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Data Doctors: Tips for learning keyboard shortcuts 12/10/2021 04:15pm • Q: I’ve been a Mac user for a long time, but have to use Windows for my new job, which makes it confusing when I try to use shortcuts. A: Operating on both the Windows and Mac platforms on a regular basis has become a lot more common and for those that use a lot of keyboard shortcuts can be a b Maryland COVID-19 hospitalization spike triggers action plans 12/10/2021 03:24pm • Spikes in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Maryland have triggered state-mandated action plans that include encouraging hospitals to postpone elective surgeries. "Maryland has begun to see an uptick in our key health metrics, and we are increasingly concerned by the sharp rise in hospitalizations, wh Northam pledges all new trucks and buses in Va. will be electric, zero-emission by 2050 12/10/2021 11:22am • Virginia has joined a multistate agreement that charges forward with plans for all new trucks and buses sold in the commonwealth to be electric and zero-emission by 2050, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday. The agreement pledges to speed up the transition to electric vehicles so that 30% of ne Blood pressure readings jumped for many during the pandemic 12/09/2021 10:05pm • Blood pressure measurements of nearly a half-million adults saw statistically significant increases in 2020, compared with 2019, according to a new research letter in the journal Circulation. A Northern Virginia doctor has advice for everyone to protect themselves from risk. Do you know your numb Common Causes of Low Back Pain 12/09/2021 07:00pm • Low back pain is a very common medical problem. Approximately 80% of Americans will have low back pain during their lifetime. Fortunately, most low back pain is self-limited and can be treated at home over just a few days. Many of you may have experienced it recently, after raking leaves or planting Washington dealing with multiple key injuries ahead of matchup vs. Cowboys 12/08/2021 02:19pm • WFT dealing with multiple injuries ahead of matchup vs. Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Washington Football Team could be without several key players for Sunday's NFC East clash with the Dallas Cowboys in what many believe is Washington's most important home game in years.The COVID-19 Booster Shots & Variants: What you need to know 12/08/2021 01:06pm • This content is written by Dr. Daniel Winn, Chief Medical Officer, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Recently cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again across much of the United States. While unknowns are swirling around the new Omicron variant, the best protection against COVID-19 today are the vac Best way to capture cough or sneeze to avoid spreading an ailment 12/07/2021 01:10am • Small but rising numbers of flu cases around the nation have a Northern Virginia doctor urging people to get vaccinated and cover coughs correctly to avoid spreading ailments, such as the flu, colds and COVID-19. If you can't stop a cough, keep 6 feet away from other people and turn your head awa DC-area maternity hospitals among the best in US News rankings 12/07/2021 12:33am • Finding the right maternity ward can be stressful for expecting parents, but a new list ranks the best hospitals for "uncomplicated" pregnancies. Using nationwide health data, U.S. News & World Report said it expanded its list of best hospitals to include rankings of best hospitals for matern What to Do if You Don't Get a Medical School Interview 12/06/2021 07:00pm • If you're applying to medical school, the odds are against you. Fewer than half of applicants to U.S. medical schools typically receive acceptance letters, according to data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. And within the pool of applicants who are not accepted, many are not even e What Are the Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes? 12/06/2021 07:00pm • If you have Type 2 diabetes, you'll have to combine lifestyle changes with the use of medication to help control your blood sugar. It's not always easy, but the well-known Type 2 diabetes treatments, along with new treatments and some natural treatments for Type 2 diabetes, often help patients succe FAQ: How and Why We Rank and Rate Hospitals 12/06/2021 07:00pm • 2021-22 Best Hospitals: An OverviewHow are the procedure and condition ratings different from the specialty rankings?The Best Hospitals rankings are broken into two subcomponents. Understanding which one is more relevant to you depends on the medical condition for which you're seeking hospital quali Md. pharmacies see closures, 'tremendous' increase in demand since coronavirus pandemic 12/06/2021 06:29pm • Pharmacies have been front and center of the coronavirus pandemic as patients seek them out for shots and counseling. The Maryland Pharmacists Association says it's having a major impact on business. "There has been a tremendous increase in patients in the pharmacies," the Executive Director of the Ron Rivera offers positive injury update on Landon Collins, Montez Sweat 12/06/2021 03:00pm • Rivera offers positive injury update on Collins, Sweat originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe Washington Football Team is riding high on a four-game winning streak. To make things even better for the club, defensive reinforcements are coming, too.Head coach Ron Rivera said on Monday that pa DC native Eva Cassidy's 'Live at Blues Alley' gets 25th anniversary release 12/06/2021 04:11am • In 1996, D.C. native Eva Cassidy performed live at historic Blues Alley in Georgetown. It would tragically be one of her last, succumbing to melanoma later that year at age 33. Now, her hit album "Live at Blues Alley" gets a remastered release for the holidays. "People like anniversaries,"