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Run for homeless animals at the Harford Hounds 4-Miler
Start your Independence Day off on the right foot by running the Harford Hounds 4-Miler on the scenic Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway Trail. Hosted by the Harford County RASAC Run Club, registration for this run/walk begins at 7:15 a.m. in the...Tags: Animals
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Hooters case a reminder of TB threat
Some may be surprised to learn that tuberculosis is in our midst after reading that a waitress at the Harborplace Hooters has active TB ("Hooters waitress allegedly contracts tuberculosis at Inner Harbor restaurant," June 7). Although TB may evoke...Tags: Inner Harbor, Diseases and Illnesses, Harborplace, Preventative Medicine, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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University of Maryland wins grant for Salmonella vaccine development
The University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Vaccine Development has won a $4 million grant to develop a new vaccine to prevent non-typhoidal Salmonella.
The center will partner with Indian vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on the project,...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Diseases and Illnesses, Financial Aid, Disease Prevention, Preventative Medicine
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Microbe that lives in salt shows promise for salmonella vaccine
After years of complex research, a small team of University of Maryland scientists says it has developed a simple solution to a killer Third World disease using salt.
It's a bit more complicated than ordinary table salt, though the crystals have the same...Tags: Global Expansion, Diseases and Illnesses, Immune System, Disease Prevention, Preventative Medicine
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We can wipe out childhood diseases
This month, leaders from around the globe announced a road map for ending preventable child deaths within a generation. Essentially, the ambitious plan aims to assure that every child has the same opportunity for a fifth birthday and a future beyond...
Tags: Smallpox , Diseases and Illnesses, Pneumonia, Disease Prevention, Preventative Medicine
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1 in 80 Maryland children diagnosed with autism, CDC says
One in 88 American children has an autism spectrum disorder, according to a new estimate from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The rate is 23 percent higher than one the agency released three years ago. Federal officials said some...Tags: Kennedy Krieger Institute, Disease Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Genes and Chromosomes, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Understanding the new pap smear guidelines
Many women became used to having a Pap smear annually to check for cervical cancer, but recent recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force have updated the timeline. Now, most women will need the test every five years. Cancer experts...Tags: Health Insurance Cost, Infertility, Cancer, Medical Procedures and Tests, Colonoscopy
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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: Medical Procedures and Tests, Heart Attack, Medical Procedures and Tests, Potassium (dietary supplement), Radio
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Progress in Hepatitis C research
Hepatitis C has long been a problem with a low rate of cure. But new drug therapies are in use and others are on the horizon, according to Dr. Paul J. Thuluvath, chief of gastroenterology at Mercy Medical Center and the medical director of the Institute...Tags: Blood, Trials, Hepatitis, Personal Service, Inflammation
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Back-to-school checkup
Going back to school, particularly if it's a new school, can be a daunting time for kids and their parents. There's a lot to consider, from sleep schedules to proper nutrition and immunizations. Much can be accomplished by establishing good habits, says...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Diseases and Illnesses, Anxiety, Whooping Cough, Preventative Medicine
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FDA approves new flu vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new vaccine to prevent the seasonal flu.
FluMist Quadrivalent is the first vaccine to contain four strains of the influenza virus - two influenza A strains and two B strains. It is manufactured by...Tags: Health Organizations, Diseases and Illnesses, FluMist (vaccine), Disease Prevention, Preventative Medicine
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Herman Cain is flunking the world's toughest job interview
You likely remember the 3 a.m. phone call.
In 2008, the most effective line of attack his opponents mounted against candidate Barack Obama centered on the freshman senator's lack of experience. An ad for Hillary Clinton famously implied that you did not...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Herman Cain, Newspaper and Magazine, Hillary Clinton, China
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