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UMBC prof pursues faster, cheaper STI test
Microwave-enhanced tests may hold the key to faster diagnosis of some sexually-transmitted infections, according to a researcher at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Faster results can lead to both […]
Bills filed to advance debate over Md. community college cost
A state delegate from Baltimore city will take another swing at eliminating tuition costs for many students at Maryland community colleges when lawmakers convene in Annapolis next month. Democrat Keith […]
Immersive, 3D scanner comes to UMBC
A cage-like structure adorned with dozens of cameras, the device looks a bit like a transporter from “Star Trek.” But instead of scrambling your atoms and zapping you through space, […]
Hopkins launches Baltimore youth filmmaking program
A new program led by Johns Hopkins University wants young people and ex-offenders in Baltimore to become documentary filmmakers and photographers, turning cameras on their neighborhoods to create portraits of […]
Chocolate milk from super cows helps brains, apparently
A Maryland company that markets a high-protein, high-calcium drink to help athletes recover after workouts says its product helps people improve cognitive and motor function, even after they suffer concussions. […]
Cybrary app temporarily booted from Google Play
Shortly before Thanksgiving, the team at Cybrary got some unwelcome news: Their free app had been booted from the Google Play store, where it had been getting hundreds of downloads […]
Training, new buildings, testing among top education issues for General Assembly
When the Maryland General Assembly convenes in Annapolis next month, universities and community colleges will support ongoing efforts to develop the economy and make the state more business-friendly – such as by helping expand the workforce through continuing education.
Regulators approve new Washington Adventist Hospital
State regulators gave Adventist HealthCare a green light Thursday to build a $331 million hospital facility in Montgomery County to replace the aging Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park. The […]
After mistrial, caution but not alarm at campuses, hospitals
Baltimore’s universities and hospitals say they kept a close watch on events following the declaration of a mistrial Wednesday in the case of police Officer William Porter but saw no […]
Study: Moustaches outnumber women among medical school leaders
A novel study of U.S. medical school leadership has found that women are not only outnumbered by men, they are outnumbered by moustaches. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and […]
Maryland places 18th on annual health rankings
A new report praises Maryland for its low prevalence of smoking and low percentage of children in poverty, ranking the state 18th in the country for the overall health of […]
Md. regulators approve smaller hospital jobs plan
State regulators approved a compromise job-creation program Wednesday that’s expected to create about 375 hospital jobs for residents of impoverished areas in Baltimore and across Maryland. The Health Services Cost […]
