Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine propose a novel approach to addressing the pressing issue of a kidney donor shortage ...

A novel therapy that reprograms immune cells to promote antitumor activity helped shrink hard-to-treat prostate and bladder ...

Location, race and insurance status play a significant part in the odds of a patient being diagnosed with early-stage or late ...

A study led by @HopkinsKids shows the COVID-19 pandemic led to some delayed developmental milestones for infants and children ...

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not make enough insulin or the body is unable to use the insulin that is made. Insulin is the hormone that allows glucose to enter the cells of the body ...

Meet the transplant team: surgeons, physicians, nurses, administrators and staff. First Living HIV-to-HIV Kidney Transplant in the U.S. Nina Martinez has been living HIV-positive for most of her life.

What is a total knee replacement? Total knee replacement is a type of surgery to replace a damaged knee joint. A minimally invasive surgery uses a smaller cut (incision) than a traditional total knee ...

Some of the most common surgical operations done in the United States include the following: Appendectomy. An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix, a small tube that branches off the ...

What are tongue-strengthening exercises? Tongue-strengthening exercises can help improve your swallowing. With practice, these exercises may help you increase your tongue strength and mobility. This ...

An orthotist is a healthcare provider who makes and fits braces and splints (orthoses). These are made for people who need added support for certain body parts. These body parts have been weakened by ...

What is a Meckel scan for children? A Meckel scan is an imaging test used to find a Meckel diverticulum. This is a small, abnormal pocket that forms in the wall of your child’s small intestine. It's ...

What is a speech-language pathologist? Speech-language pathologists specialize in assessing, diagnosing, and treating people with communication problems that result from disability, surgery, or ...