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May 30, 2025
Almost half of people with metastatic melanoma—a type of skin cancer that has spread beyond the skin—can become resistant to standard treatments. A new immunotherapy available at MedStar ...
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November 01, 2018
By MedStar Health Research Institute
The Delivery System Science Fellowship application cycle for the 2019 cohort is NOW OPEN! MedStar Health Research Institute is one of ten participating host sites. The AcademyHealth Delivery System Sc...
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October 30, 2018
Surgery is the gold-standard breast cancer treatment, but some techniques leave women flat-chested or with lopsided breasts. Today, many women can benefit from oncoplastic surgery, or oncoplasty, whic...
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October 25, 2018
"Measure twice, cut once.” It’s a simple expression that reminds us to be precise, and it applies in many situations—even complicated neurosurgical procedures.Traditional imaging systems made adhering...
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October 19, 2018
We aim to enhance patient experiences at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC) through a trickle-down approach, from staff to patient. Our philosophy is quite simple in that having fully engaged s...
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October 09, 2018
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the earliest form of breast cancer. DCIS is confined to the milk ducts of the breast, and it’s often considered “stage zero.” Each year, 51,000 women are diagnosed w...
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October 04, 2018
By MedStar Health Research Institute
Research Grand Rounds are sponsored by MedStar Health Research Institute and Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science (GHUCCTS) and bring together the MedStar Heal...