Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Jenny Xu is a PGY-3 resident in physical medicine and rehabilitation. In her spare time, she enjoys going rock climbing, crocheting tiny hats for her Smiski collection, taking care of her houseplants and sending snail mail.
During an NCS, an electrical stimulator delivers mild electrical signals to stimulate motor and sensory nerves. The stimulation generates action potentials, which are changes in… Read More »Learning About Electrodiagnostic Studies
While I’ve loved learning about medical knowledge and technical skills in medical school and residency, one area I’m looking forward to learning more about is… Read More »Learning about Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes
Have you ever wondered how medical conditions and diseases are kept track of in many parts of the world? Well, more than 100 countries use… Read More »Learning About ICD-10 Codes
One of my favorite hobbies is exploring local parks, gardens and forests. Since I moved to Baltimore, I’ve visited several Baltimore County parks, where I’ve… Read More »Exploring Baltimore and Maryland Parks
In 2019, an estimated 2.3 million people in the United States were living with limb loss due to causes such as poor blood circulation from… Read More »Newly Published Design of Prosthetic Hand Able to Differentiate Shapes and Textures
In 2021 and 2023, the FDA approved Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzapatide), respectively, for chronic weight management, along with increased physical activity and a reduced… Read More »New Published Study Maps Risks and Benefits Associated with Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist Use