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GW MFA Diagnostic Radiologist Jocelyn Rapelyea, MD, Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and though the incidence of breast cancer is high, early detection is the key to successful outcomes. According to the National Cancer Society, nearly 4 million women in the United States with a history of the disease are alive today, mainly because of…
GW MFA Dermatologist Sonya Burton, MD, Discusses Psoriasis
As psoriasis sufferers know, flare-ups can be uncomfortable and anxiety-inducing, creating an unending cycle when stress then exacerbates those flare-ups. However, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Carlos E. Sanchez, MD
Carlos E. Sanchez, MD, is an attending neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery and a principal investigator at the Cell Enhancement and Technologies for Immunotherapy Program at the George Washington University Cancer Center. He specializes in surgical care for patients with benign and…
OB/GYN: Genetic Screening Options
At GW MFA OB/GYN, we offer options for screening and testing that can help in preparing for a healthy baby.
Precision Medicine Research: Supporting Discovery and Innovation in the Study of Renal Disease
The GW Medical Faculty Associates recently received a gift from Personalized Medicine Care Diagnostics (PMCDx), an advanced molecular diagnostic testing laboratory, in memory of Manny Velasquez, MD, Professor Emeritus of Medicine at GW SMHS and a long-time nephrologist at the GW MFA, who passed…
GW Researchers Create Test to Quickly Identify COVID-19 Infection and Disease Severity
George Washington University researchers have developed a blood test that quickly detects if someone has COVID-19 and predicts how severely the immune system will react to the infection, according to a new study coming out today in PLOS One. The findings could one day lead to a powerful tool to…
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 (GW…
GW Center for Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology on whether to splurge or save on popular skincare products
Dr. Pooja Sodha joined Good Day DC and walked through common skincare items worth splurging on or where you can save your money.
GW Center for Laser & Cosmetic Dermatology on how to protect your skin in the spring and summer sun
Dr. Pooja Sodha shared some sunscreen recommendations with Good Day DC.
Addressing Sleep Apnea with GW’s Vivek Jain, MD
Frequent interruptions to sleep and daytime sleepiness may be indicative of sleep apnea and warrant a consultation with a sleep expert.