Unnecessary MRI exams may be symptoms of a larger healthcare problem
The rise in unnecessary MRI referrals is driven by the increase of hospital-employed physicians, says Northeastern professor.
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An MBA borne from an unwavering commitment to his neighborhood
For Manny Lopes, MBA'11, earning his MBA was transformative in expanding his executive skills to lead the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.
Distant patient-doctor relationships could deter skeptics from getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Tim Hoff, a professor of management, healthcare systems, and public policy at Northeastern, says the deficiency of long-term relationships between patients and doctors may affect people's willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The recovery of the US economy after COVID-19 hinges on federal support
With renewed lockdowns and rising unemployment, reviving economic growth will require increased federal support says Northeastern researchers.
COVID-19 vaccines are nearing the finish line, but the race is far from over
Professor of Supply Chain Management Nada Sanders says many hurdles must be overcome before the COVID-19 vaccines are available for widespread use.
Never fear, the Husky Health Leaders are here (with 5,000 bottles of hand sanitizer)
Akos Boateng, DMSB'22, and Erin Cowden, CSSH'21, are two of over 40 students sharing PPE and health tips with fellow community members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Student health advocates have distributed more than 6,000 masks and silver-plated adhesive hooks to hang the masks from, as well as 4,500 bottles of Northeastern-branded sanitizer.
Masks of Northeastern
Computer science and business major Rohan Shayi, KCS/DMSB'23, shows off his mask in a student feature for News@Northeastern.
To deal with COVID-19, the US should look to countries in Asia and Africa
Distinguished Professor Ravi Ramamurti launches a new website featuring how reverse innovation has played a significant role in how countries are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including best practices in overall strategy, prevention, testing, contact tracing, isolation and quarantining, treatment and vaccines, and reopening.
How have primary care physicians adapted during the pandemic?
Professor Timothy Hoff shares how how primary care physicians have adapted, and continue to adapt, to a new reality in healthcare.
Here's why a COVID-19 vaccine may not be enough
Professor Nada Sanders explains how monitoring the vaccine supply chain will prove as just as important as discovering a viable vaccine for Northeastern's COVID-19 Research and Analysis series.