MedStar Health Blog

It’s no secret that obesity is an epidemic in the U.S. However, many patients and providers don’t realize that obesity is a chronic disease—it’s not a reflection of a person’s work ethic, personality...

Research from the MedStar Health National Center for Human Factors in Healthcare demonstrates machine learning algorithms can identify patterns in patient safety reports,  allowing faster interv...

There are more effective screenings and treatments for breast cancer than ever. Thanks to insightful research, better early detection, and more effective therapies, the death rate from breast cancer ...

The holiday season can be a wonderful celebratory time, but can also be a source of sadness, stress, and frustration. Expectations to spend time, money, and energy can feel daunting. Pressure to do t...

MedStar Health Research Institute is leading a global effort to understand better coronary microvascular dysfunction with a worldwide patient data registry.   Through a first-of-its-kind free gl...

In a novel study design, MHRI researchers found that biases in screening may account for disparities in clinical trial enrollment and recommend ways to improve participation diversity and accessibili...