WHAT: Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center will present new research findings and receive honors and ...
“Treatments for discoid lupus erythematosus often focus on addressing skin symptoms over known systemic complications, such ...
As ticks and mosquitoes return with a vengeance this spring, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine are continuing to research ...
While parents are busy preparing for summer vacations and pool days, it’s important to also plan for how you will keep your ...
A new @HopkinsMedicine study of mice reveals that epigenetic marks can be inherited in ways that break the century-long ...
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What are skin pigment disorders? Skin color is determined by a pigment (melanin) made by specialized cells in the skin (melanocytes). The amount and type of melanin determines a person's skin color.
A venomous snakebite injects venom, a poison (toxic) into the victim’s body. The bite can cause injury. In rare cases, it can be fatal. According to the CDC, about 8,000 snakebites happen in the U.S.
Moyamoya disease is a chronic and progressive condition of the arteries in the brain. People with moyamoya disease have narrowing of these blood vessels that leads to blockages and can eventually ...
What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. That means it is passed down from a parent’s genes. It causes the body to make abnormal hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is ...
What is iron-deficiency anemia? The most common cause of anemia worldwide is iron deficiency. Iron is needed to form hemoglobin, part of red blood cells that carry oxygen and remove carbon dioxide (a ...