Pilot awards to catalyze new research collaborations are a key component of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Strategic Plan. With institutional financial support and the leadership of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Research Council, the Institute for Clinical & Translational Research has reviewed the 2015 Discovery Fund applications from faculty members reflecting the full spectrum of research […]
EBUS and Advanced Diagnostic Bronchoscopy
Posted by | CMEFor the full details and registration form, click here: https://medicine-matters.blogs.hopkinsmedicine.org/files/2015/07/EBUS.pdf
Journeys in Healthcare: A Conversation About The Healthcare System And The Community
Posted by | AdministrationThe fourth and penultimate session of the Journeys in Medicine series brought medical professionals and community leaders together to discuss the relationship between clinicians and researchers and the community, how to improve it and how far Hopkins has already come in caring for its patients and community members. On July 15, moderator Dr. Lisa Cooper, […]
Cooper receives Laureate Award
Posted by | CongratulationsDr. David Cooper, professor in the Division of Endocrinology, was recently named one of the 2016 Laureate Award recipients by the Endocrine Society. The Laureate Awards recognize endocrinologists worldwide for seminal research, meritorious service, leadership and mentorship, innovation, international contributions, public service, translation of science to practice and lifetime achievement. Dr. Cooper received the Outstanding […]
Risk of community-acquired pneumonia with outpatient proton-pump inhibitor therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Posted by | Article of the WeekARTICLE: Risk of community-acquired pneumonia with outpatient proton-pump inhibitor therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis AUTHORS: Allison A. Lambert, Jennifer O. Lam, Julie J. Paik, Cesar Ugarte-Gil, M. Bradley Drummond, Trevor A. Crowell JOURNAL: PLoS One. 2015 Jun 4;10(6):e0128004. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0128004. eCollection 2015. Abstract BACKGROUND: Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most frequently prescribed medications. […]
Barker, Janeway, Longcope and Thayer Firms Turn 40
Posted by | EducationWith another new year underway and all new housestaff now assigned to their firms, we reflect on how the firm system came to be just 40 years ago. A product of Dr. Victor McKusick’s tenure as the director of medicine, the firms arose out of his desire to continue Hopkins’ reputation for collegiality and continuity […]
One Minute Guide to: Folate Testing in Anemia
Posted by | Patient CareQ: Should you test folate levels in your anemic patients? The Bottom Line: Do NOT routinely test folate levels in your anemic patients. Context: Folate deficiency is a well-described cause of macrocytic anemia. The American diet has been fortified with folate from a variety of food sources since 1998. This has led to near-elimination of […]
Next Journeys in Medicine Session on July 15
Posted by | Administration, Civic EngagementTo RSVP, please click here: https://jhmi.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9MOiMHJskBSiRdH
JSPS Travel and Collaborative Research Fellowships
Posted by | ResearchFellows and junior faculty interested in short-term exposure to overseas programs and transcontinental scientific exchange are encouraged to apply for the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Travel and Collaborative Research Fellowships. The program invites researchers with excellent records of research achievements for short-term visits to Japan and provides them opportunities for discussions, […]
Medicine (and Compensation) Matters: Faculty Forum Recap
Posted by | AdministrationThank you for everyone who attended one of the open forums last month to discuss our progress toward building a comprehensive departmental compensation model. I continue to appreciate the high level of engagement on this important project. For those faculty who were not able to attend any of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts, a […]