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Experiments Advance Potential of Protein That Makes Hydrogen Sulfide as a Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer’s Disease

Experiments conducted in genetically engineered mice reinforce that CSE protein (ordinarily known for producing hydrogen ...
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Sanjay Desai Named Vice Dean for Education at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Desai previously served as the Johns Hopkins Myron L. Weisfeldt Professor of Medicine, director of the Osler Medical ...
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Celebrate Smart, Stay Safe: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Shares Safety Tips for Families in The New Year

Even during a holiday or celebration, safe sleep practices should remain top of mind. Infants under one year of age should ...
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Johns Hopkins Scientists Develop Targeted Therapy for T-Cell Lymphomas and Leukemias

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center’s Ludwig Center developed a new treatment that selectively targets ...
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New Blood Test for ALS Detects Early Signs Years Before Symptoms Appear

Verywell For every person, the time to exercise is based on what your circadian rhythm is. For example, if someone’s circadian rhythm is 9 p.m. bedtime and 5 a.m. rise time, then morning is a great ...
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Gastroparesis Treatment

An accurate diagnosis is necessary to treating gastroparesis, since the treatment depends on the cause. If your doctor diagnosed an underlying disease or condition that is causing the gastroparesis, ...
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Sensitive Teeth: Why They Hurt and How to Stop the Pain

Tooth sensitivity, also known as dentin hypersensitivity, is a common dental problem characterized by sharp, temporary pain or discomfort in one or more teeth when exposed to certain stimuli. These ...
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Scientists Identify Epigenetic Key That ‘Opens’ Door to Colon Cancer

Investigators from @hopkinskimmel find HMGA1 gene helps open the door to the development of #coloncancer. › “HMGA1 functions like a molecular ‘key’ that ‘opens’ regions of the genome to activate stem ...
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Johns Hopkins Study: Newborn Male Circumcision Rates in U.S. Dropped Between 2012 and 2022

Research letter in @JAMAPediatrics (bit.ly/42jDKqQ) from @HopkinsMedicine @JHUPath & @JohnsHopkinsSPH shows U.S. rates for neonatal male circumcision dropped significantly from 2012-2022. @AaronTobian ...
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Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depression Effective for Up to a Year for Most Patients, Study Shows

New @JHPsychedelics follow-up study on effects of #psilocybin on #MajorDepressiveDisorder in adults finds that 2 doses of the psychedelic compound may ease symptoms for up to 12 months.
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Polydactyly (Extra Fingers or Toes)

Polydactyly occurs when a baby is born with one or more extra fingers or toes. It is the most common congenital limb difference. The most common type of polydactyly results in an extra small finger or ...
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Novel Bone Marrow Transplant Can Cure Sickle Cell Disease

Trial at @hopkinskimmel and other centrs finds reduced-intensity haploidentical bone marrow transplant can cure sickle cell disease. › A bone marrow transplant process co-developed by investigators at ...