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June 05, 2024
By MedStar Team
A stroke can be life-changing, and care often doesn’t end when upon discharge from the hospital. There is no predictable timeline for recovery, and different stroke survivors will need differen...
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August 13, 2019
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, affects many men as they age. In fact, about 50 percent of men ages 50 to 60 and 90 percent of men over 80 have BPH. Because BPH is s...
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July 11, 2019
When I joined MedStar Washington Hospital Center in 2012, one of our top priorities was to develop a comprehensive spine center. We wanted to create a place that would foster a real sense of teamwork ...
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April 23, 2019
By MedStar Team
Lupus erythematosus, or lupus, is an autoimmune disease that can damage practically any part of the body, including the skin, joints, blood cells, and vital organs (heart, kidneys, brain, liver, and ...
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April 09, 2019
Getting circumcised often is associated with baby boys. However, many people are surprised to learn that adults can request the procedure. In fact, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, we perform ...
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April 04, 2019
By MedStar Health Research Institute
Informed Consent for Clinical Research The Informed Consent Form (ICF) template at MHRI was updated Spring 2018. As of January 21, 2019 this template is required for all new submissions being reviewe...
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April 04, 2019
Imagine this scenario: You come to the hospital with a complex neurological condition, and your surgeon uses a device or instrument you’ve never seen before—a tool that is perfectly designed to approa...