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April 12, 2024
Knee replacement surgery is a daunting prospect for many of the 32.5 million adults in the U.S. who have osteoarthritis (OA), the most common type of arthritis. Over time, cartilage in the knee joint...
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June 13, 2018
By Christopher M. Gallagher, MD
Data from a 2018 study have confirmed the standard of care for many women with early-stage breast cancer: chemotherapy isn’t always necessary, and actually is unlikely to be effective in certain women...
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June 13, 2018
We know how challenging it can be to keep track of your health records and appointments. That’s why we developed myMedStar—a free and secure online patient portal where you can conveniently manage you...
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June 06, 2018
The American Cancer Society has released new colonoscopy recommendations: Adults at average risk should start getting colonoscopies at 45 instead of 50. The update is due to an alarming trend th...
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June 01, 2018
Sarcomas, which are cancers that start in bones, fat or muscle, are rare and can be challenging to treat. Historically, amputation was the only option for treating patients who had a sarcoma in ...
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May 30, 2018
By MedStar Health Research Institute
The month of May brought together MedStar Health Research Institute associates at three locations for our biannual town halls. Hosted at University Town Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, and ...
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May 29, 2018
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S.—it’s so prevalent that nearly all sexually active men and women will get the virus at some po...