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  • December 01, 2016

    By The MWHC Blog Team

    An estimated 13% of people with HIV don't know they have the virus, leaving it to cause severe damage that could be avoided with treatment.

    An estimated 13% of people with HIV don't know they have the virus, leaving it to cause severe damage that could be avoided with treatment.

  • November 29, 2016

    By The MWHC Blog Team

    Many Americans with chronic acid reflux swear by proton pump inhibitors. But are these common over-the-counter medications safe for long-term use?

    Many Americans with chronic acid reflux swear by proton pump inhibitors. But are these common over-the-counter medications safe for long-term use?

  • November 29, 2016

    By MedStar Health

    Nearly 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas each year. In the vast majority of these cases — approximately 95 percent — patients have one specific type of cancer: adenocarcinoma ...

    Nearly 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas each year. In the vast majority of these cases — approximately 95 percent — patients have one specific type of cancer: adenocarcinoma ...

  • November 21, 2016

    By The MWHC Blog Team

    Edward Cornfeld, MD, a former Ob/Gyn from Rockville, Md., is one lucky man. At 87, the avid swimmer sits in the warm sun of his bright kitchen and thinks back to last June 18. “I remember waking up br...

    Edward Cornfeld, MD, a former Ob/Gyn from Rockville, Md., is one lucky man. At 87, the avid swimmer sits in the warm sun of his bright kitchen and thinks back to last June 18. “I remember waking up br...

  • November 18, 2016

    By MedStar Health

    If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your diet may be the last thing on your mind right now. But it’s very important to focus on this aspect of your health, since a good diet can help your b...

    If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your diet may be the last thing on your mind right now. But it’s very important to focus on this aspect of your health, since a good diet can help your b...

  • November 16, 2016

    By The MWHC Blog Team

    From relieving pain to reducing symptoms to restoring peace of mind, palliative care helps seriously ill patients live a better life.

    From relieving pain to reducing symptoms to restoring peace of mind, palliative care helps seriously ill patients live a better life.