Our Next New Frontier
Anyone who was around in the 1950s remembers how the Cold War tension between the United States and then-Soviet Union seeped into everyday life. There… Read More »Our Next New Frontier
Research
Where It All Started
New collaborators often ask why we formed Johns Hopkins Medicine International, and I love telling our story. JHI’s origins go back to the 1990s and… Read More »Where It All Started
On the Same Wavelength
My colleagues and I have mentioned in our posts that Johns Hopkins Medicine International (JHI) has nearly 20 affiliates from 15 countries—on five continents. We’re… Read More »On the Same Wavelength
Betting Big on Artificial Intelligence
Though the term hadn’t yet been invented, the first “smartphone” became available to consumers in 1994. It was the IBM Simon Personal Communicator, and it… Read More »Betting Big on Artificial Intelligence
Lose Weight, Eat Right, Ensure Better Health for All
This is the time when many of us set earnest—if unsustainable—resolutions for the year ahead. Come February, the mad rush will have quieted at our… Read More »Lose Weight, Eat Right, Ensure Better Health for All
What Lies Ahead?
Abraham Lincoln once said, “The most reliable way to predict the future is to create it.” Every day, clinicians and researchers from Johns Hopkins are… Read More »What Lies Ahead?
Diet vs. Drugs in Treating High Blood Pressure
If you’re one of the 1.13 billion people worldwide who are suffering from high blood pressure, Johns Hopkins researchers have some encouraging news. According to… Read More »Diet vs. Drugs in Treating High Blood Pressure
Saving Lives by Lowering High Blood Pressure
By Dr. Oscar Cingolani We all know high blood pressure is a global threat, often called “the silent killer.” In fact, hypertension is responsible for… Read More »Saving Lives by Lowering High Blood Pressure
Voicing a Silent Epidemic
Blood clots cause the world’s top three cardiovascular killers, and they are the leading cause of preventable death during a hospital stay. Altogether, blood clots… Read More »Voicing a Silent Epidemic
Accreditation Brings Rigor
Like me, you probably check reviews before trying a new restaurant or hotel. If we research these small decisions, it’s only logical that when it… Read More »Accreditation Brings Rigor