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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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1998 News Releases
December
12/98 UM School of Medicine takes national role in rural health
12/98 Experimental lymphoma therapy combines radiation within a special drug that targets tumors
November
 
11/98 Discovery may boost effectiveness of chemotherapy
11/98 Marriage of two medical specialties can aid heart patients
11/98 Beta blocker significantly improves heart failure survival
11/98 Laser-activated drug offers hope for lung cancer patients
October
 
10/98 University of Maryland Medical Center Opens New Nuclear Medicine Facility
September
 
9/98 Doctors reverse kidney failure in an HIV-infected patient
9/98 Former Cardin Aide joins University of Maryland Medical System
9/98 University of Maryland Medical System names Chief Development Officer
9/98 Orioles' saves translate into $33,000 for Shock Trauma Center
August
8/98 Beta blockers improve survival after heart attack even among the sickest and oldest patients
8/98 Barish to lead clinical affairs at School of Medicine
July
7/98 Less painful kidney removal means faster recovery
7/98 University of Maryland researcher to compare drug therapies in treatment of high blood pressure among African-Americans
June
6/98 New survey finds physicians seek more clarity in MS diagnosis and management
6/98 UM researchers investigate effects of hormone replacement therapy on uterine fibroids
6/98 Intestinal bug likely killed Alexander the Great
May
5/98 Club foot treatment does not require major surgery
5/98 Study finds "normal" triglyceride levels are risky
5/98 Nasal spray vaccine prevents flu and ear infections
April
4/98 Joslin Center for Diabetes Opens at UM Medical Center
4/98 Orioles, MBNA America Bank team up with Shock Trauma to reward "Saves
4/98 Experimental vaccine shows promise in fight against pneumococcal disease in children
March
3/98 New study provides more evidence that copaxone can slow progression of multiple sclerosis and reduces attacks
3/98 Chance meeting of patients' relatives at UM Medical Center leads to rare "directed donation" of a heart
February
2/98 Telemedicine on ambulances may save stroke patients
January
1/98 Medicare approves UM Medical Center for lung transplants
1/98 Mark Wasserman joins UM Medical System as VP for Development
  Click here to see the 1997 news release archives.

This page was last updated on: March 11, 2008.