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Vaccine platforms
For mRNA vaccines, COVID-19 is just the beginning
Published Feb 15, 2021
Easy to manufacture and update, these new vaccines may be a powerful tool against emerging variants and other infectious diseases
Health disparities
Study: Low-income middle-aged African American women with hypertension are likely to suffer from depression
Published Feb 12, 2021
This population of women should be routinely screened and treated for depression, researchers conclude
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Public health
"Prediabetes" diagnosis less useful in older patients
Published Feb 9, 2021
Study findings show that older adults deemed 'prediabetic' seldom progress to full diabetes, experts support a health strategy focused on making lifestyle changes
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Q+A
The ills of pandemic fatigue
Published Feb 9, 2021
As the U.S. nears the anniversary of the first cases of community transmission of COVID-19, expert Caitlin Rivers discusses why we must remain dedicated to public health practices
Field hospital at the Baltimore Convention Center
COVID-19 antibody therapy available at Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital
Published Feb 8, 2021
The therapies help prevent patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms from developing more serious illness
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Public health
Public health researchers call for new measures to protect pharmaceutical supply chain
Published Feb 4, 2021
Shortages of important drugs amid COVID-19 crisis highlights need for policy changes
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University operations
Careful planning, safety precautions underpin JHU's in-person instruction
Published Feb 2, 2021
University officials have spent months honing the plans that will guide this week's resumption of in-person instruction
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Genetics
CRISPR-Cas9 'scissor' tool may be a genetic 'dimmer switch' as well
Published Jan 29, 2021
Molecular biologists and geneticists from Johns Hopkins identify the role of specialized RNA in repressing gene activity
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Public health
Survey finds frequent reports of missed medical care during pandemic
Published Jan 28, 2021
Survey also finds fear of being exposed to COVID-19 and financial setbacks as common reasons for missing medical care
Opioids
Public Health
Report advises on state and local spending of opioid litigation settlement funds
Published Jan 27, 2021
Guidelines call for states and local governments to focus on addiction treatment and prevention and to avoid diverting funds to close budget gaps