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In Part 10 of our series on the JHEBP 5th Edition tools, we’re discussing Appendix I, or the Translation Tool. Judy Ascenzi, Director of Pediatric Nursing Programs at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center joins Heather Watson, Nurse Scientist for the Johns …

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We’ve gotten to an exciting point in the JHEBP 5th edition series on the tools, Appendices A-J. Maddie Whalen, Evidence-Based Practice Program Coordinator explains that Appendix H brings us to the end of the evidence phase (the ‘E’ in PET). …

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Many people think menopause is just hot flashes and mood swings — but there’s a lot more to the story. In this episode, Dr. Tina Zhang, a Johns Hopkins internist, women’s health expert, and certified menopause provider, breaks down the …

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Only one-quarter of people who could benefit from a cholesterol lowering drug were taking one, a recent study by Caleb Alexander, a drug efficacy expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues has shown. Alexander says that number is likely to go …

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A large number of people who could benefit from medicines to reduce cholesterol and consequent cardiovascular risk aren’t taking them, a study by Caleb Alexander, a drug efficacy expert at Johns Hopkins, and colleagues has shown. Alexander says this has …

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Hepatitis C is a worldwide problem, with millions of people infected who don’t even know it. We do have effective treatment and untreated infection can result in liver failure and death, so a new study attempted to implement free testing …

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A new blood test used to screen people for colorectal cancer just isn’t ready to replace colonoscopy or fecal immunochemical tests, since these are capable of detecting early lesions that respond best to treatment. That’s according to Kimmel Cancer Center …

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A new blood test for colorectal cancer finds advanced cancers well, but William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, says when compared to the gold standard colonoscopy, or even stool tests used for screening, it falls …

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Millions of Americans take daily vitamins or supplements — but are they really helping? In our very first episode, Dr. Bimal Ashar, a Johns Hopkins internal medicine doctor and expert in preventive care, breaks down the science behind common supplements. …

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The JHEBP 5th edition series continues with Appendix G – comprised of two tools (G1 and G2) that guide the synthesis of evidence. Maddie Whalen, Evidence-Based Practice Program Coordinator for the Johns Hopkins Health System provides guidance on using the tools …

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