Are you missing out on warnings? Here’s what a Johns Hopkins expert wants you to know about #cancer signs you can't ignore: http://bit.ly/2hBFpm7
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Tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m, please join the Johns Hopkins Children's Center for very special Facebook Live Event! Santa Claus is coming to town by helicopter (weather permitting). Keep an eye on that space for the live-streaming of his landing! http://bit.ly/2hAShsQ
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WATCH THIS SPACE tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. as Santa arrives at Johns Hopkins Children's Center by helicopter (weather permitting). We will live-stream his landing!
Johns Hopkins is changing the way it cares for adolescent and young adult #cancer patients like Matsie Bosmans, 19. http://bit.ly/2hM4TeN
This week on #PodMed: Did you know that where you live in the United States may have a big impact on how you die?
Other topics this week include Association Between #Statin Exposure and #Alzheimer Disease by Sex/Race in JAMA Neurology, Demographic Differences in Adult Use of #Psychiatric Drugs in #JAMA #Neurology, and NIDA statistics on teen substance use and abuse. ,http://bit.ly/2hLncR0
Aging itself doesn't seem to account for sleep complaints in older adults -- but maybe it should. http://bit.ly/2hytkhp
“Based on this evidence, we can tell our patients that there doesn’t seem to be any harm in eating a #heart-healthy diet that includes calcium-rich foods, and it may even be beneficial for the heart,” Dr. Erin Michos, an expert in heart disease prevention at Johns Hopkins said. (via Today Show) http://bit.ly/2hy2WEs
Beyond fruits and vegetables: Find out what else you should be placing in your shopping cart for your #hearthealth. (Sauerkraut, anyone?) http://bit.ly/2hJkDPA
Follow these four simple daily habits a Johns Hopkins memory disorder expert says could protect your #brain health for decades to come. http://bit.ly/1sPEQYn
Suffering from gas? Here are seven foods to avoid: http://bit.ly/2hvwl23
Did you know that patients with early breast cancer who are socially isolated have a higher risk of dying from their disease, a new study suggests? http://bit.ly/2hGHGu7 (via Kaiser Health News)
Did you know the human #gut flora contains more bacteria than any other part of the body? An imbalance of this bacteria can be associated with chronic illnesses like #diabetes, #lupus and MS. http://bit.ly/2huW0b1 (via Healthline)
It seems we really are what we eat. In a recent article " Emerging Concepts on the Gut Microbiome and Multiple Sclerosis," co-authors Justin Glenn and Ellen Mowry, both from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, reviewed the relationship between gut bacteria and autoimmune disorders such as m...
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Did you know that lack of #sleep can negatively affect your memory, concentration, performance, mood and more? http://bit.ly/2htsYss
More than 60 million Americans suffer from poor sleep quality, and more than 40 million meet the diagnostic criteria for sleep disorders. There are more than 80 defined sleeping disorders, ranging from sleep apnea, insomnia and circadian rhythm disorders. Lack of sleep can negatively affect your mem...
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Don't believe the common myth that #heart disease is a "guy thing". In fact, heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. Learn the six heart health mistakes women should avoid. http://bit.ly/2hE523R
Did you know one in five #falls results in major injuries? Here are three takeaways from a recent webinar on falls and fall prevention with Johns Hopkins neuro-otologist Yuri Agrawal and physiatrist Levan Atanelov:
1. Prevent falls at home by eliminating risks, such as throw rugs and cables, and make sure there is bright lighting.
2. There is an increased risk of falls for people who are taking multiple medications. Why is this significant? Fifty-seven percent of women and 44 percent of men over 65 take five or more prescriptions.
3. Fall risk is a chronic condition, but only 50 percent of people who fall talk to their doctor. Watch: Falls and Fall Prevention
More than one-third of people 65 and older fall each year, with one in 10 resulting in a serious injury, such as a hip fracture.
Did you know that the easiest path to a #heart-healthy lifestyle can contain things that you actually like to do? http://bit.ly/2hrFadi
Making heart-healthy choices shouldn't be drudgery. In fact, a Johns Hopkins heart disease expert says it can be downright enjoyable. The easiest path to a heart-healthy lifestyle contains things that you actually like to do. Pleasant activities are more likely to become habits, says Johns Hopkins c...
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Did you know that a type of #bacteria found in severe gum disease may trigger many cases of #rheumatoid arthritis? http://bit.ly/2hq93KX (via NBC News)
A type of bacteria found in severe gum disease may trigger many cases of rheumatoid arthritis, researchers reported Wednesday. The bacteria is found in about a third of people, and the researchers found evidence that 47 percent of patients with rheumatoid arthritis had evidence of an infection.
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Do you know your numbers? Body-mass index (BMI) is a measure of “relative weight,” in other words, how much you weigh relative to your height. A BMI of 25 or more indicates you’re overweight; 30 or above indicates you’re obese. Find out your BMI now. http://bit.ly/2hpcMZh
Did you know that a cardiac calcium scoring test has great potential to predict a #heart attack and coronary artery disease? (via Newsmax ) http://bit.ly/2hoN0nU
#1992 #TBT Johns Hopkins builds the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center to meet the growing demand for nonhospital specialty care. Named for Robert M. Heyssel, president of The Johns Hopkins Hospital from 1983–1992, the building is part of a major redevelopment of the Johns Hopkins medical campus. #ThrowbackThursday http://bit.ly/2hoeiL4
Tension can interfere with slumber, and sleepless nights can create even more stress. Learn about the link between anxiety and insomnia—and how to gain control: http://bit.ly/2hn6rh1
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- Good morning all,am Idaraesit Imah from Nigeria.Nobody directed me t...o this site but I was just surfing the net when I got this link and I followed it.Please I need help.My brother had hepatitis C virus and yellowing of eyes with pcv of 10 two months ago.We did hepatitis viral load and genotype test after one month in the hospital and the test came out hepatitis undetected.As at this morning he has been transfused with the 12th bag of packed cells blood.The doctors cannot know the cause of the hemolysis up till today.His PCV improved from 10 to 14 to 11 to 18 to 14 to 19 to 35 but this weekend it went back to 16.He was on pregnisolone for sometimes till it was discontinued.We did his iron studies:transferrin is very very high,UIBC is lower than normal,TIBC is not up to normal.Please help me.How can we stop this haemolysi please answer me please. See More
- Good morning all,am Idaraesit Imah from Nigeria.Nobody directed me t...o this site but I was just surfing the net when I got this link and I followed it.Please I need help.My brother had hepatitis C virus and yellowing of eyes with pcv of 10 two months ago.We did hepatitis viral load and genotype test after one month in the hospital and the test came out hepatitis undetected.As at this morning he has been transfused with the 12th bag of packed cells blood.The doctors cannot know the cause of the hemolysis up till today.His PCV improved from 10 to 14 to 11 to 18 to 14 to 19 to 35 but this weekend it went back to 16.He was on pregnisolone for sometimes till it was discontinued.We did his iron studies:transferrin is very very high,UIBC is lower than normal,TIBC is not up to normal.Please help me.How can we stop this haemolysi please answer me please. See More
4starI am a little conflictedon how exactly to rate my experience , i had amazing care but at the same time had a horrible ex...perience although the good outwieghed the bad. I owe my life to Dr. Schulman and Dr. Wang as well as a lot of the other staff. They found out what was wrong when no one else could and already had heart failure as well as both kidneys and liver completely failing. I got heart surgery and many other things that managed to keep me alive although almost died quite a few time and was on life support for months could not even lift a finger of press the call button i was in such bad shape. Now im moving and all again and woudnt be without them. The care i got in the CCU was amazing however i ended up with a 5 inch round bone deep bed sore that still hasnt healed almost a year later. Also when i was moved out of intensive care it seemed like some nurses didnt seem to care much. I was supposed to be rolled every hour for my bed sore and sometimes that wouldnt happen anywhere close to that time. I also feel like they forced me out when i felt i was no where near ready to be moved to a nursing home they ended up moving me one day before i would have been there 5 months, whether a coincidenc e or them not wanting it to look like patients have long stays i cant say but it did seem that way. I only had my feeding tube out for a week and they had been telling me that i might die if i couldnt eat more which in my condition i just couldnt but out of no where a few days later they decided i was good to leave, gave me pretty much no notice at all. Also i had only had my breathing tube trache taken out a week or so before and was extremely worried that i would need it again as times before rhey tried to take out the breathing tube they had to put it right back in. I even expressed that i didnt feel like i was ready or safe to transition but the social worker in charge of transferri ng me didnt seem to care. At this point i still couldnt even roll myself in bed much less stand or walk or take care of my self in anyway. Overall i am extremely grateful for the drs at hopkins but i do think there are things that should be changed or improved upon. See More 
1starMy experiencewas not what i expected at all. I have been in chronic severe undiagnose d pain for almost 2 years. My mom ...drove me 5 hours to an appointmen t with the blaustien pain clinic. I thought for sure that they would be able to help me. I have not had any luck in our home area and thought it they would be able to do more. The doctor was really quick and they said it was fun 1 hour for an appointmen t and it was nowhere near 1 hour. I was asking questions as and I was asking if the doctor was walking out of the door. I left there with absolutely more questions than answers. Still in chronic pain no help. When my mom and I left there and went to our hotel I was just wanting to live anymore because they gave me no hope at all. Maybe I need to try a different Clinic but will never go back to them again. See More
