Johns Hopkins Medicine
Coverage of Johns Hopkins Medicine in the Nexus archive.
- Alcohol Consumption in Pregnancy; Diagnosing Steatotic Liver Disease
The article discusses a podcast episode focusing on alcohol consumption during pregnancy and diagnosing steatotic liver disease. It features Elizabeth Tracey from Johns Hopkins Medicine and Rick Lange from Texas Tech Health El Paso analyzing top medical topics.
- An Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet girls
An Australian woman, Jenitar Sau Na’amoana, gave birth to identical quadruplet girls naturally, a rare occurrence with odds estimated at 1 in 15 million. The babies were delivered via cesarean section at 28 weeks and are healthy, with the mother also recovering well.
- After an extremely rare pregnancy, an Australian woman gives birth to identical quadruplet girls
An Australian woman gave birth to identical quadruplet girls after a naturally conceived pregnancy described as occurring in 1 in 15 million cases. The babies, named Emily, Harriet, Catherine, and Alexa, were delivered via cesarean section at 28 weeks and are recovering in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Study tests whether ALS patient’s brain signals can control smart-home devices
A man with ALS is participating in a clinical trial at Johns Hopkins Medicine testing a brain-computer interface (BCI) to control smart-home devices using brain signals. The BCI achieved 90% accuracy in executing commands like adjusting lights and television without movement or speech, maintaining performance for three months.
- Study tests whether ALS patient’s brain signals can control smart-home devices
A man with ALS is participating in a clinical trial at Johns Hopkins Medicine testing a brain-computer interface (BCI) to control smart-home devices using brain signals. The implanted BCI achieved a 90% accuracy rate over three months, allowing the patient to operate lights and a television without movement or speech.
- Study tests whether ALS patient’s brain signals can control smart-home devices
A man with ALS, Tim Evans, is participating in a Johns Hopkins Medicine clinical trial using a brain-computer interface (BCI) to control smart-home devices through brain signals. The BCI achieved 90% accuracy over three months without retraining, offering potential quality-of-life improvements for ALS patients.
- 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.