Dr. Zikria uses a technique, the Aspetar Way, that offers a further refinement by attaching the ACL augmentation without anchors. “There are many different ways to repair an ACL, and for every person, it’s a little different,” he says. “What I do is more of a custom ACL reconstruction based on the individual.” https://bit.ly/4ayPWqN
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Johns Hopkins Medicine is a governing structure for the University’s School of Medicine and the health system, coordinating their research, teaching, patient care, and related enterprises. The Johns Hopkins Hospital opened in 1889, followed four years later by the university’s School of Medicine, revolutionizing medical practice, teaching, and research in the United States. The hospital is now part of the Johns Hopkins Health System, which includes two other acute-care hospitals and additional integrated health-care delivery components, with a network of primary and specialty care practices throughout Maryland, outpatient care, long-term care, and home care. The Johns Hopkins University opened in 1876 as America’s first research university, founded for the express purpose of expanding knowledge and putting that knowledge to work for the good of humanity. Two Interconnected Institutions: Over the years, the University and Hospital have grown, and—sometimes jointly, sometimes separately—they have created affiliated organizations. The Johns Hopkins Institutions is a collective name for the University and the Johns Hopkins Health System. The Johns Hopkins University includes nine academic and research divisions, and numerous centers, institutes, and affiliated entities. Johns Hopkins Medicine is a governing structure for the University’s School of Medicine and the health system, coordinating their research, teaching, patient care, and related enterprises.
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Colds, flus and other respiratory illnesses are more common in winter months. See what you know about the viruses, symptoms, populations most at risk and care advice with this quiz. https://bit.ly/3EfSmyr
Test Your Knowledge: Winter Illnesses
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When the diagnosis is dementia, education and preparation are crucial tools. These strategies can help both patients and their caregivers adjust to this new life change. https://bit.ly/3PQniYx
Dementia Care: Keeping Loved Ones Safe and Happy at Home
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Assessing patients’ genetics has become key to prescribing personalized interventions in a variety of diseases — most notably cancer, in which targeted treatments for specific genetic variants have significantly improved prognoses. However, the genetics revolution has yet to reach Crohn’s disease, a condition that affects more than 1 million Americans, says gastroenterologist Dr. Joanna Melia. https://bit.ly/3E71yoP
Research Shows Promise for Personalized Medicine in Crohn's Disease
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Johns Hopkins psychiatry researcher Andrew Huhn tests the anti-wakefulness medication suvorexant in $18 million clinical trial. https://bit.ly/3EaMdDF
Improving Sleep for Those with Opioid Use Disorder
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From osteoporosis to hyperparathyroidism to rare bone disease, the Johns Hopkins Metabolic Bone and Osteoporosis Center is one of only a handful of academic centers in the United States dedicated to skeletal health. https://bit.ly/4gXkZih
Metabolic Bone and Osteoporosis Center
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Transcatheter tricuspid edge-to-edge repair is now performed by cardiothoracic surgeons and interventional cardiologists. The procedure is a viable alternative to open heart surgery, which many patients can’t undergo because they are elderly or have comorbidities. https://bit.ly/4hsmbKy
The Next Era of Therapy for Patients with Leaky Tricuspid Valves
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Hundreds of middle and high school student-athletes across Baltimore City recently received free physical exams necessary to participate in school sports thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The free clinics aimed to eliminate logistical barriers for local student-athletes. As a result, 212 students successfully completed their required physicals for the upcoming school year during the events. https://bit.ly/4apwcWu
Johns Hopkins and Baltimore City Schools Team Up to Provide Physicals for Student Athletes
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Neurosurgeon Raj Mukherjee uses fluorescence-guided imaging during operations and researches new ways to apply the approach — all to improve the quality of life and outcomes for patients. https://bit.ly/4jr5Nf8
For a Better Look at High-Grade Glioma, Let's Switch Off the Bright Lights
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Oncologist Dr. Neeha Zaidi is conducting clinical trials for a vaccine aimed at catching pancreatic cancer in its earliest stages — or even preventing it altogether. https://bit.ly/40m8hTc
Johns Hopkins Oncologist Tests Vaccine for Pancreatic Cancer
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