Qualified Immunity as Gun Control

October 30, 2024

Although Bruen invalidates regulations inconsistent with the historical tradition of U.S. firearm regulation, states retain significant power to disarm dangerous individuals, argue Guha Krishnamurthi, professor at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, and Peter N. Salib, professor at the University of Houston Law Center, in a recent article.

Can AI Plus Electronic Health Records Predict Childhood Obesity Risk?

October 30, 2024

“I think that it’s an interesting way to take information that we already have and synthesize it into a picture we could use like an aid to support the family,” added Mutiat Onigbanjo, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and medical director of the University of Maryland Pediatrics at Midtown in Baltimore.

25 dead in 1 summer: The present and future of deadly heat in Maryland

October 30, 2024

Robyn Gilden, a nurse and environmental expert at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, said additional risk factors for heat-related illness or death include whether a person works outside, whether they’re overweight, heart disease and age.

4MLK: Transforming West Baltimore into a Life Sciences Epicenter

October 29, 2024

Set to open in fall 2024, 4MLK is more than just a building—it’s a game-changer for West Baltimore. This 8-story, 250,000-square-foot facility will provide critical lab and office space for scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators working on the cutting edge of technology and medicine. Positioned at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and Baltimore St., 4MLK is designed to be a beacon of collaboration.

MD law schools increase bar passage rates for July exam, data shows

October 29, 2024

The increase for the University of Maryland’s Francis King Carey School of Law comes after last year’s slight dip, and this year marks another steady increase for students at the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Sustainable University Building to Serve Student Social Workers

October 29, 2024

Community members and project leaders came together on Oct. 17 to break ground on the new University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) School of Social Work. The 127,000-square-foot building will support programs that address the growing demand for social workers across the country while promoting cross-campus collaboration, environmentalism, and accessibility. 

New Marker for Immunotherapy Response in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

October 29, 2024

A newly described stage of lymph node–like structures, known as tertiary lymphoid structures, identified in hepatic tumors following presurgical immunotherapy may be vital to successfully treating patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, according to a recent study published by Shu et al in Nature Immunology.

5 Important Self Care Tips for Clinicians

October 28, 2024

Sara Robinson, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC, shares 5 tips for clinicians on self care. While self care is a popular buzzword, it is harder to find tangible elements that you can implement as a clinician. Here's a good place to start.

Unmet Needs and the Importance of Social Support in Schizophrenia

October 27, 2024

Treatment adherence is a big challenge for patients with schizophrenia, as is the appropriate use of clozapine in treatment-resistant schizophrenia, said Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP, professor and codirector of the Mental Health Program, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy. She also noted that telehealth hasn’t been as helpful for treating patients with schizophrenia as it has in other areas of care.

We must prepare for hidden threat of disease from natural disasters | GUEST COMMENTARY

October 27, 2024

As a scientist who has spent my entire professional career developing countermeasures like vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever, we cannot ignore the danger posed by climate change and its effect on infectious diseases.

Four Women Selected to Lead Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in Higher Education

October 24, 2024

Rhea Roper Nedd has been named assistant vice president of equity, diversity, and inclusion at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She brings over a decade of experience in developing diversity programs to her new role. Most recently, she served as director of the Center for Student Diversity at Towson University in Maryland.

U. of Maryland School of Medicine Program Focuses on Rural Eastern Shore

October 24, 2024

The University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) has launched the Rural Health Equity and Access Longitudinal Elective (R-HEALE) designed to train and place incoming medical students in Eastern Shore healthcare practices. 

The Nocebo Effect: How We Think Ourselves Sick, According To Psychiatrists

October 24, 2024

We are now beginning to understand some of the mechanisms—psychological and biological—that give rise to nocebo effects. Studies in both laboratory and clinical settings, some of which are described in other chapters, document the important role of information and expectations in generating nocebo effects.

WHY PEOPLE ITCH AND HOW TO STOP IT

October 23, 2024

There’s so much more compassion from doctors and family members,” Shawn Kwatra of the University of Maryland School of Medicine told me. Itch, he added, “is just not respected.” Perhaps doctors do not respect it because, until recently, they did not really understand it.

Supreme Court powerhouse aligns with tribe to stop copper mine

October 23, 2024

The Apache Stronghold has asked the Supreme Court to block Resolution Copper from digging up more than a billion tons of copper. If the mine moves forward, the land could subside, creating a depression more than 1,000 feet deep and almost 2 miles wide. “This is the route environmentalists should be taking in trying to establish these strategic alliances,” said Robert Percival, director of the environmental law program at the University of Maryland.

Anne Arundel County schools warn parents about rise in whooping cough cases

October 23, 2024

Anne Arundel County Public Schools are warning parents about a rise in whooping cough cases. The district has identified three cases since Sept. 10. Dr. Esther Liu, from the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, says whooping cough is preventable with vaccines.

The Latest in New and Emerging Therapies in Schizophrenia: Dr Megan Ehret

October 22, 2024

In September, the FDA approved the first new schizophrenia treatment in decades.1 Cobenfy (xanomeline and trospium chloride) has a new mechanism of action, and there is a lot of potential for this drug in treating patients with schizophrenia, said Megan Ehret, PharmD, MS, BCPP, professor and codirector of the Mental Health Program, University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy.

UM School of Nursing kicks off $5M collaborative to expand health equity initiatives in west Baltimore

October 22, 2024

The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) Tuesday announced it was awarded a five-year, $5 million Health Equities Resource communities (HERC) grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (MCHRC) to support the West Baltimore Reducing Inequities in Cardiovascular and Mental Health Collaborative-Stronger Together (RICH 2.0).

Groundbreaking for University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center

October 22, 2024

Governor Wes Moore joined elected officials and leadership from the University of Maryland Medical System for the groundbreaking of the UM Shore Regional Medical Center. The groundbreaking and major investment reinforces the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to improving healthcare access and support for Maryland’s rural communities.

New rural health initiative by University of Maryland seeks to fill medical gap on Eastern Shore

October 18, 2024

Rural areas in Maryland have notoriously been medically underserved, according to the federal Health Resource and Services Administration. Students like Riaz are taking initiative to address these disparities and help close the medical disparity through the Rural Health Equity and Access Longitudinal Elective.

UMB breaks ground on $120M Social Work building downtown

October 18, 2024

The University of Maryland, Baltimore broke ground Thursday on a major new School of Social Work building on the westside of downtown.School of Social Work Judy Postmus said in a statement that "it will be a vibrant community hub where students, faculty, and local partners come together." School of Social Work Judy Postmus said in a statement that "it will be a vibrant community hub where students, faculty, and local partners come together."

9 Things You Should Do for Your Brain Health Every Day, According to Neurologists

October 17, 2024

Taking care of your cognitive health ought to be—well, a no-brainer. According to a survey published in March, 87% of Americans are concerned about age-related memory loss and a decline in brain function as they grow older, yet only 32% believe they can take action to help control that trajectory.

Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot, protect Electoral College certification

October 15, 2024

A group of constitutional law experts told CBS News there's no specific prescription for such a political standoff in the Constitution itself.   

"The Constitution assumed a certain level of normality in our politics. But 'normal' may not describe our current politics," said University of Maryland constitutional law professor Mark Graber. 

Why few communities chose Baltimore’s high-risk, high-reward opioid legal strategy

October 8, 2024

Thousands of communities across the United States have sued pharmaceutical companies in the last decade, seeking accountability and money for an opioid crisis that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans and forced governments to spend billions of dollars on drug treatment and other remediation efforts.

Solar panel install damages roof, leave thousands in damages

October 8, 2024

According to Jeff Sovern with the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, people usually don't read or understand the consumer contract's they're reading.

"If they don't understand something they should ask the provider and seller what it means and see what they say. Although if it comes to a dispute over what the provider says and what the contract says, the court will usually go with what the contract says," said Sovern. 

‘It’s safe’: VR program being used to help University of Maryland students identify life-threatening situations

October 1, 2024

Inside a computer science office in College Park, a retired firefighter studying to become a physician assistant at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, was with a patient when suddenly someone next to him put that patient in a life-threatening situation.

Kennedy Says Trump Will ‘Make Americans Healthy.’ His Record Suggests Otherwise.

August 27, 2024

When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Donald J. Trump last week, he recounted speaking with the former president about "the issues that bind us together," including "having safe food and ending the chronic disease epidemic."Mr. Kennedy, a onetime environmental lawyer and longtime vaccine critic, insisted that a second Trump administration would lead to the elimination of pesticides and other hazardous chemicals in America's food and water supply.

Are DEI efforts in academic radiology under threat?

August 27, 2024

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in academic radiology are under threat as anti-DEI legislation continues to be introduced to the U.S. Congress, according to a research letter published August 26 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Marijuana use linked to higher heart attack, stroke risks

August 27, 2024

More older adults in the U.S. are turning to cannabis for stress relief, pain relief and help with other health issues. But new research suggests doing so could come with some heart risks. A large study published Feb. 28 in the Journal of the American Heart Association found a significant association between smoking, vaping or eating cannabis products and a higher risk of heart attack or stroke, even when controlling for other cardiovascular risk factors.

'It's a blessing' How Baltimore's Live Near Your Work incentives keep people in the city

August 22, 2024

Some local universities and larger employers also believe the programs can help revitalize the areas around their campuses and offices.