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For our kids' sake, food safety must be a priority
As a pediatrician, my No. 1 concern is to keep children safe and healthy. Inside the walls of my office, I can provide services and counseling to help do just that, whether by giving an infant her first childhood vaccine, providing a mental health...Tags: American Academy of Pediatrics, Vaccines, Food Industry, Justice System, Lawyers
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Park service says police furloughs no longer needed
The National Park Service has announced that it no longer needs to furlough U.S. Park Police. The announcement came after Park Police officers — who patrol the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and several sites in Maryland — had served three of...Tags: Federal Aviation Administration, Layoffs and Downsizing, Fort Meade (military base), National Parks, Trials
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Dr. Martin Helrich
Dr. Martin Helrich, a pioneering anesthesiologist who had headed the department of anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, died Sunday of complications from heart disease at his Pikesville home. He was 91. "Martin was so...
Tags: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, University of Pennsylvania, Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Research, Research
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Glaxo anti-cancer cocktail gets regulatory approval
The Baltimore SunAfter her melanoma, Cheryl Stratos is mostly back to a normal life, running a business and driving her teenage son to weekend events, but there are reminders that it could all come back: The sores all over her body, the high fevers, the hair loss --...Tags: Human Genome Sciences Inc., Oncology, Health Organizations, Diabetes, American Cancer Society
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In debate over 'biosimilars,' patient safety must come first
In 1988, I became extremely ill. I had many tests, saw many doctors and was given various medicines. Some caused allergic reactions. Through it all, I remained sick — and actually became worse. Eventually, I was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis,...Tags: Maryland General Assembly, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines, Hepatitis
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Howard County pets: What's the hype about raw diets?
Q: I’ve heard a lot about raw dog food, but it seems pricey. Is it safe? Are the health benefits substantial? A: Raw diets for dogs (including raw meat) have become increasingly popular. Some pet owners -- even some veterinarians -- swear by them,...
Tags: Dietary Supplements, Animal Science, Health Organizations, The New York Times, Food Industry
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Attorney general wants warning about affect of opiates on babies
Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler has joined 42 other attorneys general asking the FDA to put a warning label on opiod pain killers explaining the health consequences babies face when their mothers take the drugs while pregnant. The states'...
Tags: Justice System, Lawyers, Symptoms, Douglas F. Gansler, Pain
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William H. Hoffman, engineer
William H. Hoffman, a retired U.S. Food and Drug Administration official, died Monday from septic shock after kidney transplant surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The longtime Ellicott City resident was 81. William Harry Hoffman was...
Tags: Sepsis, Johns Hopkins University, Health Organizations, Bethlehem Steel Corp., Technology
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Sinai to research new drug to prevent blood clots, heart attacks in stent patients
A Sinai Hospital cardiologist is launching a clinical trial of a type of coronary artery disease drug not yet tested in humans, building on a history at the Baltimore hospital of research to develop more effective treatments to prevent blood clotting....
Tags: Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University, High Blood Pressure, Health Organizations, Cardiologists
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Sacrifices lead to prime opportunity for G.G. Smith
Moving around has always been a big part of new Loyola basketball coach G.G. Smith's life. As a child whose father, Tubby, was a rising star in the college basketball coaching ranks, Smith spent time growing up in college towns like Columbia, S.C.,...
Tags: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, College Sports, Hospitals and Clinics, College Basketball, Gary Williams
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Scrabble at the Bain Center
Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Acting Up! Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. A theater...Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Howard County, Medicare, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Netherlands
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Medical research technician A.J. Williams working on technique in boxing ring
Anthony "A.J." Williams works in science by day and in the sweet science by night. He's accustomed to the good-natured verbal jabs he takes about his pursuit of a boxing career. "They actually just make jokes about it all day every day," the 26-year-...
Tags: Middleweight Boxing, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Research, Concussion, Research
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