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Objectives: This study evaluates what type of patient prepares a birth plan, identifies common requests made, and determines how closely these are followed during labor. Methods: Patients who were admitted in labor with birth plans during... more
Long-term non-linear ecosystem-scale changes in water quality and biotic communities in coastal lagoons have been associated with intensification of anthropogenic pressures. In light of incipient changes in Johnson Bay (an embayment of... more
This study adds significantly to what is known about Gallaudet University and issues related to race and education. It reviews the history of African American deaf students in the precollege programs on Kendall Green and then focuses... more
To respond to a recent demand of the ACLU of Maryland, and to augment theories from Disability Incarcerated (2014) about the convergence of race, disability, and due process (or lack thereof), this essay analyzes the extent to which... more
Racial/ethnic differences in children's self-reports of being a frequent victim of bullying were assessed via two commonly used strategies: a definition-based single-item measure and behavior-based multiresponse... more
The evolution of prehospital treatment of decompensated congestive heart failure has in some ways come full circle: rather than emphasizing a battery of new pharmacotherapies, out-of-hospital providers have a renewed focus on aggressive... more
There is perhaps no more pressing issue in school policy today than the achievement gap across social lines. Achievement differences between well-to-do children and poor children and between disadvantaged racial and ethnic minorities and... more
Baltimore’s contemporary housing culture is the result of decades of discriminatory housing practices. Decades later from those insidious roots, residents are rightfully skeptical of innovative and alternative concepts when traditional... more
Maryland's Baltimore County native son, Colonel Beale Randall's life and participation in the defense of Maryland against the British in the War of 1812 is particularly poignant on this day, September 12, 2014 the Bicentennial of the... more
This article explores how individuals, universities and professional teams associated with the state of Maryland have had a varied impact on sports law in general. It also serves as a primer for anyone studying sports law, particularly... more
Mammalian carnivores (carnivorans) play a key role in the functioning of many ecosystems. Therefore, preserving these species is important to maintaining the integrity of these systems. The purpose of this study was to examine changes in... more