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5 Myths About the Flu Vaccine

The flu shot is the first line of defense. Help protect yourself and your family against the influenza virus. When it’s flu season, take the necessary steps to stay healthy. That means separating fact from fiction.

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Meet the 106-year-old woman reviving traditional tattoos in the Philippines

Adam Friedman, MD, Professor & Chair of Dermatology, is featured in an article of a viral video of a woman biting her boyfriend's arm before he had the mark tattooed on him in permanent black ink has sparked debate on TikTok, where it has close to 14 million views.

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Minoxidil may be in short supply. Here are 5 other hair loss treatments you can use instead.

Adam Friedman, MD, Professor & Chair of Dermatology, is featured in an article for alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth range from prescription medications like Finasteride to natural supplements like rosemary oil. For more information please click here.

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GW MFA Division of Renal Disease and Hypertension Earns Partner Clinic Designation for Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Division of Renal Disease and Hypertension at GW’s Medical Faculty Associates (GW MFA) was recently selected by Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation to be a Partner Clinic through the foundation’s autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) Centers of Excellence program.

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Dominic Raj, MD, Discusses Diabetes and the Long-term Health Implications

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Roughly 37 million Americans, including children and adults, experience either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and the disease can affect almost every part of the body, including the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and diabetes can even cause some…

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Jillian Catalanotti, MD, MPH, to Serve as the Associate Dean for Clinical Public Health and Population Health Practice

The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Jillian Catalanotti, MD, MPH, professor of medicine and of health policy and management, will serve as the Associate Dean for Clinical Public Health and Population Health Practice.

Minoxidil, drug that treats thinning hair, may be in short supply

Adam Friedman, MD, Professor & Chair of Dermatology, is featured in an article about If patients can't fill prescriptions for the daily pill quickly, they may lose the hair they've regrown on NBC Health News.

Discover the Transformative Power of Laser Treatments with The GW Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology

Dr. Pooja Sodha from The GW Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology joins Good Morning Washington to discuss resurfacing laser treatments. Laser treatments can be used as a preventative measure to keep skin healthy, or to address skin irregularities such as fine lines and collagen loss.

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New Book by GW MFA Breast Cancer Experts Rachel Brem, MD, and Christine Teal, MD, Empowers Women to Make the Best Choices

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, thanks to early detection and advanced treatment the five-year survival rate for patients is 99%. Recently, Rachel Brem, MD, vice chair of radiology and director of the George Washington University…

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Can You Get Psoriasis Behind the Knees?

Adam Friedman, MD, Professor & Chair of Dermatology, is featured in an article about if the rash behind your knees is a psoriasis flare, plus what to do to clear it up on HealthCentral.com.