MedStar Health Blog

Our research, published in Applied Clinical Informatics, examined the prevalence of negative descriptors in patient records and whether these were associated with adverse maternal outcomes.   Wh...

The end of a woman’s childbearing years, usually between ages 45 and 55, can come with a lot of change. Your body weight can shift. You may have trouble sleeping even though you’re tired. Hot flashes...

It’s a common experience for anyone with a smartphone: You notice a sudden, unusual health symptom and, within moments, you’re punching phrases into a search bar.  Whether you&rsqu...

A study by the Department of Emergency Medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and others validates an AI-based tool that analyzes an mRNA signature to improve the specificity of sepsis diagn...

This article was written by Harsh Thakkar, Community Outreach Manager, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital.  When I was 20, I sustained a spinal cord injury. At the time, it felt like my ...

In the movies, fainting can be a dramatic swoon and an important plot point. In real life, the consequences can be much more serious, including injury, trauma, and a trip to the emergency room. For...