In a small subset of those patients, the combination resulted in a strong response with tumor shrinkage and no disease ...

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 ...

Joseph Hubicki, P.A.-C., is a certified physician assistant at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians White Marsh. He received a degree in microbiology from Pennsylvania State University in State College, ...

Many parents spend the first few years of their child’s life closely monitoring their breathing—listening for new or unusual sounds. These sounds may include wheezing, congestion or rough breathing ...

The Academy at Johns Hopkins supports the continued research, teaching and service of retired faculty of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public ...

As nurses, we often hear the term evidence-based practice (EBP). But, what does it actually mean? EBP is a process used to review, analyze, and translate the latest scientific evidence. The goal is to ...

At Wilmer Eye Institute, patients are our highest priority. We value patient privacy and have implemented strict guidelines to protect it. Medical records may be provided within 21 business days. If ...

Babies with the congenital heart defect hypoplastic left heart syndrome receive specialized care from our expert team. Babies with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) — a rare, complex heart defect ...

A bone density scan, also called DEXA, uses an X-ray to measure the bone mineral content and density. A DEXA scan produces more detailed images than a standard X-ray and helps to identify fragile ...

Although a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) can measure spinal fluid pressure, continual intracranial pressure monitoring over 24 hours or more may be more appropriate for diagnosis when your doctor wants ...

Knowing your correct fluid pressure will help your care team to better understand your condition and recommend appropriate medicine or surgery. Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is a diagnostic ...

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 ...