Ask a Thyroid Expert with Dr. Kaplan

If you're concerned your dizziness could be a sign of a serious medical condition, GBMC - Greater Baltimore Medical Center Center for Neurology may be able to help. Find out more in this recent Midday Maryland interview with Dr. Oluwatosin Thompson, Neurologist at GBMC.

Generally speaking, thoracic surgeons focus on the treatment of diseases within the chest cavity. Patients usually see a thoracic surgeon after being referred by another specialist when nonsurgical treatment options have been exhausted.

Those affected by urinary incontinence often find it difficult or embarrassing to talk about, but it’s a much more common problem than most people realize.

The Wound Center at GBMC uses the latest technology to heal chronic wounds, and the center boasts some of the best healing rates in the area.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 700,000 adverse drug events — injuries resulting from the use of medication — that result in hospital emergency room visits each year. Many of these events could have been prevented if information about adverse drug reactions and general medication safety had been more well known.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Dr. Oluwatosin Thompson, a neurologist at GBMC - Greater Baltimore Medical Center, and Christian Schaffer discuss stroke signs and treatment options.

Dr. James Johnston, GBMC Health Partners Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr. Ruth Horowitz, Chief-Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism. discuss osteoporosis - prevention and symptoms. www.gbmc.org/orthopaedics

Jana Wolff, RDN, LDN, GBMC’s Director of Nutrition at the Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP), shares important information about foods that can sabotage your healthy diet.