A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, according to new research led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel ...

The Johns Hopkins team that conducted the new study had previously shown that the molecule of interest, an “antisense ...

A collaborative effort to eliminate cancer health disparities among African Americans and other underserved populations in the Washington, D.C., area is being reignited at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel ...

Extreme pain, known as a pain crisis, is one of the hallmark symptoms of SCD. With frequent hospitalizations, chronic pain ...

Patulous Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Patulous Eustachian tube dysfunction is a disorder of the valve of the Eustachian tube that causes it to remain open. When this valve remains open, sound can ...

What is advanced maternal age? Advanced maternal age, or geriatric pregnancy, refers to people who become pregnant at age 35 or older. The majority of healthy people who get pregnant in their late 30s ...

December 2024 Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Recognized for Patient Safety and Quality. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a top pediatric hospital for patient safety ...

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Device Parts The hypoglossal nerve stimulator has the following: A breathing monitor, which is a small sensor that can detect when the person is breathing. It is at the ...

The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science is committed to providing the highest quality medical care. O ur world-renowned physicians and staff, led by Dr. Karen Horton, ...

Vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure for feminizing gender affirmation. Fan Liang, M.D., medical director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health, and Andrew Cohen, M.D ...

Patella (kneecap) fractures (broken kneecap) are common injuries. About 1% of all broken bones are broken kneecaps. Fractures of the patella are most often caused by a direct blow to the knee, such as ...

Anoscopy usually does not require special preparations, such as the full bowel prep needed for a colonoscopy. To perform an anoscopy, the doctor inserts a small tube into the anus and shines a light ...