Expert Commentary
A Minimally Invasive Option for Pulmonary Regurgitation
Wayne Batchelor, MD ,MHS is Associate Director of Inova Schar Heart and Vascular, System Director of Interventional Cardiology, and Director of Interventional Cardiology Research and Education at Inova Health System. Dr. Batchelor is board certified in cardiology with added qualifications in interventional cardiology. Catherine Tomasulo, MD, is Director of Pediatric and Congenital Interventional Cardiology at…
Read MoreHow’s Your Sleep Quality? 4 Steps to Sound Sleeping & Better Health
Neely Frederick, FNP, is a family nurse practitioner. She loves caring for people from all walks of life and helping them make healthier lifestyle choices. Experts recommend getting at least seven hours of sleep daily to maintain good health. But just getting the right amount of sleep might not be enough. When the shut-eye you…
Read MoreWhat Is Spinal Stenosis?
Ali Moshirfar, MD, is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. He is a member of the Inova Neuroscience and Spine Institute and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Director of spine surgery at Inova Loudoun Hospital. The term “stenosis” means a narrowing of some sort. Spinal stenosis is the term we use when your spinal…
Read MoreInova Cardio-Oncology Program Expands Services to Protect Long-Term Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular effects from cancer treatment can develop years later and are the second leading cause of death among cancer survivors. Inova’s Cardio-Oncology Program prevents, detects and treats heart issues in people whose lives are touched by cancer. It draws on the world-class expertise of the Inova Schar Cancer and Inova Schar Heart and Vascular. …
Read MoreInova Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program: A Groundbreaking First Year Exceeds Expectations
Faran Polani, MD, is a hematology-oncology fellow with Inova Health System. When I began looking for a hematology-oncology fellowship, I wanted a program that balanced clinical experience with research opportunities. As I learned more about Inova’s Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program, I grew excited at the prospect of applying. Inova’s quickly expanding research center, combined with the…
Read MoreHere Comes the Sun: What You Should Know About Sunscreen Alternatives
Patricia Lucey, MD, is a specialty care physician who is board-certified in dermatology. She believes in the importance of early clinical detection and full body examinations to prevent and catch skin cancer at an early stage. Dr. Lucey provides care at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in…
Read MoreHow Testicular Cancer Affects Sexual Health
Inger Rosner, MD, is a board-certified urologic oncologist at Inova Scar Cancer Institute’s Genitourinary Cancer Program. Dr. Rosner has published dozens of papers based on her research in the field of urologic oncology. She answers common questions about testicular cancer and sexual health, and provides hope for those with this diagnosis. Finding out you have…
Read MoreIBS vs IBD – Why the Right Diagnosis Matters
Jean Donet, MD, is a specialty care physician board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine at Inova Gastroenterology in Fairfax. Dr. Donet specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as endoscopic procedures. Your bowels often determine how you feel – especially if your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the New Nasal Spray for Migraine
Laura Cinski, MD, is a specialty care physician board-certified in general neurology and headache medicine. She is the medical director of the Inova Headache Program. Almost 40 million people in the United States have migraine. Worldwide, it’s the second leading cause of disability after low back pain among people of all ages, and the leading…
Read MoreKnow the Facts About Head and Neck Cancer
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month — an important time to talk about this lesser-known cancer type. Though cases are increasing in the U.S., many people don’t know the signs of head and neck cancer — or what treatment they may need. Inova head and neck cancer experts John Deeken, MD, and Gopal…
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