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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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1997 News Releases
December
12/97 First Maryland patient gets new device to control seizures
12/97 University of Maryland Medical Center chosen to provide team doctors to Terrapin athletes
November
 
11/13 Drug improves survival for certain heart attack patients
11/6 UM Medical Center Epidemiologist honored by State for leadership in pfiesteria diagnoses
11/97 University of Maryland Medical Center wins coveted award for quality
11/97 New study focuses on preventing strokes in African Americans
October
 
10/15 University of Maryland wins designation as a center of excellence in women's health
10/15 UM Medical Center performs first atrial defibrillation implant in mid-Atlantic region
10/14 University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center researchers link gene to endometrial cancer
September
 
9/29 UM doctors examine use of vitamin B in stroke prevention
9/25 University of Maryland doctors aid ailing travelers
August
8/29 Medical Center's test of new snoring treatment leads to FDA approval
8/14 New test detects the spread of prostate cancer cells with greater accuracy
July
7/21 UM Medical System ranks among top hospitals in 6 categories by US News & World Report
7/2 UM study examines ways to prevent diabetes in children at risk
June
6/3 Great results reported for less painful kidney removal
6/2 New nasal flu vaccine shows promise in latest tests
May
5/1 UM Medical Center surfs 'Net' for dollars
March
3/24 New Laparoscopic Technique Makes Kidney Donation Easier
3/3 Surgery in the Womb Saves Baby's Life at UM Medical Center
January
1/16 New drug now available to treat Multiple Sclerosis