House Calls and Health Care Today
By Mary Myers Traditional hospitals today account for about a third of all medical spending—an incredible $1.1 trillion. However, during this era of consolidation across… Read More »House Calls and Health Care Today
Talking Turkey on Cancer Care
By Dr. Hişam Alahdab Anadolu Medical Center—an acute-care hospital on the outskirts of Istanbul—recently became the first health care institution in Turkey and the region… Read More »Talking Turkey on Cancer Care
WeChatting What’s Best in Children’s Cancer Care
Johns Hopkins scientists cracked the genetic code for cancer and deciphered the genome of more cancer types than any other research team in the world—among… Read More »WeChatting What’s Best in Children’s Cancer Care
Before You Send In Your Saliva
Direct-to-consumer genetic tests are popular. For a few hundred dollars, companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA promise information about disease risk for customers and their children,… Read More »Before You Send In Your Saliva
From Pedometers to Precision Care
By Dr. James Aw The patient, in his early 20’s, was clinically depressed and struggled with sleep. His family physician prescribed him an antidepressant and… Read More »From Pedometers to Precision Care
Waging All-Out War on Cancer
Cancer in the Middle East is on the rise. By 2030, experts predict that the incidence of cancer will double from 2012, thanks to factors… Read More »Waging All-Out War on Cancer
Prologue to a Research Success Story
Why do medical researchers report their findings? One primary reason is it promotes an exchange for ideas. When you read a research article or listen… Read More »Prologue to a Research Success Story
Take Research Beyond the Ivory Tower
Research at Johns Hopkins is a massive enterprise supported by physicians, nurses, pharmacists, technologists, coordinators and many others. We also are enriched by myriad research… Read More »Take Research Beyond the Ivory Tower
What to Expect When We’re Expecting You
Patients from all over the world trust Johns Hopkins to provide high-quality care and the latest treatments. While we match each patient with the best… Read More »What to Expect When We’re Expecting You
A Story of Resounding Hope
Each year at Johns Hopkins Medicine International, we welcome about 4,500 patients who travel from all over the world, trusting us to coordinate every aspect… Read More »A Story of Resounding Hope