Staying Safe in the Summer Sun

Summer is officially here and that means it is time to slather on the sunscreen. Here are some ways to help protect yourself and your family from the harmful rays while still enjoying the summer sun.

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Because You Asked: What Are Some Tips for Healthy Aging?

People are living longer. An estimated 4.2 million U.S. residents now fall into the “oldest old” age group—85 years and older—with centenarians (those 100 and older) becoming the fastest-growing subpopulation of the elderly. Here are a few useful tips for healthy aging.

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New Option for Sleepless Nights Due to Apnea

The Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) system uses sensors to prevent the tongue from blocking the upper airway, which helps patients continue to breathe while sleeping. This FDA-approved treatment now available at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital has allowed Ghatak to combat the exhaustion that impacted every area of his life.

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Allergy Sufferers Prepare for Ragweed Season with First U.S. Approved Allergy Extract in a Pill

MedStar Georgetown is one of the first hospital in the United States to prescribe a daily ragweed pill to patients, not for allergy symptoms, but to build immunity to the ragweed pollen. The pill called RAGWITEK was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April 2014 for hay fever in patients age 18 through 65.

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