The mission of the Johns Hopkins Sickle Cell Center for Adults is to provide comprehensive and state-of-the-art care to patients with sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin disorders. Established in ...

The human body uses the process of digestion to break down food into a form that can be absorbed and used for fuel. The organs of the digestive system are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, ...

Digestive system problems are common and cause symptoms such as gas, heartburn, bloating and constipation. A variety of factors may impact digestive system health, including age and other health ...

Renal failure refers to temporary or permanent damage to the kidneys that results in loss of normal kidney function. There are two different types of renal failure--acute and chronic. Acute renal ...

Sleep deprivation can be caused by stress, depression, poor eating habits, or a condition such as sleep apnea. Getting a bad night of sleep now and then is annoying, but not a health risk. However, ...

Caring for someone with a chronic disease involves challenges, both physical and mental. While the patient and caregiver may already have or develop a close bond, caregiving often takes a great ...

In the full study, conducted in collaboration with the Castiglione Lab at Vanderbilt University and partially funded by the ...

Our team is committed to superb patient care, research and education. We have over 70 full-time faculty and part-time clinical faculty with expertise in diseases including asthma, COPD, critical care, ...

The mission of Johns Hopkins Medicine is to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care. Diverse and ...

Transplant surgeon Benjamin Philosophe, M.D., Ph.D., discusses what makes the Comprehensive Transplant Center unique, why patients should come to Johns Hopkins for an organ transplant and the advances ...

Several states are reporting cases of measles, a highly contagious viral disease. Both children and adults can get measles. Before going to a clinic or emergency room, it’s important to check with ...

Several states are reporting cases of measles, a highly contagious viral disease. Both children and adults can get measles. Before going to a clinic or emergency room, it’s important to check with ...