Health Topics – Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts

Anchor lead: Is there a level of LDL that’s too low if you’ve had a stroke? Elizabeth Tracey reports If you’ve had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, trying to get your LDL cholesterol really low helps reduce your risk of another event, according to a recent study. Erin Michos, a cardiologist […]

Anchor lead: Are we ready to stop using stents in the heart for many people? Elizabeth Tracey reports Angina is pain in the chest, often as a result of narrowed arteries supplying the heart. Now a study known by the acronym ISCHEMIA has shown that people whose conditions are stable may experience the most benefit […]

Are brown rice and white rice really that different? Yes, says Johns Hopkins doctor Linda Lee, and that can matter to those with digestive problems. She says, “If you want your gut to work better, choose whole grains.” Unlike refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta, whole grain foods supply plenty of fiber, which supports […]

Anchor lead: Can we find out where a cancer is growing using a blood test? Elizabeth Tracey reports Using machine learning and analysis of mutations in DNA circulating in the blood of patients with cancer, a new study demonstrates the technique correctly identified where the cancer was growing about three-quarters of the time. William Nelson, […]

Anchor lead: The gene editing technology CRISPR is being used to treat cancer, Elizabeth Tracey reports CRISPR is an acronym for technology that enables genetic material to be edited, and it’s been in the news for modifying embryos to delete potentially harmful genes. Now researchers have revealed its use to try to treat cancer. William […]

Anchor lead: A new report from the National Academy of Medicine reveals causes of clinician burnout, Elizabeth Tracey reports What are the primary causes of clinician burnout and how can we develop interventions to help? The National Academy of Medicine has released their lengthy report. Patricia Davidson, dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, […]

Anchor lead: Measles infection can have a long term impact on immune responses, Elizabeth Tracey reports Unvaccinated children who became infected with the measles virus had long term destruction of their ability to fight off infections to which they had previously been exposed, a recent study found. Patricia Davidson, dean of the Johns Hopkins School […]

Anchor lead: More data is emerging on the health consequences of adverse events in childhood, Elizabeth Tracey reports. Almost two thirds of us experience an adverse event in childhood, the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate. Kevin Sowers, president of the Johns Hopkins Health System, says we all need to […]

Anchor lead: Should women use acetaminophen during pregnancy? Elizabeth Tracey reports Pain relief during pregnancy is a problem, as everyone is reluctant to expose a developing child to drugs that may have negative consequences. Now a study by Xiaobin Wang, a pediatrician and researcher at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues brings up questions about the safety […]

Anchor lead: Acetaminophen use during pregnancy may adversely affect the child, Elizabeth Tracey reports Use of acetaminophen, marketed under the brand name Tylenol, may result in increased risk for autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, in offspring. That’s according to a study by Xiaobin Wang, a pediatrician and researcher at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues. […]