MedStar Health Blog

Recently published research evaluated lung ultrasound findings in patients admitted to the internal medicine ward with COVID-19. “Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound Findings in Patients with Novel Co...

While COVID-19 may be the health concern at the top of everyone’s mind, other illnesses and medical needs still require timely attention. That’s why our primary care teams have worked hard...

When the virus that causes coronavirus (COVID-19) first appeared in the United States, the medical community warned that patients with an underlying disease would find their pre-existing condition t...

Any emergency is a challenge. And without advance preparation, that challenge can quickly become overwhelming. Emergency management calls for being prepared, beforehand. The COVID-19 pandemic is th...

In the U.S., skin cancer is by far the most commonly diagnosed cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Since most skin cancers develop as a result of exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) r...

Feeling stress or strain on your heart these days? Here’s a sobering fact: Anxiety about the novel coronavirus is causing people in our community to avoid seeking medical help for their heart i...