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health2 days ago•3 min saved

Study Links Low Spinal Bone Density to Accelerated Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline

A Johns Hopkins University study published in Radiology finds that lower bone mineral density in the spine is associated with faster brain aging, including white matter damage and quicker cognitive decline. Researchers analyzed data from 715 participants using AI to extract bone density metrics from existing chest CT scans. While the link is correlational rather than causal, it suggests shared metabolic drivers like insulin resistance may affect both bone and brain health. This finding could eventually aid in early screening for cognitive risks, though more research is needed to confirm predictive value.

via ScienceAlert|

#ai-medical-imaging #bone-density #cognitive-decline

politics2 months ago•20 min saved

Hopkins researcher detained by ICE at BWI over visa overstay

Fatima Ameaka, a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researcher, was detained by immigration authorities at Baltimore-Washington International Airport after authorities said she overstayed her visa, a case framed within a broader Trump-era push to deport visa violators.

via The Washington Post|

#baltimore #ice #immigration

healthcare2 months ago•38 min saved

Measles Resurgence in the U.S. Hits 35-Year Peak Amid Widespread Outbreaks

Measles cases in the U.S. have surged to the highest level in over 35 years, with Johns Hopkins’ dashboard showing about 2,295 cases—already surpassing last year—even as the CDC’s tally has not yet been updated. Since elimination in 2000, U.S. measles totals have remained low, but 2025 and 2026 each posted more than 2,000 confirmed cases across 34 new outbreaks in 44 jurisdictions, driven by pockets of susceptible individuals even though high vaccination coverage has generally protected the population through herd immunity.

via The Hill|

#cdc #healthcare #johns-hopkins

college-sports4 months ago•4 min saved

Irish Clinch Championship Weekend With 15-9 Win Over Johns Hopkins

Notre Dame defeated Johns Hopkins 15-9 in the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals, advancing to Championship Weekend in Charlottesville to face No. 6 Syracuse on May 23. The Irish improved to 12-2 and have won 11 of their last 12 NCAA tournament games. Josh Yago led with seven points (4 goals, 3 assists), Matt Jeffery added five, and Tyler Spano controlled the X with 13 faceoff wins and 10 ground balls as Notre Dame pulled away in the second half.

via Notre Dame Athletics|

#college-sports #johns-hopkins #lacrosse

health5 months ago•17 min saved

Arm position can inflate blood pressure readings, Johns Hopkins study finds

A Johns Hopkins crossover study shows that arm posture during blood pressure checks—in particular dangling or unsupported arms—can raise readings by as much as about 7 mmHg compared with a desk-supported posture, potentially shifting a patient from elevated to stage 2 hypertension. The findings suggest that proper desk-level arm support, correct cuff sizing, and clear in-clinic reminders could improve accuracy and prevent misdiagnoses and unnecessary treatments, both in clinics and at home.

via Earth.com|

#arm-position #blood-pressure #clinical-guidelines

science6 months ago•42 min saved

Johns Hopkins Develops Nasal DNA Vaccine to Augment TB Treatment

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have created a therapeutic, intranasal DNA vaccine against tuberculosis by fusing RelMtb with Mip3α. When used with standard TB drug therapy, it strengthened lung and systemic immunity, sped bacterial clearance, reduced lung inflammation, and prevented relapse in mice, with durable immune responses observed in nonhuman primates, suggesting a path toward human trials and the potential to shorten TB treatment, including for drug-resistant strains.

via Good News Network|

#dna-vaccine #intranasal #johns-hopkins

health6 months ago•35 min saved

Half-Matched Bone Marrow Transplant Brings Pain-Free Life to Sickle Cell Patient

A woman diagnosed with sickle cell disease at 2 months old is cured after a haploidentical bone marrow transplant from her 50% genetic match at Johns Hopkins; she woke up pain-free the same day and by January 2025 was off pain medications, with doctors citing a 94% disease-free survival rate for this approach, signaling a potential cure for many sickle cell patients.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#disease-free-survival #haploidentical-bone-marrow-transplant #health

health7 months ago•4 min saved

Psilocybin shows promise to beat nicotine patches for quitting smoking

A Johns Hopkins study found that a single high dose of psilocybin paired with cognitive behavioral therapy helped more smokers quit after six months than nicotine patches, with 17 abstinent in the psilocybin group versus 4 in the patch group and roughly 50% fewer cigarettes on average between the quit date and six-month follow-up. The study notes limitations (no placebo, participants were mostly educated and not racially diverse, and many had prior psychedelic experience) and plans a larger trial to confirm efficacy and explore scalability and cost-efficiency.

via New York Post|

#cognitive-behavioral-therapy #health #johns-hopkins

health7 months ago•261 min saved

Speed-Based Brain Training May Lower Dementia Risk by 25%

A Johns Hopkins–led follow-up to the ACTIVE trial finds that a speed-based brain-training game called Double Decision, available on BrainHQ, reduced dementia risk by about 25% over 20 years for older adults who completed months of training with booster sessions. The benefit is thought to arise from implicit learning and neuroplastic changes, with lasting effects; only the speed game showed advantages among memory and problem-solving games. The program is accessible today and can complement regular exercise and a Mediterranean-style diet for dementia prevention.

via AOL.com|

#brain-training #brainhq #dementia

health11 months ago•0 min saved

Top Causes and Effective Treatments for Hair Loss

The article discusses the commonality of hair loss and highlights the importance of understanding different types and effective treatments, based on insights from a dermatologist at Johns Hopkins University.

via The Washington Post|

#baltimore #dermatology #hair-loss

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Innovative Strategies Boost Cancer Immunotherapy Effectiveness

Scientists at Johns Hopkins uncovered a method to transform immune-cold tumors into immune-hot ones by activating specific immune signals, leading to stronger immune responses and potential improvements in cancer treatment outcomes, including prevention of relapse and metastasis.

via Science Daily|

#cancer #health #immune-system

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Vera Rubin Observatory: Revolutionizing Earth-Based Astronomy in 2025

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a new mathematical algorithm called ImageMM that significantly improves the clarity of images captured by ground-based telescopes by effectively correcting atmospheric distortions, potentially rivaling space telescopes in image quality while maintaining the ability to survey large areas of the sky.

via Universe Today|

#astronomical-imaging #atmospheric-distortion #ground-based-telescopes

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Johns Hopkins Develops Technique to Create Sub-10nm Microchips

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed new materials and a process called chemical liquid deposition to create ultra-small, invisible circuits on microchips, potentially revolutionizing the production of smaller, faster, and more affordable electronics in the future.

via ScienceDaily|

#johns-hopkins #manufacturing-process #materials

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Early Blood Tests Detect Cancer Years Before Diagnosis

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a blood test that can detect cancer up to three years before traditional diagnosis, potentially enabling earlier intervention and improved outcomes, though challenges remain in clinical application and treatment strategies.

via futurism.com|

#blood-test #cancer-detection #early-diagnosis

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Early Cancer Detection: Blood Test Identifies Tumors Years Before Symptoms

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a blood test that can detect cancer up to three years before symptoms appear by identifying tumor-derived genetic mutations in blood samples, potentially allowing for earlier intervention and improved outcomes.

via SciTechDaily|

#blood-test #cancer-detection #early-diagnosis