Massachusetts General Hospital
Coverage of Massachusetts General Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- Police describe a father's horror as he realizes then-wife Lindsay Clancy killed their 3 kids
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for strangling her three children with exercise bands in 2023. Her defense claims postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors argue intentional murder. Officers and first responders described the chaotic scene where the children were found dead in a Massachusetts home.
- After Lindsay Clancy killed her 3 children, first responders tell a jury what they found
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children and attempting suicide, with her defense arguing postpartum psychosis. First responders described the scene where the children were found strangled in a Massachusetts home, and the trial examines her mental state. Prosecutors claim she acted intentionally.
- After Lindsay Clancy killed her 3 children, first responders tell a jury what they found
Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and attempted suicide, with first responders testifying about the scene during her murder trial. Defense argues postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors claim intentional action. Her husband discovered the bodies after returning home.
- 'She killed the kids!' 911 call from Lindsay Clancy's husband brings tears to the courtroom
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three children, with her defense arguing postpregnancy psychosis as a defense. Her husband's 911 call, in which he discovered the children dead, was a key emotional testimony. Prosecutors claim she acted intentionally, while her lawyers assert mental illness.
- After Lindsay Clancy killed her 3 children, first responders tell a jury what they found
Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and attempted suicide, with her trial focusing on whether she had postpartum psychosis or acted intentionally. First responders and her husband testified about the incident and her mental health history. Prosecutors argue she is criminally responsible, while her defense claims she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
- Lindsay Clancy goes on trial, saying postpartum psychosis drove her to kill her 3 children
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children, claiming postpartum psychosis caused the murders. Prosecutors argue she planned the killings and is fully responsible, while her defense claims she was mentally incapacitated at the time.
- Trial begins for Lindsay Clancy, mother on trial in deaths of her 3 children
Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murders of her three children, with prosecutors alleging premeditated killings and defense arguing postpartum psychosis. Clancy, a former nurse, strangled her children in 2023 after seeking psychiatric care, and faces life imprisonment if convicted.
- Trial begins for Lindsay Clancy, mother on trial in deaths of her 3 children
Lindsay Clancy, a former nurse, is on trial for strangling her three children after being diagnosed with postpartum psychosis. Prosecutors allege she planned the murders, while her defense claims her mental state at the time absolves her responsibility. The trial will determine if she is guilty of murder or not responsible due to mental illness.
- Trial begins for mom who says postpartum issues led her to kill 3 children
A Massachusetts mother is on trial for strangling her three children, claiming postpartum psychosis led to the killings. She has pleaded not guilty, using an insanity defense, while prosecutors argue the act was intentional. The trial will examine her mental state and medical care.
- Trial begins for Massachusetts mom who says postpartum issues led her to kill 3 children
A Massachusetts mother is on trial for allegedly strangling her three children while suffering from postpartum issues. She pleaded not guilty, with her defense arguing insanity due to postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors claim the killings were intentional. The case highlights the rare condition and its legal implications.
- Lindsay Clancy’s husband could testify for her at trial over deaths of their three children
Lindsay Clancy's husband, Patrick Clancy, is expected to testify on her behalf at her trial for the alleged murders of their three children. The defense claims doctors misdiagnosed and overmedicated Lindsay, leading to hallucinations that caused her to harm the children. The case involves lawsuits alleging medical malpractice by psychiatric providers.
- Best treatment for multiple sclerosis may be antivirals
Research suggests antivirals targeting the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may be the most effective treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Studies found people with MS produce twice as many CD4 T-cells targeting proteins from actively replicating EBV compared to those without MS, indicating a distinct immune response. Researchers urge pharmaceutical companies to develop EBV-specific antiviral drugs for future MS therapy.
- Opinion: Joseph Fraumeni Jr., pioneering cancer genetics researcher, devoted his life to families like mine
Joseph Fraumeni Jr., a pioneering cancer genetics researcher, decided not to become a surgeon after a pre-med experience at Massachusetts General Hospital in the 1950s. His career shift ultimately benefited families like the author's through his contributions to cancer research.
- When it’s time to save a limb, novel clinic meets unhoused people where they are
A novel clinic by Massachusetts General Hospital is providing urgent medical care to prevent limb amputation for unhoused individuals. Carlton Haynes, an unhoused person with a severe shin wound, was directed to emergency treatment by vascular surgeon Anahita Dua to avoid amputation.
- Why a fabled Chinese surgeon’s tomb may help rewrite history of anaesthetic use
New evidence suggests Chinese surgeons in the 14th century AD used plant-based anaesthetics, challenging the record of William T.G. Morton's 1846 ether anaesthesia demonstration in Boston. Previously known from ancient texts, physical evidence now supports their historical use.
- Samsung is testing Galaxy Watch 8 to prevent muscle loss on GLP-1s like Ozempic
Samsung is collaborating with diabetes experts at Massachusetts General Hospital to test the Galaxy Watch 8's ability to prevent muscle loss in patients using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic. The study aims to leverage wearable technology to address a known side effect of these drugs.
- Former college soccer player killed in boat crash after group allegedly took vessel without authorization
A 24-year-old former college soccer player, Elizabeth Dankert, was killed in a boat crash after she and her friends allegedly took a vessel without authorization in Massachusetts. The group had been in Boston's Seaport District when they boarded a Freedom Boat Club vessel after the club had closed. The incident is being investigated by the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office.
- This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn
Experts warn that cannabis use, both recreational and medical, may negatively impact male fertility by reducing sperm count, quality, and motility. Studies cited in the article link heavy cannabis use to lower sperm concentration and increased miscarriage risks in women undergoing fertility treatment. Male infertility accounts for 45% of infertility cases, yet remains under-evaluated.