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Dr. Harrington: Reverification of RI Burn Center a ‘Team Effort’
The designation recognizes the exceptional care and expertise of the Burn Center providers, who are led by Brown Surgical Associates’ Dr. David Harrington.
Zepbound for Weight Loss: Forbes Taps BSA’s Dr. Luhrs as Expert
Zepbound’s active ingredient, tirzepatide, is considered a dual agonist because it mimics two hormones that naturally occur in the gastrointestinal tract after you eat, Dr. Luhrs told the publication.
Appendix cancer: Rare, but on rise in adults under 50
While appendix cancer is rare, with about 3,000 cases annually, it is increasingly affecting individuals under 50.
Innovating Surgical Care: A Conversation with Dr. Aurora Pryor
In a recent interview with Providence Business News, Dr. Pryor outlined her vision for advancing surgical care through innovation, mentorship, and inclusivity.
Dr. Renaud takes’Stop the Bleed” Mission to RI State House
Dr. Renaud is advocating for legislation (SB391) known as the School Trauma Kit Act, aiming to equip schools with bleeding control kits and ensure trained individuals are present at events.
BSA Patient Raising Awareness About Rising Cases of Colon Cancer in Young Adults
Diagnosed with colon cancer at 33, Jesse recently shared his story with Channel 10’s Barbara Morse.
Advances in Pneumonia Diagnosis: Dr. Monaghan Discusses Rapid Blood Test Study at Rhode Island Hospital
(WJAR) — It’s that time of the year when many people are suffering from respiratory illnesses. While tests to diagnose flu and COVID help doctors know how to treat patients, when it comes to pneumonia, it can take a few days to figure out if the illness is viral or bacterial. That can make it…
New Screening Offers Hope in Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
Six months. It goes by in the blink of an eye. But, within that short time, a pancreatic tumor can quickly go from operable to inoperable. Unfortunately, the disease is often asymptomatic and isn’t detected until the very late stages. “Pancreatic cancer is a really insidious, dangerous disease,” Dr. Rachel Beard, a specialist in pancreatic…
Dr. Monaghan Discusses Revolutionary Technology in Battle Against Sepsis, Cancer
Rhode Island Hospital recently announced that it is the first hospital in North America to install the innovative QIAcuityDx machine. This cutting-edge, revolutionary technology will leverage RNA sequencing to transform clinical testing, offering highly precise quantitation of pathogen RNA targets. While marketed by Qiagen, the QIAcuityDx is set to enhance monitoring of cancer progression and…
