Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
His Doctor’s Prescription for His Unbearable Pain Seemed Absurd. It Worked.
The Washington Post, by Kyle Melnick
After being diagnosed with small-fiber sensory neuropathy, Gregory Maassen found significant pain relief through cycling after Dr. Ahmet Hoke of Johns Hopkins prescribed exercise alongside medication. Maassen went on to complete cross-country rides, raising funds to support neuropathy research at Johns Hopkins Medicine while inspiring others living with the condition.
Teen’s Headache Turns Out to Be a Brain Aneurysm. 1 Year Later, She’s Shadowing the Surgeon Who Saved Her Life
People, by Wendy Grossman Kantor
In 2025, doctors discovered the 18-year-old had two aneurysms in her brain and performed two separate surgeries to treat them. This summer, one year after her first surgery, she shadowed the brain surgeon who saved her life, Dr. Mohamed Labib, at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Burt even observed a surgery on a brain aneurysm patient like her. Now 19, she plans to apply to medical school with Labib’s encouragement.
Baltimore County Announces New Healthcare Workforce Partnership with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
NottinghamMD.com, by Chris Montcalmo
Baltimore County has partnered with MedStar Health to launch a new workforce initiative that provides eligible residents with paid certified nursing assistant (CNA) training, covers tuition and certification costs, and guarantees a job upon successful completion. The 10-week program is designed to strengthen the local healthcare workforce and help address the growing demand for healthcare professionals across Maryland.
Frederick Health Hospital Using Artificial Intelligence to Advance Medical Treatment for Patients Vulnerable to Seizures
DC News Now, by Steven Cohen
Frederick Health Hospital is using artificial intelligence to improve seizure detection by identifying abnormal brain activity earlier and more accurately than traditional methods. Dr. Chaitanya Mishra says the AI-powered technology enables clinicians to intervene sooner, improving outcomes for patients at risk of seizures and other neurological complications.
The 5 Healthiest Fast-Food Orders if You Have High Blood Pressure, According to Cardiologists
Parade, by Emily Laurence Sardinha
Restaurant meals often contain high levels of sodium, making it difficult for people with high blood pressure to stay within the recommended daily limit of 2,300 milligrams. Dr. Alex Gyftopoulos, a preventive cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, emphasizes that preparing heart-healthy meals at home not only helps control blood pressure but also supports healthy weight and cholesterol levels, reducing overall cardiovascular risk.
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