June 21, 2017, Noon Congressman Steve Scalise continues to make good progress. He is now listed in fair condition and is beginning an extended period of healing and rehabilitation.   Released on behalf of the Scalise family, Saturday, June 17, 2017, 6 p.m. Congressman Steve Scalise is in serious condition. He underwent another surgery today, but continues to show signs of improvement. He is more responsive, and is speaking with his loved ones. The Scalise family greatly appreciates the outpouring of thoughts and prayers. Note: This is the final update for the weekend.   Press briefing remarks by Dr. Jack…

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Released on behalf of the Scalise family, Saturday, June 17, 2017, 6 p.m. Congressman Steve Scalise is in serious condition. He underwent another surgery today, but continues to show signs of improvement. He is more responsive, and is speaking with his loved ones. The Scalise family greatly appreciates the outpouring of thoughts and prayers. Note: This is the final update for the weekend.   Press briefing remarks by Dr. Jack Sava, Director of Trauma for MedStar Washington Hospital Center Shared on behalf of the Scalise family, June 16, 2017, 3:15 p.m. We are aware that many in the nation are…

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By Jeffrey Wilson Shupp, MD, director, Burn Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and director, Burn Research, MedStar Health Research Institute I’m never content with the same old burn treatments. I love pushing the envelope and learning new and better ways to care for my patients.Not only that, but our patients expect the most advanced burn care possible. That means we have to be on the leading edge of research and study in this area of healthcare. And we are.Our researchers at the Firefighters’ Burn and Surgical Research Laboratory have studied and improved three highly effective burn treatment tools: animal skin grafts,…

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