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Blood pressure gauge
Aging
Abnormal blood pressure in middle age and later life increases dementia risk
Published Aug 22, 2019
Those with high blood pressure in middle and later life were 49% more likely to develop dementia than those with normal blood pressure at both times
Brain scan
Neuroscience
Deep brain stimulation boosts dopamine
Published Aug 21, 2019
Treatment eases Parkinson's symptoms such as tremors and muscle rigidity
Atrial simulation
Heart health
Heart simulations that don't miss a beat
Published Aug 19, 2019
In proof-of-concept study of 10 patients with atrial fibrillation, personalized computer models accurately predict where to destroy diseased heart tissue
Clarisse Hu and Bailey Surtees
Fighting cancer by degrees
Published Aug 14, 2019
Hopkins student team engineers device that treats breast cancer by freezing cancerous tissue
Illustration of stress in the brain
Alzheimer's disease
Stressors linked to cognitive decline in women
Published Aug 6, 2019
'We can't get rid of stressors, but we might adjust the way we respond to stress,' Hopkins neuropsychologist Cynthia Munro says
Ketamine nasal spray, Spravato
Mental health
Psychiatrist: Ketamine isn't an opioid and treats depression in a unique way
Published Aug 2, 2019
In scientific journal letter, Hopkins psychiatrist Adam Kaplin disputes a study claiming ketamine is an opioid
Front of Johns Hopkins Hospital at dusk
U.S. News rankings
Johns Hopkins Hospital ranked No. 3 nationally
Published July 30, 2019
The hospital ranks No. 1 overall in Maryland, among nation's top 10 in 12 specialty areas in new 'U.S. News' rankings
The Kubanda cryoablation device
Biomedical engineering
Device could expand access to lifesaving breast cancer treatments
Published July 16, 2019 Video
Tissue-freezing probe developed by Hopkins students would offer an affordable, widely available alternative for women in low-resource settings
Avocado cut in half
Brain science
Study: Atkins-style diet may improve cognition
Published July 9, 2019
Findings of small pilot study warrant further exploration of dietary impact on brain function, Hopkins researchers say
Ashani Weeraratna
Interdisciplinary scholar
Ashani Weeraratna named Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Published July 2, 2019
She comes from the Wistar Institute, where she leads a lab studying the effect aging has on cancer metastasis