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February 28, 2024
By Priyanka Kanth, MD, Director, GI Cancer Prevention Program
In the late 1990s Colorectal cancer (CRC) was the fourth leading cause of cancer death in people under age 50, but cases are on the rise. Now, it’s the leading cause of cancer death in men, and secon...
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March 05, 2020
Doctors often suggest taking daily medication in the morning, as part of your start-the-day routine. A recent study, however, suggests that taking your blood pressure medicines at night may offer imp...
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March 01, 2020
By MedStar Health Research Institute
We are pleased to announce the 2020-2022 cohorts of the MedStar Health Research and Teaching Scholars! The MedStar Research Scholars program supports the development of MedStar clinicians who seek car...
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March 01, 2020
Registration is open for the 2020 MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research Symposium on Monday, April 6, 2020 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The MedStar Health - Geor...
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February 26, 2020
Most primary care physicians do an excellent job of managing common risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol or blood pressure. When you’re concerned about more serious heart is...
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February 21, 2020
By Beje Thomas
When Malkia White found out her kidney was functioning at 12 percent, she knew finding a living donor would increase her chances of receiving a transplant. So, she created a Facebook page called “That...
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February 11, 2020
Cardiovascular medicine has been changing at an incredible pace over the past 25 years. But the 2020s may prove to be the most progressive and exciting decade yet. From new drugs and surgical d...