Day: March 21, 2011
Gene variant influences chronic kidney disease risk
March 21, 2011
A team of researchers from the United States and Europe has identified a single genetic mutation in the CUBN gene that is associated with albuminuria both with and without diabetes. Albuminuria is a condition caused by the leaking of the protein albumin into the urine, which is an indication of kidney disease. The research team, known […]
Guided Care reduces health service use by ill older adults
March 21, 2011
A new report shows that older people who receive Guided Care use fewer expensive health services compared to older people who receive regular primary care. Research published in the March edition of Archives of Internal Medicine found that after 20 months of a randomized controlled trial, Guided Care patients experienced, on average, 30 percent fewer home […]
Researchers at Johns Hopkins discover insulin-releasing switch
March 21, 2011
Johns Hopkins researchers believe that they have uncovered the molecular switch for the secretion of insulin—the hormone that regulates blood sugar—providing for the first time an explanation of this process. In a report published online March 1 in Cell Metabolism, the researchers say that the work solves a longtime mystery and may lead to better […]
JHU team creates stem cells from schizophrenia patients
March 21, 2011
Using skin cells from adult siblings with schizophrenia and a genetic mutation linked to major mental illnesses, Johns Hopkins researchers have created induced pluripotent stem cells using a new and improved “clean” technique. Reporting online Feb. 22 in Molecular Psychiatry, the team confirms the establishment of two new lines of iPS cells with mutations in […]
New study suggests ALS could be caused by a retrovirus
March 21, 2011
A retrovirus that inserted itself into the human genome thousands of years ago may be responsible for some cases of the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The finding, made by Johns Hopkins scientists, may eventually give researchers a new way to attack this universally fatal condition. While roughly 20 percent […]
‘U.S. News’ releases new Best Graduate School rankings
March 21, 2011
The Johns Hopkins schools of Nursing and Public Health have more in common than their parent institution: Each received a No. 1 ranking in its field by U.S. News & World Report in its latest Best Graduate School rankings, released last week. (Nursing shared the top spot in a three-way tie with Penn and the […]
Francis B. Burch Jr. named chair of Johns Hopkins Medicine
March 21, 2011
Baltimore trial lawyer and businessman Francis B. Burch Jr. has been elected chairman of the board of Johns Hopkins Medicine, effective July 1. The current chairman of the DLA Piper global board and co-chairman of DLA Piper LLP (U.S.), Burch within the last decade led the transformation of Piper & Marbury, a regional Maryland law […]
Symposium to highlight student work in cancer nanotech
March 21, 2011
The Institute for NanoBioTechnology will host a mini-symposium on Wednesday, March 23, to showcase research by students affiliated with its Engineering in Oncology Center and Center of Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence. Talks begin at 9 a.m. in Homewood’s Hackerman Hall Auditorium and will conclude by noon. Speakers from the Whiting School will be predoctoral fellows in […]
Shriver Hall Concert Series announces 2011–2012 season
March 21, 2011
Shriver Hall Concert Series will open its 46th season in October with a performance by the St. Lawrence String Quartet. Also scheduled for 2011–2012 are violinist Christian Tetzlaff and pianist Lars Vogt, cellist Steven Isserlis, chamber orchestra Les Violons du Roy, lieder baritone Wolfgang Holzmair, pianist Richard Goode, the Takacs Quartet and “Bach pianist” Angela […]
More News
March 21, 2011
Ready to move? Explore the city with Live Near Your Work If a new home is in your plans, hop on the bus with the Live Near Your Work program to tour the LNYW areas of Baltimore City. Learn about the neighborhoods and housing styles, tour featured homes and enjoy treats from Di Pasquale’s Italian […]