
MedStar Health Research
@medstarresearch
Advancing health through research for our community and beyond.
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http://medstarresearch.org 19-03-2018 13:20:20
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Our research reveals the unique heart health challenges older women face. Learn how women’s risk of coronary artery disease rises after menopause and how patients and providers can help improve outcomes from Kriti Kalra, MD. ms.spr.ly/6018qX8vg MedStar Health

New research is helping patients understand what questions to ask and when. Discover how improvements in communication between patients and providers can help improve diagnostic safety from Kristen Miller. ms.spr.ly/6015q5CSV MedStar Health


About 1.5 million people in the U.S. have spinal fusion surgery each year. An exciting Phase I study could change how spinal fusion surgery is performed. Discover how we’re innovating with David A Weiner, MD, MS ms.spr.ly/6013qq5q7 MedStar Health

It was such a pleasure to be invited to speak at the #NCQAForum on building trust & engagement in U.S. #rural communities to improve care access using virtual health services! #HealthCareQuality #RuralHealth #HealthPolicy #MeasurementMatters NCQA MedStar Health Research Bryan O. Buckley, DrPH, MPH, MBA


Digital health is evolving rapidly, posing potential challenges. In this MedicalDesignBriefs report, Loral Patchen, CNM, PhD, and Babyscripts, cover how healthcare systems can use digital health tools like #RBPM to meet patient needs. Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6018qFH7A

For the first time, our research finds that early palliative care benefits patients in the cardiac intensive care unit. Dr. Hunter Groninger discusses what we discovered and how we improve outcomes for seriously ill patients. ms.spr.ly/6019q2plF MedStar Health

Study Alert: Fremanezumab is safe and effective in preventing migraines in children aged 6 to 17. Dr. Jessica Ailani from MedStar Georgetown praised the trial, which significantly reduced #migraine and headache days. Read more in this report by @pednuerojournal: ms.spr.ly/6011qhHNZ


Pregnancy-related mortality rates have risen sharply, especially during the six weeks to one year after childbirth. In this The New York Times article, Dr. Tamika Auguste highlights new guidelines to improve #maternal health outcomes. Read more: ms.spr.ly/6013qhylW

Last week, we celebrated the opening of our state-of-the-art Innovation in Motion Laboratory (iMo Lab) MedStar Union Meml. Discover how we enhance orthopedic care by transforming recovery, performance, and mobility through cutting-edge technology. ms.spr.ly/6018S6oxk

Successful Aging principles help older adults thrive, but achieving these goals can be difficult without caregivers. Learn how health systems and policies can adapt to support caregivers in their important work from Lauren R. Bangerter, PhD of MedStar Health Research. ms.spr.ly/6010S14S2

Just 33% of people surveyed express trust in the U.S. healthcare system. Learn from @NweissmanMD about how we got here, and what we’re doing to help rebuild trust in our communities. MedStar Health Research medstarhealth.org/blog/weissman-…


People who visit the emergency department often aren’t unreachable. Our new study shows that team-based care plans that address a broad range of needs can lead to two fewer ED days on average. Discover more from Lucas Carlson ms.spr.ly/6019SdFzl MedStar Health

Thanks to all who made the MedStar Health Georgetown University Research & Education Symposium a success! Inspiring presentations and collaborations highlighted the best in our work to advance health. Let’s continue the innovation! #MedStarResearch #AcademicMedicine #GeorgetownUniversity



Our shared commitment to advancing research and education was on full display at this year’s MedStar Health Georgetown University Symposium. Special thanks to all our presenters. Your work is shaping the future of health. #TranslationalResearch #AcademicMedicine #Innovation


New MedStar Health Research could change how urinary tract infection is diagnosed. Discover more in this award-winning research from the #MedStarHealth Georgetown University Research and Education Symposium. ms.spr.ly/6012Siqkj