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Many people think menopause is just hot flashes and mood swings — but there’s a lot more to the story. In this episode, Dr. Tina Zhang, a Johns Hopkins internist, women’s health expert, and certified menopause provider, breaks down the … Ep 2: More than Hot Flashes: Debunking Menopause Myths | Medicine Made General Read More »

Only one-quarter of people who could benefit from a cholesterol lowering drug were taking one, a recent study by Caleb Alexander, a drug efficacy expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues has shown. Alexander says that number is likely to go … What will loss of insurance do to people who already can’t afford their medicines? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

A large number of people who could benefit from medicines to reduce cholesterol and consequent cardiovascular risk aren’t taking them, a study by Caleb Alexander, a drug efficacy expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues has shown. Alexander says this has … Many people who could benefit from medicines to reduce their cardiovascular risk aren’t getting them, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Hepatitis C is a worldwide problem, with millions of people infected who don’t even know it. We do have effective treatment and untreated infection can result in liver failure and death, so a new study attempted to implement free testing … What are the barriers to testing for hepatitis C in emergency departments? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

A new blood test used to screen people for colorectal cancer just isn’t ready to replace colonoscopy or fecal immunochemical tests, since these are capable of detecting early lesions that respond best to treatment. That’s according to Kimmel Cancer Center … Could more targeted screening be helpful in colorectal cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

A new blood test for colorectal cancer finds advanced cancers well, but William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, says when compared to the gold standard colonoscopy, or even stool tests used for screening, it falls … Are there aspects to blood testing for colorectal cancer that undermine screening? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Millions of Americans take daily vitamins or supplements — but are they really helping? In our very first episode, Dr. Bimal Ashar, a Johns Hopkins internal medicine doctor and expert in preventive care, breaks down the science behind common supplements. … Ep. 1: Vitamins & Supplements: Should You Be Taking That? | Medicine Made General Read More »

The JHEBP 5th edition series continues with Appendix G – comprised of two tools (G1 and G2) that guide the synthesis of evidence. Maddie Whalen, Evidence-Based Practice Program Coordinator for the Johns Hopkins Health System provides guidance on using the tools … Episode 70: Appendix G – 5th Edition (Part 8) | Johns Hopkins Center for Nursing Inquiry Read More »

Maddie Whalen, Evidence-Based Practice Program Coordinator for the Center for Nursing Inquiry continues her discussion with Heather Watson, Johns Hopkins Health System Nurse Scientist to discuss Appendix F, the Evidence Terminology and Considerations Guide. This tool defines terms and explains why … Episode 69: Appendix F – 5th Edition (Part 7) | Johns Hopkins Center for Nursing Inquiry Read More...

Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein, a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, shares how her team supports both patients and healthcare professionals, especially in the wake of repeated natural disasters in St. Petersburg, Florida. She introduces the concept of … Ep. 16 Fostering a Resilient Workforce Through a Comprehensive Support System | Johns Hopkins Medici...

A blood test can identify the majority of colorectal cancers, a new study finds, when compared with the gold standard, colonoscopy, for screening. Yet whether this test can be trusted when it says cancer is NOT present is another matter, … Is there a role for a new blood test for colorectal cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Blood tests for cancer are much in the news lately, including one to test for colorectal cancer. Such a test, if it works as well as methods like colonoscopy or fecal immunochemical testing, would allow people to give tedious aspects … How helpful is a new blood test for colorectal cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Regular, supervised exercise helped people who’d been treated for colorectal cancer avoid recurrence of the disease, a new study shows, adding to the burgeoning body of evidence demonstrating the clear health benefits of exercise in many settings, including avoiding cancer … Supervised exercise helped reduce recurrence of colorectal cancer, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

People who had been treated for colorectal cancer and who undertook a structured exercise program had fewer recurrences than people who didn’t exercise, a new study shows. William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, says the … Exercise helped people with colorectal cancer avoid recurrence, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Some drugs used to treat breast cancer might also be used to prevent it, but the hot flashes and other troublesome side effects make that an unlikely choice for many women. Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson says … Can a new drug that helps hot flashes herald a way to prevent many breast cancers? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Among people who’ve had a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular event and need a cholesterol lowering medicine, about 2/3 will take one. Among those who have not had such an event but do have high cholesterol only about a … Engaging both patients and physicians in the use of cholesterol lowering medicines is needed, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Only about 25 percent of people who need cholesterol lowering medicines based on blood tests take them,  with about 2/3 of those who’ve had a cardiovascular event doing so, a study by Caleb Alexander, a drug safety and efficacy expert at … Why don’t people who are eligible for cholesterol lowering medicines take them? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Not taking medicines to lower cholesterol when you clearly need them increases your risk for heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events. Yet a study by Caleb Alexander, a drug safety and efficacy expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues, shows … Just how much does it cost our healthcare system when people don’t take needed medicines to reduce cardiovascular risk? Elizabeth Tracey report...

Cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes, remains the number one cause of death in the United States, yet many people who should be taking medicines to lower their risk by lowering cholesterol aren’t. That’s according to a study by … The gap between recommendations and who is actually taking medicines to lower cardiovascular disease risk is huge, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read Mo...

Most people have heard of statins, drugs that lower cholesterol and consequent cardiovascular disease risk. Caleb Alexander, a drug safety and efficacy expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues, have looked at just how many people who should be taking such … How many people aren’t taking needed medicines to reduce cardiovascular risk? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Maddie Whalen, Evidence-Based Practice Program Coordinator for the Center for Nursing Inquiry joins Heather Watson, Johns Hopkins Health System Nurse Scientist to cover the Appendix E tools: E1, E2, E3.  Appendix E includes appraisal templates for a variety of evidence … Episode 68: Appendix E – 5th Edition (Part 6) | Johns Hopkins Center for Nursing Inquiry Read More »

We’re up to part 5 in our series – Appendix D, or the Appraisal Tool Selection Algorithm. Kim Bissett, EBP Coordinator for the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing is back to explain to Heather Watson, Nurse Scientist for the Johns … Episode 67: Appendix D – 5th Edition (Part 5)  | Johns Hopkins Center for Nursing Inquiry Read More »

Hot flashes and night sweats are called vasomotor symptoms, and they’re experienced by many women approaching menopause and those being treated for certain breast cancers. Now a new class of drugs has been developed to help. William Nelson, director of … Can hot flashes and night sweats be controlled in women having treatment for breast cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

Women whose breast cancer has estrogen receptors are usually treated with estrogen depleting medicines, with the consequence that they have hot flashes and night sweats, so called ‘vasomotor symptoms,’ that many describe as worse than menopause. Now a new medicine … There’s hope for women with breast cancer who are experiencing menopausal symptoms, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

CAR-T cells, a highly activated immune cell, have been used to treat a solid tumor, stomach cancer, for the first time. Yet the fact remains that CAR-Ts are expensive and time consuming to produce. Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center director … CAR-T cells are an expensive form of cancer treatment, but other techniques may soon supplant them, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »