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University of Maryland Medical News

Here is a listing of news releases from the University of Maryland Medical Center and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Together, we are a large academic medical center and a leader in research, patient care, medical education and residency training.

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2010 News Releases
September
9/7 University of Maryland Scientist Awarded $11.4 Million to Study Effectiveness of Gene-Directed Therapy for Cardiac Patients
August
8/18 Innovative Imaging System May Boost Speed and Accuracy in Treatment of Heart Rhythm Disorder
8/12 University of Maryland Surgeons use da Vinci Robot to Remove Cancers of the Throat, Tongue and Tonsils
8/11 University of Maryland School of Medicine Receives $7.9 Million form NIH for Superconducting Research Magnet
8/9 UniversityCare at Edmonson Village Becomes Baltimore City's First "Patient Centered Medical Home"
July
7/28 Univ. of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine Researcher Leads Analysis of Acupuncture for Low Back Pain
7/1 UM School of Medicine Study Finds That Simple Two-Question Survey can Better Identify Hungry Children
June
6/30 UM School of Medicine Scientists Develop New Strategy That May Improve Cognition
6/15 UM School of Medicine Scientists Find Hormone Influences Sensitivity to Sweetness
6/3 UM School of Medicine Study Finds Vaginal Microbes Vary Among Healthy Women in Different Ethnic Groups
May
5/17 Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center Partner to Offer Radiation Therapy Services in Howard County
5/13 University of Maryland Medical Center Begins Construction of New Trauma/Critical Care Building
5/12 University of Maryland Medical Center Wins Two National Awards for Environmental Achievement
5/7 University of Maryland School of Medicine Receives $12.3 Million to Renovate Research Laboratories
April
4/30 Historic Medical Conference Finds Bolivar May Have Been Poisoned
4/28 Vatican Supports Stem Cell Initiative led by UM School of Medicine
4/27 University of Maryland Medical Center Blog Promotes Sharing Among Professionals, Patients and the Community
4/22 R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Gala to Honor Maryland's Emergency Care Providers
4/21 University of Maryland Medical Center Finds That 'Going Green' Reduces Energy Consumption – and Saves Money
4/5 Intervention Appears Cost-Effective for Preventing Repeated Teenage Births
March
3/25 Maryland Half-Marathon to be Held on May 23 to Benefit University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center
3/15 Neurologists Suggest new Approach to Treating Sleep, Constipation and Sex Problems in Parkinson's Disease
3/10 University of Maryland Cancer Researchers Study Role of 'Microtentacles' on Breast Tumor Cells in Spread of Cancer
3/8 University of Maryland Medical Center Wins First National Award from Prestigious Nursing Group
3/4 University of Maryland School of Medicine Awarded Grant to Develop Tiny Heart Pumps for Children
3/1 UM School of Medicine Scientists Find Cocaine Exposure Before Birth Not Severely Damaging to Child's Growth, Learning Ability
February
2/10 Nationwide Study led by University of Maryland Physician Finds Stent Improves Ability to Keep Vessels Open for Dialysis Patients
2/5 Ruppersberger, Cummings Announce $2.4 Million for University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Expansion
2/1 Survey Finds Many Surgeons Suffer Occupational Injuries from Minimally Invasive Techniques
January
1/26 University of Maryland Researchers Study Post-Heart Attack Adult Stem Cell Therapy
1/12 University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center Spearheads Trauma Survivors Network to Help Patients and Families
1/11 Controversial Weight Loss Treatment may Have Contributed to the Early Death of 1950's Film and Recording Star Mario Lanza
1/6 Kernan Hospital Announces Appointment of New Chief Medical Officer
  Click here to see the 2009 news release archives.

This page was last updated on: September 7, 2010.