MedStar Health Blog

We’re no strangers to hot summer days in the District of Columbia. But when the thermometer inches toward and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, we could all use a reminder about the dangers of heat illnes...

For many years, the gold standard for surgical treatment of certain painful neck conditions has been a procedure called anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. This surgery can effectively relieve p...

Maria Alessandri finally got the treatment she needed to relieve her extreme fatigue and dizzy spells when Dr. Theresa Caridi diagnosed her with a rare lung condition.

A multigenerational gift made by the family of the late Betty Lou Ourisman will honor her and benefit the Breast Health Center named after her.

Diane was living in Georgia in 2014 when she noticed a small bump in her mouth. She has had sustained success with immunotherapy to treat a rare cancer in her liver and right lung.

A fractured wrist proved a fortuitous twist of fate for Bill. Dr. Kessler not only repaired damage in Bill’s wrist from a recent fall but also reversed the effects of the lingering spasticity.