MedStar Health News

WASHINGTON – Many are familiar with coronary stents to treat blocked arteries and improve blood flow to the heart. Venous stents work in the same way to open obstructed or narrowed veins deep in...

New awards from Wellness Council of America and Maryland Department of Health highlight leadership in workplace wellbeing Columbia, Md. – MedStar Health has been honored with the Wellness Counci...

Patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea can now qualify for a procedure using a surgically implanted device they can activate with a device similar to a TV remote WASHINGTON – More than 6% ...

Biocontainment and observation of patients in one dedicated space WASHINGTON – MedStar Washington Hospital Center has opened a state-of-the-art Biocontainment Unit (BCU) that will be used primar...

WASHINGTON – The Burn Center at MedStar Washington Hospital Center has performed its 1,000th laser scar revision procedure. As the Washington region’s only Burn Center, it is the only faci...

MedStar Health has acquired a state-of-the-art KUKA KR QUANTEC robotic arm to support cutting-edge research on joint movement. Most commonly used in the automotive industry, the KUKA device will enable MedStar Health researchers to more precisely test orthopedic implants and other novel therapies to treat joint injuries.