Emily Riemer
WCVB-TV Boston
Boston, MA, United States
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Boston surgeons become patients when daughter is born premature
Doctors deliver babies every day, however, when both expectant parents are accomplished surgeons in Boston, it's a slightly different story. → Read More
Mass. doc on COVID precautions for Father's Day weekend
With Father's Day and the first day of summer coming this weekend, we ask Tufts Dr. Shira Doron what, if any, COVID-19 precautions should still take place. → Read More
Could vaccines help COVID-19 patients with lingering symptoms?
According to a new report, most patients with moderate or severe COVID-19 cases suffer from at least one symptom months later. → Read More
Children waiting weeks for mental health care in Massachusetts
Mental health concerns among children were already a growing problem in Massachusetts. The COVID-19 pandemic made it significantly worse. Some children waiting weeks in hospital emergency rooms to be placed in mental health care facilities. → Read More
Boston doctor talks about use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12-15
Dr. Helen Boucher, of Tufts Medical Center, says the Cambridge-based company could get emergency use authorization from the FDA by the fall. → Read More
Video: Boston doctor discusses COVID-19 vaccination progress
Dr. Preeti Mehrota, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, says that her sense of comfort is slowly growing, but noted there is still work to do. → Read More
Allergies or COVID? How to tell the difference
It's nearly spring and that means sniffling, sneezing and coughing for many allergy sufferers. The tricky part this year is distinguishing allergies from COVID-19. → Read More
Clinical trial aims to discover the reason behind rare reactions to COVID-19 vaccines
Researchers aren't sure why severe reactions sometimes occur and a team in Boston is working to find an answer. → Read More
Doctor explains why some use denial to cope with COVID-19 pandemic
A Massachusetts doctor says in an extraordinary situation like the coronavirus pandemic, people can use denial to protect their psyche. → Read More
Video: Dr. Boucher answers COVID-19 vaccine safety questions
The infectious disease expert at Tufts Medical Center also answers a question about face mask guidance for immunocompromised people. → Read More
New cellulite treatment targets underlying cause
Cellulite is completely normal and women of all shapes and sizes have it. Billions of dollars are spent treating it, but often with no improvement. Now, there's a new option that targets the underlying cause. → Read More
Niclosamide, an old drug being put to new use in COVID-19 patients
A team at Tufts Medical Center and teams at five other New England hospitals are testing how well it works. → Read More
Mass. doctor on COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 2+
The FDA could approve emergency authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 2 and up by sometime in September. → Read More
Surprising benefits of the keto diet for weight loss and mental health
Almost half of American adults meet criteria for a mental disorder but there's mounting evidence a popular diet help. The surprising benefits of the keto diet for both your waistline and your mental health. → Read More
Therapy uses patients' own immune cells to fight cancer
There is new hope for patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer often requiring several different treatments. Now, a new therapy has shown incredible promise. → Read More
Massachusetts doctor on what's next for J&J vaccine
US health advisers want more data on rare blood clots before deciding next steps on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
Laser treatment shows promise in treating COVID-19 symptoms
A small study finds laser treatment may hold promise for COVID-19 symptoms. → Read More
Video: Mass. doctor shares why people should get COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Robin Colgrove, of Mount Auburn Hospital, also discusses the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
First augmented reality-guided surgery performed in Boston
Last month, a team at New England Baptist Hospital did something no one has ever done before. → Read More
Specialized Boston clinics treat long-haul COVID-19 patients
There are more than 30 million known cases of COVID-19 in the United States and for some of these people, there is a lasting impact. Now, special clinics in Boston are helping them recover and find a new normal. → Read More