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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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May 31, 2019
Whether you’re training for a triathlon, on your way to work, or just hitting the road to enjoy a bike ride, riding with cars can be dangerous for cyclists. Following these bicycle safety tips will he...
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May 31, 2019
By MedStar Health Research Institute
At the 2019 MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research Symposium, three abstracts were recognized as outstanding abstracts from among all of our submissions. These research studies were the three h...
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May 30, 2019
You’re sorting through the fridge and decide you want a glass of milk. However, its expiration date has passed, and you can’t figure out whether it’s still safe to drink some. This ...
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May 28, 2019
Having bariatric surgery can be the beginning of a longer, healthier, and happier life for people with obesity, particularly those with complications from type 2 diabetes. However, in some cases, a s...
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May 24, 2019
By B. Elizabeth Delasobera, MD
Updated March 15, 2020 Regularly exercising can be a difficult routine to accomplish, especially during the winter when harsh conditions can make running or participating in any outdoor sports a feat...
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May 17, 2019
By B. Elizabeth Delasobera, MD
"Achoo!” It’s that time of year for seasonal allergies and sometimes the common cold, two of the most common illnesses in the U.S. for both adults and children. In fact, the average American has two t...