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When nonsurgical treatments fail, hip replacement surgery can be an effective option for relieving pain and restoring mobility in adults with hip damage. Whether you need a hip replacement after a fa...

Throughout the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have faced many challenges in the face of this unpredictable and unrelenting virus. However, one of the single greatest advancements has bee...

Colon cancer is the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer in U.S. adults, excluding skin cancers. And the trend of cancer in younger patients continues, with diagnoses and death rates on the rise in p...

Radiation therapy plays a critical role in preventing cancer recurrence and is often recommended for women with breast cancer undergoing a lumpectomy. However, traditional radiation therapy requires ...

If you’re looking for a medical career in which no two days are ever the same, radiologic technology might be the best choice for you. Radiologic technologists are vital in nearly every aspect ...

Leaders from the MedStar Health Research Institute published in Health Affairs Forefront. As an academic health system, we work to advance the health of our community and beyond. Core to that mission...