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Meningococcal Disease Outbreak Spreads to Northern Virginia
The statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease has claimed the life of a Reston man, his family says. The family has asked that we not share his identity, but his brother who contacted Northern...
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Understanding Cholesterol and Statins: Tysons Doctor Outlines What You Need...
Dr. Sudip Saha is a board-certified cardiologist with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. He sees patients at the Kaiser Permanente Tysons Corner Medical Center. He also cares for patients...
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How Important Is a Good Night’s Sleep? Top Docs Weigh In
When Dr. Alireza Maghsoudi graduated from his residency at Georgetown University Medical School in 2002, he had never had so much as a lecture on the health benefits of sleep. “Historically, sleep has...
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Why Colon Cancer Screening Is Needed Earlier
Dr. Mitchell Kang is a board-certified gastroenterologist with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. He sees patients at the Kaiser Permanente Caton Hill Medical Center. Up until a couple of...
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How to Prepare Children for Blood Draws
Preparing your children for medical procedures can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to lab visits and blood draws. The fear of the unknown tends to top the list of concerns, leaving...
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Should You Get a COVID-19 Booster? Sentara ER Doctor Weighs In
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a new recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines that includes people over 65, and a Northern Virginia doctor says it’s worth talking with your doctor...
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Seasonal Allergy or Cold? An Allergist Sorts Out Your Symptoms
Dr. Troy Baker is a board-certified allergist with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. He sees patients at the Kaiser Permanente Caton Hill Medical Center. Your coworker is sneezing. Your...
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Viewing the Solar Eclipse? Do It Safely
The solar eclipse that’s sweeping across part of the U.S. on Monday won’t have much effect on Virginia, but if you’re headed somewhere to catch the display, it’s important to remember to do it safely....
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How Do Weight-Loss Drugs Work?
Dr. Pamela Brandt is director of Obesity Medicine/Non-surgical Weight Loss at Inova. She is an internal medicine physician who is a diplomate at the American Board of Obesity Medicine. In the...
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As Inova Schar Cancer Institute Marks 5 Years, Its President Talks About What...
Dr. John Deeken says that when he heard 12 years ago that Inova was opening a dedicated cancer center in Northern Virginia, he immediately thought, “I gotta find out what’s going over there.” Shortly...
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