Sep 27, 2018
Nearly 25 percent of all heart attacks might be silent myocardial infarctions, or silent MI. These heart attacks can cause serious, long-term damage without any noticeable symptoms. Dr. Allen Taylor discusses who is at risk for this condition and how to prevent it.
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Sep 25, 2018
PET-CT scans provide detailed information on where cancer is located, whether it’s spreading and if treatments are working. Dr. Carlos Garcia explains how this test works, what to expect if you’re having one and how your doctor uses the results.
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Sep 20, 2018
Most thyroid cancer is small and slow-growing. Dr. Kenneth Burman shares why it's best to remove the cancer surgically before it has a chance to spread.
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Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents medical intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside...
Sep 13, 2018
Can talcum powder cause ovarian cancer? Dr. Louis Dainty discusses why he recommends women not use the product on their genital area.
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Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances...
Sep 11, 2018
An adult can bleed to death in less than five minutes from a severe wound. Bystander intervention is critical to survival, but many people are afraid to help in the moment. On this anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Dr. Jack Sava discusses the Stop the Bleed campaign, a national movement to teach people simple steps to...