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Bess Dawson-Hughes, MD, Endocrinology, Boston, MA

Bess Dawson-Hughes MD

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism


Senior Scientist, Calcium and Bone Lab - Human Nutrition Research Center, Tufts Medical Center

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  • 750 Washington StBoston, MA 02111

  • Phone+1 617-636-5000

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Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1978 - 1982
  • St Elizabeth's Medical Center
    St Elizabeth's Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1978
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1978 - 2027
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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Press Mentions

  • Who Should Take Them, and How Much?
    Who Should Take Them, and How Much?December 4th, 2024
  • Doctor’s Tip: Update on Osteoporosis
    Doctor’s Tip: Update on OsteoporosisNovember 17th, 2021
  • 5 Signs of Osteoporosis
    5 Signs of OsteoporosisSeptember 16th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Musculoskeletal Benefits Of Bicarbonate In Older Adults - A Dose-Finding TrialNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2011
  • Effect Of Potassium Bicarbonate On Bone And MuscleNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2008
  • NIH Osteoporosis &Related Bone Diseases Resource CenterNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1998–2002
  • Effect Of Calcium &Vitamin D On Bone Loss From Hip--Role Of Interleukin 6National Center For Research Resources1999–2000
  • Calcium And Vitamin D Effect On HIP Bone LossNational Institute On Aging1998
  • Calcium And Vitamin D Effect On Bone LossNational Institute On Aging1998
  • Calcium And Vitamin D Effects On Bone LossNational Institute On Aging1996–1998
  • Calcium And Vitamin D Effect On Bone Loss From The HIPNational Institute On Aging1995
  • Calcium And Vitamin D Effect On Bone Loss From HIPNational Institute On Aging1994–1995
  • Calcium And Vitamin D Effects On Bone Loss From The HIPNational Institute On Aging1994
  • Effect Of Calcium And Vitamin D On Bone Loss From HIPNational Institute On Aging1991–1993
  • Physical Activity On Utilization Of Dietary CalciumNational Institute On Aging1985
  • Effect Of Age And Dietary Calcium On Calcium AbsorptionNational Institute On Aging1985

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