Posts by Johns Hopkins Medicine
Test shown to improve accuracy in identifying precancerous pancreatic cysts
Researchers have shown that a laboratory test using artificial intelligence tools has the potential to more accurately sort out which people with pancreatic cysts will go on to develop pancreatic cancers. …
Read Full ArticleSave your money: Vast majority of dietary supplements don’t improve heart health or put off death
A new analysis of findings from 277 clinical trials revealed that almost all vitamin, mineral and other nutrient supplements or diets cannot be linked to longer life or protection from heart disease. …
Read Full ArticleLoose RNA molecules rejuvenate skin
Researchers have discovered that laser treatments and the drug retinoic acid rejuvenate skin through a common molecular pathway. …
Read Full ArticleKey acid-activated protein channel identified
Newly characterized protein could contribute to acid-induced cell death caused by stroke, cancer and heart disease. …
Read Full ArticleNew analysis predicts top 25 US counties at risk for measles outbreaks
A new analysis co-led by The Johns Hopkins University identified 25 United States counties that are most likely to experience measles outbreaks in 2019. …
Read Full ArticleBroccoli sprout compound may restore brain chemistry imbalance linked to schizophrenia
Researchers have further characterized glutamate imbalance in the brains of people with schizophrenia and figured out how to tweak the level using a broccoli sprout compound. …
Read Full Article‘Google Maps’ for cancer: Image-based computer model reveals finer details of tumor blood flow
Researchers say they have developed something akin to a “Google Maps” approach for more accurately computing and visualizing structural and functional tumor blood vessel changes …
Read Full ArticleRestoring brain function in mice with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
A study using an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model shows that selectively removing brain cells that are no longer dividing can reduce brain damage and inflammation, and slow the pace of cognitive decline. …
Read Full ArticleNumber of women who aren’t physically active enough is high and growing
Researchers say that more than half of women with established cardiovascular disease do not do enough physical activity and those numbers have grown over the last decade. …
Read Full ArticleTurning on cancer-fighting genes
Researchers led by experts at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have successfully blocked the activity of portions of a protein known as UHRF1 and restored the function of hundreds of cancer-fighting genes …
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