MedStar Health Blog

Our research, published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure – Intersections, finds that most patients with modifiable barriers to heart transplant can resolve them with team-based support after LVAD.&n...

More than 4 million breast cancer survivors live in the United States today. Each one is on their own unique cancer journey. Some women, especially those with large, multiple, or return tumors, may h...

This article was written by Rebecca Schumer, PT, DPT.   As a physical therapist who works with recreational and competitive runners, I often recommend something that surprises people. ...

For people living with epilepsy, seizures are more than just a medical event. They can impact the ability to drive, think clearly, work, or live independently. The goal of seizure control is getting ...

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer often comes with understandable feelings of fear. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat.  About 1/3 of pancreatic cancers are diagnos...

MedStar Health is participating in a pragmatic trial led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital to understand the heart- and kidney-protective benefits of type 2 diabetes medications.    Diabetes ...