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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 26, 2017
By Jeffrey Dubin, MD, Chief Medical Officer
A mainstay of the “Star Trek” TV and movie franchise is the medical tricorder. This versatile piece of technology allows doctors to scan a patient and instantly receive a complete diagnosis of their i...
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June 22, 2017
Who is Dr. Paufler? Many physicians have pursued other careers before entering medicine, but the path Pamela Paufler, MD took to becoming an attending Critical Care physician at MedStar Washington Hos...
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June 21, 2017
More than 38 million people in the U.S. are affected by migraines, a neurological disorder that causes intense headache episodes. That’s about 12 percent of the country’s population....
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June 15, 2017
The headlines may sound alarming: “Weight loss surgery tied to lasting digestive issues.” “After gastric bypass surgery, many experience eating difficulties.” The stories were in response to a Decem...
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June 12, 2017
Most of the time, welcoming a life is a beautiful, amazing moment. I understand the urge to want to share that with family and friends, and we’re good about accommodating delivery room guests. But I’v...
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June 09, 2017
Who is Dr. Iqbal? The joyful anticipation of childbirth can also be fraught with anxiety, particularly if the pregnancy is considered high-risk, or unexpected problems develop. That’s when mothers and...