MedStar Health Blog

The story of COVID-19 in the emergency department is a study in teamwork, tenacity and resourcefulness. We knew very little about the disease when it first emerged. We knew it was a real threat, base...

In 2015, then 69-year-old Willie M. Smith was diagnosed with breast cancer. A simple lumpectomy removed her tumor and a five-year dose of the oral medication, Anastrozole, was prescribed. The retired...

It’s a sensitive subject. For some, uncomfortable. Most guys don’t want to talk about it. But most men will experience erectile dysfunction, or ED, at some point in their lifes—as m...

A steady, rhythmic heartbeat in you or someone you love may be the most reassuring sound on earth. Yet some people experience a heart rhythm that is occasionally too fast, too slow, or irregular&mdas...

Recently published research evaluated lung ultrasound findings in patients admitted to the internal medicine ward with COVID-19. “Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound Findings in Patients with Novel Co...

If you think bladder leaks are just a normal part of aging, think again. Although advertisements for absorbent pads and undergarments are plentiful these days, several effective treatment options ca...