MedStar Health Blog

This article was written by Wendy Post, DNP, MSN, RN.    New research helps shed light on how racism influences fatal and near-death birthing experiences in five inner-city hospitals. ...

A new study is investigating a blood test that can detect many types of cancer—some of which have no routine screenings—earlier, potentially saving lives.   Collaborative research about to begin...

MedStar Health Research Institute scientists are participating in a study to determine whether the AccuCinch Ventricular Restoration System, a device that changes the shape of the heart, can improve s...

MedStar Health Research Institute is now enrolling patients with peripheral artery disease in an observational study of two devices used to treat the condition.   Diversity, equity, and inclusio...

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...

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...