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March 26, 2024
STRIVE is a first-of-its-kind longitudinal prospective cohort study of patient- and caregiver-focused outcomes in stroke survivorship. For more than 7 million people in the U.S. who have survi...
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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 09, 2019
Getting circumcised often is associated with baby boys. However, many people are surprised to learn that adults can request the procedure. In fact, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, we perform ...
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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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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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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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March 01, 2019
It’s a rare moment when Thomas J. Cusack, MD, MS, is not actively engaged in some activity. When he’s not on call as a neurointensivist in MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Critical Care department...