Expert Commentary
Your top vaccine questions: which immunizations do you need?
Christina Baselga, MD is a primary care physician at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. A board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Baselga is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care and values the long-term relationships she builds with patients and their families while helping them manage a wide range of health needs. August is National Immunization Awareness Month,…
Read MoreInova introduces precise diagnostic technology for microvascular disease and vasospasm
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is continuing to build upon its legacy of innovation in cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment with two new technologies. Inova’s cardiac PET/CT scanning capability supports more precise evaluation of coronary microvascular disease. Additionally, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is among the first programs in the United States to implement the…
Read MoreThe most important heart disease risk test you’ve never heard of
What is hsCRP, and how can it help predict your risk of developing heart disease? Did you know that high levels of inflammation in the body are linked to a higher risk of heart disease, including coronary artery disease, heart attack and heart failure? If you and your primary care provider are evaluating your risk…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer’s pulmonary nodule program saves lives
Study at a glance Inova’s incidental lung nodule program has shown a 76% reduction in time from identification to diagnosis compared to standard referral pathways. This study showed an improvement in early-stage diagnosis of lung cancer when identified through Inova’s incidental lung nodule program. • 9,303 patients identified with incidental lung nodules • 134-day reduction…
Read MoreBeat the heat: Summer medication guidance from your pharmacist
Catherine Wymer, PharmD, is a senior clinical pharmacist at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. As a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist, she focuses on optimizing her patients’ health outcomes by promoting safe, effective and personalized medication use. Warmer weather can change how your body responds to medications, and how your medications handle the heat. Here’s some medication…
Read MoreInova expands access to advanced heart imaging with cardiac PET/CT
New imaging option helps doctors evaluate chest pain, blood flow and complex heart conditions with greater precision. Inova Cardiac Diagnostics is now offering cardiac PET/CT at its Willow Oaks location near Inova Fairfax Hospital, bringing one of the most advanced forms of cardiac imaging to patients in Northern Virginia. Cardiac PET/CT is a noninvasive imaging…
Read MoreUV protection and sunscreen: Investing in lifelong skin health
Hannah Rezaian, DO is a primary care physician at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. As a board-certified internal medicine and geriatrics specialist she focuses on helping patients maximize their health and wellbeing through every stage of life – understanding the whole person and partnering to create plans that align with individual goals. Many of us appreciate…
Read MoreHernia surgery: What to know and when to seek care
Devon Hawkins, MD, is a board‑certified general surgeon. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive and robotic surgery and advanced laparoscopic procedures for hernias, gallbladder disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. She sees patients in Fairfax, Virginia. Hernias are common, but there are still many misconceptions about what they are, how they develop and when treatment is…
Read MoreNutrition nuggets: hydration
With new research published every week and the endless stream of nutrition information and opinions on social media, it can be hard to know what to believe. Tune into this column as Sheila and Stephanie explore another nutrition nugget. Fact or fiction? All adults need to drink exactly eight glasses (64 ounces) of water per…
Read MoreThree tools to tackle treatment-resistant depression, from an Inova psychiatrist
Eric C. Alcera, MD, MBA, DFAPA, DAACAP, is the President of the Behavioral Health Service Line at Inova. He is double board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry and has more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health. His particular specialties include pediatric psychopharmacology and the treatment of depression, anxiety and…
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