‘Nanobodies’ from Llamas Could Yield Cell-Specific Medications for Humans
Graphic abstract. Credit: Sora Ji In “proof of concept” experiments with mouse and human cells and tissues, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have designed
Hospitals Can Reduce Antibiotic Overuse by Avoiding Unnecessary Blood Draws in Critically Ill Children, Study Shows
A Johns Hopkins Children’s Center-led quality improvement collaborative highlights a “less is more” method that may prevent antibiotic overprescribing. A study of a Johns Hopkins
Why Breakthrough COVID? Antibodies Fighting Original Virus May Be Weaker Against Omicron
Antibodies produced by vaccinated and boosted people may not stop omicron SARS-CoV-2 strain from entering cells as well as it stops original virus. Transmission electron
Johns Hopkins Study Finds Patients Hospitalized with Omicron Face Similar Risks to Those with Delta
Patients with omicron were less likely to be hospitalized, but those who were admitted had care requirements similar to patients with delta. The study found
Study Reveals Set of Brain Regions That Control Complex Sequences of Movement
Findings in mice have potential to advance treatment of some brain injuries and illnesses. Credit: Getty Images In a novel set of experiments with mice
Lab Grown, Self-Sustainable Muscle Cells Repair Muscle Injury and Disease, Mouse Study Shows
Image of mouse muscle. In white is mouse laminin, showing a cross section of muscle fibers. The green color marks a muscle stem cell protein
Trio of Studies Suggests Further Need for Women Leaders in Heart Disease Research and Care
Underrepresentation of women in cardiology leadership roles linked to persistent gender inequality in clinical trials. Credit: Getty Images In a trio of studies analyzing trends
Inflammation, Rather Than Virus Provoking It, May Be Key to COVID-19 Loss of Smell
Johns Hopkins Medicine-led study finds inflammation-caused nerve damage weakens odor signals to the brain. Graphic showing how SARS-CoV-2 infection in the nasal passages leads to
Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy Before Surgery Improves Outcomes for Patients with Lung Cancer
Multiplex immunofluorescence image from the AstroPath platform shows a 70% reduction in lung tumor size, prior to definitive surgery. In this image, remaining tumor is
Johns Hopkins-Led Study Finds Convalescent Plasma Can Be Effective Early COVID-19 Therapy
Peer-reviewed publication in New England Journal of Medicine validates findings first announced in December. A bag of antibody-rich COVID convalescent plasma after thawing. Credit: Will
Johns Hopkins Researchers Identify a Potential Window for Treating ALS
Astrocyte. Credit:Getty Images Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects as many as 30,000 people in the United States, with 5,000 new
Chemical Found in Leafy Greens Shown to Slow Growth of COVID-19 and Common Cold Viruses
A Johns Hopkins Children’s Center-led study finds sulforaphane could help prevent and treat illnesses caused by some coronaviruses, including COVID-19 Credit: Getty Images Researchers at
Introduction to Clinical Research Summer Course July 11-15
Register by July 1 The Introduction to Clinical Research Summer Course provides an intensive introduction to clinical research methods, emphasizing epidemiological and biostatistical methods.
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