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Johns Hopkins Investigators Offer Free Atlas of Immunotherapy Responses in Pancreatic Cancers, Report New Clinical Trial Findings

Investigators from @hopkinskimmel (@wonjinho1, @DNSidiropoulos, @AmandaHuffPhD, @DrLizJaffee) create free atlas of ...
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Experiments Advance Potential of Protein That Makes Hydrogen Sulfide as a Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease

Experiments conducted in genetically engineered mice reinforce that CSE protein (ordinarily known for producing hydrogen ...
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Johns Hopkins-Led Team Creates First Map of Nerve Circuitry in Bone, Identifies Key Signals for Bone Repair

First discovered in the 1950s, NGF is now known to direct the growth, maintenance, proliferation and preservation of neurons ...
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Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Study Tracks Declines in Annual Checkups as Teens Become Young Adults

A new study led by Johns Hopkins Children’s Center researchers using data on adolescents and young adults (AYAs) ages 15 to ...
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Gastroparesis Treatment

An accurate diagnosis is necessary to treating gastroparesis, since the treatment depends on the cause. If your doctor diagnosed an underlying disease or condition that is causing the gastroparesis, ...
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The Pathologist

A pathologist is a healthcare provider who looks at bodies and body tissues. They also do lab tests. A pathologist helps other providers reach diagnoses. They are an important member of the healthcare ...
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Emerging Infectious Diseases

Known diseases that are now spreading quickly in number of cases, or in number of areas where people are sick Reemerging diseases are those that come back after they have been on a major decline. This ...
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The Academy at Johns Hopkins, East Baltimore Campus

The Academy at Johns Hopkins, East Baltimore Campus supports the continued research, teaching and service of retired faculty of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins ...
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms caused by a problem with a woman’s hormones. It affects the ovaries. These are the small organs that ...
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Sanjay Desai Named Vice Dean for Education at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Desai previously served as the Johns Hopkins Myron L. Weisfeldt Professor of Medicine, director of the Osler Medical ...
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Sensitive Teeth: Why They Hurt and How to Stop the Pain

Tooth sensitivity, also known as dentin hypersensitivity, is a common dental problem characterized by sharp, temporary pain or discomfort in one or more teeth when exposed to certain stimuli. These ...
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Vaginal Fistula

A vaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and other nearby organs in the pelvis, including the bladder or rectum. A fistula can cause many complications, such as urinary and fecal ...