Johns Hopkins Medicine
Coverage of Johns Hopkins Medicine in the Nexus archive.
- Prosthesis for Hip Replacement; Testing for Respiratory Viruses in Nursing Homes
The article discusses a podcast episode focusing on a prosthesis for hip replacement and testing for respiratory viruses in nursing homes. It features Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, who analyze top medical topics.
- Tech to Improve Stroke Outcomes; Impact of a Nation's Social Media Ban
The article discusses a weekly podcast called TTHealthWatch from Texas Tech, hosted by Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, which covers medical topics including stroke outcomes and the impact of a nation's social media ban.
- An Oklahoma child lost most of their hand to a firework this week. Here’s how to keep your kids safe this July 4
A 12-year-old in Oklahoma lost most of their hand after a firework exploded while they were holding it. Statistics show nearly 2,000 children in the U.S. are treated for fireworks-related injuries annually, with sparklers and blast injuries being common causes. Safety recommendations include avoiding sparklers for young children, using water sources nearby, and opting for alternatives like glow sticks or movie nights.
- Visceral Fat and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors; Autoantibodies and IBD
The article discusses a podcast episode from Texas Tech Health El Paso and Johns Hopkins Medicine exploring the links between visceral fat and cardiometabolic risk factors, as well as autoantibodies and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
- Cancer Diagnosis Delays During Screening Study; Benefits of Resistance Training
The article discusses delays in cancer diagnosis during a screening study and highlights the benefits of resistance training. It references a weekly medical podcast, TTHealthWatch, hosted by Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange.
- Name of common medical condition could be misleading patients, experts warn
The name of Polycystic-ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been changed to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) due to its inaccuracy in describing the condition. PMOS affects one in eight women and causes a variety of symptoms, including irregular periods and weight gain. The name change aims to reduce delayed diagnosis and stigma.
- Your morning coffee could be making you more tired, experts warn: 'Like a roller coaster'
Drinking coffee in the morning can temporarily mask lifestyle habits that cause fatigue, but may ultimately lead to more tiredness. Experts recommend evaluating lifestyle changes instead of cutting out coffee. Moderate coffee consumption has health benefits, including reducing internal inflammation and protecting against disease.
- Early Parkinson’s symptoms misdiagnosed for years, Terry Crews’ wife reveals
Rebecca King Crews, Terry Crews' wife, revealed she was misdiagnosed with anxiety instead of Parkinson's for years, despite early symptoms. A new procedure now helps manage her condition, highlighting challenges in diagnosing early-onset Parkinson's, which affects less than 5% of cases.