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Inova 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.…
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 MoreHealthy Parenting Part 1: Time Tips
Kyle C. Averill, MEd, is the Director of the Inova Kellar School, a therapeutic education program serving students in grades 3 through 12. It’s summertime. For many kids, that word conjures up dreams of long, lazy days full of possibilities: no school, no homework, and no strict schedules. For many parents, however, summer can feel…
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. Pamela Stenborg, NP, is clinical nurse specialist and gastrointestinal nurse practitioner at Inova Gastroenterology in…
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…
Read MoreWorking with Inova Behavioral Health Services Advanced Practice Providers? Here’s What You Need to Know
Mary Fisher, DScN, APRNBC-FNP, LNP-CS/BH, JD, Interim APP Manager, Inova Behavioral Health Services, and Abigail Austill, PMHNP-BC, Behavioral Health APP Fellow, Inova Behavioral Health Services. At Inova Behavioral Health Services, advanced practice providers (APPs) are a key part of the multidisciplinary behavioral healthcare services team – and patients benefit from their perspectives and expertise. Behavioral…
Read MoreInova Introduces Standardized Protocol to Improve Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients with Leaky Mitral Valves
Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI) is working to improve treatment for patients who have mitral regurgitation related to heart failure by using a standardized protocol that marries the expertise of its advanced heart failure team with the structural heart team. The protocol prompts proven best practices in the use of medication and improves access to…
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