About 1% to 3% of stomach (gastric) cancers are hereditary diffuse gastric cancers (HDGC). The disorder is caused by mutation in the CDH1 gene. HDGC is an inherited cancer syndrome that leads to an ...
Burr holes are small holes that a neurosurgeon makes in the skull. Burr holes are used to help relieve pressure on the brain when fluid, such as blood, builds up and starts to compress brain tissue. A ...
The Division of Special Operations (DSO) provides central command and coordination of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institution’s field emergency medicine operations and special event medical services.
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Like many medical facilities across the nation, our supply chain is feeling the effects of Hurricane Helene’s aftermath. Johns Hopkins Medicine currently has a sufficient sterile fluid supply to meet ...
What is laser photocoagulation for AMD? Laser photocoagulation is a type of laser surgery for the eyes. It's done to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD can lead to vision loss. The ...
From grocer to philanthropist, a man named Johns Hopkins laid out a plan to use his wealth to establish a hospital that would provide care to anyone, regardless of sex, age or race. This hospital ...
Which children are at risk for pharyngitis and tonsillitis? Viral and bacterial infections are spread by close contact with other people who are sick. For example, kids attending school or daycare are ...
We are seeking current rising high school juniors or seniors (by June 2025) interested in a future career in a behavioral health-related science (neuroscience, psychology, etc.) and strong academic ...