiat

Press Release: Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Improve Musculoskeletal Imaging?

AI-based tools can improve the musculoskeletal radiologist’s workflow by triaging imaging examinations, helping with image interpretation and decreasing the reporting time (Boston)—While musculoskeletal imaging volumes are increasing, there is a relative shortage of subspecialized musculoskeletal radiologists to interpret the studies. Is AI the solution? “With the ongoing trend of increased imaging rates and decreased acquisition […]

Press Release: Brief Teacher Training Better Prepares Medical Students for Patient Education & Communication

(Boston)—Teaching is an integral communication skill central to the practice of medicine. The art of teaching extends beyond disseminating information. The skill directly translates to health provider-patient communication, the success of which is positively correlated with improved patient outcomes. “Teaching is a large part of medicine – patient education is critical to providing high quality […]

CTSI Reminder: Don’t miss the approaching deadlines and take your research career to new heights!

Advancing Idea to Create Impact: Get guidance, resources, and pathways to make an impact on Dec. 14, 2023 from 12 to 3pm Program for Early Career Research Development (PERC): Application Deadline: Jan.12, 2024 Career Development Career Writing workshop Series: Training for Bench, Clinical, Biomedical, Translational and Population Health Researchers. Application Deadline: Jan.12, 2024 Career Development […]

Press Release: Study Identifies Peptide as Key Mediator in Heavy Alcohol Drinking

(Boston)—Alcohol is the most common addictive substance in the world. Every year in the U.S. excessive alcohol use costs $249 billion and causes approximately 88,000 deaths, as well as various chronic diseases and social issues. Alcohol use disorder, a highly prevalent, chronic, relapsing disorder, affects more than 14 million people in the U.S. alone, in […]

Press Release: BU Doc Honored by the Radiological Society of North America

(Boston)— Priscilla J. Slanetz, MD, MPH, professor of radiology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, is the recipient of the 2023 Honored Educator Award from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Established in 2011, the award recognizes members who have produced an array of RSNA educational resources in the past calendar […]

Press Release: Perceived Racism Leads to Greater Risk of Stroke Among Black Women

(Boston)—Black U.S. individuals are especially vulnerable to stroke, with a two-to-threefold higher stroke incidence and 1.2 times higher stroke mortality than white U.S. individuals. Black women in particular, experience stroke and stroke-related mortality at higher rates and earlier onset than women in any other racial group. A new study using data from Boston University’s Black […]

Press Release: BU Researchers Develop Bedside Cardiac Assessment Curriculum that Encourages Patient-Centered Communication

(Boston)—Bedside cardiac assessment (BCA) involves gathering a patient’s medical history, performing a physical examination, and determining the need for diagnostic testing. Physicians integrate this information with knowledge of how disease affects body function to update and prioritize differential diagnoses while providing timely and appropriate care. The knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to perform bedside cardiac […]

BU Professor Receives Distinguished Alumni Award

(Boston)—Anthony John Mell, MD, MBA, assistant professor of pediatrics at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Oley Valley Community Education Foundation. The award is given to an Oley Valley alumni who demonstrates outstanding achievement in their profession, a commitment to humanitarian efforts and volunteerism, service […]