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Keeping Stem Cells From Changing Fates-9/8/10
Johns Hopkins researchers have determined why certain stem cells are able to stay stem cells.
Race, Insurance Status Cited In Uneven Death Rates Among Pedestrians Hit By Cars-9/1/10
Uninsured minority pedestrians hit by cars are at a significantly higher risk of death than their insured white counterparts, even if the injuries sustained are similar, new research from Johns Hopkins suggests
Lower Blood Pressure May Preserve Kidney Function in Some Patients-9/1/10
Intensively treating hypertension in some African Americans with kidney disease by pushing blood pressure well below the current recommended goal may significantly decrease the number who lose kidney function and require dialysis, suggests a Johns Hopkins-led study publishing in the New England Journal of Medicine Thursday.
Blood Pressure-Lowering Diet May Also Reduce Risk of Heart Disease, Especially in African Americans-8/31/10
A new study suggests yet another reason for Americans to abandon their current fatty diets in favor of one rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fat. Choosing these healthier options appears to significantly reduce the long-term risk of heart disease in patients with mildly elevated blood pressure, particularly African Americans.
Researchers Link Protein to Tumor Growth-8/31/10
Johns Hopkins researchers working on mice have discovered a protein that is a major target of a gene that, whe n mutated in humans, causes tumors to develop on nerves associated with hearing, as well as cataracts in the eyes.