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September 25, 2024
By Hedy P. Smith, MD, PhD, Hematology
Sickle cell anemia or sickle cell disease (SCD) isn’t a single condition. It’s a group of blood disorders that share a common tendency for the blood cells to assume a banana or sickle shape in low-ox...
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September 25, 2024
By Hedy P. Smith, MD, PhD, Hematology
Sickle cell anemia or sickle cell disease (SCD) isn’t a single condition. It’s a group of blood disorders that share a common tendency for the blood cells to assume a banana or sickle shape in low-ox...
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May 24, 2023
More than 42,000 people received a solid organ transplant in 2022, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. And while a new, healthy organ brings hope for improved health, transplant pa...
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August 08, 2022
Center Scope is news and information for friends of MedStar Washington Hospital Center, produced by the Public Affairs & Marketing Department. Download A Copy Latest Edi...
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September 03, 2021
By MedStar Health Research Institute
What’s in store this fall? Below is a list continuing education meetings taking place virtually starting September 2021. Each conference gives you access to earning continuing education credit a...
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July 05, 2021
By MedStar Health Research Institute
The first virtual MedStar Health Teaching and Research Scholars Capstone program was held on Thursday, May 20th to celebrate education, innovation, and scholarship from our Teaching & Research Sch...
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March 11, 2021
By Judith H. Veis, MD, Nephrology
The kidneys are complex organs, functioning together as traffic cop, filtration plant, and biochemical factory. They keep us healthy by removing waste produced by cells. They also clear the body ...