Dustin Grinnell
How to Protect Your Spine as You Age
Health HubAt Brigham Health, a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physiatrists, physical therapists and pain specialists collaborate to get patients back to their lives as quickly as possible. read more
Cancer Diagnostic Services Expedites Next Steps in Care
On a MissionFor clinically complex patients who present with signs or symptoms of cancer, the Cancer Diagnostic Service (CDS) at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center (DF/BWCC) can expedite a diagnosis and avoid unnecessary testing and delays. read more
Brigham’s TAVR Program Achieves High Volume with Speed and Efficiency
On a MissionIn April 2018, the Program celebrated it’s 1,000th case, making it the fastest to reach this milestone in New England. The Program is on pace to reach 1,300 by the end of 2018. read more
Pushing the Boundaries of Robotic-assisted Colorectal Surgery
On a MissionWith more than 300 robotic-assisted surgeries to date, the Brigham has become a leader in New England in volume of robotic-assisted colorectal surgery. In 2019 alone, Dr. Goldberg aims to perform 150 cases. read more
Leading the Country in the Care of Patients with Hereditary GI Cancers
On a MissionOver the past two decades, the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center has become a national leader in the care of patients with hereditary gastrointestinal cancers, from Lynch syndrome to polyposis syndromes. read more
Automated Texting Tool Improves Patient Preparedness for Colonoscopy
On a MissionTo improve patient preparations and decrease no-show rates, a team at the Brigham conducted a 3-month pilot study using a texting tool to provide patients with a digital colonoscopy prep guide before their procedure. read more
Male Infertility: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments
Health HubWhat if there was a drug that could restore hearing? Chronic hearing loss affects hundreds of millions of people across the world, and yet no treatment exists. read more
The Brigham’s Bioengineers: Reversing Hearing Loss
Clinical & Research NewsWhat if there was a drug that could restore hearing? Chronic hearing loss affects hundreds of millions of people across the world, and yet no treatment exists.. read more
Improved Drug Screening Using 3D Bioprinted Organs and Tissues
Clinical & Research NewsBrigham bioengineers are using 3D bioprinting to create almost any living tissue structure. These 3D models look and function almost exactly like the human structures they represent. . read more
An Introduction to Heart Rhythm Disorders
BrighamIn an arrhythmia, abnormal electrical signals through the heart muscle may cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. This introduction covers the various types of arrhythmias, symptoms, and treatment options. read more
7 Things You Should Know About TAVR
BrighamFor those diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis, the minimally invasive procedure, known as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), has become a quicker and less invasive option for appropriate patients. read more
An Introduction to Coronary Artery Disease
BrighamCoronary artery disease, or coronary heart disease, affects more than 16 million Americans. This overview covers symptoms of coronary artery disease and treatment options from standard cases to the most complex. read more
How to Choose a Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Specialist
Health HubIf you have a chronic medical condition, or a complicated pregnancy, you may want to include a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist on your care team. read more
The Remarkable Health Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery
Health HubWeight loss surgery isn’t simply about losing weight. It can also cure—or prevent the development of—many health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. read more
Severe Migraines: Should You Try the New CGRP Antibody Therapy?
Health HubIf you suffer from disabling migraines, here’s what you should consider before trying the new CGRP antibody medication. read more
Expanding the Frontiers of Breast Cancer Immunotherapy
On a MissionOne of the most exciting medical breakthroughs in the past decade has been treating various cancers with immunotherapies, but they haven’t been successful in breast cancer, particularly in metastatic breast cancer. read more
Back or Neck Pain? Surgery is the LAST Option
Health HubUnless you are experiencing neurological problems, such as sciatica, weakness or numbness in their arms or legs, or severe pain, surgical treatment is the last option for back or neck pain. read more
Can Patients at Low Risk of Surgery Have TAVR?
On a MissionThe Brigham is currently participating in clinical trials to evaluate whether TAVR has equal benefits for patients who are considered low-risk for open heart surgery. read more
Microendoscopic Surgery Offers Alternative for Spine Patients
On a MissionMicroendoscopic spine surgery can treat patients with a range of spinal disorders—including disc herniation, spinal stenosis and sciatica. read more
How to Break the Cycle of Chronic Pain
Health HubReversing chronic pain involves a multi-pronged treatment approach that addresses the issue at many levels. read more
A Biopsychosocial Treatment Model for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
On a Mission The Brigham has pioneered a broader approach to improving the health of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by focusing on lifestyle, health education and psychosocial aspects that contribute to IBD. read more
How to Reduce Exposure to Hidden Hormones
Health Hub Many common personal care products contain hormone-disrupting chemicals known as endocrine disruptors that have been associated with health problems. read more
Same-Day Joint Replacement
On a Mission The Brigham makes the push toward same-day joint replacement. read more
The Brigham’s Bioengineers: Forecasting Disease
Clinical & Research News The first story in a series of stories about how these investigators translate understandings of biology into novel diagnostic materials, medical devices and therapies. read more
Treating the Whole Person with Integrative Medicine
Health HubResearch shows that many areas of integrative medicine, including acupuncture, chiropractic care and therapeutic massage offer significant benefits for a wide range of medical conditions. read more
8 Tips to Sleep Better and Wake Up Refreshed
Health HubSleep tips from Stuart Quan, MD, clinical director of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disorders at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. read more
How to Prevent Back Pain During Pregnancy
Health HubBack pain is a common complaint among pregnant women. In fact, 50 percent of women experience back pain during pregnancy. read more
NICU Redesigned with Families in Mind
Health HubHaving a premature baby can be stressful, which is one of the reasons why Brigham and Women's new NICU facility offers a more open and welcoming environment for families and their babies. read more
Multiple Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Health Hub You’re pregnant with more than one baby. It’s an exciting time, but a multiple pregnancy can increase the risk for complications. read more
Innovative Video-Assisted Surgery Leads to Faster Recovery, Less Pain
Health Hub A patient was speaking with her physician by phone after a recent chest X-ray when he said four words that would change her life: “You have a lesion." read more
10 Myths About Contamination
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News A story I ghostwrote about controlling the spread of infectious agents in animal facilities. read more
Fighting Cancer: Better Models Make Better Drugs
Huffington Post A story I ghostwrote about oncology animal models called “cancer avatars." read more
Of a Certain Age? Time for a Colonoscopy
HealthHub The American Cancer Society recommends that both men and women undergo a colonoscopy every 10 years, starting at age 50. read more
From Visits to Visas, IPC Helps International Patients Navigate Care
HealthHub When Ying Zhang decided to pursue breast cancer treatment in the US, she faced the daunting task of leaving her home country. read more
A Case of Legionnaires Podcast
Eureka This episode of EurekaLab discusses the outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease at the American Legion convention in 1976. With sounds effects and compelling music, the spoken story follows one man with Legionnaires. read more
Lung Transplant Program
Vital Lines Brigham and Women's Lung Transplant Program tripled its volume over a two-year period, performing 75 lung transplants in 2017. read more
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Vital Lines Minimally invasive surgery offers most effective treatment for lung cancer patients. read more
How to Create an Ergonomic Workstation
HealthHub Tips for creating an ergonomic workstation to increase comfort, avoid injury, and maximize productivity. read more
Community Health Workers: A Model for the Global Health Community
HealthHub Paul Farmer, MD, PhD, an anthropologist and physician, discusses how community health workers helped Rwanda achieve the steepest declines in mortality ever documented. read more
The Hospital of the Future May Be Your Bedroom
HealthHub The “Home Hospital” model uses sophisticated technology to offer advanced care in the comfort of a patient’s home. read more
How to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
HealthHub There are currently no FDA-approved, disease-modifying agents for Alzheimer's disease. However, research suggests that some lifestyle factors may lower one’s risk of developing the disease. read more
Q&A with Elite Cyclist: How to Exercise, Eat and Sleep During Menopause
HealthHub In this Q&A, Team Brigham Health cyclist, Susan Lynch, explains how she stayed healthy through 20 years of menopausal symptoms. read more
Men’s Sexual Health: Five Things You Need to Know
HealthHub Understanding how sexual health issues are caused, diagnosed, and treated can help men restore sexual function and regain confidence in their sex lives. read more
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Common Hip Condition
HealthHub For those with a common hip condition, known as FAI, minimally invasive surgery can repair damage around the hip socket and may prevent a hip replacement years down the line. read more
Understanding Thyroid Nodules
HealthHub A thyroid nodule is a solid or fluid-filled lump in the thyroid. Most are not serious and don’t cause symptoms. read more
New Depression Treatment: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
HealthHub Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is an FDA-approved treatment for people with treatment-resistant depression. read more
Could Loneliness Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease?
HealthHub Loneliness may be an early sign of brain changes that lead to Alzheimer’s Disease, according to a recent study. read more
Race Across America (Infographic)
HealthHub A look inside the longest-running ultra-endurance cycling event read more
Having Trouble Controlling Your Asthma?
HealthHub Asthma affects approximately 25 million Americans. Roughly 5 to 10 percent of these people experience severe asthma. read more
An Alternative “Approach” to Hip Replacement Surgery
HealthHub The "anterior approach" to hip replacement surgery offers lower risk of dislocation, reduced hospital length of stay, faster recovery, and less post-operative pain. read more
Egg Freezing: Listening to Your Biological Clock
HealthHub For professional women with a lot to juggle, elective egg freezing offers a means to postpone fertility. read more
Lyme Disease: Prevention, Detection and Treatment
HealthHub Lyme disease is an infection that is transmitted through the bite of a tick infected with a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. read more
How to Choose an IVF Program
HealthHub With hundreds of IVF programs in the US, conducting a search can be daunting. Here are pointers from infertility specialist, Dr. Mark Hornstein. read more
Breast Reconstruction: New Surgical Approaches
HealthHub Plastic surgeons at Brigham and Women’s Hospital are now offering women several new options for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. read more
Hip-Spine Syndrome: It’s Complicated (and Often Overlooked)
HealthHub Hip-spine syndrome is a condition where both hip and spine problems are occurring in tandem. read more
Going Often? Benign Prostate Symptoms are Common in Old Age
HealthHub Urinary symptoms are often symptoms of a non-cancerous condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which most men develop later in life. read more
Suffer from Migraines? The Most Cutting-Edge Treatment Isn’t a Drug
HealthHub Integrative approaches to migraine treatment, focusing on lifestyle modifications, can lessen the intensity and duration of migraines. read more
Treating Movement Disorders
HealthHub For some people with movement disorders, focused ultrasound and deep brain stimulation can help treat symptoms that don't respond to medications. read more