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  In Memoriam: Frederick L. Brancati

  Commemorate the achievements and contributions of Dr. Fred Brancati, longtime director of the Division of General Internal Medicine and internationally recognized epidemiology and diabetes expert, who recently passed away at age 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). 

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  Katie Couric to Headline Annual Women's Health Symposium

  Award-winning journalist, best-selling author, well-known cancer advocate and talk-show host Katie Couric will be the keynote speaker at the 19th annual A Woman’s Journey symposium in Baltimore.

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  Self-Treating Sprains and Strains

  If a return to warmer weather leaves you wincing in pain from a sprain or a strain, don’t despair -- use the PRICE technique to treat your injury. 

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• 10 Things to Know When Speaking to Your Doctor About Genetic Testing

  Breast cancer expert Lillie Shockney offers advice to women considering speaking to their physicians about genetic testing or prophylactic mastectomies. 

• Restless Leg Syndrome, Insomnia, and Brain Chemistry: A Tangled Mystery Solved?

  Researchers believe they may have discovered an explanation for the sleepless nights associated with restless legs syndrome.

• Oral Drops Can Give Kids Needle-Free Relief From Asthma, Allergies

  Allergy shots are commonly used to treat children with severe environmental allergies and asthma, but under-the-tongue drops may offer yet another beneficial – and stick-free – option for pediatric allergy sufferers.

• Mapping Genetic Changes Across Generations

  Discover how microarray analysis is being used to track generations of genetic changes -- which may ultimately help families receive greater medical care.

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40 Behaviors for Healthy Kids

In honor of Howard County General Hospital's 40th anniversary, here are 40 healthy tips for kids, courtesy of the Well & Wise blog.