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More Than 260 UMMS Physicians Recognized As "Top Doctors" In Baltimore Magazine

More Than 260 UMMS Physicians Recognized As "Top Doctors" In Baltimore Magazine
More than 260 physicians in 84 specialties and sub-specialties who provide care across University of Maryland Medical System hospitals and other care locations are recognized as "Top Doctors" in the November 2024 issue of Baltimore magazine.

Early Results from Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trial

Early Results from Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trial
Patients with multiple myeloma, a type of cancer in their white blood cells, have a significantly longer disease-free period and likely long-term survival if they are treated with the monoclonal antibody drug daratumumab along with the standard therapy drug lenalidomide compared to the standard therapy alone.

New Advanced Procedure at UMMC Results in Lifesaving Liver Transplant

New Advanced Procedure at UMMC Results in Lifesaving Liver Transplant
A liver transplant recipient from Maryland's Eastern Shore says he's glad to be alive after the transplantation team at UMMC used an innovative organ retrieval procedure to recover a liver from a deceased organ donor.

New Study by Radiation Oncology Researchers at UMGCCC

New Study by Radiation Oncology Researchers at UMGCCC
Nearly 40 percent of cancer patients who experienced memory loss, brain fog and other cognitive difficulties after radiation treatment for brain metastases regained full neurocognitive function within six months, according to a new analysis by radiation oncology researchers at UMGCCC.

Celebrating a Lifetime of Devotion: The Alison Gates Brown Conference Room and Fund

Celebrating a Lifetime of Devotion: The Alison Gates Brown Conference Room and Fund
Recently, a community of leaders, colleagues, family, and friends gathered to celebrate the naming of a conference room in the outpatient tower in honor of Alison's remarkable 30-year career at UMMS.

Three UMMS Hospitals Ranked Among Top Five In Maryland

Three UMMS Hospitals Ranked Among Top Five In Maryland
Three University of Maryland Medical System hospitals -- the University of Maryland Medical Center (Downtown Campus), UM St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson and UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie -- rank among the top five hospitals in the Baltimore region and the state, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Hospitals, released today.

Stop the Bleed Turns Bystanders into Lifesavers

Stop the Bleed Turns Bystanders into Lifesavers
Thanks to the invaluable support of R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center partners and donors, Shock Trauma staff can offer the community free Stop the Bleed life-saving training and a basic kit.

Gov. Moore Signs Significant Funding Bills Securing the Future of Trauma Care for Marylanders

Gov. Moore Signs Significant Funding Bills Securing the Future of Trauma Care for Marylanders
Dozens of Shock Trauma team members, trauma survivors and supporters traveled to the state capital Thursday to support Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones as they signed a consequential bill into law expanding annual funding for Maryland's renowned statewide trauma system, ensuring access to world-class trauma care for Marylanders well into to the future.

Groundbreaking Blood Clot Prevention Trial Receives Prestigious Clinical Research Award

Groundbreaking Blood Clot Prevention Trial Receives Prestigious Clinical Research Award
The Clinical Research (CR) Forum has recognized a landmark blood clot prevention trial, co-led by the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), for its impact on the health and well-being of patients.

UMMS Nurses Recognized as "Excellence in Nursing" Winners by Baltimore Magazine

UMMS Nurses Recognized as "Excellence in Nursing" Winners by Baltimore Magazine
Thirty-nine nurses from University of Maryland Medical System-affiliated hospitals and member organizations have been named as "Excellence in Nursing" winners by Baltimore magazine.

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