Psychology & Psychiatry

Q&A: Researchers explore the use of ultrasound to achieve mindfulness

Mindfulness is the ability to be fully aware in the moment—conscious of one's thoughts and actions. While mindfulness can be trained through activities like meditating, slow breathing and strolling, researchers in the Center ...

Oncology & Cancer

Researchers share insights on the evolution of proton radiotherapy

In a review article published in The Lancet Oncology, Susu Yan, Ph.D., and Thomas Bortfeld, Ph.D., from the Biophysics Division of MGH's Department of Radiation Oncology, and co-authors describe the evolution of proton therapy ...

Surgery

How awake spinal surgery benefits patients

Mayo Clinic is among the first in the world to perform a spinal fusion surgery, called TLIF, with robotic assistance and incorporating spinal anesthesia, meaning the patient is awake. TLIF stands for transforaminal lumbar ...

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