Maryland’s Health Matters - Midtown - Fall 2017 - 2

IN THIS ISSUE

18

TECHNOLOGY'S TOLL
ON YOUR HEALTH

How computers, tablets and
smartphones can harm your eyes and ears,
and what you can do to protect them.

6

COVER STORY

RELIEF AFTER THYROID SURGERY

After successful surgery for an enlarged and
overactive thyroid that was causing pain and
other symptoms, Joan Spencer is back to making
art again. Learn about the most common types of
thyroid conditions, and what doctors can do to help.

10

STEADY
HANDS AT LAST

The University
of Maryland Medical Center
now offers a new, nonsurgical
procedure for essential tremor-
a common movement disorder
that affects an estimated
10 million Americans.

D E PA R T M E N TS
3

A HEALTHY START

13

AT A GLANCE

14

FOCUS ON PHILANTHROPY

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