MedStar Health Blog

PA, DO, NP, oh my! With so many types of healthcare providers and so many acronyms, you may find that even regular checkups involve a several providers, each with specialized training and skills. The...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a medical condition that occurs when your breathing slows or stops while you sleep. This happens if the tissues in the head and neck collapse and block your airway, c...

MedStar Health researcher leverages her prior research in New York to inform how information about neighborhood affluence can be used to improve healthcare in Washington, DC.   It’s no secret th...

Celine Dion is canceling and rescheduling her 2023 tour dates after revealing that she had been diagnosed with a rare neurological autoimmune condition called stiff person syndrome (SPS). Dion shared...

Despite being diagnosed later with more advanced disease, Asian Americans typically live longer than other U.S. populations.   New statistical analysis by MedStar Health Research Institute scien...

Patients are often surprised to learn that dermatologists care for more than just the skin. “Do you do nails, too?” is a common refrain in my practice. Indeed, we also help patients with their finger...