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Beyond the genome

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100

(BioMed Central) Internationally renowned researchers will deliver cutting-edge presentations including Elaine Mardis, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and Steven Salzberg, University of Maryland. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

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AIBS Names 2010 Emerging Public Policy Leaders

Public Policy Reports — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:42:25 +0100

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) has selected Meredith Niles, a graduate student at the University of California, Davis, Ryan Richards, a graduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Leslie Smith, a graduate student at the University of Rhode Island, to receive the 2010 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award (EPPLA). “AIBS is committed to fostering a productive dialogue between policymakers and scientists,” said AIBS Executive Director Dr. Richard O’Grady. “We applaud Meredith Niles, Ryan Richards, and Leslie Smith for exemplifying this commitment through their work.” Since 2003, AIBS has recognized the achievements of biology graduate students who have demonstrated an interest and aptitude for contributing to...

Research May Provide Potential Target For New Therapies To Limit Metastasis Of Primary Breast Cancers

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Researchers at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center have discovered that "microtentacles," or extensions of the plasma membrane of breast cancer cells, appear to play a key role in how cancers spread to distant locations in the body. Targeting these microtentacles might prove to be a new way to prevent or slow the growth of these secondary cancers, the scientists say... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Research May Provide Potential Target For New Therapies To Limit Metastasis Of Primary Breast Cancers

Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100

Researchers at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center have discovered that "microtentacles," or extensions of the plasma membrane of breast cancer cells, appear to play a key role in how cancers spread to distant locations in the body... (Source: Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today)

Cancer Researchers Study Role Of 'Microtentacles' On Breast Tumor Cells In Spread of Cancer

Cancercompass News: Breast Cancer — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Researchers at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center have discovered that microtentacles, or extensions of the plasma membrane of breast cancer cells, appear to play a key role in how cancers spread to distant locations in the body. Targeting these microtentacles might prove to be a new way to prevent or slow the growth of these secondary cancers, the scientists say. (Source: Cancercompass News: Breast Cancer)

'Microtentacles' on tumor cells appear to play role in how breast cancer spreads

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland Medical Center) Researchers at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center have discovered that "microtentacles," or extensions of the plasma membrane of breast cancer cells, appear to play a key role in how cancers spread to distant locations in the body. Targeting these microtentacles, which are linked to a protein called "tau," might prove to be a new way to prevent or slow the growth of these secondary cancers, the scientists say. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

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BB&T gives $1.5M to University of Maryland for ethics courses

bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:10:35 +0100

The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business says it will receive $1.5 million from the BB&T Foundation over the next 10 years to promote more business ethics courses. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

Isolated Hepatic Perfusion with High-Dose Melphalan Results in Immediate Alterations in Tumor Gene Expression in Patients with Metastatic Ocular Melanoma

Annals of Surgical Oncology — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:07:04 +0100

Conclusions These results demonstrate that acute changes in gene expression patterns occur in tumors immediately after treatment with melphalan administered via hyperthermic IHP. Rapid activation of DNA synthesis and repair pathways may be a mechanism of acquired tumor resistance in patients with ocular melanoma. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory MelanomasDOI 10.1245/s10434-010-0998-zAuthors Sheelu Varghese, University of Maryland School of Medicine Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery Baltimore MD USAHui Xu, National Cancer Institute Surgery Branch, Center for Cancer Research Bethesda MD USADavid Bartlett, National Cancer Institute Surgery Branch, Center for Cancer Research Bethesda MD USAMarybeth Hughes, National Cancer Institute Surgery Branch,...

The hormonal profile of hip fracture female patients differs from community-dwelling peers over a 1-year follow-up period

Osteoporosis International — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:23:41 +0100

Conclusions Older women who have sustained a hip fracture have progressive changes in hormonal milieu that exceed those of women of similar health status during the year following fracture. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short CommunicationDOI 10.1007/s00198-010-1187-4Authors A. R. Cappola, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism 764 CRB, 415 Curie Blvd. Philadelphia PA 19104 USAW. G. Hawkes, University of Maryland Division of Gerontology, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine Baltimore MD USAN. Blocher, Albert Einstein Medical Center Division of Endocrinology Philadelphia PA USAJ. Yu-Yahiro, The Union Memorial Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Baltimore MD USAD. Orwig, University of...

Violent Crime 'Race Gap' Narrows, But Persists In U.S.

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

The U.S. 'race gap' in the commission of violent crime has narrowed substantially, yet persists - with murder arrest rates for African Americans still out-distancing those for whites - concludes a new 80-city study by the University of Maryland, Florida State University and the University of Oregon. While the gap had been cut by more than half in the 1970s, it grew again in the '80s with the advent of crack cocaine. The researchers find the gap most pronounced in communities with higher rates of divorce, unemployment and illegal drug use... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Violent Crime 'Race Gap' Narrows, But Persists In U.S.

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

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AIBS names emerging public policy leaders

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(American Institute of Biological Sciences) The American Institute of Biological Sciences has selected Meredith Niles, a graduate student at the University of California, Davis, Ryan Richards, a graduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Leslie Smith, a graduate student at the University of Rhode Island, to receive the 2010 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award (EPPLA). (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Into a volcano to test suitcase-sized science lab

ScienceDaily Headlines — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100

Some scientists will go anywhere for a proper test, including the mouth of a (sleeping) Hawaiian volcano. Dr. Inge Ten Kate, a University of Maryland Baltimore County research assistant, led an expedition into a cinder cone atop Mauna Kea, Hawaii, to test the prototype for an instrument that will be a miniature laboratory to discover the composition of rocks and atmospheres on moons, asteroids, and planets across the solar system. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Violent crime 'race gap' narrows, but persists in US

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland) The 'race gap' in the commission of violent crime has narrowed substantially yet persists , with murder arrest rates for African Americans out-distancing those for whites -- concludes a new 80-city study by the University of Maryland, Florida State University and the University of Oregon. While the gap was cut more than half in the 1970s, it re-grew in the '80s. The researchers find it most pronounced in communities with higher divorce, unemployment and drugs rates. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

University of Maryland Baltimore County Maryland Center of Excellence for Terahertz Science and Application

Grants.gov — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:15:36 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: 2010-CIP-10 Opportunity Category: EarmarkFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number: 11.617Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name DOC-NIST (Source: Grants.gov)

Serious Negative Impact Of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Found In Subtle Areas Of Attention, Behavior Control

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Children exposed to cocaine in the womb face serious consequences from the drug, but fortunately not in certain critical physical and cognitive areas as previously believed, according to a new comprehensive review of research on the subject from scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. When a pregnant woman uses cocaine, it can interrupt the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the baby, putting such children at risk for premature birth, low birth weight and many other problems... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Serious Negative Impact Of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Found In Subtle Areas Of Attention, Behavior Control

Pregnancy News From Medical News Today — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100

The Association of Provider Communication with Trust among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

Journal of General Internal Medicine — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:07:06 +0100

Conclusions Poorer patient ratings of provider communication are associated with lower trust toward the medical profession among adults with sickle cell disease. Future research should examine the impact of low trust in the medical profession on clinical outcomes in this population of patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11606-009-1247-7Authors Carlton Haywood, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics Division of Hematology Baltimore MD USASophie Lanzkron, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Division of Hematology Baltimore MD USANeda Ratanawongsa, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital San Francisco CA USAShawn M. Bediako, Univ...

Effect of endothelin-1 on osteoblastic differentiation is modified by the level of connexin43: comparative study on calvarial osteoblastic cells isolated from Cx43+/−and Cx43+/+ mice

Cell and Tissue Research — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:01:34 +0100

Abstract Bone is a dynamic tissue that undergoes a precise remodeling process involving resorptive osteoclastic cells and bone-forming osteoblastic (OB) cells. The functional imbalance of either of these cell types can lead to severe skeletal diseases. The proliferation and differentiation of OB cells play a major role in bone development and turnover. These cellular processes are coordinated by connexin43 (Cx43)-based gap-junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) and by soluble factors such as endothelin-1 (ET-1). We have used the Cx43 heterozygous (Cx43+/−) murine model to study the possible cross-talk between Cx43 and ET-1 in cultured calvarial OB cells. On microcomputed tomographic analysis of 3-day-old pups, Cx43+/− mice showed hypomineralized calvaria in compa...

UM School of Medicine finds prenatal cocaine exposure not severely damaging to growth, learning

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland Medical Center) Children exposed to cocaine in the womb face serious consequences from the drug, but surprisingly not in certain critical physical and cognitive areas such as growth, IQ, academic achievement and learning ability, according to a new comprehensive review of research. The review from the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that cocaine-exposed, school-aged children suffered deficits in more subtle areas such as sustained attention and self-regulated behavior. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Should a Written Collaborative Practice Agreement with a Physician Be Required for Nurse Practitioner Practice?

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Barbara Resnick, PhD, FAAN, FAANP, is a professor of nursing and adjunct professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. She received her PhD from the University of Maryland and her MS in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focus has been on motivation of older adults, particularly regarding performance of functional activities and exercise. She has authored over 100 manuscripts, numerous book chapters on both clinical and research topics relevant to the care of older adults, and, recently, a book on restorative care nursing. (Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners)

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University of Maryland Medical Center Holding Day-Long Event to Raise Money to Support Their Medical Relief Efforts in Haiti

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The University of Maryland School of Medicine’s long-term, joint effort with the University of Maryland Medical Center and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to send medical aid to Haiti is just a few weeks old but has already touched the lives of thousands. Now, in order to continue providing world-class medical care to earthquake victims, the effort needs the support of the School of Medicine community. An all-day event will be held on Tuesday, March 2, at the medical center to educate the University of Maryland family on the Haiti relief efforts and raise money to support the medical aid initiative. The newly formed Haiti Relief Employee Support team will raise funds by hosting a bake sale and selling raffle tickets for luxury hotel stays and other prizes. Forms and more information abou...

Increased paclitaxel resistance in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer: analysis of metachronous tumors

International Journal of Clinical Oncology — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:54:49 +0100

Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Letter to the EditorDOI 10.1007/s10147-010-0032-2Authors Koji Matsuo, University of Texas Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Unit 1362, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center 1151 Herman Pressler Street P.O. Box 301439 Houston TX 77230-1439 USADwight D. Im, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences Baltimore MD USANeil B. Rosenshein, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences Baltimore MD USA Journal International Journal of Clinical OncologyOnline ISSN 1437-7772Print ISSN 1341-9625 (Source: International Journal of Clinical Oncology)

Report: To create jobs, streamline tech transfer, entrepreneurship policy

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland) "Job creation in the United States will largely depend on start-up companies and entrepreneurs who populate university research parks, laboratories and incubators across the nation," says Brian Darmody of the University of Maryland. In a new report for the Association of University Research Parks, Darmody recommends 10 steps to streamline federal policies for bringing new technology to market. Along with targeted federal investments, these steps will create jobs and new businesses, the report says. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Bad News for Dark Matter

About.com Physics — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

One way that experimental evidence is accumulated in science is through a process of elimination. You conduct experiments, ruling out certain types of behavior, and then look at what's left. Well, this process looks like it may be playing out in the search for dark matter. Analyzing data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, astrophysicists have found evidence that pokes holes in one of the most supported candidates for dark matter: weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs). Their findings indicate that the previous range of 1 to 200 GeV masses has a hole from 5 to 15 GeV. This alone isn't a big problem, but apparently there are also some issues with the overall WIMP scenario in the first place. According to University of Maryland particle cosmology Kevork Abazijian, who made h...

18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose PET Imaging of Coronary Atherosclerosis and Plaque Inflammation

Current Cardiology Reports — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:55:45 +0100

Abstract The emphasis of current cardiovascular imaging modalities is on the anatomic detection of coronary artery luminal narrowing. However, in the clinical setting, vulnerable plaques that are not flow limiting may account for the majority of cardiovascular events. Thus, the pursuit for developing noninvasive imaging techniques that target vulnerable plaques is a laudable goal. Recent studies have demonstrated the clinical feasibility of direct visualization and characterization of coronary and carotid artery plaques with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography imaging. In experimental studies, the intensity of FDG uptake has been shown to correlate with macrophage density and inflammatory state of plaques. Vascular plaque FDG uptake has been linked to...

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Reception Officially Welcomes Dr. Alan Faden to the University of Maryland School of Medicine as Director of New STAR Center

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A reception was held on February 23, 2010 to officially welcome Alan Faden, MD, to the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Faden is the David S. Brown Professor in Trauma in the Department of Anesthesiology, as well as director of the Center for Shock, Trauma and Anesthesiology Research (STAR). “Our new STAR Center is the only center of its kind in the United States, dedicated exclusively to the study of injury and its complications and prevention,” says E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, the John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Maryland, Baltimore. “We have systematically been launching major programs in genome sciences and stem cell research and now the ...

E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, Named Acting President of UMB; David Ramsay, DM, DPhil, Stepping Down March 1

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

William E. Kirwan, chancellor of the University System of Maryland, has appointed E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, as acting president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Reece has served as vice president for medical affairs at UMB and dean of the School of Medicine since September 2006. His appointment as acting president is effective March 1, 2010. The appointment of Reece follows UMB President David A. Ramsay's announcement earlier today that he will resign from the presidency effective March 1. Ramsay, DM, DPhil, has served as UMB president for 15 years. "Under his leadership, UMB's reputation as a leading public academic health, law, and human services university has grown tremendously," said Kirwan. "We owe David a huge debt of gratitude for his service to UMB and to the ...

Adapting Evidence-Based Interventions to Fit Usual Practice: Staff Roles and Consumer Choice in Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Psychiatric Quarterly — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:10:35 +0100

Abstract This proof-of-concept study tested the viability of adapting a specialized practice to fit multi-service programs by switching from specialist to generalist staff roles. The intervention under study was supported employment, an evidence-based practice for adults with severe mental illness. Program data on participant characteristics, attendance, staff contact, and employment were retrieved for the 2007 calendar year (N = 99). Two hierarchical regression analyses compared (1) participants with any versus no mainstream employment, and (2) participants who started a new job in 2007 versus all other participants. In both analyses, individual participant counts of days on which employment services were provided and count of different employment service provide...

Screening Asymptomatic Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for Coronary Artery Disease: Does It Improve Patient Outcome?

Current Cardiology Reports — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:06:55 +0100

Abstract The increasing global burden, the reported high prevalence of rapidly progressive coronary artery disease (CAD), and the atypical nature of CAD presentation in type 2 diabetes mellitus have encouraged development of strategies for detecting occult CAD in this population. Several recent prospective studies have addressed the value of screening for CAD in asymptomatic diabetic patients. The overall message of these studies is that despite detection of silent ischemia in a notable proportion of these patients, the dynamic nature of myocardial ischemia, the prohibitive cost of screening all asymptomatic patients, and the proven efficacy of primary preventive strategies would mandate implementation of better clinical risk stratification strategies for identifying at-ri...

Jay A. Perman, M.D., Former Chair of Pediatrics, has been named President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Adelphi, Md. (Feb. 23, 2010) – Clifford J. Kendall, chair of the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents has announced the appointment of Jay Perman as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Perman is currently dean and vice president for clinical affairs at the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine. He will join UMB as president on July 1, 2010. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Perman as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore,” said Chairman Kendall. “He has exhibited great leadership at the University of Kentucky, presiding over substantial growth in research funding for the medical college. His strong oversight of educational agreements for several health professional schools makes him ideally suited to lead UMB.” U...

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Jay A. Perman, MD, Former Chair of Pediatrics, has been named President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Animals linked to human Chlamydia pneumoniae

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(Queensland University of Technology) Animals have infected humans with the common respiratory disease Chlamydia pneumoniae, according to an international study by the Queensland University of Technology in Australia and the University of Maryland in the USA. The Chlamydia pneumoniae bacteria is a common cause of pneumonia around the world. Infections acquired from wildlife, known as zoonotic infections, are a significant growing threats to global human health, as shown by the H1N1 influenza pandemic which originated from swines. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Live augmented reality: a new visualization method for laparoscopic surgery using continuous volumetric computed tomography

Surgical Endoscopy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:50:44 +0100

Conclusions The authors proposed and developed live AR, a new surgical visualization approach that merges rich surface detail from a laparoscope with instantaneous 3D anatomy from continuous CT scanning of the surgical field. Through innovative use of deformable image registration, they also demonstrated the feasibility of continuous visualization of the vasculature and considerable X-ray dose reduction. This study provides motivation for further investigation and development of live AR. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00464-010-0890-8Authors Raj Shekhar, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine 22 South Greene Street Baltimore MD 21201 USAOmkar Dandekar, University of Maryland School of Medicine Dep...

Relationships of dietary patterns with body composition in older adults differ by gender and PPAR-γ Pro12Ala genotype

European Journal of Nutrition — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:50:11 +0100

Conclusions Relationships between diet and body composition in older adults may differ by gender and by genetic factors such as PPAR-γ Pro12Ala genotype. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ContributionDOI 10.1007/s00394-010-0096-9Authors Amy L. Anderson, University of Maryland Department of Nutrition and Food Science 0112 Skinner Building College Park MD 20742 USATamara B. Harris, National Institute on Aging, NIH Bethesda MD 20892 USADenise K. Houston, Wake Forest University Sticht Center on Aging Winston-Salem NC 27157 USAFrances A. Tylavsky, University of Tennessee Department of Preventive Medicine Memphis TN 38103 USAJung Sun Lee, University of Georgia Department of Foods and Nutrition Athens GA 30602 USADeborah E. Sellmeyer, University of California D...

How Advanced Tech Assisted Region's Snow Emergency Response

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Transportation and emergency management agencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic region had a high-tech edge coping with this season's blizzards - an advanced visualization and data fusion system developed by the University of Maryland. The University plans to make the service available to the general public later this year. The technology gave hundreds of officials at command centers and in the field a consolidated real-time stream of traffic, accident and weather information from dozens of sources, all displayed on a single screen... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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How Advanced Tech Assisted Region's Snow Emergency Response

IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

'Main Street' economic conditions misread by GDP

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland) The GDP severely overstates the standard of living as experienced on Main Street, say University of Maryland researchers, who worked with state officials to adopt a more accurate, index, the GPI, or Genuine Progress Indicator. "In 2000, the classic economic measure showed Maryland more than 50 percent wealthier than we actually were, as measured by the GPI," says Matthias Ruth, director of the Center for Integrative Environmental Research at Maryland. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Dean Reece Featured In Baltimore Sun Op-Ed "Priority: Prevention - A Call to Action By Baltimore's Medical School Deans"

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

By decreasing the incidence of chronic diseases, we can reduce costs and improve care By E. Albert Reece and Edward Miller This appeared as an Op-ed piece in the February 18, 2010 edition of The Baltimore Sun If our nation's leaders truly want to cut health care costs while expanding health care coverage and ensuring the future viability of Medicare and Medicaid, prevention must be the cornerstone of health care reform - not just a piece of it. They can do this not only by significantly increasing access to primary care for the nation's uninsured and underinsured populations but also by linking such coverage to incentives for patients to change their health care behaviors. Some in Congress are questioning the cost and appropriateness of funding preventive measures within legislation tha...

It's Not What You Say, It's How You Type It!

Psychology Today Relationships Center — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:31:03 +0100

Experts say that 7 percent of human communication comes from words, while 38 percent is from a person's tone of the voice and a whopping 55 percent comes from his body language. I'm no math wiz, but those numbers tell me that when a passive aggressive person wants to mask his anger, sending an e-mail, text, or posting online can be the perfect way to do it! In a face-to-face or live telephone interaction, body language and tone of voice betray anger and hostility. When these interpersonal elements are absent, it is easy to mask a whole lot of hidden anger. The Perfect Crime Have you ever received an e-mail from a boss or co-worker that was completely professionally appropriate, yet simmering with hostility? Has anyone ever Facebooked you with an embarrasing comment for all of your FB fri...

How advanced tech helped East Coast snow emergency crews

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland) East Coast transportation and emergency management agencies had a high-tech edge coping with this season's blizzards -- an advanced visualization and data fusion system developed by the University of Maryland. The University plans to make the service available to the general public in the future. The technology gave hundreds of officials a consolidated real-time stream of traffic, accident and weather information from dozens of sources, all displayed on a single screen. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

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NEJM: Stent grafts best balloon angioplasty for renal disease

Health Imaging News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:33:15 +0100

Stent grafts have proven to provide more long-term relief and independence from repeat interventions than standard balloon angioplasty for the percutaneous revision of venous anastomotic stenosis in patients with a prosthetic hemodialysis graft, according to Ziv Haskal, MD, of the division of vascular and interventional radiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, and colleagues. (Source: Health Imaging News)

NEJM: Stent grafts best balloon angioplasty for renal disease

Health Imaging News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:33:15 +0100

Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease

Current Treatment Options in Neurology — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:32:58 +0100

Opinion statement Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease characterized by varying degrees of proptosis, congestion and inflammation of the extraocular tissues, and eyelid retraction. It is usually seen in the setting of Graves’ disease, but the severity of TED does not necessarily correlate with the level of systemic disease in a given patient. It is very important, nonetheless, to try to achieve a euthyroid state to minimize the chances of exacerbation of TED. Treatment of TED is based on the signs and symptoms displayed by the patient; there is no “one size fits all” approach. Generally, it is advisable to start with conservative measures, such as ocular lubrication with artificial tears, to manage symptoms of chronic irritation and redness. It is also ...

What managers need to know about decision-making

Psychology Today Work Center — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:05:57 +0100

This study showed that unconscious predictive brain activity comes first and the conscious experience follows. Dean Sibata of the University of Washington reported in his study of brain functioning that when people make decisions that affect their lives, they would use the emotional parts of the brain as the driver, even though the task may not seem emotional.These findings fly in the face of conventional management "scientific" theories of the past, which have argued for only one kind of thought process to support decision-making--logical, rational, analytical thinking in the conscious mind--totally ignoring our unconscious, emotional mind.The implications of this research are significant for individuals in the personal lives and for organizations, particularly leadership behavior. It can...

University of Maryland School of Public Health Summer Training and Research Program

ScanGrants feed — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The University of Maryland School of Public Health Summer Training and Research (STAR) program is designed to provide traditionally under-represented undergraduate students with 2 consecutive summers of a 10-week research training and career development program to enhance their potential to apply for and complete graduate degrees in biomedical and behavioral science relevant to preventing and treating cardiovascular disease. The program will begin on Tuesday June 1st and continue for 10 weeks through Friday August 6th. Trainees are expected to be in attendance for the entire program. Trainees will be housed in multi-occupancy rooms in UM dormitories at no charge to the trainees. Trainees will be on the University payroll and required to work 40 hours per week for a total stipend of $4800 ...

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Nationwide Study Led By School of Medicine Physician Finds Stent Improves Ability to Keep Vessels Open for Dialysis Patients

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This study offers strong evidence of the benefit of using this new stent therapy for hemodialysis patients. It represents the type of important clinical research with direct patient benefit undertaken by physicians at the University of Maryland School of Medicine,” says E. Albert Reece, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A, vice president for medical affairs, University of Maryland, and dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Haskal is leading another large study that is currently enrolling patients to assess the benefits of the device over a longer period of time. The other sites participating in this study were the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center; Oregon Surgical Consultants, Portland, OR; Open Access Vascular Access Center, Mia...

Predicting the Distribution of Vibrio spp. in the Chesapeake Bay: A Vibrio cholerae Case Study

EcoHealth — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:48:11 +0100

Abstract Vibrio cholerae, the causative agent of cholera, is a naturally occurring inhabitant of the Chesapeake Bay and serves as a predictor for other clinically important vibrios, including Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus. A system was constructed to predict the likelihood of the presence of V. cholerae in surface waters of the Chesapeake Bay, with the goal to provide forecasts of the occurrence of this and related pathogenic Vibrio spp. Prediction was achieved by driving an available multivariate empirical habitat model estimating the probability of V. cholerae within a range of temperatures and salinities in the Bay, with hydrodynamically generated predictions of ambient temperature and salinity. The experimental predictions provided both an impr...

2010 AIBS Board of Directors

AIBS News — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:23:38 +0100

The 2010 AIBS Board of Directors, led by President Joseph Travis (Department of Biological Science, Florida State University), took office last month for the calendar year 2010. James P. Collins (Arizona State University) joins the board as President-Elect. Alan H. Savitzky (Old Dominion University, Virginia) has been reelected to a second term on the board from the AIBS Council of Member Societies and Organizations. Muriel E. Poston (Skidmore College, New York) has been elected to the board from the general membership. Continuing board member Louis J. Gross (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) has been elected to Treasurer. Continuing board member Steward T. A. Pickett (Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, New York) has been appointed by President Travis to fill the remainder of Gross's b...

The effects of drug and behavior therapy on urgency and voiding frequency

International Urogynecology Journal — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:27:12 +0100

Conclusions Although combined drug and behavioral therapy does not appear to improve urgency more than drug alone, it resulted in better outcomes on voiding frequency. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00192-010-1100-xAuthors Kathryn L. Burgio, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center Department of Veterans Affairs 11G 700 South 19th Street Birmingham AL 35233 USAStephen R. Kraus, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio TX USADiane Borello-France, Duquesne University Pittsburgh PA USAToby C. Chai, University of Maryland Baltimore MD USAKimberly Kenton, Loyola University Medical Center Maywood IL USAPatricia S. Goode, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center Department of Veterans Affairs 11G 700 South 1...

Summer Research Initiative in the Behavioral and Social Sciences

ScanGrants feed — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Summer Research Initiative (SRI) was created in 1999 by the Office of the Dean in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) and is supported by the Office of the Provost, the Graduate School, the Office of the Vice President for Research and the College. In addition, SRI is made possible, in part, by a grant from the National Science Foundation (AC-SBE AGEP). The program has a special emphasis on population groups underrepresented in the behavioral, social and economic science fields (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders). The goals of the initiative are to: Increase the knowledge of, and interest in, doctoral-level training in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences; Provide rising juniors ...

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Influence of Individual Perceptions and Bicycle Infrastructure on Decision to Bike. - Akar G, Clifton K.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:39:46 +0100

The focus of this study is on the opportunities and challenges presented to cyclists on and around the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park. A web-based survey was conducted to understand the travel patterns and the specific issues regarding ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Ultrasound Measurement Of Fetal Adrenal Gland A Better Predictor Of Preterm Birth

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

In a study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™ in Chicago, researchers unveiled findings that show that measuring the fetal zone of the adrenal gland is a better predictor of pre-term birth than measuring cervical length. Researchers with the University of Maryland and Yale University have followed up on early research that they conducted using 3D ultrasound methods. "We previously discovered that 3D adrenal gland volume (AGV) is a very accurate predictor of preterm birth," said Dr. Ozhan Turan, the study's author... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

What Made a Successful Hepatitis B Program for Reducing Liver Cancer Disparities: An Examination of Baseline Characteristics and Educational Intervention, Infection Status, and Missing Responses of At-Risk Asian Americans

Journal of Community Health — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:50 +0100

Abstract Asian Americans, compared with other racial/ethnic groups, are disproportionately affected by Hepatitis B disease. The literature suggests that knowledge and awareness of prevention strategies such as receiving hepatitis B screening and vaccination are potential factors associated with occurrence of hepatitis B and liver cancer, while it is unclear how baseline characteristics relate to these effective hepatitis B prevention strategies. In the study, five Asian–American groups in the state of Maryland completed self-administered pre- and post-test after receiving lectures on hepatitis B prevention, and participated in blood screening for Hepatitis B. T-test and one-way ANOVA were used to explore the differences of baseline characteristics among these participants...

Premature Birth: A Better Predictor

Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Using 3-D ultrasound methods, researchers at the University of Maryland and Yale University have determined that measuring the fetal zone of the adrenal gland is a better predictor of pre-term birth than measuring cervical length. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc./vCJD Infection: A Continuing Threat To Public Health

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0100

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease ("vCJD") remains 'a very real and continuing threat to public health and recent developments strongly support predictions of second and third waves of long incubation vCJD' commented Dr Robert Rohwer, Director, Molecular Neurovirology Laboratory and Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, U.S., speaking at today's GovNet Communications' Patient Safety 2010 Conference held at the QEII Conference Centre in London, UK... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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ProMetic Life Sciences Inc./vCJD Infection: A Continuing Threat To Public Health

CJD / vCJD / Mad Cow Disease News From Medical News Today — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0100

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease ("vCJD") remains 'a very real and continuing threat to public health and recent developments strongly support predictions of second and third waves of long incubation vCJD' commented Dr Robert Rohwer, Director, Molecular Neurovirology Laboratory and Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Maryland, Baltimore, U.S... (Source: CJD / vCJD / Mad Cow Disease News From Medical News Today)

Epigenetic Regulation of Milk Production in Dairy Cows

Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:46:33 +0100

Abstract It is well established that milk production of the dairy cow is a function of mammary epithelial cell (MEC) number and activity and that these factors can be influenced by diverse environmental influences and management practises (nutrition, milk frequency, photoperiod, udder health, hormonal and local effectors). Thus, understanding how the mammary gland is able to respond to these environmental cues provides a huge potential to enhance milk production of the dairy cow. In recent years our understanding of molecular events within the MEC underlying bovine lactation has been advanced through mammary microarray studies and will be further advanced through the recent availability of the bovine genome sequence. In addition, the potential of epigenetic regulation (non...

'Zen' bats hit their target by not aiming at it

EurekAlert! - Biology — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland) New research conducted at the University of Maryland's bat lab shows Egyptian fruit bats find a target by NOT aiming their guiding sonar directly at it. Instead, they alternately point the sound beam to either side of the target. The new findings by researchers from Maryland and the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel suggest that this strategy optimizes the bats' ability to pinpoint the location of a target, but also makes it harder for them to detect a target in the first place. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)

School of Medicine Researchers Find That New Malaria Vaccine They're Testing is Safe and Protective in Young Children

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Global Partnership Enabled Testing in Mali, West Africa, Where Malaria Threat is High A new vaccine to prevent the deadly malaria infection has shown promise to protect the most vulnerable patients — young children — against the disease, according to an international team of researchers. The team was led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Vaccine Development (CVD) and the Malaria Research and Training Center at the University of Bamako in Mali, West Africa. In a new study of the vaccine in young children in Mali, researchers found it stimulated strong and long-lasting immune responses. In fact, the antibody levels the vaccine produced in the children were as high or even higher than the antibody levels found in adults who have naturally developed protect...

Many Surgeons Suffer Injuries From Minimally Invasive Techniques, Survey Finds

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Surgeons who engage in minimally invasive, laparoscopic surgery are providing great benefits to their patients, but possibly to their own detriment. That's the finding of the largest survey ever conducted of surgeons in North America who perform laparoscopic procedures. The survey, developed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, found that 87 percent of laparoscopic surgeons have experienced physical symptoms or discomfort. This was especially true among those with high case volumes... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Quality of life predicts one-year survival in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators

Quality of Life Research — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:54:39 +0100

Conclusion Quality of life is an important factor predicting 1-year survival in patients with ICDs. ACE medication and younger age also predict 1-year survival independent of QOL and each other. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s11136-010-9596-6Authors Chi-Wen Kao, National Defense Medical Center School of Nursing Taipei TaiwanErika Friedmann, University of Maryland School of Nursing 655 W. Lombard Street Baltimore MD 21201 USASue A. Thomas, University of Maryland School of Nursing 655 W. Lombard Street Baltimore MD 21201 USA Journal Quality of Life ResearchOnline ISSN 1573-2649Print ISSN 0962-9343 (Source: Quality of Life Research)

UM School of Medicine scientists find new malaria vaccine is safe and protective in children

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland Medical Center) A new vaccine to prevent the deadly malaria infection has shown promise to protect the most vulnerable patients -- young children -- against the disease, according to an international team of researchers led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development (CVD). The vaccine seems to replicate in children the natural protective immunity that adults develop after years of intense exposure to malaria. A child dies of malaria every 30 seconds, according to the WHO. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Dr. Elijah Saunders Is Named Outstanding UMB Faculty/Staff Member at the 2010 Diversity Recognition Awards

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

“A Beautiful Symphony of Brotherhood,” this year’s University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Black History Month Event commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, was held February 3, 2010 in the MSTF auditorium. At the ceremony, Diversity Recognition Awards were presented for Outstanding UMB Faculty/Staff and Outstanding Student/Student Group. This year’s faculty winner was Elijah Saunders, MD, FACC, FACP, FAHA, professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Saunders was the first black resident in internal medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, from which he graduated in 1960. He was also the first black cardiologist in Maryland and was integral in abolishing segregated hospital wards at what was then University Hospital (now the Univers...

Surprises About How Sound Is Processed: Seeing The Brain Hear

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

New research shows our brains are a lot more chaotic than previously thought, and that this might be a good thing. Neurobiologists at the University of Maryland have discovered information about how the brain processes sound that challenges previous understandings of the auditory cortex that suggested an organization based on precise neuronal maps... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Surprises About How Sound Is Processed: Seeing The Brain Hear

Hearing / Deafness News From Medical News Today — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0100

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2010 AIBS Board of Directors

AIBS News — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:21:36 +0100

Survey finds many surgeons suffer injuries from minimally invasive techniques

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland Medical Center) Surgeons who engage in minimally invasive, laparoscopic surgery are providing great benefits to their patients, but possibly to their own detriment. That's the finding of the largest survey ever conducted of surgeons in North America who perform laparoscopic procedures. The survey, developed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, found that 87 percent of laparoscopic surgeons have experienced physical symptoms or discomfort. This was especially true among those with high case volumes. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Survey Developed Here at the School of Medicine Finds Surgeons Suffer Occupational Injuries From Minimally Invasive Techniques

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

University of Maryland survey asked about physical symptoms, discomfort among surgeons Surgeons who engage in minimally invasive, laparoscopic surgery are providing great benefits to their patients, but possibly to their own detriment. That’s the finding of the largest survey ever conducted of surgeons in North America who perform laparoscopic procedures. The survey, developed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, found that 87 percent of laparoscopic surgeons have experienced physical symptoms or discomfort. This was especially true among those with high case volumes. Previous surveys had found only a 20-30 percent incidence of occupational injury among these surgeons. Results of the survey will appear in the March 2010 Journal of the American College of Surg...

Seeing the brain hear reveals surprises about how sound is processed

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland) Neurobiologists at the University of Maryland have discovered information about how the brain processes sound that challenges previous understandings of the auditory cortex. Their research shows our brains are a lot more chaotic than previously thought, and that this might be a good thing. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

One in three hospitals has social media plan

Healthcare IT News — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:19:48 +0100

According to a new study, as many as 90 percent of hospitals and health systems use social media, but just one in three has a formal social media plan in place – something researchers say is key to using such media successfully.   The survey, which was conducted by Atlanta-based Greystone.Net, a provider of Web-related services for hospitals and healthcare organizations, finds that nine in ten hospital or health system of those surveyed are currently involved in social media to some degree. (Source: Healthcare IT News)

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One in three hospitals has social media plan

Healthcare IT News — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:19:48 +0100

School of Medicine Researchers Conducting Clinical Trial of Investigational Stem Cell Therapy for Heart Attack Patients

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

This study is unique because it is testing cells that have been previously extracted and grown from healthy donors and are ready to be infused into the patient’s blood stream, just like an intravenous medication. Other stem cell therapies being studied elsewhere for heart attack patients use stem cells that are taken from the patient, grown in a lab for three-to-four weeks and then injected directly into the heart. This time delay may have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the therapy. “After a heart attack, there is a lot of scar tissue and dead heart muscle. Much of that muscle is lost up front, right after the heart attack,” says Mark Vesely, MD, the principal investigator at the University of Maryland. “The body has limited ability to rebuild damaged heart muscle, b...

More School of Medicine Faculty Head to Haiti As Part of a University of Maryland Medical Center Team

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The first team of 22 doctors, nurses and other health professionals from the University of Maryland Medical Center and the University of Maryland School of Medicine has left to work in Haiti. Part of the group flew out on Thursday, January 28. That marked the beginning of a sustained, multi-week initiative - in partnership with Catholic Relief Services - to assist with the lifesaving medical care of survivors from the earthquake in Haiti. The first team, which will stay in Haiti for a week, is made up of surgical staff from the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center and four infectious disease specialists from the University of Maryland Institute of Human Virology. The UM team will bring a large supply of medications and other medical supplies and will...

Dental Foundation Takes Aim at Children's Poor Oral Health; Grant Money Will Be Used in Md.'s Lower-Income Areas

RWJF News Digest - Public Health — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

The DentaQuest Foundation said Monday that it will fund efforts to improve the oral health of the region's children, particularly those in lower-income areas. The foundation awarded a $331,343 grant to the University of Maryland to promote statewide oral health literacy and put up another $202,886 to support development of a Maryland Dental Action Coalition. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Public Health)

Ceramide and activated Bax act synergistically to permeabilize the mitochondrial outer membrane

Apoptosis — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:01:32 +0100

Abstract A critical step in apoptosis is mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization (MOMP), releasing proteins critical to downstream events. While the regulation of this process by Bcl-2 family proteins is known, the role of ceramide, which is known to be involved at the mitochondrial level, is not well-understood. Here, we demonstrate that Bax and ceramide induce MOMP synergistically. Experiments were performed on mitochondria isolated from both rat liver and yeast (lack mammalian apoptotic machinery) using both a protein release assay and real-time measurements of MOMP. The interaction between activated Bax and ceramide was also studied in a defined isolated system: planar phospholipid membranes. At concentrations where ceramide and activated Bax have little effects ...

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Scientific breakthrough: Baltimore’s bioparks enjoy a growth spurt

bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Here’s some good news for an industry that was short on highlights during the recession: Companies are taking more space in Baltimore’s two emerging biotechnology research centers; at least one firm is mulling a venture capital-backed funding round; and plans to expand the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s biopark are still on the table. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

School of Medicine Students Visit Lawmakers in Annapolis to Speak About the Future of Medicine in Maryland

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, and nearly 50 medical students and faculty members traveled to Annapolis January 21, 2010 to speak with members of the Maryland General Assembly about issues important to the University of Maryland School of Medicine. In face-to-face meetings with lawmakers, students discussed loan repayment assistance programs, funding for scholarships and infrastructure projects, the problem of physician shortages, and the positive impact the School of Medicine’s research success has had on state revenue. “The medical school is really about its students, and it’s important for these senators and delegates to see our students,” said Dr. Bruce Jarrell, executive vice dean of the School of Medicine and professor of Surgery. “Then they realize what a wonderful ...

School of Medicine Physicians Return to Haiti to Find Family and Assist the Victims of a Devestating Earthquake

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) and Catholic Relief Services Join Forces to HelpThe staff at the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are helping to treat the earthquake victims in Haiti.Guesly Delva, MD, an infectious-disease fellow with IHV, is working with the institute's affiliate, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), at St. Francois de Sales, one of Haiti's oldest hospitals.CRS staff went to St. Francois, choosing it because of an existing relationship in serving AIDSRelief patients. The hospital was nearly 70 percent destroyed and almost completely out of supplies. Doctors and others dug through rubble with hammer and handsaw to try to find medical supplies.Doctors were able to drag a refrigerator out of the rubble and are trying to star...

School of Medicine Physicians Return to Haiti to Find Family and Assist the Victims of a Devastating Earthquake

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Institute of Human Virology and Catholic Relief Services Join Forces to HelpThe staff at the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are helping to treat the earthquake victims in Haiti.Guesly Delva, MD, an infectious-disease fellow with IHV, is working with the institute's affiliate, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), at St. Francois de Sales, one of Haiti's oldest hospitals.CRS staff went to St. Francois, choosing it because of an existing relationship in serving AIDSRelief patients. The hospital was nearly 70 percent destroyed and almost completely out of supplies. Doctors and others dug through rubble with hammer and handsaw to try to find medical supplies.Doctors were able to drag a refrigerator out of the rubble and are trying to start a bl...

Detectable Levels of Cytochrome c and Activated Caspase-9 in Cerebrospinal Fluid after Human Traumatic Brain Injury

Neurocritical Care — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:47:59 +0100

Conclusions We concluded that activated caspase-9 and cytochrome c are present in the CSF of patients with severe TBI. Activated caspase-9 shows weak correlation with poor neurologic outcome. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12028-009-9328-3Authors Ribal S. Darwish, University of Maryland Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine Division 22 S. Greene Street Baltimore MD 21201-1595 USANana S. Amiridze, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine 22 S. Greene Street Baltimore MD 21201-1595 USA Journal Neurocritical CareOnline ISSN 1556-0961Print ISSN 1541-6933 (Source: Neurocritical Care)

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Maverick green economist gets lifetime achievement award

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland) Pioneering University of Maryland ecological economist Herman Daly will receive a lifetime achievement award from the National Council for Science and the Environment. It recognizes his decades-long research into the underpinnings of a Green Economy. Daly began researching the fusion of economics and ecology in the 1970s. He argues that conventional economics fails to account for the true costs of environmental degradation, making a loss of value appear to be a gain. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Where is all the non-dark matter hiding?

Physics Today News Picks — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Science: Astrophysicists know that 83% of the matter in the universe is dark matter—invisible stuff as yet undetected. The other 17% is detectable "baryonic matter," the atoms and ions that make up stars, planets, dust, and gas. To astronomers' surprise, the ratio of baryonic matter to dark matter seems to vary from galaxy to galaxy like the ratio of chocolate chips to dough in different batches of home-baked cookies. Now, a team led by Stacy McGaugh at the University of Maryland, College Park, has determined that the proportion varies by scale: The largest galaxies have the highest percentage of baryonic matter, although not quite 17%; whereas the smallest galaxies have less than 1%. (Source: Physics Today News Picks)

Put pharmacists on primary care team, says Perdue CMO

Drug Topics - Top News — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Medication counseling and disease management are two important areas calling for pharmacist involvement, according to Roger Merrill, MD, chief medical officer for Perdue Inc., speaking to students at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy during the annual Francis Balassone Memorial Lecture. (Source: Drug Topics - Top News)

Put pharmacists on primary care team, says Perdue CMO

Drug Topics - Pharmacy News — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

UMB Community Follows Haiti Earthquake Situation: Faculty, Staff and Students Seek Relatives and Offer Help

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The staff at the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) are among the many University of Maryland, Baltimore students, faculty, staff, and administrators who are following closely the situation in Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake Jan. 12. IHV issued this statement Friday morning, Jan. 15:"The Institute of Human Virology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine continues to pray for our colleagues in Haiti. We are working with our affiliate, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), to locate colleagues in Port-au-Prince. We have confirmed some individuals as we search for others. Together, we have also confirmed IHV offices are still standing."In conjunction with our collaborators, IHV and the broader University family are determining how we can most effectively help compatriots in...

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Put pharmacists on primary care team, says Perdue CMO

Modern Medicine — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

UMB Community Is Taking an Active Role in Helping the People of Haiti Recover From the Devastating Earthquake and Its Aftermath

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Updated Tuesday, January 19, 2010 All across campus, offers of support have been forthcoming and plans are being made to send assistance to Haiti: President Ramsay's statement on Haiti Dr. Ramsay has issued a statement regarding the UMB response to the crisis in Haiti. Read it here. Dr. Joe O'Neill on WYPR-FM Dr. Joe O'Neill, the director of Global Health Initiatives for the University of Maryland, Baltimore and a visiting professor at the School of Medicine, was a guest on the Dan Rodricks' program on Monday, Jan. 18, discussing the UMB response to the crisis in Haiti. This YouTube video is the first 5 minutes of the program. University Student Government Association The University of Maryland, Baltimore University Student Government Association (USGA) has organized a Haitian...

Victor John Batts

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

, a retired steelworker who successfully survived a heart pump implantation and later became a much-in-demand spokesman for the device and procedure, died Saturday of heart failure at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

Victor John Batts, heart surgery survivor

OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Victor John Batts, a retired steelworker who successfully survived a heart pump implantation and later became a much-in-demand spokesman for the device and procedure, died Saturday of heart failure at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The... (Source: OrlandoSentinel: Medical Research)

Sirnaomics Licenses Polypeptide Nanoparticle Technology For Its siRNA Therapeutic Product Development

Pharmaceutical Online News — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:20:00 +0100

Sirnaomics, Inc. (www.sirnaomics.com) announced today that the company has licensed a polypeptide nanoparticle technology invented by Professor A. James Mixson of University of Maryland Medical School. (Source: Pharmaceutical Online News)

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Controversial Weight-Loss Method, Still in Use Today, May Have Contributed to Early Death of 1950's Film/Recording Star Mario Lanza

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:52:42 +0100

University of Maryland medical expert warns that weight loss regime is still in use today The death at age 38 of film and recording star Mario Lanza may have been related to a controversial weight loss program based on a hormone derived from the urine of pregnant women. The diet was developed in the 1950’s and debunked in the 1960’s, but has undergone a recent revival and is touted on numerous Web sites. Lanza’s career in film, recording and live performance reached its height in the late 1940’s and through the 1950’s. His operatic voice and style inspired some of the world’s greatest singers, including the three tenors, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. “Mario Lanza was a massive overeater with major weight problems, which he attempted to corre...

The interactive effects of ketamine and nicotine on human cerebral blood flow

Psychopharmacology — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:53:41 +0100

Conclusion This study illustrates the interactive effects of ketamine, an NMDA receptor antagonist, and nicotine in multiple brain regions. Nicotine substantially ameliorated the effects of ketamine on anterior cingulate rCBF and, when given alone, markedly suppressed anterior cingulate rCBF. The enhanced, synergistic orbitofrontal effects observed with ketamine and nicotine together suggest a marked increase in excitatory neurotransmission in a brain region often linked to psychosis, reward, and addictive behaviors. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original InvestigationDOI 10.1007/s00213-009-1758-2Authors Laura M. Rowland, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry, Maryland Psychiatric Research Center, Functional Neuroimaging Laboratory...

The Clinically Important Difference on the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale [Original Contribution]

Archives of Neurology — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:52:41 +0100

Conclusions Concordance among multiple approaches of analysis based on subjective and objective data show that reasonable estimates for the CID on the UPDRS motor score are 2.5 points for minimal, 5.2 for moderate, and 10.8 for large CIDs. Estimates for the UPDRS total score are 4.3 points for minimal, 9.1 for moderate, and 17.1 for large CIDs. These estimates will assist in determining clinically meaningful changes in PD progression and response to therapeutic interventions. (Source: Archives of Neurology)

Anti-HER2 immunoliposomes for selective delivery of electron paramagnetic resonance imaging probes to HER2-overexpressing breast tumor cells

Breast Cancer Research and Treatment — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:22:29 +0100

Abstract Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) imaging is an emerging modality that can detect and localize paramagnetic molecular probes (so-called spin probes) in vivo. We previously demonstrated that nitroxide spin probes can be encapsulated in liposomes at concentrations exceeding 100 mM, at which nitroxides exhibit a concentration-dependent quenching of their EPR signal that is analogous to the self-quenching of fluorescent molecules. Therefore, intact liposomes encapsulating high concentrations of nitroxides exhibit greatly attenuated EPR spectral signals, and endocytosis of such liposomes represents a cell-activated contrast-generating mechanism. After endocytosis, the encapsulated nitroxide is liberated and becomes greatly diluted in the intracellular milieu. ...

A Longitudinal Study of Incarceration and HIV Risk Among Methadone Maintained Men and Their Primary Female Partners

AIDS and Behavior — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:25:33 +0100

This study examines the longitudinal relationship between personal and sexual partner incarceration and subsequent HIV risk behaviors among drug-involved men and their primary female sexual partners. A random sample of 356 men in methadone treatment in New York City were interviewed at baseline, 6 and 12 months; these men also reported information on their primary female sexual partners. Female partner recent incarceration was associated with subsequent increase in multiple partnerships for the male participants (AOR: 3.31; 95% C.I.: 1.26–8.72, P < .05). Female partner incarceration was also associated with reduced likelihood of subsequent unprotected sex between primary partners (AOR: .13; 95% C.I.: .05–.40, P < .01); this finding is somewhat unique...

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UMBI Licenses Fully Human Therapeutic Antibody Platform To Prolias

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0100

The University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute (UMBI) has announced the exclusive licensing of a fully human antibody technology platform to Prolias, a biotechnology company working to discover and develop novel therapeutic proteins and antibodies for treatment of disease. The announcement was made by Dr. Theodore J. Roumel, UMBI's VP for Research, Innovation and Commercialization. The new technology will extend Prolias' discovery platform, FIoNATM, by providing a platform for the creation of fully human, recombinant antibodies from diverse, endogenous antibody sources... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

UMBI Licenses Fully Human Therapeutic Antibody Platform To Prolias

Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0100

The University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute (UMBI) has announced the exclusive licensing of a fully human antibody technology platform to Prolias, a biotechnology company working to discover and develop novel therapeutic proteins and antibodies for treatment of disease. The announcement was made by Dr. Theodore J. Roumel, UMBI's VP for Research, Innovation and Commercialization... (Source: Immune System / Vaccines News From Medical News Today)

Call for ban on mountaintop mining

Guardian Unlimited Science — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:00:03 +0100

Analysis of damage done leaves Obama no choice but to ban the highly destructive practice, say the authors of a new studyMountaintop mining should be banned for causing vast and permanent destruction to US environment and exposing its people to serious health consequences such as birth defects, a new study says today.An article in the journal Science, by a team of 12 ecologists, hydrologists, and engineers, provides the most comprehensive analysis so far of the damage done by the controversial mining practice.The process involves shaving off up to 1,000 vertical feet of mountain peak – including ancient forests – to expose thin, but highly prized, seams of coal.Margaret Palmer, an ecologist at the University of Maryland Centre for Environmental Science, who led the study, said the scie...

UMBI licenses antibody technology to Prolias

bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:27:16 +0100

The University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute has licensed technology that generates infection-fighting proteins to to Prolias, a biotech startup. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

UMBI licenses antibody technology to Prolias

bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:27:16 +0100

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Correlation of the cross-over ratio of the cross-over sign on conventional pelvic radiographs with computed tomography retroversion measurements

Skeletal Radiology — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:11:52 +0100

Conclusion A relationship between the overlap ratio and orientation measurements on CT scans could be found, but it was less strong than expected. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Scientific ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00256-009-0854-zAuthors Clément M. L. Werner, University of Zurich Department of Orthopaedics, Uniklinik Balgrist Zurich SwitzerlandCarol E. Copeland, University of Maryland Medical Systems R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Baltimore MD USAJeff Stromberg, University of Maryland Medical Systems R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Baltimore MD USAThomas Ruckstuhl, University of Zurich Department of Orthopaedics, Uniklinik Balgrist Zurich Switzerland Journal Skeletal RadiologyOnline ISSN 1432-2161Print ISSN 0364-2348 (Source: Skeletal Radiology)

Scientists Find New Use For Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: Pill Quality

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore have successfully used near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) -- a method already used to test farm product quality -- to predict how quickly pills dissolve in the body. The experiments could lead to cost savings for drug makers and more consistency in the quality of pills, says Stephen Hoag, PhD, professor, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. In a study published last month in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics, Hoag and his colleagues used NIR to accurately predict the dissolution rate of a matrix-type controlled release tablet... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Scientists Find New Use For Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: Pill Quality

IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore have successfully used near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) -- a method already used to test farm product quality -- to predict how quickly pills dissolve in the body. The experiments could lead to cost savings for drug makers and more consistency in the quality of pills, says Stephen Hoag, PhD, professor, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy... (Source: IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today)

It's never too late to quit smoking and save your vision, UCLA study of elderly women finds

UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

This study sought to determine whether age influences the effects of smoking on AMD risk. Coleman and her colleagues followed a group of 1,958 women who underwent retinal photographs at five-year intervals, starting with a baseline exam at age 78. Four percent, or 75 of the women, smoked. ...

UMBI licenses fully human therapeutic antibody platform to prolias

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute) UMBI today announced exclusive licensing of a fully human antibody technology platform to Prolias, which generates fully human antibodies without direct immunization of any patient or human individual, using peripheral blood. Fully human antibodies avoid unwanted responses against foreign antibodies. Monoclonal antibodies can be generated against dangerous pathogens, toxins or cancer cells without exposing any human individual. Also, efficacy of human responses to vaccines can be tested in vitro. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

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Eminent group of scientists call for moratorium on issuance of mountaintop mining permits

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science) Based on a comprehensive analysis of the latest scientific findings, a group of the nation's leading environmental scientists are calling on the US EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers to stay all new mountaintop mining permits. In the Jan. 8 edition of the journal Science, they argue that peer-reviewed research unequivocally documents irreversible environmental impacts from this form of mining which also exposes local residents to a higher risk of serious health problems. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Recombinant prion protein induces a new transmissible prion disease in wild-type animals

Acta Neuropathologica — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:58:21 +0100

Abstract Prion disease is a neurodegenerative malady, which is believed to be transmitted via a prion protein in its abnormal conformation (PrPSc). Previous studies have failed to demonstrate that prion disease could be induced in wild-type animals using recombinant prion protein (rPrP) produced in Escherichia coli. Here, we report that prion infectivity was generated in Syrian hamsters after inoculating full-length rPrP that had been converted into the cross-β-sheet amyloid form and subjected to annealing. Serial transmission gave rise to a disease phenotype with highly unique clinical and neuropathological features. Among them were the deposition of large PrPSc plaques in subpial and subependymal areas in brain and spinal cord, very minor lesioning of the hippocampus and ...

Computer Input Devices: Neutral Party or Source of Significant Error in Manual Lesion Segmentation?

Journal of Digital Imaging — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:47:04 +0100

Abstract Lesion segmentation involves outlining the contour of an abnormality on an image to distinguish boundaries between normal and abnormal tissue and is essential to track malignant and benign disease in medical imaging for clinical, research, and treatment purposes. A laser optical mouse and a graphics tablet were used by radiologists to segment 12 simulated reference lesions per subject in two groups (one group comprised three lesion morphologies in two sizes, one for each input device for each device two sets of six, composed of three morphologies in two sizes each). Time for segmentation was recorded. Subjects completed an opinion survey following segmentation. Error in contour segmentation was calculated using root mean square error. Error in area of segmentation...

Implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive system to deliver pediatric continuous infusion medications with standardized concentrations.

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: A technology-based, scientific, comprehensive yet simplified solution to attain the Joint Commission mandate concerning standardized concentrations was developed, implemented, and evaluated. The system successfully determined a limited number of concentrations for each continuous infusion medication for pediatrics and improved safety by eliminating medication errors when delivering these medications. PMID: 20044370 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP)

Pap Smear Guidelines May Backfire for Some

Ob.Gyn. News — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

DR. TEMKIN is assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the division of gynecologic oncology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Dr. Temkin had no conflicts of interest to report. To comment, e-mail her at obnews@elsevier.com. (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)

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Renovated, repurposed, and still "one sweet library": a case study on loss of space from the Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland, Baltimore.

J Med Libr Assoc AND... — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Tooey MJ SETTING: The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL), University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), is located in an urban environment on the west side of downtown Baltimore. Founded in 1813, the library opened its current building in 1998 and is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States, with 6 floors and over 180,000 gross square and 118,000 net assignable square feet (NASF). PROJECT: The initial discussions in late 2005 involved moving campus offices into the library. Almost immediately, it was recognized that a much larger renovation was needed due to the scope of the work. The vice president for academic affairs, the library executive director, and campus planners agreed that if the renovation was done thoughtfully, multiple needs c...

Safety Considerations and Potential Interactions of Vitamins: Should Vitamins Be Considered Drugs? (February).

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Our recommendation is that vitamins A, E, D, folic acid, and niacin should be categorized as over-the-counter medications. Labeling of vitamins, especially those intended for children and other vulnerable groups, should include information on possible toxicities, dosing, recommended upper intake limits, and concurrent use with other products. Vitamin A should be excluded from multivitamin supplements and food fortificants. PMID: 20040703 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Annals of Pharmacotherapy)

Multiple Healthcare Providers Adopt MedeAnalytics’ Patient Access Intelligence in 2009

Healthcare IT News Press Releases — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:43:29 +0100

MedeAnalytics, a provider of healthcare performance management solutions, announced that adoption of the company’s Patient Access Intelligence solution by hospitals around the country has been robust since its introduction earlier this year and continues to grow, according to Mike Gallagher, chief executive officer of MedeAnalytics. (Source: Healthcare IT News Press Releases)

How Evolutionary Mechanisms Contribute To Biological Diversity

Health News from Medical News Today — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

An international team of scientists has discovered how changes in both gene expression and gene sequence led to the diversity of visual systems in African cichlid fish. In research published in the open-access journal PLoS Biology, University of Maryland biologist Dr. Karen Carleton and collaborators describe how over 60 species of cichlid fish from Lake Malawi and Lake Victoria have adapted their visual sensitivity in response to specific ecological factors, including what they eat and the clarity of the water in which they swim... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Bryan Oncor Reports Positive Phase I Results For Its New Targeted Lung Cancer Therapy

Health News from Medical News Today — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Bryan Oncor reports the results of a Phase I trial of its targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy using Re-88 P2045, a radiolabeled synthetic peptide, for the treatment of advanced lung cancer. The trial was conducted at the University of Maryland and the University of Iowa and published in the December issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. This novel approach to cancer treatment combines a synthetic peptide molecule, P2045, which targets over expressed somatostatin receptors (SSTR) on tumors, with a radioactive isotope, Re-188, which has been shown to destroy cancer cells... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Bryan Oncor Reports Positive Phase I Results For Its New Targeted Lung Cancer Therapy

Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

How Evolutionary Mechanisms Contribute To Biological Diversity

Biology / Biochemistry News From Medical News Today — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Bryan Oncor Reports Positive Phase I Results For Its New Targeted Lung Cancer Therapy

Cancer / Oncology News From Medical News Today — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

How Evolutionary Mechanisms Contribute To Biological Diversity

Biology / Biochemistry News From Medical News Today — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Ecosystem Scientists Brief Policymakers on Climate Impacts

AIBS News — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:44:35 +0100

The Association of Ecosystem Research Centers (AERC), an AIBS member organization, briefed policymakers on Capitol Hill about the impacts of climate change on urban ecosystems. The briefing, held 24 September, provided information about how climate change may affect urban infrastructure and water resources. Leading ecosystem researchers presented congressional staff, federal agency employees, and representatives of scientific societies with information about sea-level rise, water scarcity, urban infrastructure, and watershed planning. The briefing was held in conjunction with the annual AERC science meeting in Washington, DC. Presentations were made by Donald Boesch and Allen Davis, of the University of Maryland; Douglas Farr, architect at Farr Associates; Nancy Grimm, of Arizona State Uni...

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"Evolution in Extreme Environments" Cosponsored by AIBS and NESCent

AIBS News — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:44:35 +0100

AIBS and the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent) are cosponsoring the sixth annual evolution symposium on Friday, 13 November, at the National Association of Biology Teachers' 2009 Professional Development Conference in Denver, Colorado. The four speakers who will discuss the symposium's theme, "Evolution in Extreme Environments," are Cynthia M. Beall, of Case Western Reserve University; Jody W. Deming, of the University of Washington; Steven Haddock, of Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, and William R. Jeffery, of the University of Maryland. A workshop will take place in the afternoon for educators seeking resources to incorporate evolution in extreme environments into their classrooms. Conference registration is required to attend the symposium and workshop. Visit w...

School Of Medicine Receives $30 Million Grant To Coordinate A Consortium Of National Stem Cell Experts

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

A University of Maryland School of Medicine researcher will lead the coordinating center for a consortium of our nation's most prominent scientists in the field of stem cell research. Michael L. Terrin, M.D.,C.M.,M.P.H., professor of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, was chosen by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to coordinate the research of this consortium of national experts, which will be called the NHLBI Progenitor Cell Biology Consortium. The coordinating center will be funded by a $30 million grant over seven years... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

School Of Medicine Receives $30 Million Grant To Coordinate A Consortium Of National Stem Cell Experts

Stem Cell Research News From Medical News Today — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

School Of Medicine Receives $30 Million Grant To Coordinate A Consortium Of National Stem Cell Experts

Stem Cell Research News From Medical News Today — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Gaze disruptions experienced by the laparoscopic operating surgeon

Surgical Endoscopy — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:57:02 +0100

Conclusions This study of laparoscopic cholecystectomy performance reveals a high gaze disruption rate in the current operating room work environment. Improvements aimed at reducing such disruptions—and thus potentially surgical error—should center on better instrument design and realigning the axis between surgeon’s eye and visual display. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00464-009-0753-3Authors Erica Sutton, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Surgery Baltimore MD USAYassar Youssef, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Surgery Baltimore MD USANora Meenaghan, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Surgery Baltimore MD USACarlos Godinez, Naval Air Station Jacksonville Hospital Department of General ...

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Emergency Radiology: Case Review Series

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:07:52 +0100

by Mirvis and colleagues is a new addition to the popular and successful Case Review Series. The authors are from the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center and Dr. Mirvis is a well known expert in this subspecialty. The Case Review Series has been written for residents and practicing radiologists who are looking for a broad review using unknown cases as a guide. This series is commonly used by residents in preparation for the oral board examinations given by the American Board of Radiology. Although many similar emergency cases are covered in the individual Case Review books, this book adds all-new examples and provides emergency-type cases from all organ systems and imaging modalities. (Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR)

Seeing how evolutionary mechanisms yield biological diversity

EurekAlert! - Biology — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland) A international team of scientists has discovered how changes in both gene expression and gene sequence led to the diversity of visual systems in African cichlid fish. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)

Disparity in use of implantable devices to prevent sudden death in heart failure patients

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland Medical Center) A study of heart failure patients who meet national guidelines for devices that stabilize and strengthen the heart's electrical system found that only half of eligible patients received the devices. Patients not offered the device despite the guidelines were most often older patients, blacks and those who did not have insurance. Cardiology practices in the Northeast US were more likely to adhere to guidelines. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Despite Guidelines, Wide Variation Found in the Use of Implantable Electrical Devices to Prevent Sudden Death in Heart Failure Patients

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Devices are used in half of patients eligible under current guidelines A study of heart failure patients who meet national guidelines for devices that stabilize and strengthen the heart’s electrical system found that only half of eligible patients received the devices. The study, which is the first to examine the management of heart failure patients in outpatient cardiology practices throughout the United States, also found wide, unexplained variations in the use of the devices, known as implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). The study is published in the December 2009 issue of the journal HeartRhythm. Certain heart failure patients with weakened pumping ability and those who develop a condition called left ventricular systolic dysfunction after a heart attack are at risk for...

School of Medicine Appoints a Familiar Face to Newly Created Position of Associate Dean for Interdiciplinary Research

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

E. Albert Reece, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, has appointed Stephen B. Liggett, M.D., as new associate dean for Interdisciplinary Research. Dr. Liggett is a professor of medicine and physiology and will retain the title of director of the Cardiopulmonary Genomics Program. In his new role as associate dean, Dr. Liggett will foster scientific collaboration between faculty members from throughout the institution in order to develop a broad range of interdisciplinary basic science and translational research, which will both broaden institutional basic research and lead to clinical applications for those basic science discoveries. “A core mission of the University of Maryland School of Medicine is to directly affect human health by taking r...

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Viability of Using Employment Rates from Randomized Trials as Benchmarks for Supported Employment Program Performance

Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:09:15 +0100

Abstract Cumulative employment rates published by randomized trials are based on each enrollee’s pre-planned 18–24-months of study participation. By contrast, community programs typically report employment rates for clients active in services during a calendar quarter. Using data from three supported employment programs in randomized trials, we show that trial cumulative employment rates are about twice as large as quarterly employment rates for the same program. Therefore, we recommend that administrators, service networks, and mental health authorities begin to publish quarterly employment rates, and quarterly median earnings, to allow policymakers to set realistic performance expectations for supported employment programs. Content Type Journal ArticleCat...

School of Medicine Receives $30 Million Grant to Coordinate a Consortium of National Stem Cell Experts

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A University of Maryland School of Medicine researcher will lead the coordinating center for a consortium of our nation’s most prominent scientists in the field of stem cell research. Michael L. Terrin, M.D.,C.M.,M.P.H., professor of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, was chosen by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) to coordinate the research of this consortium of national experts, which will be called the NHLBI Progenitor Cell Biology Consortium. The coordinating center will be funded by a $30 million grant over seven years. “This consortium was developed to bring together the best and brightest researchers from around the country, in the new and rapidly advancing field of stem and progenitor cell biology. They come from several specialties -- cardiology, hemato...

Maryland hospitals brace for e-health data projects

bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The chief information officer at Greater Baltimore Medical Center loses sleep over it. The CIO of MedStar Health will have two years — not the typical four — to complete it. And the leading tech guru of the University of Maryland Medical System isn’t looking forward to intruding on doctors’ time with it. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

Maryland hospitals brace for e-health data projects

bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Home heating efficiencies offer 'hat trick' of savings: UM study

EurekAlert! - Biology — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland) Improving the energy efficiency of Maryland homes heated by natural gas would generate a "hat trick" of economic and environmental benefits over the next 10 years, including more than 80,000 new jobs, savings of hundreds of dollars in average heating bills and a nine percent reduction in residential carbon emissions, concludes a new University of Maryland study. Principal investigator Matthias Ruth says state co-investment with homemakers makes good economic and environmental sense. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)

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Astellas Award For Blindness Prevention Research Received By University Of Maryland Chemist

Health News from Medical News Today — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Fredrick Khachik, Ph.D., a senior research scientist in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, College Park, has been chosen to receive a 2009 Astellas USA Foundation Award. The award, administered by the American Chemical Society, is given to individuals who have made significant scientific research contributions that improve public health through their work in the chemical and related sciences. The award includes a $30,000 grant to support his continuing research efforts... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Astellas Award For Blindness Prevention Research Received By University Of Maryland Chemist

Nutrition/Agriculture News From Medical News Today — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Astellas Award For Blindness Prevention Research Received By University Of Maryland Chemist

Eye Health / Optometry News From Medical News Today — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

New NIH-funded Pain Center Led By School Of Nursing At The University Of Md., Baltimore

Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0100

The University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore is "uniquely poised" to spearhead a new collaborative Center for Pain Studies funded by a $2.4 million, five-year federal grant, said Susan Dorsey, PhD, RN, director of the center. The School of Nursing is one of the nation's largest professional nursing schools and one of the best equipped for discovery research, said Dorsey... (Source: Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today)

New NIH-funded Pain Center Led By School Of Nursing At The University Of Md., Baltimore

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0100

The University of Maryland School of Nursing in Baltimore is "uniquely poised" to spearhead a new collaborative Center for Pain Studies funded by a $2.4 million, five-year federal grant, said Susan Dorsey, PhD, RN, director of the center. The School of Nursing is one of the nation's largest professional nursing schools and one of the best equipped for discovery research, said Dorsey. Also, clearing new scientific ground in understanding chronic pain-the thrust of the new center-well suits nurses, she said, due to their proximity to both patients and science... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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New NIH-funded Pain Center Led By School Of Nursing At The University Of Md., Baltimore

Pain / Anesthetics News From Medical News Today — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0100

University of Maryland Medical System appoints two hospital leaders

bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:30:37 +0100

The University of Maryland Medical System has appointed new leaders at two of its rehabilitation hospitals. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)

University of Maryland Medical System appoints two hospital leaders

bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:30:37 +0100

The University of Maryland Medical System has appointed new leaders at two of its rehabilitation hospitals. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)

University of Maryland School of Public Policy - Faculty Appointments in Energy, Security, and Environmental Policy (multiple positions, rank open)

AIBS Classifieds — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:46:04 +0100

The School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, is building a major program in climate policy that seeks to integrate energy, security, and environmental policy considerations, and seeks to hire leading scholars working at the junction of these policy areas. The School expects to make at least one appointment at the senior (tenured) level and at least one at the junior (tenure-track) level. QualificationsCandidates should possess a terminal degree, such as a PhD or its equivalent (or expect to earn such before the 2010-2011AY), in a relevant discipline, including the Life, Physical, and Social Sciences as well as Engineering and Law. Applications are welcome from candidates with a demonstrated interest, expertise, and preferably, experience in public policy formulation and implementa...

Biology Faculty

AIBS Classifieds — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:46:04 +0100

Creative. Caring. Committed.Learn Why A Part-Time UMUC Adjunct Faculty Position Is Ideal For You!www.umuc.edu/facultyrecruit Share Your Expertise.Teach Online Or In-Person. At University of Maryland University College (UMUC), we are now hiring talented, part-time adjunct faculty to teach biology courses on-site and online. You may qualify with a terminal degree (i.e., PhD, DBA, JD, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution. In certain disciplines, candidates with a Master’s degree and professional or industry experience and extensive teaching experience may be considered. The Advantages Add Up. Flexible Schedule—teaching that fits into your work and personal life Choices—on-site or online teaching formats Training—superior preparation for online teaching w...

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Assessing the Needs and Guiding the Future: Findings from the Health Needs Assessment in 13 Asian American Communities of Maryland in the United States

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:20:21 +0100

Abstract There is lack of in depth data on health needs of diverse Asian American communities. We conducted 19 focus groups in 13 Asian American communities in Maryland in 2007. We developed a moderator’s guide to collect qualitative data on health needs from 174 participants, and used MAX QDA to analyze data and code emergent themes. Cardiovascular disease related conditions, diabetes, and mental health were the top three health concerns. Weight concerns, cancer, arthritis, smoking, osteoporosis, and hepatitis B followed next. Many participants were not receiving preventive health service such as cancer screening due to a lack of access to health care or lack of awareness of preventive care. Additionally, under-represented communities lacked adequate health resources an...

University of Maryland chemist receives Astellas Award for blindness prevention research

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

(American Chemical Society) Fredrick Khachik, Ph.D., a senior research scientist at the University of Maryland, College Park, has been chosen to receive a 2009 Astellas USA Foundation Award. The award, administered by the American Chemical Society, is given to individuals who have made significant scientific research contributions that improve public health through their work in the chemical and related sciences. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Creating jobs with university-based research parks and incubators

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Maryland) Changes in federal policy can increase the effectiveness of a key national asset in job creation: university-based research parks and technology incubators, according to US Senate testimony today by Brian Darmody, president of the Association of University Research Parks and a University of Maryland associate vice president. In prepared testimony, Darmody recommended a series of actions, including loans, tax-free financing and more flexible government procedures for commercializing technology developed at incubators with federal support. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

School of Medicine Holds Its First Translational Technologies and Resources Symposium to Spotlight Campus Core Facilities

University of Maryland School of Medicine News Headlines — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The first Translational Technologies and Resources Symposium was held December 8, 2009 in MSTF. The purpose of the symposium was to spotlight the core facilities that are available at the School of Medicine for faculty researchers and clinicians. “Instead of thinking about the cores as individual units, we are now trying to visualize them as networks that have common themes,” says Nick Ambulos, PhD, associate professor of Microbiology & Immunology and director of the Baltimore Biopolymer Core Facility. “How can the cores fit together and best be utilized? We’d like to get these different resources talking together and interacting to advance research here.” Presenters included Alan Faden, MD, professor of anesthesiology and director of the University of Maryland Charl...

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Beyond the genome

AIBS Names 2010 Emerging Public Policy Leaders

Research May Provide Potential Target For New Therapies To Limit Metastasis Of Primary Breast Cancers

Research May Provide Potential Target For New Therapies To Limit Metastasis Of Primary Breast Cancers

Cancer Researchers Study Role Of 'Microtentacles' On Breast Tumor Cells In Spread of Cancer

'Microtentacles' on tumor cells appear to play role in how breast cancer spreads

BB&T gives $1.5M to University of Maryland for ethics courses

Isolated Hepatic Perfusion with High-Dose Melphalan Results in Immediate Alterations in Tumor Gene Expression in Patients with Metastatic Ocular Melanoma

The hormonal profile of hip fracture female patients differs from community-dwelling peers over a 1-year follow-up period

Violent Crime 'Race Gap' Narrows, But Persists In U.S.

Violent Crime 'Race Gap' Narrows, But Persists In U.S.

AIBS names emerging public policy leaders

Into a volcano to test suitcase-sized science lab

Violent crime 'race gap' narrows, but persists in US

University of Maryland Baltimore County  Maryland Center of Excellence for Terahertz Science and Application

Serious Negative Impact Of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Found In Subtle Areas Of Attention, Behavior Control

Serious Negative Impact Of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Found In Subtle Areas Of Attention, Behavior Control

The Association of Provider Communication with Trust among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

Effect of endothelin-1 on osteoblastic differentiation is modified by the level of connexin43: comparative study on calvarial osteoblastic cells isolated from Cx43+/−and Cx43+/+ mice

UM School of Medicine finds prenatal cocaine exposure not severely damaging to growth, learning

Should a Written Collaborative Practice Agreement with a Physician Be Required for Nurse Practitioner Practice?

University of Maryland Medical Center Holding Day-Long Event to Raise Money to Support Their Medical Relief Efforts in Haiti

Increased paclitaxel resistance in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer: analysis of metachronous tumors

Report: To create jobs, streamline tech transfer, entrepreneurship policy

Bad News for Dark Matter

18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose PET Imaging of Coronary Atherosclerosis and Plaque Inflammation

Reception Officially Welcomes Dr. Alan Faden to the University of Maryland School of Medicine as Director of New STAR Center

E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, Named Acting President of UMB; David Ramsay, DM, DPhil, Stepping Down March 1

Adapting Evidence-Based Interventions to Fit Usual Practice: Staff Roles and Consumer Choice in Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Screening Asymptomatic Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for Coronary Artery Disease: Does It Improve Patient Outcome?

Jay A. Perman, M.D., Former Chair of Pediatrics, has been named President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore

Jay A. Perman, MD, Former Chair of Pediatrics, has been named President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore

Animals linked to human Chlamydia pneumoniae

Live augmented reality: a new visualization method for laparoscopic surgery using continuous volumetric computed tomography

Relationships of dietary patterns with body composition in older adults differ by gender and PPAR-γ Pro12Ala genotype

How Advanced Tech Assisted Region's Snow Emergency Response

How Advanced Tech Assisted Region's Snow Emergency Response

'Main Street' economic conditions misread by GDP

Dean Reece Featured In Baltimore Sun Op-Ed "Priority: Prevention - A Call to Action By Baltimore's Medical School Deans"

It's Not What You Say, It's How You Type It!

How advanced tech helped East Coast snow emergency crews

NEJM: Stent grafts best balloon angioplasty for renal disease

NEJM: Stent grafts best balloon angioplasty for renal disease

Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease

What managers need to know about decision-making

University of Maryland School of Public Health Summer Training and Research Program

Nationwide Study Led By School of Medicine Physician Finds Stent Improves Ability to Keep Vessels Open for Dialysis Patients

Predicting the Distribution of Vibrio spp. in the Chesapeake Bay: A Vibrio cholerae Case Study

2010 AIBS Board of Directors

The effects of drug and behavior therapy on urgency and voiding frequency

Summer Research Initiative in the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Influence of Individual Perceptions and Bicycle Infrastructure on Decision to Bike. - Akar G, Clifton K.

Ultrasound Measurement Of Fetal Adrenal Gland A Better Predictor Of Preterm Birth

What Made a Successful Hepatitis B Program for Reducing Liver Cancer Disparities: An Examination of Baseline Characteristics and Educational Intervention, Infection Status, and Missing Responses of At-Risk Asian Americans

Premature Birth: A Better Predictor

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc./vCJD Infection: A Continuing Threat To Public Health

ProMetic Life Sciences Inc./vCJD Infection: A Continuing Threat To Public Health

Epigenetic Regulation of Milk Production in Dairy Cows

'Zen' bats hit their target by not aiming at it

School of Medicine Researchers Find That New Malaria Vaccine They're Testing is Safe and Protective in Young Children

Many Surgeons Suffer Injuries From Minimally Invasive Techniques, Survey Finds

Quality of life predicts one-year survival in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators

UM School of Medicine scientists find new malaria vaccine is safe and protective in children

Dr. Elijah Saunders Is Named Outstanding UMB Faculty/Staff Member at the 2010 Diversity Recognition Awards

Surprises About How Sound Is Processed: Seeing The Brain Hear

Surprises About How Sound Is Processed: Seeing The Brain Hear

2010 AIBS Board of Directors

Survey finds many surgeons suffer injuries from minimally invasive techniques

Survey Developed Here at the School of Medicine Finds Surgeons Suffer Occupational Injuries From Minimally Invasive Techniques

Seeing the brain hear reveals surprises about how sound is processed

One in three hospitals has social media plan

One in three hospitals has social media plan

School of Medicine Researchers Conducting Clinical Trial of Investigational Stem Cell Therapy for Heart Attack Patients

More School of Medicine Faculty Head to Haiti As Part of a University of Maryland Medical Center Team

Dental Foundation Takes Aim at Children's Poor Oral Health; Grant Money Will Be Used in Md.'s Lower-Income Areas

Ceramide and activated Bax act synergistically to permeabilize the mitochondrial outer membrane

Scientific breakthrough: Baltimore’s bioparks enjoy a growth spurt

School of Medicine Students Visit Lawmakers in Annapolis to Speak About the Future of Medicine in Maryland

School of Medicine Physicians Return to Haiti to Find Family and Assist the Victims of a Devestating Earthquake

University of Maryland Baltimore County Maryland Center of Excellence for Terahertz Science and Application