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Researchers eye saliva for patient testing
No one likes to get stuck with a needle.
But it's the only way doctors can get blood to test for diabetes, anemia and numerous other health problems.
Scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing say there is a much less invasive and...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Symptoms, Heart Attack, Mercy Medical Center (Baltimore, Maryland)
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Rare twins make their first visit to pediatrician
An appointment with a pediatrician Thursday was a "big relief" to Katie Bauer, whose seven-month pregnancy with rare "momo" twins was at first confusing and then exhausting.
"It's all behind them, these guys are doing just fine," Dr. Joseph A. Garcia...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Cesarean Section, Twins, Obstetrics, Perry Hall
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Lawmakers gird for renewed debate on lead poisoning
With efforts to reduce lead poisoning among children at a crossroads, Maryland lawmakers are wrestling with proposals to expand state regulation of home sales, rentals and repairs to reduce youngsters' exposure to the toxic metal.
But the biggest...Tags: Lawyers, Rentals, Rental Service, Physical Conditions, Housing and Urban Planning
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Cardin up with first on-air ad in Senate race
Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin, who so far appears to be in a strong position to win a second term this year, began airing his first in a series of television ads today touting his accomplishments in Congress. The first spot, which will run on broadcast...Tags: Democratic Party, Benjamin L. Cardin, Prince George's County, Dentistry and Dental Health, Elections
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Vaccine policy should not be one size fits all
Rathi Asaithambi's April 11 op-ed advocating a federally mandatory vaccination policy with no exemptions ("Time to get tough on vaccine refusal") is based on straw man arguments and ignorance of documented adverse effects of vaccines. There is no "anti...Tags: Immunization, Pharmaceuticals, Annapolis, CBS Corp., Family
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Maryland gets $28.3 million health performance bonus
The state of Maryland has received a $28.3 million performance bonus for its efforts in enrolling children in federal health programs. The money was given to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...Tags: Music, Government Health Care, Government Health Care, Health Insurance, Concerts
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Patrick 'dedicated' to NASCAR future
Is there any question NASCAR's "It Girl" is serious about hanging with the big boys? News flash: Danica Patrick is skipping the Indianapolis 500 to race in the Coca-Cola 600 in May. That shows a serious level of engagement for Patrick, who has dabbled...Tags: Danica Patrick, Coca-Cola Co., Daytona 500, Mark Martin, Speedway Motorsports Incorporated
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Poor choices
The persistence of poverty in Baltimore is disturbing. It is even more so when one looks deeper into the official data.
The 2010 American Community Survey (ACS) estimates that 25.6 percent of Baltimore's population "for whom poverty status is determined"...Tags: Lyndon B. Johnson, China, Cato Corporation, Interior Policy, Poverty
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Healthy Howard takes lead in county approach to federal health-care reform
It's been a local political football and a national cause célèbre, criticized for having a high cost-per-beneficiary using county dollars and lauded as saving lives.
Since its inception in 2008, the nonprofit organization Healthy Howard Inc., best...Tags: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Electronics, Heart Attack, Family, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
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Protect programs that keep kids out of poverty
Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and other members of the congressional "supercommittee" created by this summer's federal deficit ceiling law are charged with making a plan to reduce the federal budget deficit. That's a daunting task. But as new Census...Tags: Insurance, Medicaid, Family, Public Finance, Christopher Van Hollen Jr.
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Preventing teen pregnancy saves taxpayers billions
When it comes to teens having babies, it's a matter of pay me now or pay me later.
You can pay for the programs that help teens understand sex and make good decisions about it, and you can pay for the health care services that provide them with options...Tags: Local Government, Hospitals and Clinics, Physical Conditions, Health Insurance Cost, Medical Services
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District 6: Mark E. Hughes
1. Please describe your educational and professional background and how it has prepared you to serve on the City Council.
My career began in the mid-1990's as a teacher in the Baltimore City Public School System. I then served a year in AmeriCorps...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Local Elections, Libraries, Property Tax, Employment Opportunities
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