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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1999 News Releases
December
12/12	UM doctors find first clear link between autism and gastrointestinal disorder
12/1	UM study demonstrates importance of fathers - even if they live apart from their children
12/99	New search for the genetic basis for osteoarthritis
12/99	Research grant keeps University of Maryland on the cutting edge of complementary and alternative medicine
12/99	Death risk higher for elderly women who lose weight, UM School of Medicine study says
November
11/23	Sexual relations improve after hysterectomy says University of Maryland School of Medicine study
11/17	Major study to begin on pain relievers and kidney failure
11/15	Physician writes "Insider's Guide for managing Type I diabetes
11/12	Different parts of the brain are activated in people with ADHD during memory tasks, according to new study
11/10	UMM study finds no benefit in a popular heart supplement
11/8	Genetic abnormality may explain high rates of heart disease in the Asian Indian population
October
10/25	First non-invasive diagnostic tool identifies patients at risk of sudden cardiac death
10/20	Man donates over half of his liver to his sister in UM Medical Center's first living donor liver transplant
10/14	University of Maryland School of Medicine receives prestigious grants from The National Cancer Institute
10/11	University of Maryland doctor honored as pediatrician of the year
10/99	University of Maryland Medical System announces partnership with DRKOOP.COM
10/99	Medical System breaks new ground to usher in next century
10/99	Keeping the treat in your child's Halloween
September
9/99	University of Maryland announces $24 million research initiative to find new treatments for schizophrenia
9/99	University of Maryland begins NIH-funded clinical trial for interstitial cystitis
9/99	University of Maryland Hospital for Children opens center to treat rare genetic eating disorder
9/99	Experts take aim at Montezuma's revenge at conference organized by the UM School of Medicine
9/99	University of Maryland study links vitamin B deficiency to risk of stroke in younger women
9/99	School violence and student mental health needs, highlighted at Denver conference
9/99	University of Maryland medical experts say most area women do not get recommended tests to find GYN cancers early
August
8/99	Shock Trauma physicians warn about dangers of diving
July
7/99	Hope for those with bladder control problems
7/99	New partnership formed to enhance research and medical education
7/99	Distinguished NIH scientist will head research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine
June
6/99	Study will compare two drugs to prevent breast cancer
May
5/99	UM Hospital for Children and the Worcester County Health Department Operate Summertime Health Clinic in O.C.
5/99	"Saves for Shock Trauma" program goes into second year
5/99	New procedure makes a successful transplant possible
5/99	Parental supervision can cut risky behaviors of older children and teens, University of Maryland researchers find
5/99	Viagra shown to improve sexual function in women
5/99	The "break even" cost of kidney transplants is shrinking
April
4/99	Bert O'Malley is chosen to head Otolaryngology
4/99	UM researchers find bacterial toxin in cigarette smoke
March
3/99	University of Maryland Medical System announces corporate reorganization
3/99	"No sweat" surgery solves embarrassing problem
3/99	Expert in pediatric G.I. disorders is chosen to head University of Maryland Department of Pediatrics
3/99	New treatment under investigation at University of Maryland could dramatically reduce colon cancer deaths
February
2/99	UM Greenebaum Cancer Center Unveils Plan to Conquer Cancer with Support of the Governor's Bold, Anti-Cancer Initiative
2/99	Study Shows Cholesterol-lowering Medications are Greatly Underused, Especially in Women
2/99	UM In-Vitro Fertilization Program has Region's Highest Birthrate
2/99	University of Maryland Medical System names Bramble chairman of board
January
1/99	Plague of Athens: Another medical mystery solved at University of Maryland
1/14	Maryland General Becomes Part of UM Medical System
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This page was last updated on: March 21, 2008.