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Jobs You Can Do With a Science Ph.D., Beyond Academia 03/12/2023 08:00pm • While earning a Ph.D. in cellular neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Maryland, Rebecca Alvania loved the considerable amount of time she spent working in the lab with her hands to carry out experiments. But after graduating, something in her shifted. "I did not actual Data Doctors: Signs your computer is infected 03/10/2023 03:55am • Q: I’m seeing unusual activity on my computer — what are the signs of it being infected? A: It could be malware. Malware is a general term for any kind of ‘malicious’ software designed to exploit users or cause harm to their devices. Signs of a malware infection can be somewhat obvious Maryland expands educational loan repayment program for health care workers 03/09/2023 11:23pm • Maryland’s educational loan repayment assistance programs are now offering health care workers more help through what will be the largest expansion of the program since it began in 1994. Eligible health care providers may now qualify for up to $100,000 in repayment assistance, depending on lice 10 Baby Products You Should Never Buy 03/09/2023 07:00pm • There are countless decisions new parents must make, and choosing safe products for your newborn is definitely among the most important. From formula to play things, baby products are frequently flagged for recalls. "Product recalls are complex and can have serious consequences if mismanaged," Ashit Considering Medical School Abroad? Here's What to Know 03/09/2023 07:00pm • Given the extraordinary selectivity of many American medical schools, some aspiring doctors in the U.S. turn to international programs to earn their degrees. Many med schools outside the U.S. are willing to consider applicants with lower GPAs and MCAT scores than those typically necessary for accept Former DC-area doctor sentenced to 15 months in prison for illegally distributing drugs 03/09/2023 07:41am • A doctor from Louisiana, who used to practice in D.C. and Falls Church, Virginia, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for unlawfully distributing oxycodone and hydrocodone to a Fairfax man who then died of an overdose. Dr. Robert M. Cao, 39, was found guilty in the U.S. District Court for t First of its kind lounge for marijuana users opens in Montgomery Co. 03/09/2023 04:48am • Bongs bubbled and lighter flames flickered as the doors opened to Montgomery County, Maryland's first lounge for marijuana users. It’s called Ceylon House Cannabis Lounge, and because recreational use of the drug is not allowed yet, the lounge -- located in Burtonsville -- is just for medical m 15 Best Jobs for Remote Workers 03/08/2023 07:00pm • Best jobs to work remotelyRemote work can free up your hours for better work-life balance, improve your quality of life and may even enable you to work from another part of the country or abroad. Working from home is also desirable as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in 2023.The jobs on this list are 7 Springtime Pet Tips 03/08/2023 10:09am • This content is provided by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. By Dr. Tracy Appelbaum, Medical Director & Partner Spring is almost here and everyone is excited to experience some much-needed outdoor time, our pets included. Long walks, dog park sessions and Why do Americans choose to leave the country for medical care? 03/08/2023 08:39am • Last week, four U.S. citizens were kidnapped, and two were killed as they reportedly visited Mexico for cosmetic procedures. So what exactly is medical tourism, and why do many Americans seek treatment outside the U.S.? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates millions of Americ Md. man’s fatal overdose is prompting legislation to require fentanyl testing in hospitals 03/07/2023 06:31pm • Josh Siems died from an overdose on his 31st birthday in October, after years of battling an opioid addiction. Although his family said he exhibited all of the signs of a fentanyl overdose and even had the deadly drug on him, Siems, who grew up in Baltimore, wasn’t tested for it. “When we got The 15 Best Jobs That Help People 03/06/2023 07:00pm • Careers for people who careFor some of us, job satisfaction means more than having a great salary or work-life balance. It's important to know that you're also making a difference in someone's life. The jobs on this list enhance people's well-being and help them accomplish their personal goals, big FDA warns of false negative results for food allergies after skin test recall 03/04/2023 08:39am • All skin tests doctors commonly use to check for food allergies can provide false negative results, the Food and Drug Administration has concluded — meaning people with potentially life-threatening allergies could mistakenly be told they are not at risk. The tests will now be required to include a Half of world will be overweight or obese by 2035, report finds 03/04/2023 08:36am • ▶ Watch Video: New guidelines for treating childhood obesity include medication and surgery More than half of the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035, according to a new report from the World Obesity Federation. In the 2023 World Obesity Atlas report, the organi Data Doctors: Understanding subscription bombing attacks 03/03/2023 04:24pm • Q: Why am I being bombarded with email subscription notifications that I never signed up for, including a lot of foreign language sites and what can I do about it? A: We all experience a variety of junk messages on a regular basis, but when something like this happens, it’s clear that someone i