Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
The Daily Record
Home to several renowned medical and federal institutions, Maryland is a national leader in health care research and development. The Daily Record honored those organizations and individuals who have made an impact on the quality of health care within our state.
Maryland Announces Fourth Measles Case of 2026 Found in International Traveler
Maryland Matters, by Danielle J. Brown
Despite a steady increase in cases, health officials say the state’s relatively high vaccination rate keeps transmission low.
The Alzheimer’s–Estrogen Conversation We’re Afraid to Have
The Flow Space, by Lauryn Higgins
Women account for nearly two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases, leading researchers to explore menopause as a possible contributor beyond longer life expectancy. Dr. Lisa Shulman, director of the University of Maryland Movement & Memory Disorders Division and professor of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, notes that while the link between menopause and cognitive changes is well established, the benefits of estrogen therapy for preventing dementia are still uncertain.
TidalHealth Urgent Care Is Creating Easier Access to Immediate Medical Care
WBOC
TidalHealth’s Urgent Care team discusses how they’re creating easier and more effective access for those who need immediate medical attention.
As Summer Begins, Doctors Warn Against Diving Into Shallow Water to Prevent Injuries
FOX 45 News, by Gianna Desiderio
Dr. Pines Cabahug, a physician at the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at Kennedy Krieger Institute, emphasizes the importance of water safety, noting that a split-second decision can result in a life-altering spinal cord injury.
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