Expert Commentary
Debunking breast cancer myths
Teja Poosarla, MD is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the management of breast cancer at Inova Schar Cancer. She has been the principle investigator and has collaborated in multiple breast clinical trials. There are myths around breast cancer that we tend to take as established facts. This may lead us to make certain decisions…
Read More4 Tips for a Healthy Heart
Ahmed Saleh, MD is a cardiologist board certified in cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, vascular ultrasound interpretation and internal medicine at Inova. He loves spending time with his family and friends, playing soccer, exercising, and traveling. Stay on top of your heart health Your heart works hard to keep your entire system functioning. Caring for your…
Read MoreRepurposed Skin Cancer Drug Effective for Rare Brain Cancer
A multi-institutional study has identified a new treatment option for papillary craniopharyngioma, a rare form of cancer that forms along the central nervous system. “Brain tumors are rare, and papillary craniopharyngioma tumors are rare among this group,” said Adam Cohen, M.D., co-director of the neuro-oncology program at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. “We found that…
Read MoreA 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 MoreInova Lung Cancer Researcher Leads Study Offering New Hope for Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
Historically, small cell lung cancer has been one of the deadliest malignancies, with an overall five-year relative survival rate of just 7%, according to the American Cancer Society. However, research breakthroughs are aiming to change that – and researchers at Inova Schar Cancer Institute are leading the way. In June 2023, Nagla Abdel Karim, MD,…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Weight Loss Plan? Here’s the Skinny on 4 Diet Trends
Janine Brown, MD is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Family Medicine of Clifton/Centreville — An Inova Partner. She enjoys treating people of all ages and has a special interest in women’s health and obesity care. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. But even when you know what to do, it’s…
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 MoreHealthy Parenting Part 2: Safety Smarts
Kyle C. Averill, MEd, is the Director of the Inova Kellar School, a therapeutic education program serving students in grades 3 through 12. As parents, one of our goals is to keep our children safe. We want to guide and support them as they grow, nurturing them to become happy, healthy, capable, independent adults –…
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 Institute and Inova Schar Heart and Vascular.…
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