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Overcoming Paralysis: An Inspirational Story

Overcoming Paralysis: An Inspirational Story

Paralyzed from a dive in the pool, Dominic Norris began his comeback.
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Mechanical Thrombectomy: Stroke’s Next-Level Treatment 

Find out how mechanical thrombectomy is changing stroke care in Maryland. This procedure removes stroke-causing blood clots from the brain in minutes.
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Shock Trauma: A Lifesaving Resource for All Marylanders

When life is on the line, the specialists at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center provide care for the most severe and life-threatening emergencies.
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Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Q&A with Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth

Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Q&A with Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth

Swollen ankles, tired legs at the end of the day, or visible varicose veins are often dismissed as normal signs of aging. But these symptoms may signal chronic venous insufficiency, a common circulatory condition that becomes more likely with age.
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Have Advanced Heart Failure? An Innovative Technology Could Help Keep You Out of the Hospital

A tiny device called CardioMEMS is making a big difference for people with heart failure. This valuable tool helps doctors remotely monitor pulmonary artery pressure — a key indicator of worsening heart failure.
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ADepT At Offering Hope: Treatment for Difficult-to-Treat Depression

A new collaborative clinic helps people with difficult-to-treat depression move forward.
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