Jul 27, 2017
Persistent foot
or ankle pain may seem like just an annoyance. But without proper
treatment, the pain and discomfort can get worse, potentially
damaging mobility and quality of life.
In this segment, Dr. Caitlin Zarick, Podiatric Surgeon with MedStar
Washington Hospital Center, joins the show to discuss when...
Jul 25, 2017
About half of all
cancer patients receive some type of radiation therapy during the
course of their treatment. Radiation therapy is a type of cancer
treatment that uses beams of intense energy to kill cancer
cells.
In this segment, Dr. Pamela Randolph-Jackson, Chair of the
Department of Radiation at MedStar Washington...
Jul 20, 2017
The nutrients in
the foods that we eat enable the cells in our bodies to perform
their necessary functions. What you eat can greatly affect your
health and well-being. Scientific studies have shown many times
that choosing healthy foods can reduce the risk of heart disease,
cancer, and other diseases.
Listen as Andrea...
Jul 18, 2017
Hernias occur when a weak abdominal
wall allows a piece of the intestine or other tissue to slip
through, often creating a noticeable lump. They either develop
slowly over months or years or develop very suddenly.
Hernia surgery is critical for repairing the opening or weakness in
the abdominal wall. If the opening is...
Jul 13, 2017
Obesity
comes with health risks. Diabetes. High-blood pressure. Joint pain.
Sleep apnea and more. That's why so many people have turned to us
for help. MedStar Washington Hospital Center's Bariatric Surgery
Program is one of the area's most experienced and
comprehensive.
Join Dr. Timothy Shope, Director of Bariatric...