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This phase III interventional, randomized, open-label trial investigates the safety and efficacy of a new second-line treatment for advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Treating advanced or metastat...

If you have back pain, you’re not alone. In fact, about 30 percent of the population in the U.S. probably has back pain right now. Because a stiff or aching spine can interfere with just about all of...

Department of Defense-funded research now underway could help solve the problem of recurrent urinary tract infections in people with spinal cord injuries.   Urinary tract infection (UTI) is amon...

One of the best things you can do for your heart health this season? Get a flu shot. Researchers in the Netherlands published a study this summer that confirmed the risk for myocardial infarction (...

If you are an active adult over the age of 40 and participate in sports competitions or events, you’re considered a master’s athlete. While masters athletes are often healthier than their inactive pe...

This article was written by Carole Hemmelgarn, MS, MS and Stacey Gonzalez. MedStar Health’s commitment to a vision of zero preventable patient harm includes educating tomorrow’s l...