Home Visits: An Essential Part of Medical Care
One of the most memorable experiences of my medical training was my first home visit. I was a medical student participating in a primary care… Read More »Home Visits: An Essential Part of Medical Care
Managing Burnout: Advice for New Medical Trainees
The white coats these days are at their starchiest, the haircuts are fresh and even the Tylenol orders are being triple-checked — it’s July again… Read More »Managing Burnout: Advice for New Medical Trainees
Legislative Bill Prompts Discussion of Cross-Talk in the Scientific Community
Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill directly impacting the biomedical research community. If approved by the Senate, the 21st Century… Read More »Legislative Bill Prompts Discussion of Cross-Talk in the Scientific Community
The Genetic Reality of a Jurassic World
As some of the most impressively gargantuan creatures to ever roam the earth, dinosaurs are a constant source of intrigue and inspiration. In the latest… Read More »The Genetic Reality of a Jurassic World
Summer Research Intern Shares Experiences, Lessons Learned
As I near the end of my research experience here at Johns Hopkins, I am struggling to sort out the mixed emotions going through my… Read More »Summer Research Intern Shares Experiences, Lessons Learned
Research Reveals Tiny Hairs on Bat Wings are Crucial for Normal Flight
Summer in Baltimore means many things: outdoor movies on Federal Hill, different fairs and festivals throughout town, and daytrips to Ocean City are just a… Read More »Research Reveals Tiny Hairs on Bat Wings are Crucial for Normal Flight
Clinical trial to target cancer drugs to gene mutations for individualized therapy
Imagine a scenario where a patient comes into the clinic with a suspected cancer. The clinician not only confirms that the patient does indeed have… Read More »Clinical trial to target cancer drugs to gene mutations for individualized therapy
Bangladeshi-American Student Aims to Bridge Relationships with Underserved Patients
Transitioning to my medical school clerkship after my Ph.D. training was stressful. After a five-year absence from the clinic, my medical knowledge and clinical skills… Read More »Bangladeshi-American Student Aims to Bridge Relationships with Underserved Patients
Johns Hopkins Scientists Find Link Between High Blood Sugar, Diabetes
Chronic high blood sugar and diabetes are typically considered synonymous, but why is that the case? How is sugar, which isn’t toxic, related to a… Read More »Johns Hopkins Scientists Find Link Between High Blood Sugar, Diabetes
Advice from a Senior Resident to a New Intern
This month, I became a senior resident in internal medicine. With that title comes the opportunity to help train new interns at our hospital. And… Read More »Advice from a Senior Resident to a New Intern