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Artificial intelligence
AI fares better than doctors at predicting complications after surgery
Published Sept 17, 2025
Johns Hopkins researchers create an artificial intelligence model to mine rich, predictive data from routine ECG tests
Marina Baretti and Mark Yarchoan
Research in action
As liver cancer rates surge, new treatments offer hope
Published Sept 16, 2025
Medical researchers at Johns Hopkins aim to accelerate therapies that improve and save lives as liver cancer becomes one of the most common cancers in the U.S.
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Research in action
Flu fighters
Published Sept 10, 2025
Experts at Johns Hopkins and across the country work together to better understand the behavior and characteristics of respiratory viruses, how our immune system responds to them, and how we can prevent serious illness
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Cancer research
New urine-based test to ID prostate cancers
Published Sept 12, 2025
This novel approach could significantly reduce the need for invasive, often painful biopsies
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FDA-approved Alzheimer's blood test could be a 'game-changer'
Aug 5, 2025
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New blood test for ALS detects early signs years before symptoms appear
Aug 29, 2025
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A better, less-invasive treatment for sleep apnea
June 26, 2025

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Robert Stevens observes an electrocardiogram monitor
Artificial intelligence
AI fares better than doctors at predicting complications after surgery
Published Sept 17, 2025
Johns Hopkins researchers create an artificial intelligence model to mine rich, predictive data from routine ECG tests
Marina Baretti and Mark Yarchoan
Research in action
As liver cancer rates surge, new treatments offer hope
Published Sept 16, 2025
Medical researchers at Johns Hopkins aim to accelerate therapies that improve and save lives as liver cancer becomes one of the most common cancers in the U.S.
Empty urine test containers with yellow caps
Cancer research
New urine-based test to ID prostate cancers
Published Sept 12, 2025
This novel approach could significantly reduce the need for invasive, often painful biopsies
Three people pose in a lab setting
Research in action
Flu fighters
Published Sept 10, 2025
Experts at Johns Hopkins and across the country work together to better understand the behavior and characteristics of respiratory viruses, how our immune system responds to them, and how we can prevent serious illness
Several white connected puzzle pieces with one missing piece showing a red background beneath
Neurology
Hopkins researchers pave way for potential first diagnostic test for ALS
Published Aug 29, 2025
The blood test, with more than 98% accuracy, opens new avenues for early diagnosis, improved patient care, and potential treatment of the neurodegenerative disease
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Community
Community outreach pushes Baltimore toward safer drinking water
Published Aug 8, 2025 Video
As Baltimore faces a federal deadline to identify and replace lead service lines, local researchers and community groups are stepping in to reach residents the city has struggled to engage
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Research in action
Alzheimer's blood test could be a 'game-changer'
Published Aug 5, 2025 Video
The test, developed in part by Johns Hopkins researchers, will dramatically increase access to early detection and treatment
From left, Louise Flanagan, Linda Crooks, Larry Scarber, and Janet Bearden
Research in action
A group effort to understand Alzheimer's disease
Published Aug 5, 2025
A longitudinal study at Johns Hopkins that began in 1995 depends on the dedication of hundreds of people as well as NIH support
Jean Fan
Research matters
University labs help power America's biotech innovation ecosystem
Published July 30, 2025
Hopkins researcher Jean Fan and her team create open source tools that help bridge the gap between academic discoveries and lifesaving treatments. Cuts to federal funding threaten to break this critical research and development pipeline.
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Q+A
Can texts about healthier eating help prevent childhood obesity?
Published July 25, 2025
Study led by a Johns Hopkins researcher shows that personalized, digital guidance helps parents teach healthier eating habits to their young children
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