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

Once your surgery date has been scheduled, you’ll receive Your Guide to Radical Cystectomy: Preparing for and Recovering from Surgery. This booklet provides checklists for tracking each step you need ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Metabolic Bone and Osteoporosis Center offers a variety of services and treatment options designed to prevent, diagnose and treat skeletal disorders. Experts in endocrinology, geriatrics, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Glomuvenous malformations are rare vascular malformations that may be present at birth and appear as dark, purple or bluish nodules (bumps) or plaques (flat areas) under the skin. Glomuvenous ...