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August 27, 2021Most women have uterine fibroids—non-cancerous, hormone-driven growths that form on the uterine walls. In fact, more than 70% of white women and 80% of black women will develop fibroids by age ...
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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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June 03, 2021Are you familiar with uterine fibroids? If you’re a woman, chances are you may gain firsthand experience with fibroids at some point in your lifetime. In fact, the National Institutes...
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June 01, 2021The knee is one of the busiest joints in our bodies. Knees bear a lot of weight and, in nearly every activity, withstand a lot of force. Connective tissues stabilize the knee, and cartilage preve...
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May 26, 2021
As the sixth most common cancer in the U.S., bladder cancer affects about 80,000 Americans each year. And because men are at higher risk than women, it’s the #4 cancer risk for them. Bladder ca...
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May 24, 2021By MedStar Team
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the immune system that affects bone marrow and blood. When a bacteria or virus invades the body, plasma cells—a type of white blood cell found in bone marrow&mda...
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May 20, 2021The hips are a critical source of power and force, not just in sports but also in everyday living. Hip mobility and strength are vital to function, performance, and quality of life. Yet the health of...
