MedStar Health Blog

MedStar Health Research Institute regularly updates, revises and creates new policies for the operational efficiency of MHRI. This month, the following policies were established or updated. MedStar He...

As a physician, one of the most rewarding experiences for me is to see our trauma patients recover from their complex injuries. Fortunately, this happens often at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, ...

Few environments may seem more different than a hectic emergency room and a quiet mountain trail. But Matthew Wilson, MD, feels right at home in both. As vice chair of Emergency Medicine at MedStar Wa...

Now that MedStar eVisit is available, there are more ways than ever before to see a medical provider. However, many people still don’t know when it’s most appropriate to have an eVis...

The ketogenic (keto) diet started to gain popularity in the 1990s, but the interest has really spiked in the last couple of years. This eating pattern was originally developed and used to treat severe...

With the fall sports season underway, athletes of all ages are gearing up for success. Unfortunately, the season can end quickly for athletes who sustain an injury.The good news is many sports injurie...