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Health Topics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsWhat is a breathlessness clinic? Elizabeth Tracey reportsBeing short of breath is a terrible feeling, most people agree, and it’s a feature of many lung diseases, especially as they progress. Lung expert Anna Gersten at Johns Hopkins describes how a breathlessness clinic came to be at Hopkins … What is a breathlessness clinic? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
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All Podcasts – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsWhat is a breathlessness clinic? Elizabeth Tracey reportsBeing short of breath is a terrible feeling, most people agree, and it’s a feature of many lung diseases, especially as they progress. Lung expert Anna Gersten at Johns Hopkins describes how a breathlessness clinic came to be at Hopkins … What is a breathlessness clinic? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-06-1601 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhat is a breathlessness clinic? Elizabeth Tracey reportsBeing short of breath is a terrible feeling, most people agree, and it’s a feature of many lung diseases, especially as they progress. Lung expert Anna Gersten at Johns Hopkins describes how a breathlessness clinic came to be at Hopkins … What is a breathlessness clinic? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
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Health Newsfeed – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsWhat is a breathlessness clinic? Elizabeth Tracey reportsBeing short of breath is a terrible feeling, most people agree, and it’s a feature of many lung diseases, especially as they progress. Lung expert Anna Gersten at Johns Hopkins describes how a breathlessness clinic came to be at Hopkins … What is a breathlessness clinic? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-06-1601 minJohns Hopkins MedicineHow is the decision on how long to continue life sustaining treatment made? Elizabeth Tracey reportsFindings on a routine EEG called sleep spindles may be helpful in determining if a nonresponsive person who’s had a brain injury will recover, a new study reveals. Susanne Muehlschlegel, a critical care neurologist at Johns Hopkins, says this may … How is the decision on how long to continue life sustaining treatment made? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-04-1001 minAll Podcasts – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsHow is the decision on how long to continue life sustaining treatment made? Elizabeth Tracey reportsFindings on a routine EEG called sleep spindles may be helpful in determining if a nonresponsive person who’s had a brain injury will recover, a new study reveals. Susanne Muehlschlegel, a critical care neurologist at Johns Hopkins, says this may … How is the decision on how long to continue life sustaining treatment made? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-04-1001 minHealth Topics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsHow is the decision on how long to continue life sustaining treatment made? Elizabeth Tracey reportsFindings on a routine EEG called sleep spindles may be helpful in determining if a nonresponsive person who’s had a brain injury will recover, a new study reveals. Susanne Muehlschlegel, a critical care neurologist at Johns Hopkins, says this may … How is the decision on how long to continue life sustaining treatment made? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-04-1001 minHealth Newsfeed – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsHow is the decision on how long to continue life sustaining treatment made? Elizabeth Tracey reportsFindings on a routine EEG called sleep spindles may be helpful in determining if a nonresponsive person who’s had a brain injury will recover, a new study reveals. Susanne Muehlschlegel, a critical care neurologist at Johns Hopkins, says this may … How is the decision on how long to continue life sustaining treatment made? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-04-1001 minJohns Hopkins MedicineSleep spindles may help discern who may regain consciousness, Elizabeth Tracey reportsSomething called sleep spindles are spikes that show up in an electroencephalogram, or EEG, and may help predict whether someone who’s had a brain injury will regain consciousness, new research shows. Johns Hopkins critical care neurologist Susanne Muehlschlegel says this adds … Sleep spindles may help discern who may regain consciousness, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-04-1001 minAll Podcasts – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsSleep spindles may help discern who may regain consciousness, Elizabeth Tracey reportsSomething called sleep spindles are spikes that show up in an electroencephalogram, or EEG, and may help predict whether someone who’s had a brain injury will regain consciousness, new research shows. Johns Hopkins critical care neurologist Susanne Muehlschlegel says this adds … Sleep spindles may help discern who may regain consciousness, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-04-1001 minHealth Topics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsSleep spindles may help discern who may regain consciousness, Elizabeth Tracey reportsSomething called sleep spindles are spikes that show up in an electroencephalogram, or EEG, and may help predict whether someone who’s had a brain injury will regain consciousness, new research shows. Johns Hopkins critical care neurologist Susanne Muehlschlegel says this adds … Sleep spindles may help discern who may regain consciousness, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-04-1001 minHealth Newsfeed – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsSleep spindles may help discern who may regain consciousness, Elizabeth Tracey reportsSomething called sleep spindles are spikes that show up in an electroencephalogram, or EEG, and may help predict whether someone who’s had a brain injury will regain consciousness, new research shows. Johns Hopkins critical care neurologist Susanne Muehlschlegel says this adds … Sleep spindles may help discern who may regain consciousness, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-04-1001 minHealth Topics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsVaccines against human papilloma virus reduce cancers, Elizabeth Tracey reportsVaccines against human papilloma virus or HPV have been shown to dramatically reduce the rates of cervical cancer among recipients, data over decades now shows. Vaccine expert Anna Durbin at Johns Hopkins says males who receive the vaccine also reap … Vaccines against human papilloma virus reduce cancers, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minAll Podcasts – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsVaccines against human papilloma virus reduce cancers, Elizabeth Tracey reportsVaccines against human papilloma virus or HPV have been shown to dramatically reduce the rates of cervical cancer among recipients, data over decades now shows. Vaccine expert Anna Durbin at Johns Hopkins says males who receive the vaccine also reap … Vaccines against human papilloma virus reduce cancers, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minJohns Hopkins MedicineVaccines against human papilloma virus reduce cancers, Elizabeth Tracey reportsVaccines against human papilloma virus or HPV have been shown to dramatically reduce the rates of cervical cancer among recipients, data over decades now shows. Vaccine expert Anna Durbin at Johns Hopkins says males who receive the vaccine also reap … Vaccines against human papilloma virus reduce cancers, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minHealth Newsfeed – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsVaccines against human papilloma virus reduce cancers, Elizabeth Tracey reportsVaccines against human papilloma virus or HPV have been shown to dramatically reduce the rates of cervical cancer among recipients, data over decades now shows. Vaccine expert Anna Durbin at Johns Hopkins says males who receive the vaccine also reap … Vaccines against human papilloma virus reduce cancers, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minHealth Topics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsAfter billions of doses, mRNA vaccines have demonstrated their safety, Elizabeth Tracey reportsAmong the many advances seen while Covid was rampant, mRNA vaccines stand out. That’s according to Anna Durbin, a vaccine expert at Johns Hopkins. Durbin: These mRNA vaccines are very safe. mRNA itself the way it's presented to you it's … After billions of doses, mRNA vaccines have demonstrated their safety, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minJohns Hopkins MedicineAfter billions of doses, mRNA vaccines have demonstrated their safety, Elizabeth Tracey reportsAmong the many advances seen while Covid was rampant, mRNA vaccines stand out. That’s according to Anna Durbin, a vaccine expert at Johns Hopkins. Durbin: These mRNA vaccines are very safe. mRNA itself the way it's presented to you it's … After billions of doses, mRNA vaccines have demonstrated their safety, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minAll Podcasts – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsAfter billions of doses, mRNA vaccines have demonstrated their safety, Elizabeth Tracey reportsAmong the many advances seen while Covid was rampant, mRNA vaccines stand out. That’s according to Anna Durbin, a vaccine expert at Johns Hopkins. Durbin: These mRNA vaccines are very safe. mRNA itself the way it's presented to you it's … After billions of doses, mRNA vaccines have demonstrated their safety, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minHealth Topics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsWhy are mRNA vaccines effective? Elizabeth Tracey reportsThe technology that produced the vaccines against Covid relies on a type of RNA known as messenger RNA. Johns Hopkins vaccine expert Anna Durbin explains why utilizing this approach stimulates an effective immune response. Durbin: What we like about mRNA … Why are mRNA vaccines effective? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minAll Podcasts – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsWhy are mRNA vaccines effective? Elizabeth Tracey reportsThe technology that produced the vaccines against Covid relies on a type of RNA known as messenger RNA. Johns Hopkins vaccine expert Anna Durbin explains why utilizing this approach stimulates an effective immune response. Durbin: What we like about mRNA … Why are mRNA vaccines effective? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhy are mRNA vaccines effective? Elizabeth Tracey reportsThe technology that produced the vaccines against Covid relies on a type of RNA known as messenger RNA. Johns Hopkins vaccine expert Anna Durbin explains why utilizing this approach stimulates an effective immune response. Durbin: What we like about mRNA … Why are mRNA vaccines effective? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minHealth Topics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsWhat is RNA and how is it used in vaccines? Elizabeth Tracey reportsRNA stands for ribonucleic acid, and since the development of Covid vaccines a class of it known as ‘messenger RNA’ or mRNA for short has been much in the news. Anna Durbin, a vaccine expert at Johns Hopkins, explains a … What is RNA and how is it used in vaccines? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhat is RNA and how is it used in vaccines? Elizabeth Tracey reportsRNA stands for ribonucleic acid, and since the development of Covid vaccines a class of it known as ‘messenger RNA’ or mRNA for short has been much in the news. Anna Durbin, a vaccine expert at Johns Hopkins, explains a … What is RNA and how is it used in vaccines? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minJohns Hopkins MedicineIf you are allergic to eggs should you avoid flu vaccines? Elizabeth Tracey reportsThe majority of flu vaccines are grown in eggs, so people with egg allergies would avoid them. Johns Hopkins vaccine expert Anna Durbin says that landscape has changed. Durbin: The original flu vaccines the way they're made is we pick … If you are allergic to eggs should you avoid flu vaccines? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhy is the flu vaccine sometimes more effective than other times? Elizabeth Tracey reportsYou may recall hearing that this year’s flu vaccine was 40-60% effective against the flu. Why isn’t it more effective? Anna Durbin, a vaccine expert at Johns Hopkins, explains that’s a function of the process that’s used to make the … Why is the flu vaccine sometimes more effective than other times? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWho shouldn’t take a live vaccine? Elizabeth Tracey reportsVaccines are public health success stories, with the most effective ones often what’s called ‘live attenuated,’ meaning they do replicate in our bodies but don’t cause infection. Vaccine expert Anna Durbin at Johns Hopkins says there are people who shouldn’t … Who shouldn’t take a live vaccine? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-3101 minJohns Hopkins MedicineHow should you create a sleep routine? Elizabeth Tracey reportsOne way to avoid the reported epidemic of insomnia is to create a routine you follow before you go to bed, resetting your brain to prepare for sleep. That’s according to sleep expert Charlene Gamaldo at Johns Hopkins. Gamaldo: There's … How should you create a sleep routine? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhat can you do to protect yourself from developing insomnia? Elizabeth Tracey reportsInsomnia appears to be epidemic in the US in some studies, with additional data suggesting the problem is growing. Johns Hopkins sleep expert Charlene Gamaldo says there are things you can do to prevent insomnia. Gramaldo: Blue light wavelength suppresses … What can you do to protect yourself from developing insomnia? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineCould your electronic devices mislead you into thinking you have insomnia? Elizabeth Tracey reportsApple watches and other electronic self-monitoring tools may up the risk that you might think you have insomnia when you don’t. That’s according to Charlene Gamaldo, a sleep expert at Johns Hopkins. Gramaldo: All of our devices are great from … Could your electronic devices mislead you into thinking you have insomnia? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhat questions should you ask yourself if you suspect you may have insomnia? Elizabeth Tracey reportsEveryone has trouble at times falling asleep or staying asleep, but when does that become the diagnosis of insomnia, and when should you seek help? Sleep expert Charlene Gamaldo at Johns Hopkins offers a few metrics. Gamaldo: How much time … What questions should you ask yourself if you suspect you may have insomnia? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhen should you be concerned that you may have a sleep problem? Elizabeth Tracey reportsWhen you experience interrupted sleep it can quickly progress to feeling exhausted, but when should you consult a physician about it? Sleep expert Charlene Gamaldo at Johns Hopkins says it never hurts to ask the question. At baseline everybody's going … When should you be concerned that you may have a sleep problem? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineShould sleep be assessed just like blood pressure or vision? Elizabeth Tracey reportsGood quality, regular sleep is vital to your health, with many studies finding that when it’s not you are at higher risk for a range of health consequences. Johns Hopkins sleep expert Charlene Gamaldo says you should be asked about … Should sleep be assessed just like blood pressure or vision? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineSolving sleep problems starts with an assessment, Elizabeth Tracey reports.Many millions of people worldwide complain of insomnia, putting them at risk for poor health outcomes. Charlene Gamaldo, a sleep expert at Johns Hopkins, says while it is tempting to just turn to a medicine to help you sleep, that’s … Solving sleep problems starts with an assessment, Elizabeth Tracey reports. Read More »
2025-03-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineHow might compromised sleep put one at risk for poorer health outcomes? Elizabeth Tracey reportsWhile it’s been observed that disease and poor sleep seem to sort together, ongoing research is looking into the why of it. Johns Hopkins sleep expert Charlene Gamaldo says a couple of possible causes have emerged. Gamaldo: A couple of … How might compromised sleep put one at risk for poorer health outcomes? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineIs compromised sleep related to the development of cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reportsIf your sleep is chronically interrupted or too long or short in duration, you may be at increased risk for some types of cancer, research suggests. Sleep expert Charlene Gamaldo at Johns Hopkins says it’s unclear whether sleep quality puts … Is compromised sleep related to the development of cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineIncreasingly sleep is recognized as a modifiable risk factor for disease, Elizabeth Tracey reportsSleep is increasingly being recognized as important in human maladies. Charlene Gamaldo, a sleep expert at Johns Hopkins, says sleep quality is important in both management and prevention strategies. Gamaldo: How is sleep potentially impacting the management and the progression … Increasingly sleep is recognized as a modifiable risk factor for disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineDoes blood in your urine mean you have cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reportsBlood in your urine, so-called hematuria, is fairly common, with a new genetic test being studied to rule out bladder cancer as a cause. William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, says such a test would … Does blood in your urine mean you have cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-0301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineAre there advantages to receiving chemotherapy for cancer before surgery? Elizabeth Tracey reportsNeoadjuvant chemotherapy translates to chemotherapy for cancer before surgery, with a recent study demonstrating its benefit for people with esophagus cancer. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins says this strategy is time tested. Nelson: Neoadjuvant therapy is … Are there advantages to receiving chemotherapy for cancer before surgery? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-0301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineIs it possible to catch nerve pain early in cancer treatment and minimize it? Elizabeth Tracey reportsPain in nerves, called neuropathy, is more common when a couple types of cancer drugs are used or when someone has lung cancer versus other types of cancer, a new study concludes. Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson … Is it possible to catch nerve pain early in cancer treatment and minimize it? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-0301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineCan painful nerve pain following cancer therapy be avoided? Elizabeth Tracey reportsNeuropathy, or painful nerves, are seen in more than 40% of people who’ve been treated for cancer, a recent study reports. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins says the magnitude of the problem is huge, although there … Can painful nerve pain following cancer therapy be avoided? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-0301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineHow often does someone who’s been treated for cancer experience nerve pain? Elizabeth Tracey reportsNerve pain, or neuropathy, can be a big problem for some people who’ve been treated for cancer, with a new study showing just how big a problem it is. William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, … How often does someone who’s been treated for cancer experience nerve pain? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-0301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineIs it helpful for people with advanced cancer to report their symptoms regularly? Elizabeth Tracey reportsImagine you have advanced cancer and your doctor asks you to report your symptoms electronically, so that intervention is possible before things like pain or breathing difficulties become especially troublesome. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins describes … Is it helpful for people with advanced cancer to report their symptoms regularly? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-0301 minJohns Hopkins MedicinePatients with advanced cancer can help in their own care, Elizabeth Tracey reportsHelping people with advanced cancer is facilitated by having them fill out symptom questionnaires for their medical team, who can then intervene promptly, a new study demonstrates. William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, applauds the … Patients with advanced cancer can help in their own care, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-03-0301 minJohns Hopkins MedicinePhysical activity is beneficial for people with Parkinson’s disease, Elizabeth Tracey reportsIf you’ve just learned that you have Parkinson’s disease and you’re not already a physically active person, you might want to take up a few forms of exercise to slow down disease progression. Johns Hopkins neurologist Liana Rosenthal says the … Physical activity is beneficial for people with Parkinson’s disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineDiet can help in those who already have Parkinson’s disease, Elizabeth Tracey reportsOnce someone receives a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, there are things they can do themselves that are likely to be beneficial. Johns Hopkins neurologist Liana Rosenthal explains. Rosenthal: The other things you can do that help now if you already … Diet can help in those who already have Parkinson’s disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineYou can lower your risk for developing Parkinson’s disease, Elizabeth Tracey reportsThe majority of cases of Parkinson’s disease aren’t related to genetics, research shows, while some environmental exposures increase your risk to develop the condition. Liana Rosenthal, a neurologist at Johns Hopkins, names a few factors that are under your control … You can lower your risk for developing Parkinson’s disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineEnvironmental exposures are linked to Parkinson’s disease, Elizabeth Tracey reportsSpecific pesticides as well as other chemicals increase one’s risk for developing Parkinson’s disease, research shows. Liana Rosenthal, a neurologist at Johns Hopkins, describes which ones are known to be problematic. Rosenthal: Paraquat increased the risk of PD by 150%. … Environmental exposures are linked to Parkinson’s disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhere in the world are Parkinson’s disease cases most common? Elizabeth Tracey reportsMore and more people around the world are being affected by Parkinson’s disease, a common condition often showing up first as a movement disorder. Liana Rosenthal, a Johns Hopkins neurologist, says North Americans are especially hard hit. Rosenthal: The overall … Where in the world are Parkinson’s disease cases most common? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineHow big a role does genetics play in the development of Parkinson’s disease? Elizabeth Tracey reportsThe aberrant protein alpha synuclein is known to be involved in the development of Parkinson’s disease, but how and why this abnormal form develops remains an area of active investigation. Liana Rosenthal, a neurologist at Johns Hopkins, examines the role … How big a role does genetics play in the development of Parkinson’s disease? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineHow do abnormal proteins get into the brain in Parkinson’s disease? Elizabeth Tracey reportsAbundant evidence points to a protein called alpha synuclein in causing the range of symptoms seen in Parkinson’s disease, with the condition progressing as it travels up to the brain. Johns Hopkins neurologist Liana Rosenthal describes the process. Rosenthal: Alpha … How do abnormal proteins get into the brain in Parkinson’s disease? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhat exactly is happening in the brain of someone with Parkinson’s disease? Elizabeth Tracey reportsBy the time someone with Parkinson’s disease, or PD, has hand tremors, the process of developing the condition is well underway in parts of their brain, with deposition of an abnormal protein called alpha synuclein, Johns Hopkins neurologist Liana Rosenthal … What exactly is happening in the brain of someone with Parkinson’s disease? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineMore and more people worldwide are developing Parkinson’s disease, Elizabeth Tracey reportsJust a few decades ago data from the Global Burden of Disease study reported about half a million people with Parkinson’s disease, with its characteristic tremor at rest and other movement abnormalities. Johns Hopkins neurologist Liana Rosenthal says now more … More and more people worldwide are developing Parkinson’s disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineParkinson’s disease is a very common movement disorder, Elizabeth Tracey reportsParkinson’s disease is common, and becoming even more so, recent data indicate. Liana Rosenthal, a neurologist at Johns Hopkins, says most people recognize it as a movement disorder. Rosenthal: You probably know someone with Parkinson's disease. It is chronic, it … Parkinson’s disease is a very common movement disorder, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1701 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhat does ‘knee replacement’ really mean? Elizabeth Tracey reportsWeight loss, NSAIDs, physical therapy, you’ve done it all and your knees are even more painful. Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, says when surgery seems to be the best option, so called knee replacement should be understood. … What does ‘knee replacement’ really mean? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1001 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhat is the role of knee injections in managing knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reportsInjections of steroids into the knee has been a mainstay of management for knee osteoarthritis, and there’s a new kid on the block with hyaluronic acid or HA. Should you consider them? Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, … What is the role of knee injections in managing knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1001 minJohns Hopkins MedicinePhysical therapy is a cornerstone of management for knee osteoarthritis, Elizabeth Tracey reportsKnee replacement is the last stop when it comes to managing knee osteoarthritis, says Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins. Physical therapy is a modality that may enable people to avoid surgery altogether, he says. Coombs: Physical therapy … Physical therapy is a cornerstone of management for knee osteoarthritis, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1001 minJohns Hopkins MedicineIf you have knee osteoarthritis, where should management begin? Elizabeth Tracey reportsLet’s say you’ve been diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee. Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, says management should always begin with conservative measures first. Coombs: It should take the course of lifestyle changes such as weight loss, … If you have knee osteoarthritis, where should management begin? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1001 minJohns Hopkins MedicineIf you have pain in your knees, is it always arthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reportsKnee osteoarthritis is the most common cause of disability in adults in the US, recent data indicate, and the problem is growing. Yet Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, says not all knee pain is caused by osteoarthritis. … If you have pain in your knees, is it always arthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-1001 minJohns Hopkins MedicineKnown risk factors that are under your control can help you avoid knee osteoarthritis, Elizabeth Tracey reportsAre you at risk to develop knee osteoarthritis? Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, says the answer may be yes if you are older, overweight, female, or have a family history of the condition. And there are also … Known risk factors that are under your control can help you avoid knee osteoarthritis, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-0301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhat makes someone more susceptible to knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reportsThe number one cause of adult disability in the US is knee osteoarthritis, recent data indicate. According to Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins, there are several factors to consider when trying to determine who’s at risk. Coombs: … What makes someone more susceptible to knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-0301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhy are there so many people complaining of knee pain? Elizabeth Tracey reportsIf you think everyone you know is considering a knee replacement because of painful knees, you’re not wrong. Johns Hopkins orthopedic surgeon Stefan Coombs says knee osteoarthritis is the number one cause of adult disability nationally, and the number of … Why are there so many people complaining of knee pain? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-0301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhat is happening in the body with knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reportsSeems like everyone complains of arthritis in their knees, especially as they age. And that’s no surprise, says Stefan Coombs, an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins. It’s well known what happens to knees over time. Coombs: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative … What is happening in the body with knee osteoarthritis? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-02-0301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineElizabeth Tracey reportsIn spite of the outgoing Surgeon General’s assertions, some people aren’t buying a relationship between alcohol consumption and cancer. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins says there are lines of research that would definitely help. Nelson: It's … Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-01-2601 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhat does the science tell us about alcohol consumption and cancer risk? Elizabeth Tracey reportsOutgoing Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says alcohol packaged for consumption should bear a warning label about increased risk for cancer. Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson says that recommendation is based on an assumption. Nelson: There is not a … What does the science tell us about alcohol consumption and cancer risk? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-01-2601 minJohns Hopkins MedicineShould you give up alcohol to reduce your cancer risk? Elizabeth Tracey reportsAlcohol for consumption should come with a warning label about cancer risk, outgoing Surgeon General Vivek Murthy asserts. William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, says this is an issue that’s surrounded by complexity. Nelson: The … Should you give up alcohol to reduce your cancer risk? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-01-2601 minJohns Hopkins MedicineHow might AI improve interpretation of free DNA levels in the blood? Elizabeth Tracey reportsFree DNA in the blood portends increasing frailty and possibly an increased risk to develop Alzheimer’s disease, two long term studies of older adults by Peter Abadir, a geriatrics expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues have shown. Abadir says as we … How might AI improve interpretation of free DNA levels in the blood? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-01-1201 minJohns Hopkins MedicineHigher levels of your own DNA circulating in your blood may be a problem, Elizabeth Tracey reportsDNA fragments found circulating in an older person’s blood are associated with frailty and Alzheimer’s disease, studies by Peter Abadir, a geriatrics expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues have shown. These long term studies of several hundred older adults also … Higher levels of your own DNA circulating in your blood may be a problem, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-01-1201 minJohns Hopkins MedicineHow much does increased levels of DNA in the blood increase dementia risk? Elizabeth Tracey reportsIncreased cell death, increased levels of DNA in the blood, increased inflammation, and increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. That appears to be one scenario to explain findings by Johns Hopkins geriatrics expert Peter Abadir on the relationship between circulating cell … How much does increased levels of DNA in the blood increase dementia risk? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-01-1201 minJohns Hopkins MedicineIs walking speed linked to cell death? Elizabeth Tracey reportsWalking speed is a commonly used measure for health, as it’s easy to do and doesn’t cost much. Now a study by Peter Abadir, a Johns Hopkins geriatrics expert, links walking speed to cell death, as measured by release of … Is walking speed linked to cell death? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-01-1201 minJohns Hopkins MedicineAre circulating DNA and inflammation related? Elizabeth Tracey reportsCirculating cell free DNA fragments are found in your bloodstream when cells die and release what’s inside. Some of that DNA is your genetic material and some comes from mitochondria, the power plants of your cells. Johns Hopkins geriatrics expert … Are circulating DNA and inflammation related? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-01-1201 minJohns Hopkins MedicineA blood test looking for your DNA is proving increasingly useful, Elizabeth Tracey reportsSome cancer tests and prenatal assessments already use DNA found circulating in someone’s blood to look for certain cancers or assure the health of a fetus. Now Peter Abadir, a geriatrics expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues are using such … A blood test looking for your DNA is proving increasingly useful, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-01-1201 minJohns Hopkins MedicineYour own genetic material from two cellular locations can be found in your blood, Elizabeth Tracey reportsYou have quite a lot of the genetic material DNA circulating in your bloodstream. Peter Abadir, a geriatrics expert at Johns Hopkins, is looking at DNA from two different sources to provide information on aging. Abadir: The genomic DNA is … Your own genetic material from two cellular locations can be found in your blood, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2025-01-1201 minJohns Hopkins MedicineIt may now be possible to tell who is going to react badly to some forms of cancer therapy, Elizabeth Tracey reportsImmunotherapies for cancer can be lifesavers, but they can also provoke an overwhelming immune response that can be life threatening. Now a Johns Hopkins study may help pinpoint who is at risk for this type of reaction. Kimmel Cancer Center … It may now be possible to tell who is going to react badly to some forms of cancer therapy, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2024-12-2301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineStudying cancers in three dimensions has revealed a kind of regression, Elizabeth Tracey reportsAs cancer cells grow, a study looking at their three dimensional architecture reveals that they become more like cells normally seen in fetal life. Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson says that may be the key to enabling … Studying cancers in three dimensions has revealed a kind of regression, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2024-12-2301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineWhat can a 3D atlas of cancer teach us? Elizabeth Tracey reportsWhen cancer exists in the body it has a three dimensional structure, an architecture, that only now is being looked at in detail to understand better how cancers behave. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins explains. Nelson: … What can a 3D atlas of cancer teach us? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2024-12-2301 minJohns Hopkins MedicineText messages meeting people where they are allow children to avoid becoming obese, Elizabeth Tracey reportsChildhood obesity is a worldwide problem with long term health implications, especially cardiovascular disease. Now a study co-led by Johns Hopkins pediatrics expert Eliana Perrin has shown a personalized program of text messages to parents of very young infants staved … Text messages meeting people where they are allow children to avoid becoming obese, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2024-12-1601 minJohns Hopkins MedicineHelping kids most at risk for obesity is possible, Elizabeth Tracey reportsChildhood obesity is a worldwide problem that keeps accelerating, with the kids most at risk from already disadvantaged groups. Now a study co-led by Johns Hopkins pediatrics expert Eliana Perrin shows that a comprehensive texting intervention helps, with kids whose … Helping kids most at risk for obesity is possible, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2024-12-1601 minJohns Hopkins MedicineParents were pivotal in the success of a study to prevent childhood obesity, Elizabeth Tracey reportsNew parents are motivated people. That’s one observation from a new study co-led by Johns Hopkins pediatrics expert Eliana Perrin using a text-based intervention to prevent early childhood obesity. Perrin says parents both helped design the intervention and were participants. … Parents were pivotal in the success of a study to prevent childhood obesity, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2024-12-1601 minJohns Hopkins MedicineGetting to kids and parents very early in life may be key to preventing obesity, Elizabeth Tracey reportsCan a texting intervention to parents of very young children prevent the development of obesity in their offspring? A study co-led by Johns Hopkins pediatrics expert Eliana Perrin shows the answer is yes. Perrin: We enrolled 900 kids. We did … Getting to kids and parents very early in life may be key to preventing obesity, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
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2024-10-2500 minGeriatrics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsDo you really need to take thyroid hormone at all? Elizabeth Tracey reportsMany many people take thyroid hormone, and a large number of them are taking too much, putting them at risk to develop dementia, a Johns Hopkins study shows. Jennifer Mammen, an endocrinologist and one of the study’s authors, says it … Do you really need to take thyroid hormone at all? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2023-12-1901 minGeriatrics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsWhy don’t people get thyroid hormone checked regularly? Elizabeth Tracey reportsPeople who are taking thyroid hormone don’t get their levels checked very often, and since many of them are taking too much, they’re at risk for dementia, a recent Johns Hopkins study found. Jennifer Mammen, an endocrinologist and one of … Why don’t people get thyroid hormone checked regularly? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2023-12-1901 minGeriatrics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsWhat is the appropriate dose of thyroid hormone as you age? Elizabeth Tracey reportsIf you’re taking thyroid hormone, it’s important to both measure your level yearly and modify the dose as you age. That’s according to Jennifer Mammen, an endocrinologist and one author of a recent Johns Hopkins study showing that many people … What is the appropriate dose of thyroid hormone as you age? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2023-12-1901 minGeriatrics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsIs getting your thyroid hormone measured once a year as you age enough? Elizabeth Tracey reportsPeople who are taking thyroid hormone should get their blood tested once a year or so just to make sure they’re not taking too much, since a recent Johns Hopkins study shows that’s associated with an increased risk for dementia. … Is getting your thyroid hormone measured once a year as you age enough? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2023-12-1901 minGeriatrics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsHow are thyroid hormone levels assessed? Elizabeth Tracey reportsThyroid hormone is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines to older people, but a Johns Hopkins study shows that some people have levels that are too high, and this puts them at risk for dementia. Jennifer Mammen, an endocrinologist … How are thyroid hormone levels assessed? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
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Infectious diseases – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsIllnesses spread by mosquitoes and ticks are on the rise, Elizabeth Tracey reportsRecent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that over the last decade plus illnesses conveyed by ticks and mosquitoes, so called vector-borne infections, have risen by over 300%. Mary Shue, a Johns Hopkins dermatologist, says people … Illnesses spread by mosquitoes and ticks are on the rise, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2023-10-0901 minGeriatrics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsCan older people recall age-related bias? Elizabeth Tracey reportsPeople aged 50 to 80 years report experiencing ageism in their lives, a recent study found. Colleen Christmas, a geriatrics expert at Johns Hopkins, reveals the findings. Christmas: Experiencing ageism is almost universal. Nearly everybody says Oh yeah I've experienced … Can older people recall age-related bias? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2023-10-0201 minGeriatrics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsIf cell free DNA is associated with dementia risk, would removing it help? Elizabeth Tracey reportsHigher levels of DNA found circulating in the blood of older people were associated with a higher risk for dementia and frailty, a Johns Hopkins study shows. Peter Abadir, a geriatrics expert at Johns Hopkins and one author of the … If cell free DNA is associated with dementia risk, would removing it help? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2022-11-2801 minGeriatrics – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsCell free DNA in someone’s blood could have many consequences, Elizabeth Tracey reportsPinpointing someone’s risk to develop dementia or frailty may rely on a blood test looking for cell free DNA, a Johns Hopkins study finds. Lolita Nidadavolu, a geriatrics expert and researcher, says this type of DNA provokes a reaction in … Cell free DNA in someone’s blood could have many consequences, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2022-11-2801 minInfectious diseases – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsOlder men don’t respond as well to vaccination as older women, Elizabeth Tracey reportsGiving Covid vaccines to adults aged 75 and older has shown that while they do respond with antibodies, that response lasts a much shorter time than in younger people. Johns Hopkins geriatrics expert Sean Leng says the study also found … Older men don’t respond as well to vaccination as older women, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2022-11-0701 minInfectious diseases – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsOlder adults may need Covid boosters more often, Elizabeth Tracey reportsPeople older than 75 experience a robust antibody response to Covid vaccines but it fades quickly, research by Sean Leng, a geriatrics expert at Johns Hopkins, has shown. Leng: Now the good news is when those same individuals got the … Older adults may need Covid boosters more often, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2022-11-0701 minInfectious diseases – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsSpecific types of immune responses fade quickly in older people immunized against Covid-19, Elizabeth Tracey reportsWe know that Covid viruses bind to a cell surface protein known as ACE2, and that antibodies can block the virus at this location as well bind directly to the virus, so called neutralizing antibodies. Research by Johns Hopkins geriatrics … Specific types of immune responses fade quickly in older people immunized against Covid-19, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2022-11-0701 minInfectious diseases – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsWhat are the dynamics of Covid vaccination in older adults? Elizabeth Tracey reportsMore than 300 people a day are still dying of Covid infection, the most recent data indicate, and the majority of them are older people. Sean Leng, a geriatrics expert at Johns Hopkins, says his recent study looking at how … What are the dynamics of Covid vaccination in older adults? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2022-11-0701 minInfectious diseases – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsDoes getting a flu vaccine reduce your risk of stroke? Elizabeth Tracey reportsPeople who received the flu vaccine experienced fewer strokes in the subsequent flu season than those who didn’t, a new study finds. Anna Durbin, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins, interprets the data. Durbin: It’s a small study but … Does getting a flu vaccine reduce your risk of stroke? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2022-10-2401 minInfectious diseases – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsEven when you’re vaccinated keeping up with other measures to prevent infectious disease is a good idea, Elizabeth Tracey reportsDon’t throw out your mask yet. That’s the advice of Johns Hopkins infectious disease expert Anna Durbin, as cases of Covid climb in Europe and the flu gets underway here in the US. Durbin: That’s why I continue to wear … Even when you’re vaccinated keeping up with other measures to prevent infectious disease is a good idea, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2022-10-2401 minInfectious diseases – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsNow is the time to get both your Covid booster and the flu vaccine, Elizabeth Tracey reportsFall is here, and with it more indoor activities and more viruses circulating, including Covid and the flu. Anna Durbin, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins, says everyone who’s eligible should be vaccinated against both viral illnesses. Durbin: We … Now is the time to get both your Covid booster and the flu vaccine, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
2022-10-2401 minInfectious diseases – Johns Hopkins Medicine PodcastsWhy don’t currently developed Covid vaccines cover all the variants? Elizabeth Tracey reportsToday’s Covid vaccines are based on eliciting antibodies, proteins that circulate in the blood and bind to the virus. Johns Hopkins infectious disease expert Anna Durbin says trying to find the right antibody to cover all of the Covid variants … Why don’t currently developed Covid vaccines cover all the variants? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »
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The Postpartum RevolutionNo More Trauma: An Anesthesiologist's Perspective on Creating a Positive Birth Experience with Dr. Tracey VogelIt's time the standards change for all birthing experiences.There's a whole lot of trauma in a person’s life that never gets the attention it deserves and is too easily brushed under the rug. How did we let this become the new norm?When it comes to birth, let's ask ourselves; is basic survival enough?NO! The patient's needs are not being heard. The providers don't have the time to really listen, nor are they taught how to empathize in medical sch...
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