Content by Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Modeling Study Projects 10% Increase in HIV Incidence with Reductions in HIV Testing Funding
Researchers used a computer model to quantify the effect of funding cuts for HIV testing
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Cancers Can Be Detected in the Bloodstream 3 Years Prior to Diagnosis
Detecting cancers years before their clinical diagnosis could help provide management with a more favorable outcome
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Combining Laboratory Techniques Yields Wealth of Information About Deadly Brain Tumors
Even small tissue samples can yield additional insights into a tumor’s biology, immune interactions, and molecular pathways
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People Who Are Immunocompromised May Not Produce Enough Protective Antibodies Against RSV After Vaccination
Johns Hopkins Medicine says further research is needed to better understand the problem and find ways to enhance immune response in this high-risk population
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AI ‘Liquid Biopsies’ Using Cell-Free DNA, Protein Biomarkers, Could Aid Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
The blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers could help screen women for early signs of ovarian cancer
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Proximity to a Cancer Center Contributes to Cancer Stage at Diagnosis, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
Researchers also determine that a patient’s race and insurance status play roles in late-stage cancer diagnosis
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ctDNA Predicts Therapy Response in Gastroesophageal Cancer Cases
Liquid biopsy helps screen for ctDNA, which is linked to how patients respond to immuno- and chemo-therapy 
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Using Circulating mRNA in Blood as Brain Disorder Biomarkers
Researchers used blood and organoids to study the role of mRNA carried by brain-specific EVs in PPD and psychiatric conditions
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More Biomarkers to Predict Heart Disease in People with T2D
These biomarkers have the potential to change clinical practice to better predict cardiovascular risk
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Liquid Biopsy Predicts Immunotherapy Response in Lung Cancer Cases
Through this work, researchers encourage using liquid biopsies in clinical decision-making
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Urine, Blood Biomarkers to Predict CKD Progression
Researchers identify biomarkers to predict chronic kidney disease risk in hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury
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