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November 29, 2010

FEATURED VIDEO

CPR invented at JHM 50 years ago

Buying time A glimpse into the history of lifesaving CPR. Watch video

NEUROsurgery

Playing Catch-Up With Meningiomas

Meningiomas at the base of the skull have always been a tricky surgical site. Read how Alessandro Olivi and colleagues are treating these tumors with radiosurgery. Read more

ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY

Bringing Back the Pre-Pen

When drug manufacturers stopped producing a key allergy test, Frank Adkinson and company took matters into their own hands. Read more

NEPHROLOGY

High Blood Pressure May Take Its Toll on Your Kidneys

It’s not news that hypertension increases your risk for heart disease and stroke, but new research is discovering it can also increase your risk for kidney disease. Read more

PEDIATRICS

Aerodigestive Clinic Can Help When Reflux Is More than Reflux

When doctors could not explain why her toddler was unable to swallow without aspirating, Carrie Kilareski brought Sarah to Hopkins Children’s and into the comprehensive care of its new Aerodigestive Clinic for a consultation and some answers. Read more

Under the Dome

Johns Hopkins Hospital

What an Idea!
Maryland hospitals and blood suppliers work to keep blood products from being discarded before they can be given to patients. Read more

Bayview Medical Center

Drs. Andrew Satin and Linda Szymanski conduct research on appropriate levels of exercise during pregnancy. Their findings could help to create personalized workout schedules for pregnant women in different states of fitness. Read more (Baltimore Sun).

Howard County General Hospital

Endoscopic Ultrasound arrives at HCGH
New minimally invasive procedure brings answers to patients. Read more

Suburban Hospital

Gift of Life Earns Suburban Hospital a Gold Medal of Honor
Suburban Hospital was one of only 8 hospitals nationwide to be awarded a Gold Medal of Honor for achieving or exceeding every parameter for organ donation established by the Department of Health and Human Services. Read more

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