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Emergency preparation for dialysis patients
Dialysis is a lifesaving treatment for those with kidney disorders. But during emergencies, particularly bad weather, sometimes patients don't want to go — or can't get to — their usual dialysis center. There are some steps patients can take...Tags: Radio, Heart Failure, Medical Procedures and Tests, Flu Vaccine, Dietary Supplements
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St. Joseph Medical Center: A Catholic tradition of reverence, integrity, compassion and excellence
Several times each year, patients suffering from rheumatic fever come to a Baltimore-area hospital for open heart surgery to repair their damaged hearts. They receive world-class medical care at no cost to them, and they and their traveling companions are...Tags: Concerts, Hospitals and Clinics, Cancer, William H. Keeler, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Howard County health briefs
Blood donations The Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region of the American Red Cross is requesting blood donations. Eligible donors can call 800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment. Platelet donors should call 800-272-2123. Calendar Spiritual...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Cancer, Breast Cancer, Medical Procedures and Tests, Bipolar Disorder
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Doctors in botched Elkton abortion face murder charges
Two doctors who Maryland authorities say botched an abortion last year in Elkton have been indicted on murder charges — in what appears to be the first use of the state's fetal homicide law involving a medical professional performing surgery. "We'...Tags: Lawyers, Hospitals and Clinics, Murder, Mental Health, Elkton
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July: School board expands to 9 members; bats infest Aberdeen apartments
Harford County government began an $8 million project in the beginning of the month to upgrade a computer network that will make improved services available to businesses in the community and other non-government entities. The Harford County Metro Area...Tags: Aberdeen, Medical Procedures and Tests, Harford County, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Schools
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Good morning, Baltimore: Need to know for Thursday
WEATHER
Today's forecast calls for increasing clouds and a high temperature around 44 degrees. The low temperature is expected to be around 30 degrees with partly cloudy skies tonight.
TRAFFIC
Here are today's morning traffic issues.
FROM LAST NIGHT.....Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Phylicia Barnes, Baltimore Grand Prix, Medical Procedures and Tests, Hospitals and Clinics
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Three Harford young adults die of suspected heroin overdoses in two days
Three young adults in Harford County died of heroin overdoses within two days earlier this week, the Harford County Sheriff's Office said. One couple was found dead in Fallston on Tuesday, and a young woman also died Wednesday in Bel Air. Alyssa Whelan,...Tags: Bel Air (Harford, Maryland), Drug Trafficking, Substance Abuse, Medical Procedures and Tests, Heroin
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State panel urges tighter oversight of stent procedures
The Maryland Health Care Commission sent recommendations Wednesday to the General Assembly on stepping up oversight of coronary stent placements.
They come amid accusations that three doctors were performing unnecessary procedures, but the...Tags: Concerts, Hospitals and Clinics, Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Procedures and Tests, Music
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St. Joseph Medical Center's future unclear
When a star cardiologist at St. Joseph Medical Center was accused of performing hundreds of unnecessary medical procedures in 2009, it changed the course of the Towson hospital and now raises questions about its future.
St. Joseph plans to narrow its...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, St. Joseph Medical Center, Cardiologists, Health and Safety at School, Justice System
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Residents worried about safety of landfill gas energy project
Howard County officials say they will likely spend up to $50,000 on emissions testing for a new generator that will produce energy from methane gas given off by Alpha Ridge Landfill, after neighbors raised concerns over how the project might affect air...Tags: Environmental Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Energy, Medical Procedures and Tests, Environmental Politics
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Many baby products have toxic flame retardants, analysis finds
Children's health advocates are calling on state legislatures to ban flame retardants in baby's products after testing found the toxic chemicals in 85 percent of items it tested.
The toxic retardants were found in nursing pillows, car seats and other...Tags: Cancer, Nursing, Medical Procedures and Tests, Medical Specialization, Family
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Baltimore is best city for hospital care
Baltimore area hospitals provide the best patient care in the country, according to a new survey. Nearly half of the area's hospitals - nine out of 16 - are in the top 5 percent of all of the hospitals in the United States, according to the survey by...Tags: Franklin Square Hospital Center, Sepsis, Hospitals and Clinics, Government Health Care, St. Louis
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