MedStar Health Blog

Parents and kids alike are finding themselves navigating new routines at home while businesses and schools are closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many, it can be tough to balance work and f...

We, as doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals, often think we will be fine. I was one of the lucky ones. This virus has to be respected. If you are sick, don’t try to be a hero.I started feelin...

MedStar Health is seeking people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are fully recovered.  Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 infection may be able to donate plasma as a potential therapy...

Sean Kimerling was a successful New York TV sportscaster and a lifelong athlete.  When he started to experience unexplained back pain, it was chalked up to an old sports injury. But the pain got worse...

While treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs) are usually effective, they're not always necessary, as the body often can fight off simple UTIs on its own. Let’s discuss the implications of unnec...

Managing cancer is a constant battle. As with all serious illnesses, cancer patients have critical needs that can’t wait. And the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t change that. Although the virus...