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MedStar deftly uses regulatory process to block competitors

MedStar Health has shored up its position as the District's market-leading health provider, beating back competitors with a lot of help from the D.C. government.

Tags: medstar, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, D.C., Sibley Memorial Hospital, hospitals

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The sisterhood of ACL recoveries

In a city where attention has been focused on the knee injuries of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, the fact remains that the athletes most likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligaments are teenage girls.

Tags: knee injury, lacrosse, Robert Griffin III, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, exercise, Paula Wolfson

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Tips to prevent skin damage in winter weather

Applying sun screen, bundling up and installing a humidifier in your home or office can help protect your skin from the elements.

Tags: winter, snow, cold weather, skin damage, Randi Martin, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

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Coronary calcium scan finds early signs of heart disease

A simple test can detect early signs of heart disease, but insurance does not not cover it. The chief of cardiology at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital calls it "a mammogram for the heart."

Tags: heart disease, health insurance, coronary calcium scan, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Paula Wolfson

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D.C. mom fights cancer with a cookbook

Danielle Cook Navidi wanted to help her son as he battled cancer. Now, she's helping others with their nutritional needs.

Tags: cancer, danielle cook navidi, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, chemotherapy, Paula Wolfson, Hodgkins lymphoma

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Hot Olympic accessory Kinesio tape has critics

A physical therapist at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is skeptical about the real benefits of Kinesio tape.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, Olympics, kenzio tape, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Sameer Mehta

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