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Brain Inflammation and Mental Health

Research from The American Journal of Psychiatry, remarks by Dr. Donahue We know that mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression can have environmental and stress triggers. New evidence shows that systemic and local inflammation can play a role.…

Richard Donahue, MDJuly 16, 2024

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Reimagining Primary Care: When Small is Beautiful

The attempts to “fix” the U.S. healthcare system have taken at least one well-worn market-based path: strive for economies of scale. Hospital consolidation is on the rise, a trend that shows no signs of abating as providers try to streamline back-end…

Eric J. McNultyJuly 4, 2024

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New Clues for Detecting Colorectal Cancers Earlier

A study of how often people visit their doctor may offer a way to help detect colorectal cancers earlier. The study, in the International Journal of Cancer, found patients with colorectal cancers saw their family doctor significantly more often in…

Ann LukitsJune 20, 2024

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Malcolm Gladwell: Tell People What It’s Really Like To Be A Doctor

In last week’s article, Malcolm Gladwell dissected and diagnosed American health care. Throughout our interview, he tackled controversial topics from the Affordable Care Act and medical malpractice to the contrasting Canadian health care system and much more. I expected him…

Robert PearlJune 2, 2024

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Doctor-Patient Rapport

Boston is a mecca for some of the finest medical education in the country. While 20th Century medicine unraveled the complexity of cells within organs, 21st Century medicine is unraveling the medical mysteries connecting our organs; messenger hormones, reactive and…

Richard Donahue, MDMay 2, 2024

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International Medical Care in Boston

Dr. Donahue’s concierge following includes an international patient list who seek both conventional evidence-based and advanced alternative medical treatments to medical conditions including autoimmune disorders, alopecia and gluten sensitivity.

Personal Health MDApril 17, 2024

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Gluten Sensitivity and Functional Medicine

Dr. Donahue’s team addresses the underlying triggers to diseases using Functional Medicine both to diagnose and treat conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and gluten sensitivity. Diet, exercise and stress are important factors to actualize personalized treatment plan.…

Personal Health MDMarch 17, 2024

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Brain Inflammation and Mental Health

Reimagining Primary Care: When Small is Beautiful

New Clues for Detecting Colorectal Cancers Earlier

Malcolm Gladwell: Tell People What It’s Really Like To Be A Doctor

Doctor-Patient Rapport

International Medical Care in Boston

Gluten Sensitivity and Functional Medicine

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