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Understanding Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Options
Understanding MS: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed (Part 2) Rahul Davé, MD, PhD, is Medical Director, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center in the Inova Neuroscience and Spine Institute. No two MS patients experience the same disease course. Depending on an individual’s course, however, MS symptoms can be quite manageable. As the Medical Director…
Read MoreRecognizing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Understanding MS: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed (Part 1) Rahul Davé, MD, PhD, is Medical Director, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center in the Inova Neuroscience and Spine Institute. Unlike many diseases, such as heart attacks or strokes, a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis is not always black and white. It is caused by your…
Read MorePersonalized Care for Heart Failure Patients
Robert Cole, MD, shares how the CardioMEMS™ device is improving the lives of those living with congestive heart failure Using the state-of-the-art CardioMEMS™ device, Inova’s advanced heart failure specialists can monitor their patients’ conditions remotely, promptly identifying when medical intervention is needed to help avoid repeated and costly admissions to the hospital. Congestive heart failure…
Read MoreThese 5 Tips Can Help Parents Give Children Medicine With Ease
Correct dosage and added flavor are just a few ways to make the medicine go down Giving infants and toddlers medications come with challenges – from measuring a correct dose to watching your little one spit everything back at you. Brooke Shuster, MD, Associate Medical Director of Inova’s Pediatric Hospitalist Group, shares doctor-approved tips to help…
Read MoreDozing Off During the Day? You Could Have a Potential Sleep Issue
Frequent fatigue could be a sign of a sleep disorder Eric Sklar, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with more than 16 years of experience in treating patients. He also holds board certifications in sleep medicine, clinical neurophysiology and vascular neurology. March 8 – 14, 2020, is Sleep Awareness Week, and The National Sleep Foundation encourages…
Read MoreWatch Your Feet: Avoiding Bunion Pain
That pain on the side of your foot could get worse over time. Learn about the available treatments for this common foot condition. As the seasons change, it is the perfect time to learn about taking care of your feet, especially if you are dealing with bunions. If you have bunions and you haven’t yet…
Read More7 Ways to Prevent the Most Common Exercise Injuries
Work up a sweat safely with these expert-backed tips Perhaps, like millions of Americans, you set a New Year’s resolution to exercise more often. Kudos! You are taking a step in the right direction toward having a healthier lifestyle. But before diving into a new exercise regimen, it is essential to be prepared to prevent…
Read MoreThe Connection Between Diabetes and Wound Healing
Why do wounds heal more slowly? How can this be prevented? Ever fall and scrape your foot or get a splinter in your toe? For most of us, these minor wounds heal quickly. But people with diabetes – who number about 30 million in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control…
Read More5 Tips to Prevent Birth Defects
Healthy behaviors before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects Stephanie J. Williams, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN with Inova Obstetrics and Gynecology in Shirlington. She delivers babies at Inova Alexandria Hospital. Today, March 3, marks World Birth Defects Day. If you plan to expand your family any time soon, now is the right…
Read More8 Tips for Winter Running
Maintain your running schedule during the coldest months of the year with these safety tips Running outdoors in the winter tends to raise injury risk due to the occasional icy patch or snowy stretch in Northern Virginia. Whether you’re running just to keep in shape or preparing for an upcoming race in the spring, with…
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