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    May 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Hopkins' global health grade: good, but not good enough

    Remember the last time you got a B in a class? Maybe a B was OK, a hard-earned accomplishment in a difficult, GPA-sinking course. Or perhaps a B just wasn't good enough — a subpar finish that left you mentally shaking a fist at other classmates.
    Remember the last time you got a B in a class? Maybe a B was OK, a hard-earned accomplishment in a difficult, GPA-sinking course. Or perhaps a B just wasn't good enough — a subpar finish that left you mentally shaking a fist at other classmates....

    Tags: Technology, Students, Report Cards, Medical Research, Teaching and Learning

    2. May 18, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, expert on diabetes

    Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, an internationally known expert on the epidemiology and prevention of type 2 diabetes who was director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, died Tuesday of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, at his Lutherville home. He was 53.
    Dr. Frederick L. Brancati, an internationally known expert on the epidemiology and prevention of type 2 diabetes who was director of the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, died Tuesday of...

    Tags: National Institutes of Health, Teachers, American Diabetes Association, Internal Medicine, Medical Specialization

    3. May 13, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Philip Nivatpumin named medical director of Kaufman Cancer Center at Upper Chesapeake

    Upper Chesapeake Health (UCH) is pleased to announce that it has named Dr. Philip Nivatpumin has been named by Upper Chesapeake Health as medical director of the UCH Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center. The Kaufman Cancer Center is currently...

    Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Internal Medicine, Brown University, University of California, Los Angeles, Medical Specialization

    4. May 15, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Local student to talk weight loss on 'The View'

    Kaci DeWitt-Rickards remembers being a chunky kid with a steady diet of Burger King chicken tenders, vanilla milkshakes and Papa John's pizza.
    Kaci DeWitt-Rickards remembers being a chunky kid with a steady diet of Burger King chicken tenders, vanilla milkshakes and Papa John's pizza. By her sophomore year in college at the University of Miami, her adolescent pudge had ballooned into a...

    Tags: Weight, Colleges and Universities, Health Treatments, Physical Therapy, University of Miami

    5. May 15, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. HPV-related throat cancers multiplying

    It is well known that HPV (human papillomavirus) can lead to deadly cervical cancer in women, but the virus is causing cancer in men as well. Throat cancers caused by HPV are showing up typically in men with little or no history of smoking, said Dr. Kevin J. Cullen, an oncologist who specializes in treating head and neck cancers. Cullen, the director of the University of Maryland's Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center, talks about the growing cases of HPV-related throat cancers.
    It is well known that HPV (human papillomavirus) can lead to deadly cervical cancer in women, but the virus is causing cancer in men as well. Throat cancers caused by HPV are showing up typically in men with little or no history of smoking, said Dr. Kevin...

    Tags: Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Biotechnology, Preventative Medicine, Lung Cancer

    6. May 9, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. University of Maryland School of Medicine aims to raise $500 million

    The University of Maryland School of Medicine announced this week a $500 million fundraising goal — the Baltimore institution's largest campaign ever.
    The University of Maryland School of Medicine announced this week a $500 million fundraising goal — the Baltimore institution's largest campaign ever. Donors already have given $339 million during the quiet phase of the campaign, dubbed...

    Tags: National Institutes of Health, Research, Medical Procedures and Tests, Elections, Medical Research

    7. May 9, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. The Sun's false comparison on Plan B

    The Baltimore Sun editorial, "Plan B restrictions — better, but not best," (May 2) attempted to draw comparisons between two very different over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and ultimately provided an inaccurate and misleading characterization of a medicine that millions of pain sufferers rely on every day: acetaminophen.
    The Baltimore Sun editorial, "Plan B restrictions — better, but not best," (May 2) attempted to draw comparisons between two very different over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and ultimately provided an inaccurate and misleading characterization of a...

    Tags: Consumers, Acetaminophen (drug), Over-the-Counter Medicines

    8. May 4, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Hopkins announces $4.5 billion fundraising goal

    Johns Hopkins announced Saturday a $4.5 billion fundraising goal — among the largest in the country — to help the university and health system address some of the world's most challenging issues, including water scarcity, education quality and city revitalization.
    Johns Hopkins announced Saturday a $4.5 billion fundraising goal — among the largest in the country — to help the university and health system address some of the world's most challenging issues, including water scarcity, education quality and...

    Tags: Research, Elections, Michael Bloomberg, Charity, Political Fundraising

    9. May 1, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  9. Clarksville Middle's Karen Feng a young artist to watch [Clarksville]

    Clarksville Middle School sixth-grader Karen Feng is an accomplished young artist. Karen won Outstanding Interpretation of Theme in Visual Arts for Maryland in the PTA Reflections Competition. Karen is one of only three artists in all grade levels...

    Tags: PTA, Sleep Apnea, Howard County, Clarksville, Dentistry and Dental Health

    10. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Synthetic marijuana among top three substances abused by high schoolers

    Synthetic marijuana ranked in the top three substances abused by the nation's high school students in 2012, according to a new report compiled by the <a href="http://www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/cesarfax/vol22/22-17.pdf">Center for <span class="runtimeTopic">Substance Abuse</span> Research at the <span class="runtimeTopic">University of Maryland,</span> <span class="runtimeTopic">College Park</span>.</a>
    Synthetic marijuana ranked in the top three substances abused by the nation's high school students in 2012, according to a new report compiled by the Center for Substance Abuse Research at the University of Maryland, College Park. The drug -- herbs...

    Tags: Synthetic Marijuana, College Park (Prince George's, Maryland), Bath Salt Drugs, Substance Abuse, Colleges and Universities

    11. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Why should taxpayers be forced to rescue people from their own bad decisions?

    In the April 27 edition of The Sun there was a story by Kevin Rector about recently passed legislation to allow home prescriptions of Naloxone that could be administered to users of heroin who have overdosed ("Maryland families to get new tool in fight...

    Tags: Heroin

    12. Apr 16, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Howard County pets: How can I guard my cat against feline leukemia?

    <strong>Q: What are the symptoms of feline leukemia? How can I protect my cat against it if I have to board her with other cats?</strong>
    Q: What are the symptoms of feline leukemia? How can I protect my cat against it if I have to board her with other cats? A: Great questions, because feline leukemia is incurable, surprisingly common, highly contagious and a leading cause of death for...

    Tags: Leukemia, Viral Diseases and Infections, Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Vaccines

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