Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

A study led by researchers at BIDMC demonstrated that mpox antibody levels declined rapidly and nearly returned to baseline 6-12 months after receiving the mpox vaccination. The findings, published in JAMA, suggest that protective immunity may have waned in previously vaccinated individuals and that boosting may be required to maintain robust protection. “The WHO declared the current mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a public health emergency,” said corresponding author Dan H. Barouch, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Vaccine and Virology Research at BIDMC. “It is therefore important to assess the infection risk for individuals who were vaccinated against the disease during the 2022 outbreak.” Read more about the study⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e_BH7Bs8

Last week the BIDMC Fellowship in Disaster Medicine's held their 13th annual Pre-Deployment Course! Our incoming fellows spent 4 days in the Wachusett Mountain State Reservation learning the complexities and safety protocols of field deployment. Living in tents and running simulated missions, they tackled scenarios like mass casualties, pediatric care, and even hostile checkpoints—all designed to replicate real-world disaster settings. This year's exercise involved responding to a flood disaster in a developing country, with over 40 faculty and alumni joining to guide them. And, for the second year in a row, Sasquatch made an appearance! Proud to train the next generation of leaders in disaster medicine as we enter our 18th year! Unique training like this takes the effort of many, so thank you to all who were involved! Learn more about the fellowship⬇️ https://lnkd.in/exZ5jVA4

On Friday, the Boston Red Sox honored Dr. David Lee as a Medical All-Star. Dr. Lee is the surgical director of liver transplantation at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and has performed over 400 liver transplants in his career. He has been instrumental in helping to lead BIDMC to the highest volume of liver transplant and shortest waiting time to transplant in New England. Dr. Lee's colleagues describe him as “an incredible leader and surgeon, dedicated to excellent patient care.” Congratulations, Dr. David Lee and thank you for your relentless commitment to providing life-saving care to patients at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Last weekend, the Boston Red Sox honored Haji Abdisalaam as a Medical All-Star. Haji is a food service supervisor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he has worked for four years. He helps oversee the Ullian Café which is one of BIDMC’s retail spaces that services hospital employees and patient guests. Haji is described by his colleagues as “extremely dedicated, detail oriented, and as someone who will always go out of his way to ensure guests have a positive experience.” Congratulations, Haji Abdisalaam, and thank you for your hard work to ensure a positive dining experience for all at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center!

Today, we recognize Research Administration Staff at BIDMC and across Beth Israel Lahey Health, who facilitate the development of world-class innovative research by providing a grant support infrastructure and partner with investigators to ensure responsible stewardship of sponsored funds. Interested in joining our team? Click the link below⬇️ https://bit.ly/3rwg5Ek

Adaptive Machine Learning in Medicine: The Future is Here! In his latest article, Dr. Anthony Weiss, Chief Medical Officer at #BIDMC and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, examines how we should regulate the exciting use of AI in Medicine and asks whether we should treat this technology as a machine, or as a new entrant to our medical staff. These are important concerns, as we explore how to keep patients safe while promoting innovation in care. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eM6vBAGW

Could You Be at Risk for an Aortic Aneurysm? Aortic aneurysms often show no warning signs—but a simple screening could save your life by detecting this silent danger before it's too late. Early detection can make all the difference. This Aortic Disease Awareness Month, take control of your health by learning about a minimally invasive treatment that can protect you when an aneurysm grows beyond normal. Click below to watch and discover more about the Aortic Aneurysm Repair⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ejJkeQkJ

Last week, the Boston Red Sox honored Jess Stout as a Medical All-Star. Jess is the Technical Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Her colleagues describe her as a phenomenal manager who is a great educator, mentor, and advocate for her sonographers and an invaluable resource to the echo attending physicians. Jess is praised by her co-workers for going above and beyond every day, keeping spirits high in her department while working tirelessly to help patients get the care they need. Congratulations, Jess Stout, and thank you for everything you do for the cardiology department at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center!

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Recently, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center transitioned their electronic health records to EPIC, which will lead to more seamless and integrated patient care from hospital to hospital. This massive undertaking was led by Amy Goldman at BIDMC, who was recently honored as a Medical All-Star by the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Amy's contributions will have a lasting impact on the patient experience for many years to come. She is regarded by her peers as “patient, hard-working, approachable, responsive and understanding.” Thank you, Amy, for your extraordinary dedication to improving patient care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center!