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January 06, 2025
Funded by an R21 grant from the National Institutes of Health, our research examines the validity of a virtual reality floor maze test that could help identify early signs of Alzheimer’s diseas...
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July 11, 2019
When I joined MedStar Washington Hospital Center in 2012, one of our top priorities was to develop a comprehensive spine center. We wanted to create a place that would foster a real sense of teamwork ...
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April 23, 2019
By MedStar Team
Lupus erythematosus, or lupus, is an autoimmune disease that can damage practically any part of the body, including the skin, joints, blood cells, and vital organs (heart, kidneys, brain, liver, and ...
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April 04, 2019
By MedStar Health Research Institute
Informed Consent for Clinical Research The Informed Consent Form (ICF) template at MHRI was updated Spring 2018. As of January 21, 2019 this template is required for all new submissions being reviewe...
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April 04, 2019
Imagine this scenario: You come to the hospital with a complex neurological condition, and your surgeon uses a device or instrument you’ve never seen before—a tool that is perfectly designed to approa...
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March 14, 2019
The pituitary gland is about the size of a pea, and it’s located behind the eyes and the bridge of the nose on the bottom side of the brain. Though it’s tiny, it can cause huge problems if a tumor dev...
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February 08, 2019
Good physicians learn a great about their patients’ condition through observation, and skin is often the most revealing attribute of all. “Dermatology is sometimes called an ‘old-sc...