medical procedures

Dr. Levi Watkins, the first black chief resident of cardiac surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, was known as much for fighting the injustice faced by African Americans as his groundbreaking medical work.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Apr 12, 2015

In vitro mandate bill for same-sex couples passes both chambers

One year ago, Essien Ture was a talented if unspectacular basketball player at Columbia's Hammond High School, hoping to make the varsity squad in the fall. Today, after enduring agonizing foot pain, a grueling series of tests and surgeries that culminated with his right leg being amputated below the knee and a remarkable return to Hammond's basketball team, the 16-year-old has become an inspiration. The 16-year-old's quiet grit and determination have wowed his family, his friends and coaches

Researchers at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital's Curtis National Hand Center want to show that indocyanine green laser angiography can replace less sensitive, or more expensive and potentially harmful, diagnostic tools before and after hand surgeries and even in assessing cold weather scourges such as Raynaud's phenomenon and frostbite.

By Meredith Cohn

Mar 5, 2015

Various studies show benefit to some patients undergoing an endoscopy before bariatric surgery, though finding stomach cancer, or cancer in general, is uncommon.

By Meredith Cohn

Feb 27, 2015

Anne Arundel Medical Center and University of Maryland Washington Baltimore Medical Center filed applications with the Maryland Health Care Commission Friday to get designated as heart hospitals.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Feb 24, 2015

Howard County health digest

Seed localization offers more comfortable breast cancer surgery

Louis M. "Lou" Balk, former assistant executive director of the Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, died Jan. 12 at St. Agnes Hospital of complications after surgery. He was 88.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Jan 21, 2015

Washington Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth will undergo surgery on the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder on Friday and will require two to three months of rehabilitation, which could put the veteran's availability for Opening Day in jeopardy.

Heart defect support group to hold first meeting in Carroll County

Police are investigating an incident involving an officer shot during a traffic stop in West Baltimore.

Howard County health digest

Orthopaedic surgeon Jorge Bustillo, joins Carroll Health Group, Carroll Hospital Center's affiliated multi-specialty practice group.

Howard County health digest

Howard County General Hospital has received a $5 million donation from a husband-and-wife duo of doctors, the largest private donation in the history of the hospital, the hospital foundation announced Thursday.

State health officials are monitoring about 100 people who have traveled from Ebola-stricken countries but won't disclose any more information about their condition unless someone tests positive for the deadly virus under a new policy.

By Scott Dance

Nov 5, 2014

Stan Ber's Bits & Pieces column for week of Nov. 6

Possible ebola patient currently in isolation at University of Maryland Medical Center

Diagnosing and tracking breast cancer may someday be possible through simple needle prick

By Meredith Cohn

Oct 21, 2014

Havre de Grace High School 2014 Hall of Fame

Mental Health Administration failed to ensure eligibility of consumers, timely reviews of fiscal functions and security of data

Nolan Reimold will go on the disabled list with an injury related to last season's neck problems.