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April 17, 2024
By Samer Charbel, MD, FACP, FACG, Chairman of Gastroenterology at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Colon cancer remains the third-leading cause of deaths related to cancer in the United States. While the death rate is dropping for older adults since the advent of screening, the disease is killing ...
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March 12, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with some unique challenges, especially when it comes to caring for cancer patients with compromised immune systems. It probably won’t surprise you that the...
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March 11, 2021
By Judith H. Veis, MD, Nephrology
The kidneys are complex organs, functioning together as traffic cop, filtration plant, and biochemical factory. They keep us healthy by removing waste produced by cells. They also clear the body ...
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March 09, 2021
By Meeta Sharma, MD, Endocrinology
When medical professionals use the word syndrome, we are generally describing a group of interrelated problems. In the case of metabolic syndrome (MetS), we’re referring to a cluster of different...
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March 05, 2021
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’s also an opportunity to...
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February 25, 2021
By Micheas Zemedkun, MD, Cardiologist
Most of us have had our blood pressure taken, generally in the left arm if you are right-handed. But should blood pressure potentially be taken in both arms? For patients with hypertension or ris...
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February 24, 2021
By Sunjeet Sidhu, MD, Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting more than 5 million people in the U.S. While it’s mostly common in the elderly, AFib can affect people of all ages. ...