November 2015

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Tapping Innovative Solutions and Technology at Johns Hopkins Medicine

Headband Could Offer Relief to Parkinson’s Patients

Scientists and students at Johns Hopkins are developing a device to curb the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease without brain surgery.

illustration of two doctors experimenting on two heads

Articles in this Issue

  • 200 Case Managers Use Yelp-Like Tool

    Case managers can spend hours flipping through papers, binders and Rolodexes to find resources like food and temporary housing for families in need. Manik Bhat knew there had to be a better way.

    Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone in front of an online map depicting social services within two miles
  • Potential Cancer Therapy Has Magnetic Appeal

    Johns Hopkins researchers are using a magnetic column and artificial antigen-presenting cells to direct and rapidly multiply immune system cells programmed to attack cancer. The device could lead to individualized treatments with few or no side effects.

    Illustration of a magnet in the form of a ribbon
  • Videos Make a Virtual Connection with Patients

    When her son needed specialized facial surgery that wasn’t available where she lived, videos helped her decide where to go.

    Illustration of a man shaking hands with a doctor projecting out of a computer screen
  • Advances in Telemedicine

    Tech Envy, a monthly column in the Insight newsletter, explores innovative trends in health care, including apps that help patients make appointments wherever and whenever they need them.

    Tech Envy a look at innovative developments outside the halls of Johns Hopkins Medicine