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Local doctor explains causes, treatments for chronic venous insufficiency after Trump is diagnosed Local doctor explains causes, treatments for chronic venous insufficiency after Trump is diagnosed 07/18/2025 02:51pm • President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. What is it and how is it treated? Dr. Stephen Stanziale, director of vascular surgery at MedStar Franklin Square Hospital, said venous insufficiency is mostly seen in the legs and is where the veins have trouble draining Data Doctors: How to evaluate laptop battery life Data Doctors: How to evaluate laptop battery life 07/18/2025 01:35pm • Q: What should I look for if I want better battery life from a new laptop? A: Battery life is one of the most common complaints for laptop owners, so understanding what impacts it will help you make an informed decision. You can’t rely on the marketing claims printed on the box because the “u Santa swaps sleigh for sirens in 'Christmas in July' celebration for NIH families Santa swaps sleigh for sirens in 'Christmas in July' celebration for NIH families 07/17/2025 07:22am • Santa Claus arrived in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Wednesday with a police escort — not because he was in trouble, but because he was spreading joy. The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) held its annual "Christmas in July" celebration, a lighthearted event that off Why did targeted therapy stop working? Proteomics can guide which cancer treatments are likely to be effective Why did targeted therapy stop working? Proteomics can guide which cancer treatments are likely to be effective 07/16/2025 10:14am • For the past 20 years, many of the dramatic improvements in cancer outcomes can be attributed to personalized cancer treatments based upon DNA mutations in a tumor. Targeted therapies — often one pill a day — can stop the spread of cancer and shrink tumors. The problem? Cancer cells often fin Data Doctors: 5 reasons to avoid all-in-one computers Data Doctors: 5 reasons to avoid all-in-one computers 07/11/2025 04:26pm • Q: What are the pros and cons of all-in-one computers? A: All-in-one computers are the ultimate tech illustration of "form over function," as they’re sleek packages that hide major trade-offs that can cost time and money in the long run. Before you fall for the clean lines and smaller footprint Military members with sleep apnea far more likely to suffer PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, says U.Md. study Military members with sleep apnea far more likely to suffer PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, says U.Md. study 07/11/2025 12:20pm • With more than one in 10 Americans facing an increased risk of stroke, heart attack and high blood pressure because of untreated sleep apnea, a new University of Maryland School of Medicine study shows active-duty military members face a far greater risk of suffering post-traumatic stress disorder o Mouth taping trend poses serious health risks, says Md. doctor Mouth taping trend poses serious health risks, says Md. doctor 07/10/2025 05:19am • The social media trend of mouth taping to improve sleep quality and ultimately boost athletic performance is largely unproven, and potentially dangerous, says Dr. Jennifer Gourdin, a sports medicine physician with Kaiser Permanente in Silver Spring, Maryland. "Mouth taping is when you put a piece How to talk to your kids about the deadly Texas flood How to talk to your kids about the deadly Texas flood 07/09/2025 05:34pm • A D.C.-area doctor has advice for parents and caregivers on how to help children process their feelings about heading to camp following the devastating flooding in Texas that has killed more than 100 people, including young children attending summer camp. Round-the-clock news coverage shows how t From prison to public service: Former inmate leads Prince George’s County’s reentry efforts From prison to public service: Former inmate leads Prince George’s County’s reentry efforts 07/09/2025 04:13am • After spending more than three decades behind bars for a crime he committed as a teenager, Alonzo Turner-Bey now holds a top role helping others find their footing after incarceration. Turner-Bey, recently appointed Director of the Returning Citizen Affairs Division for Prince George’s County, 80-year-old man stabbed wife to death, Montgomery Co. police say 80-year-old man stabbed wife to death, Montgomery Co. police say 07/07/2025 04:02pm • An 80-year-old man allegedly killed his wife during an altercation over the holiday weekend in Montgomery County, Maryland, police said. It all started with a disagreement over an issue with his doctor, according to charging documents. Vivian Stewart Nation, who turned 80 in February, told inv When to just kill a tick and be observant, and when to contact your doctor When to just kill a tick and be observant, and when to contact your doctor 07/07/2025 09:45am • With the number of tick bite-related emergency room visits at a five-year high, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a Maryland-based infectious diseases doctor is offering suggestions on what to do if you find a tick on a family member. "I think one of the reasons th 'Don’t do anything stupid': 101-year-old’s secret to a long life 'Don’t do anything stupid': 101-year-old’s secret to a long life 07/04/2025 07:52am • While a lot of folks around the country will be celebrating the Fourth of July, the residents at the Brightview Fallsgrove senior living community in Rockville, Maryland, will be hosting a party for a woman’s 101st birthday. Dr. Thelma Spencer, who just two years ago was still driving, says whi Data Doctors: How to choose a laptop docking station Data Doctors: How to choose a laptop docking station 07/03/2025 04:44pm • Q: I’m considering a docking station for my Windows laptop; what should I be looking for? A: If a Windows laptop has become your main workhorse, adding a docking station can transform how you work. It allows you to keep your laptop’s portability while giving you the productivity of a full des Why newly diagnosed lung cancer patients should get this test done before starting treatment Why newly diagnosed lung cancer patients should get this test done before starting treatment 07/03/2025 09:58am • A study conducted in Virginia found that nearly a quarter of all newly diagnosed patients with advanced lung cancer were not given a test that could improve their chances for long-term survival and reduce the side effects associated with treatment. The research team led by Ram Subramanian, a thor What Trump's Big Beautiful Bill could mean for families' budgets What Trump's Big Beautiful Bill could mean for families' budgets 07/02/2025 08:00pm • The tax bill passed by the House of Representatives on May 22 includes some big changes for families. It increases the child tax credit, introduces a new tax-deferred account with government contributions for new babies, expands eligible expenses for health savings accounts and proposes a tax bre
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