Friday, December 13, 2024
Exposure to Remote Wildfire Smoke Drifting Across the U.S. Linked to Increased Medical Visits for Heart and Lung Problems
Wildfire smoke has long been known to exacerbate health problems like heart disease, lung conditions, and asthma, but now a new study finds that smoke from these fires can lead to poor health thousands of miles away. Researchers from the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing (UM-IHC) found that medical visits for heart and lung problems rose by nearly 20 percent during six days in June, 2023, when smoke from Western Canadian wildfires drifted across the country, leading to very poor air quality days in Baltimore and the surrounding region.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Cynthia Egan Named Board of Visitors Chair Emerita in Recognition of Her Dedication and Leadership to UMSOM
University of Maryland School of Medicine Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, has announced that former UMSOM Board of Visitors Chair Cynthia Egan has been honored for her service with the title of “Chair Emerita.” Ms. Egan has served with distinction on the Board since 2013, with four years as Board Chair, until the recent appointment of Michael Greenebaum to that role.
Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Business Leader and Philanthropist Michael Greenebaum Named New Chair of the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Board of Visitors
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, has announced that prominent business leader and philanthropist Michael Greenebaum has been named Chair of the School's Board of Visitors. Mr. Greenebaum served as the Inaugural Vice Chair of the Board of Visitors since 2021 and has been a board member since 2012.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
UM Joins TouchPoint Baltimore to Provide Healthcare Resources for the West Baltimore Community
On November 12, faculty from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) joined partners across the University of Maryland health system and the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) to participate in TouchPoint Baltimore’s community resource fair, where they provided healthcare services and educational information to residents of West Baltimore. The event was held at TouchPoint Baltimore’s offices at Mondawmin Mall, close to the Village at Mondawmin which will house a new 17,000 square foot space bringing a range of medical, dental, and ancillary services to the community.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
University of Maryland School of Medicine Receives Full Approval for Re-Accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, announced today that the UMSOM has received full approval for re-accreditation for the maximum term of 8 years by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or “LCME.” The LCME is jointly sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Medical Association (AMA), and is the official accrediting body for all programs leading to the MD degree in the U.S.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
UMSOM Students' Team Wins National Academy of Medicine Public Health Challenge
On October 18, two University of Maryland School of Medicine students and their University of Maryland, Baltimore student teammates won the 11th annual National Academy of Medicine’s DC Public Health Case Challenge grand prize.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
UM School of Medicine Researchers Link Snoring to Behavioral Problems in Adolescents without Declines in Cognition
Adolescents who snore frequently were more likely to exhibit behavior problems such as inattention, rule-breaking, and aggression, but they do not have any decline in their cognitive abilities, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). This is the largest study to date tracking snoring in children from elementary school through their mid-teen years and it provides an important update to parents struggling with what medical measures to take to help manage snoring in their children.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
High School Students Explore Career Paths in Healthcare Through MAHEC Program Visit
During the 2024 summer, the Maryland Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Program at UMSOM welcomed 40 high school students to campus across Western Maryland, rural Eastern Shore, and Baltimore City schools to explore a broad spectrum of careers in healthcare, from Shock Trauma to dentistry.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Exposure to Marijuana in the Womb May Increase Risk of Addiction to Opioids Later in Life, Study Finds
With the increased legalization of recreational cannabis, as many as 1 in 5 pregnant women in the U.S. are now using the drug to help with morning sickness, lower back pain or anxiety. Evidence has been growing, however, to suggest that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, poses risks to the developing fetus by impacting brain development. Now a new study finds that this could increase the risk of addiction to opioids later in life.
Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Genomic Databases Need More Diversity
It is commonly known that most genomic databases are biased toward people with European ancestry. Scientists have warned that leaving out other populations could skew results in areas such as drug development, diagnostic testing, and polygenic risk scores—which looks at many genetic variations in a person’s DNA to predict their disease risk.