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  • Tests and Treatments
    We offer the D-Spect imaging, a new technology in radioisotope imaging for blood flow through heart muscle. It delivers faster results with better image resolution and an open design for optimal patient comfort.
  • Tests and Treatments
    The da Vinci Surgical Robot system is a sophisticated platform designed to expand a surgeon's capabilities. Learn how the da Vinci surgical robot works.
  • Tests and Treatments
    Explore comprehensive information on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy; how it works, eligibility, benefits for conditions like Parkinson's disease and the latest advancements in the field.
  • Tests and Treatments
    Learn how deep hypothermic circulatory arrest (DHCA) is used to protect brain function during surgery.
  • Condition
    Get essential information about deep vein thrombosis, including causes, symptoms and diagnosis methods to help you recognize this serious blood clot in the arms or legs and seek timely medical care.
  • Condition
    DJD, or degenerative joint disease, of the spine is a condition in which the cartilage and discs that cushion the vertebrae begin to stiffen and shrink.
  • Condition
    Learn more about DJD also known as osteoarthritis, a condition where joint cartilage gradually breaks down, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
  • Tests and Treatments
    Understand what to do when a loved one becomes confused, and learn practical strategies to help prevent delirium.
  • Condition
    Dementia is a degenerative brain disease that affects memory, judgment, attention span, mood, and other cognitive functions. Find out how experts at MedStar Health can help.
  • Tests and Treatments
    Find out how oral surgeons with special expertise replace a tooth with a permanent dental implant, an alternative to crowns and bridges.
  • Tests and Treatments
    Therapy, counseling, and medication treatments are available for those who are struggling with depression.
  • Specialty
    Our dermatology specialists provide expert care to treat a wide range of skin disorders and conditions. They offer advanced diagnostic methods, medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatments.
  • Tests and Treatments
    Our dermatologists routinely use laser treatments on a number of skin conditions, ranging from cosmetic to medical.
  • Specialty
    Learn about dermatopathology services providing microscopic examination, description, and interpretation of skin biopsies.
  • Condition
    Browse to learn what a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm is, what can cause it—including genetic conditions—and how MedStar Health can treat it.
  • Tests and Treatments
    Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, or a DEXA scan, is a specialized X-ray procedure that utilizes ionizing radiation to assess bone density.
  • Condition
    Understand diabetes with an informative video, explore symptoms to watch for, and complete a questionnaire to find out your level of risk for developing diabetes.
  • Specialty
    MedStar Health takes a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to care for diagnosing and treating diabetes and other endocrine disorders.
  • Condition
    Notice extreme thirst, frequent urination, or persistent fatigue? These may be signs of diabetes insipidus. Learn early symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options from our expert specialists located in Washington D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and northern Virginia.
  • Condition
    Learn about our surgical podiatric care for diabetic foot and ankle conditions, including advanced treatment options, surgical techniques, and care plans tailored to address your unique challenges of diabetes-related foot and ankle issues.
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