Everybody needs some sun exposure to produce vitamin D (which helps calcium absorption for stronger and healthier bones). But unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damage ...

WHAT: Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center will present new research findings and receive honors and ...

Patients with elevated anti-HLA antibodies experienced significantly prolonged time to transplant — a median of 120 days ...

Arginine vasopressin (AVP) disorders are a group of rare conditions that affect water regulation in the kidneys. AVP is a hormone made in the brain that helps regulate the water balance in the body.

As electric scooters (e-scooters) become more available in cities and urban areas, injuries are becoming more common. Research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center researchers finds that Black and ...

New @HopkinsMedicine study finds #HIV infections would increase by 10% average if CDC funding for HIV testing ends. › Timely HIV diagnosis and treatment are critical to preventing transmission. To ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in certain parts of the spine. Ankylosing means stiff or rigid. Spondyl means spine. Itis refers to inflammation. The ...

As nurses, we often hear the term evidence-based practice (EBP). But, what does it actually mean? EBP is a process used to review, analyze, and translate the latest evidence. The goal is to quickly ...

What is iliotibial band syndrome? Iliotibial band syndrome (often called “IT band syndrome”) is a medical condition that causes pain on the outside of the knee. It most commonly happens in athletes, ...

What is growth hormone deficiency? Growth hormone deficiency (GHD), also known as dwarfism or pituitary dwarfism, is a condition caused by insufficient amounts of growth hormone in the body. Children ...

If you’ve ever “gone with your gut” to make a decision or felt “butterflies in your stomach” when nervous, you’re likely getting signals from an unexpected source: your second brain. Hidden in the ...

What is cubital tunnel syndrome? Cubital tunnel syndrome happens when the ulnar nerve, which passes through the cubital tunnel (a tunnel of muscle, ligament, and bone) on the inside of the elbow, ...