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Oct 16, 2016

transradial-catheterization-when-why-and-for-whom-it-is-a-good-optionMost young cardiologists are now being trained to perform cardiac catheterizations transradially– or through the wrist. Traditionally, this procedure, which is used to diagnose or treat arterial disease, involved inserting a catheter in the groin.

The transradial approach provides a much more comfortable...


Oct 5, 2016

thyroid-cancer-surgical-options-to-help-reduce-scarringApproximately 12 million Americans are affected by thyroid disease and some of those cases may be cancerous. When a thyroid nodule is discovered, imaging, biopsies and possibly surgery may be recommended.

Jennifer Rosen, MD, Chief of Endocrine Surgery and Vice Chair of Research at MedStar Washington Hospital Center,...