MedStar Health Research

Here at @MedStarHealth, we never stop asking the question “why?” Learn more about how our researchers and scientists work every day to create solutions to medicine’s most pressing challenges. #ItsHowWeTreatPeople WATCH: youtu.be/B5zH34MOlKg?si…

Is the gold standard always best for the patient? Rajiv Sonti, MD, explores why research challenging long-held beliefs in the ICU, like the efficacy of an arterial line, can improve patient care: (ms.spr.ly/6014vEzJ6)

New research shows that 60% of patients resolved modifiable barriers to heart transplant after receiving an LVAD pump. Learn from @RichaGuptaMD how a multidisciplinary team can help patients get a second chance at a new heart: (ms.spr.ly/6014vEzDg) @MedStarHealth

Research is helping improve diabetes care. Learn from Adline Ghazi, MD, how a new pragmatic trial compares GLP-1 RA and SGLT2 medications to learn which best protects the heart and kidneys of patients with type 2 diabetes: ms.spr.ly/6014Qvbw2

Thanks to a catalyst award from @theNAMedicine, we’re researching how AI could help providers bridge the care gap for patients. Learn how our tool would help connect patients to social resources in real time from Lauren Bangerter, PhD: ms.spr.ly/6016QoZTO @MedStarHealth

40% of relatives at elevated cancer risk never learn about life-saving genetic test results due to communication barriers. Our research identifies why and new tools to help families share this critical information. Kristen Whitaker, MD explains: ms.spr.ly/6015Ql57S

Words matter in maternal health. Our new research found that negative descriptors in patient records unequally impact some mothers, and they’re linked to higher risks of severe complications. Discover more from Angela D. Thomas, DrPH, MPH, MBA medstarhealth.org/blog/research-…

New research for adults with spinal muscular atrophy uses data science and patient interviews to identify obstacles to treatment. Discover how we’re breaking down barriers with Dr. Nicholas Streicher: (ms.spr.ly/6015QbPMB) @MedStarHealth

We're #MedStarHealthProud to announce our own Raj Ratwani, PhD, vice president of scientific affairs, as the co-chair of a new initiative to ensure technology reaches our patients safely. ➡️ Learn more about the AI Care Standard: ms.spr.ly/6013QwZOF

About 1.5 million people in the U.S. have spinal fusion surgery each year. We’re completing the first phase of a trial that could revolutionize how it’s done. Discover how we’re innovating with David A Weiner, MD, MS (ms.spr.ly/6012QHoXY) @MedStarHealth

Today, we honor the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. We encourage you to view this day as a day of service and reflection. Use this day to follow his example of treating people with dignity and realize the work that still needs to be done for racial equality. #MLKDay

As we approach the new year, join us in reflecting on times of gratitude and support. Many thanks to our associates for their compassion and service. If you need care, you can trust us to be your partner in maintaining good health. Have a safe, healthy, and #HappyNewYear! 🎉

The first-in-human SENSA-HF trial investigates a non-invasive sensor that could provide an early warning sign for worsening heart failure. @MedStarHealth Cardiologist Samer S. Najjar, MD, explains how this device could revolutionize heart failure care. ms.spr.ly/6010taFjo

New research on two new anti-obesity drugs is showing extended benefits beyond weight loss. Two @MedStarHealth experts discuss the latest data on orforglipron and retatrutide. ms.spr.ly/6013taFRP

Wishing a happy and prosperous #Kwanzaa to those who celebrate! #HappyKwanzaa

This Christmas, we hope that you’re able to connect and celebrate with those you love. ❤️ Should you need us for care, you can trust us to be your partner in maintaining good health. Wishing you and yours a very #MerryChristmas! 🎄

Our latest study explores how caregiving affects older adults. Dr. Eric De Jonge, geriatrician, explained more with @fox5dc's "DMV Zone" about the findings. Watch to learn more. #Caregiving #AgingWell youtube.com/watch?v=YQH0g8…

New evidence shows that finding a sense of purpose, exercising, and managing risk factors are key to stabilizing and improving cognition. ➡️ Learn more from Dr. George Hennawi, physician executive director of Geriatrics and Senior Services: ms.spr.ly/6011tm3yz

Pediatric asthma rates in some D.C. wards are more than double the national prevalence. New research we presented at the @AmerAcadPeds annual meeting could help to identify and treat more children with undiagnosed asthma. ms.spr.ly/6017tcNnN

Dr. George Hennawi, geriatrician, discusses research confirming that a strong sense of purpose, socialization, and lifestyle changes are powerful tools for preventing or delaying cognitive decline. Read his advice on this approach: ms.spr.ly/6019tbtKZ @MedStarHealth

A text from @MedStarHealth can save lives. Our research shows text outreach for high blood pressure not only improved record management but also identified patients in crisis who received same-day care. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6015tMScT