MedStar Health Blog

When it comes to cancer treatment, it’s important to seek care from an experienced team who has access to the latest therapies and technology—and someone who will prioritize getting you on the schedu...

More than 600,000 people in the U.S. have a first stroke each year, but up to 80% of these could be preventable. Recently updated prevention guidelines from the American Stroke Association (ASA) aim ...

When a person feels deep sadness, we sometimes say they have “a heavy heart.” These feelings could be more than emotions at play for people at risk of heart disease, especially if they last a long ti...

Preparing for a new baby—especially your first—can bring a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and anxiety. Often, not knowing what to expect is scarier than the facts themselves. Even as an OB/GYN, th...

Our research commentary, published in Medical Design briefs, examines the workflow and other challenges of adopting new digital health technologies.   Digital technology moves fast. It seems the...

Trust is central to any relationship, especially in healthcare. In fact, trust is crucial between any service provider and consumer. Without trust, service can be impossible to supply. If I don’t tru...