Should men get a PSA test to screen for prostate cancer, and when?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with one in seven men in the United States projected to…
Literature’s lessons for medical students
Many of my patients don’t know that, in addition to my medical degree, I also have a master’s degree in…
Celebrated Physician: Brooke M. Wolvin, MD
Brooke Wolvin, MD, an attending physician for MedStar Medical Group Radiology, also serves as assistant director of MedStar Washington Hospital…
Is it a cold, sinus infection or allergies? How to tell the difference
It can be tough to tell the difference between a cold, a bacterial sinus infection and allergies. In fact, that’s…
Why epilepsy risk increases after age 60
Most people know they’re at increased risk for certain health conditions as they age: heart disease, stroke, cancer, arthritis, etc….
Common UTI symptoms and tips to prevent them
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are one of the most common problems doctors see in women. According to the National…