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GWAS, The Key to Your Health Biomedical Odyssey

WEBThe number of studies regarding how our genes work has been increasing exponentially since the Human Genome Project started more than 30 years ago. …

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A Candid Conversation with the Nation’s Doctor: US Surgeon …

WEBPhoto credit: Christian Hopkins. On April 8, the Hopkins Medicine Distinguished Speaker Series welcomed Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st surgeon …

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Scientifically Defining Life Biomedical Odyssey

WEBEven with widespread disagreement in the details, generally agreed-upon characteristics of life include being able to respond to stimuli, utilize energy and …

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Medical Michelangelo: How Hospital Artwork and Design Choices …

WEBWhat do you imagine when you hear the word “hospital”? Chances are, you think of the classical white and sterile halls often depicted in medical dramas – a …

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The Social Context of Health Care Biomedical Odyssey

WEBThe Social Context of Health Care. by Ruchi Doshi. February 20, 2017. A Day in the Life. In some ways, a hospital is a great equalizer. Once you’re admitted, …

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The Promise of Medicine and the Butterfly Effect: Can Small …

WEBRelated Content. Visit Johns Hopkins Medicine International to learn more about global health initiatives at Johns Hopkins Medicine.. Johns Hopkins Surgeon: Kofi …

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Learning Through Apprenticeship: A Continued Pillar of Medical

WEBThis apprenticeship model in medicine is often credited to William Stewart Halsted, the first surgeon-in-chief of Johns Hopkins and the founder of its surgical …

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The Science of Heat Therapy Biomedical Odyssey

WEBWhen it comes to health and wellness, the search for the latest fad can often lead us down winding paths, but every once in a while, science provides us with …

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Living Out My Faith: Being a Muslim Medical

WEBAwa Sanneh, a third-year medical student, expresses her faith outwardly by wearing a hijab, or headscarf. She began wearing the hijab after undergoing a spiritual …

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Addressing Health Care Disparities in the Hispanic Community

WEBBaltimore’s Bourgeoning Hispanic Community. Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) is winding down this week, which means it’s the perfect time to …

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Expensive Care: How Inflation Can Harm the Health Care System

WEBThe United States has the most expensive health care system in the world, leading in health care spending per capita . Spending has increased consistently year …

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Building the Bridge from Medicine 2.0 to Medicine 3.0

WEBIn his telling, Medicine 2.0 focuses on the treatment, rather than prevention, of the “four horsemen” of chronic diseases: In contrast, Medicine 3.0 would proactively …

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Do You Want to Write for Us

WEBOur bloggers work with a student editor and the marketing and communications team at Johns Hopkins Medicine to brainstorm, edit and post their work. If you’re interested, …

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The Mental Health Crisis in Medical Education: Sharing Stories

WEBAnxiety, depression and burnout are common among medical students, trainees and physicians. A diverse panel of speakers at the Johns Hopkins University …

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Their DNA Will Remember: The Long-Term Effects of Childhood …

WEBAdditional long-term effects include increased risk of developing a substance use disorder, heart disease, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and …

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A Journey Through the History of Medicine: Lessons from the …

WEBPhotos courtesy of the author. Guest blogger, Yusuf Ciftci, is a medical student at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The Sultanate of Rum ruled …

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Remembering Jewish Faith, Culture, and Tradition in Medicine

WEBBeing a Jewish practitioner in medicine can also confer a responsibility towards social justice. A large part of how Zackary Berger, M.D., Ph.D., conceives his …

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Businesses Innovation: A Cure for the Drug Pricing Dilemma

WEBSince the U.S. Congress ratified the first federal health care plan under the presidency of John Adams in 1798, 1 generations of legislators and medical …

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Christianity and Modern Medicine Biomedical Odyssey

WEBGregor Mendel, a monk, was the father of modern genetics. Christian missionaries like Mother Teresa saved thousands of people in the name of God. The …

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