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July 24, 2026
When facing a severe or slow-healing wound, it’s understandable to focus only on surgeries, bandages, and medications. However, physical healing and psychological well-being are intertwined. ...
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June 08, 2021By Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, MD
Through the centuries, how individuals respond and react to trauma has been well documented in historical records as well as in literature ranging from Homer’s 8th-century Iliad to the writings o...
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May 02, 2021
By MedStar Health Research Institute
Collaborative research from MedStar Diabetes Institute, MedStar Health Research Institute, and the Georgetown University Department of Psychiatry examined the feasibility of co-delivering a mental he...
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March 05, 2021
By MedStar Team
Every year on March 30, we recognize the impact that physicians and caregivers have on our lives and our loved one’s lives. And while the day is called “Doctor’s Day”, it&rsq...
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February 04, 2021By Mouin S. Abdallah, MD, Cardiology
Humans are warm-blooded—we maintain a steady internal body temperature, regardless of surrounding conditions. Under normal circumstances, that temperature remains at...
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December 21, 2020By Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, MD
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. It’s common to feel stressed and sad occasionally around the winter holidays. In most cases, those feelings are the result of having too many obligations, exp...
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December 09, 2020
By Cheryl Hughes, Licensed clinical social worker, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
It’s never easy to deal with a loss, but the holiday season has a tendency to bring up painful reminders of deceased loved ones. And this year, many Americans may be dealing with grief over the h...
