Cefpodoxime and Cefdinir Show Similar UTI Outcomes
A retrospective study presented at IDWeek 2026 found comparable treatment failure rates for two oral antibiotics in emergency department patients.
Washington Diseases News
COVID-19
Experts Address Vaccination Challenges in Washington
A vaccination panel at Georgetown University explored the impact of rising measles cases and vaccine misinformation.
Cancer
MedStar Georgetown Performs Robotic Mastectomies
Surgeons at the Washington hospital use robotic technology to perform nipple-sparing mastectomies.
Diabetes
Live Poll
Does learning about new cellular-level medical research make you more optimistic about future treatment options?
Researcher Explored Kidney Disease Causes in Diabetes
Dr. Farhad Danesh presented findings on mitochondrial dysfunction at a recent seminar in Washington.
Asthma
Live Poll
Do you believe city-led public health weeks are effective at helping residents quit smoking?
Washington Launched DC Calls It Quits Week
Mayor Muriel Bowser established the observance to address high tobacco-related mortality rates in the District.
