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July 31, 2019By MedStar Health Research Institute
Researchers from MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and National Institute of Health have recently sought to identify pr...
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December 12, 2017Dr. Furlong discusses the risks of smoking and how lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. However, it is also among the most preventable. -
December 12, 2017James was told he had advanced liver and kidney failure, but the team of MedStar Georgetown knew that an urgent liver transplantation could restore his liver function and salvage kidney function as well. -
December 12, 2017The benefits of minimally invasive skull base surgery for the patient include faster recovery, less risk of stroke and no disfigurement or scarring. -
October 05, 2017Left Image: The target from an MRI is merged with an ultrasound image for targeting. Right Image: The biopsy locations are captured by the MRI-Ultrasound fusion technology. Ideally, doctors would catc...
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October 03, 2017There are many options available to patients for treating breast cancer. Unfortunately, a significant portion of patients will face the complication of lymphedema after their treatment. About 20 perce...
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July 11, 2017David didn’t miss a beat of his active life during treatment for his prostate cancer. CyberKnife therapy provides targeted treatment in as few as five sessions, with fewer side effects.
