News Releases By Year
2021 News Releases
MAY 17, 2021
Researchers Identify Proteins That Predict Future Dementia, Alzheimer’s Risk
Large study of plasma proteins and dementia illuminates the biology of dementia and may help lead to treatments.
MAY 3, 2021
This virtual series, which will extend through the coming year, offers an opportunity to explore this topic in depth and to inspire leaders to action.
APRIL 29, 2021
In-Person Schooling with Inadequate Mitigation Measures Raises Household Members' COVID-19 Risk
Large study suggests that symptom screening, other measures can eliminate most or all excess risk of developing COVID-19-like symptoms or testing positive for COVID-19.
APRIL 15, 2021
Study aims to determine how a modified DASH diet might affect glucose patterns in adults with type 2 diabetes.
APRIL 15, 2021
Johns Hopkins Researcher Awarded $2.8 Million NIDDK Grant to Study Glucose Patterns in Older Adults
This research will provide evidence-based guidance regarding the use and interpretation of continuous glucose monitoring technology in older adults.
MARCH 31, 2021
Study of almost 500,000 elderly in over 15,000 nursing homes finds that risk factors for infection differed greatly from risk factors for hospitalization and death.
MARCH 24, 2021
UCSF and Johns Hopkins University Launch Digital Trove of Opioid Industry Documents
The new archive will provide free public access to anyone who is interested in investigating the activities that have led to the devastating epidemic, which has now contributed to the deaths of nearly 500,000 people.
MARCH 4, 2021
Javier Cepeda’s research interests include understanding how punitive drug policies can increase the risk of fatal and non-fatal overdose and HIV and hepatitis C virus transmission.
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
New guidelines call for bringing systolic blood pressure levels down to 120 mmHg in CKD patients.
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
This study aims to identify and treat potentially lethal prostate cancer.
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
"Prediabetes" Diagnosis Less Useful in Older Patients
Study suggests that prediabetes is not a useful marker of diabetes risk in people of more advanced age.
JANUARY 13, 2021
Although cancer affects everyone, Black Americans bear a disproportionate burden of many cancer types and have worse outcomes.
JANUARY 11, 2021
Johns Hopkins Researcher Awarded $8.4 Million NIAID Grant to Mitigate HIV/AIDS in Malawi
The new funding will expand high-impact research collaborations in order to prevent, treat and manage HIV and AIDS in adults and children.
Past Years News Releases
2020
DECEMBER 21, 2020
The study is believed to be the first published estimate of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in Maryland.
OCTOBER 15, 2020
This endowed position is made possible by a gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Researchers Improve the Standard for Assessing Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Adding measures of kidney disease enhances estimates for cardiovascular risk.
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Findings come from new analysis of large epidemiological dataset.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
COVID-19 in Jails, Prisons, and Immigration Detention Centers: A Q&A with Chris Beyrer
Successes and setbacks in protecting incarcerated people and those who care for them from COVID-19.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
Covid-19 Study Links Strict Social Distancing to Much Lower Chance of Infection
Researchers say that similar studies could be used to predict local trends in infectious outbreaks.
AUGUST 27, 2020
Emily Gurley Awarded 2020 Shikani/El Hibri Prize for Discovery and Innovation
Award recognizes Dr. Gurley's leadership in establishing the Novel Coronavirus Research Compendium as well as leading the online contact tracing training through Coursera.
AUGUST 5, 2020
COVID-19 Testing: Understanding the "Percent Positive"
Two epidemiologists explain this important term and what it means for individuals and communities.
AUGUST 10, 2020
Non-Fasting Blood Test Can Help Screen Youth for Prediabetes and Diabetes
Study suggests the hemoglobin A1c test can identify youth at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and associated cardiovascular problems.
JULY 31, 2020
Wearing a Mask Could Keep You from Getting Seriously Sick
Wearing a mask in public now has become part of our daily routine.
JULY 7, 2020
Higher Manganese Levels in Early Pregnancy Linked to Lower Preeclampsia Risk
Study suggests the possibility that the trace mineral manganese may protect women from preeclampsia.
JUNE 9, 2020
Majority of First-Wave COVID-19 Clinical Trials Have Significant Design Shortcomings, Study Finds
Analysis of COVID-19 Clinical Trials as of late March finds quantity but less quality.
APRIL 30, 2020
The app, now available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play, will help reveal important public health trends and potential disease outbreaks.
APRIL 28, 2020
Inside Taiwan's Response to COVID-19
Taiwan has emerged as a success story in the global battle against COVID-19, having had fewer than 500 cases and only six deaths among its roughly 23 million residents, despite its proximity to China.
APRIL 28, 2020
Analysis shows how extensive testing and contact tracing stopped outbreak in south Chinese megacity.
APRIL 10, 2020
What is Herd Immunity and How Can We Achieve It With COVID-19?
In this Q&A, Gypsyamber D'Souza, PhD '07, MPH, MS and David Dowdy, MD, PhD '08, ScM '02, explain that there are two paths to this level of protection - and why the fastest option is not the best one.
MARCH 26, 2020
U.S. Autism Rates Up 10 Percent in New CDC Report
Since 2000, prevalence rate has nearly tripled, from 0.67 to 1.85 percent.
MARCH 9, 2020
New Study on COVID-19 Estimates 5.1 Days for Incubation Period
Median time from exposure to symptoms affirms earlier estimates and supports CDC's current 14-day quarantine period.
JANUARY 13, 2020
What the Measles Outbreaks May Mean for You
Measles is dangerous; the vaccine is safe.
2019
November 8, 2019
New Tool Predicts Five-Year Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease with High Accuracy
October 7, 2019
Large Genome-Wide Association Study Illuminates Genetic Risk Factors for Gout
October 2, 2019
Fragmented Physical Activity Linked to Greater Mortality Risk
September 10, 2019
Peripheral Artery Disease Risk Hinges on Health Factors and Demographics, Including Race
July 23, 2019
Study Quantifies Smoking's Strong Link to Peripheral Artery Disease
June 27, 2019
Higher Salt Intake Can Cause Gastrointestinal Bloating
May 9, 2019
New Model of Measles-Elimination Progress May Help Target Vaccination Efforts
May 9, 2019
How Nipah Virus Spreads from Person to Person: Lesson from 14 Years of Investigations
March 6, 2019
Breast Cancer Patients Weigh In On Addressing Financial Burdens
February 20, 2019
New Tool for Tracking Cholera Outbreaks Could Make It Easier to Detect and Stop Deadly Epidemics
February 19, 2019
Study Finds Inadequate FDA Oversight of Monitoring of Fentanyl Products
2018
November 28, 2018
Osteoporosis Risk Rises Sharply Even for Younger Breast Cancer Survivors
November 14, 2018
Study of Two Tribes Sheds Light on Role of Western-Influenced Diet in Blood Pressure
November 8, 2018
Patients with Untreated Hearing Loss Incur Higher Health Care Costs Over Time
October 5, 2018
Health Insurer Policies May Discourage Use of Non-Opioid Alternatives for Lower Back Pain
September 24, 2018
Cost of Clinical Trials for New Drug FDA Approval are Fraction of Total Tab
August 22, 2018
The Long-Term Financial Toll of Breast Cancer
August 9, 2018
Elderly Patients on Dialysis Have a High Risk of Dementia
June 27, 2018
Breast Cancer Studies Ignore Race, Socioeconomic Factors
June 22, 2018
Health Insurance Plans May Be Fueling Opioid Epidemic
June 19, 2018
Are You Sticking to Your Diet? Scientists May Be Able to Tell from a Blood Sample
June 14, 2018
Diagnosing Diabetes from a Single Blood Sample
May 2, 2018
Most Academic Institutions Unprepared to Meet New HHS Clinical Trial Reporting Regs
April 26, 2018
U.S. Autism Rate Edges Up in New CDC Report
March 15, 2018
Study Suggests That Cancer Survivors are More Easily Fatigued
March 1, 2018
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School Launches Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health
March 1, 2018
Focusing on Cholera Hotspots Could Cut Africa's Cholera Burden in Half
February 13, 2018
NIH Funding Fewer Clinical Trials, Study Suggests
2017
December 4, 2017
Opioid Crisis: Criminal Justice Referrals Miss Treatment Opportunities, Study Suggests
November 30, 2017
Male Circumcision, Antiviral Drugs Appear to Sharply Reduce HIV Infection Rate
November 1, 2017
Breast Cancer Patients Forego Post-Surgery Treatment Due to Mistrust, Study Suggests
October 28, 2017
In Landmark Report, Public Health Leaders Outline Steps for Urgent Action on Opioids
October 23, 2017
Diabetes Still on Rise, But New Study Suggests Major Progress in Screening and Diagnosis
October 20, 2017
Risk for Developing HPV-Related Throat Cancer Low
August 9, 2017
Review: Cholera Vaccines Effective for Adults, Much Less So for Children
May 17, 2017
Onward! Convocation 2017
May 15, 2017
Making Drug Use a Crime Makes HIV Prevention, Treatment More Difficult
April 24, 2017
Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute Awarded Seven-Year Grant
April 10, 2017
El Niño Shifts Geographic Distribution of Cholera Cases in Africa
March 23, 2017
Most Dengue Infections Transmitted In and Around Home
March 13, 2017
Severe Hypoglycemia Linked to Increased Risk of Death in People with Diabetes
March 10, 2017
Rapid Blood Pressure Drops in Middle Age Linked to Dementia in Old Age
February 23, 2017
Many Patients Receive Prescription Opioids During Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
February 20, 2017
Same-Sex Marriage Legalization Linked to Reduction in Suicide Attempts among High School Students
January 23, 2017
Cervical Cancer Death Rates Higher Among Older and Black Women
2016
November 15, 2016
Better Definition of 'Pre Diabetes' Can Help Identify Those at Risk for Long-Term Complications
September 21, 2016
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Awarded $95 Million NIH Grant
September 13, 2016
100 Objects That Shaped Public Health
September 1, 2016
Dengue Vaccine Could Increase or Worsen Dengue in Some Settings
August 23, 2016
In Memoriam: Donald Ainslie Henderson, 1928-2016
August 9, 2016
Diet Designed to Lower Blood Pressure Also Reduces Risk of Kidney Disease
August 1, 2016
'Generic' Biologic Drugs Appear Comparable to Brand-Name Counterparts
July 14, 2016
New Control Strategies Needed for Zika and Other Unexpected Mosquito-Borne Outbreaks
July 12, 2016
Male Circumcision, HIV Treatment Can Significantly Reduce Infections in African Men
April 1, 2016
Honoring the Life and Work of Dr. Leon Gordis
March 31, 2016
U.S. Autism Rate Unchanged in New CDC Report
March 24, 2016
Leading Global Health Commission Calls for Reform of Drug Policies Worldwide
January 31, 2016
Obesity, Diabetes in Mom Increases Risk of Autism in Child
January 12, 2016
New Tool Estimates Looming Risk of Kidney Failure in People with Kidney Disease
2015
December 15, 2015
Industry-Financed Clinical Trials on the Rise, As Number of NIH-Funded Trials Falls
December 14, 2015
More Attention Needed to Results of Simple Test of Kidney Function
November 25, 2015
New Professorship Honors Desmond Tutu's Commitment to Human Rights
November 16, 2015
Public Health Leaders Urge Far-Reaching Reforms to Curb Prescription Opioid Epidemic
November 9, 2015
New Online Tool Predicts Lifetime Risk of Kidney Failure
August 25, 2015
Less May Be More in Slowing Cholera Epidemics
August 14, 2015
Hepatitis C Infection May Fuel Heart Risk
August 13, 2015
Transplant Recipients More Likely to Develop Aggressive Melanoma
July 30, 2015
Simple Mouth Rinse Could Help Predict Recurrence of HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancers
July 21, 2015
Poor Diabetes Control Found in Older Americans
July 16, 2015
Burden of Dengue, Chikungunya in India Far Worse Than Understood
June 29, 2015
The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Turns 100
June 24, 2015
Needle Exchanges Can Prevent HIV Outbreaks Like One in Indiana
June 23, 2015
Survey: Many Doctors Misunderstand Key Facets of Opoid Use
May 29, 2015
Measuring Kidney Health Could Better Predict Heart Disease Risk
May 11, 2015
Acute Kidney Injury Linked to Pre-Existing Kidney Health, Studies Find
March 12, 2015
Increased Susceptibility to Measles a Side Effect of Ebola Epidemic
March 4, 2015
Two Former Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Deans Recognized for Lasting Impacts in the Field
January 5, 2015
Dean of Bloomberg School of Public Health Appointed to Packard Foundation Board of Trustees
2014
December 17, 2014
Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Center Awarded 5-Year Contract from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
December 8, 2014
Primary Care Doctors Report Prescribing Fewer Opoids for Pain
December 2, 2014
Diabetes in Midlife Linked to Significant Cognitive Decline 20 Years Later
October 27, 2014
A Letter from Dean Klag to Governor Chris Christie
October 20, 2014
Johns Hopkins Researchers Elected to Institute of Medicine
October 15, 2014
Honoring the Life of W.H. Linda Kao
September 26, 2014
Talk Therapy - Not Medication - Best for Social Anxiety Disorder, Large Study Finds
September 11, 2014
A New Way to Look at Diabetes and Heart Risk
September 9, 2014
Hog Workers Carry Drug-Resistant Bacteria Even After They Leave the Farm
August 22, 2014
Measuring Calcium Buildup Is a Better Way to Predict Heart Disease in Those With Chronic Kidney Disease, Study Finds
July 16, 2014
Stroke Risk and Death Rates Fall Over Past Two Decades
July 15, 2014
Rollout Strategy is Key to Battling India's TB Epidemic, Researchers Find
June 27, 2014
The Research 1%: Bloomberg School Faculty Named 'Highly Cited' by Thomson Reuters
June 3, 2014
Adopting New Definition of Kidney Disease for Clinical Trials Could Accelerate Development of New Treatments
May 14, 2014
Experts Confront Rx Abuse Epidemic
April 15, 2014
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Researchers Find Association Between SSRI Use During Pregnancy and Autism and Developmental Delays in Boys
April 15, 2014
Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Nearly Double Over the Past Two Decades
March 27, 2014
Bloomberg School Researchers Contribute to New CDC Report: Autism Spectrum Disorder Affects 1 in 68 U.S. Children
March 17, 2014
Stimulants Used to Treat ADHD Influence BMI Growth Patterns Through Childhood with a BMI Rebound Late in Adolescence
March 4, 2014
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Produced Savings of $1.5 Billion a Year in First Four Years
January 14, 2014
Study Indicates the Potential of New Tests in Long-Term Diabetes Complications
2013
November 22, 2013
Dean Klag Honored by the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland
November 9, 2013
Gene Puts African Americans at Higher Risk for Kidney Failure, Study Says
September 25, 2013
Bloomberg School Faculty Receive Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Awards
September 16, 2013
As Opioid Use Soars, No Evidence of Improved Treatment of Pain
August 19, 2013
Richard Morrow, Pioneer in International Public Health
July 24, 2013
Dani Fallin Appointed Chair of Department of Mental Health
July 15, 2013
Jonathan Zenilman Receiving ASTDA Career Service Award
June 28, 2013
Gange Assumes New Role as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
June 19, 2013
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Virus Investigation Reported
May 21, 2013
Bloomberg School Celebrates Largest Graduating Class Ever
May 16, 2013
Frederick L. Brancati, MD, MHS, 1959-2013
April 9, 2013
Students Show Off Talents at Spring Tonic
April 8, 2013
Smoking May Negatively Impact Kidney Function Among Adolescents
March 13, 2013
Study Identifies Ways to Increase HIV Testing, Reduce HIV Infection and Detect Previously Undiagnosed HIV Infections
March 4, 2013
Studies Advance Knowledge of HIV Impact On Hepatitis C Infection
and Genes That May Thwart Hepatitis C Infection
March 4, 2013
Pharmaceutical Advertising Down But Not Out
February 15, 2013
Alfred Sommer Named Dan David Laureate
February 13, 2013
New Genes for Nearsightedness Identified
February 8, 2013
Teaching Excellence
January 30, 2013
Chronic Kidney Disease Increases Risk of Death for Both Women and Men
January 8, 2013
Genetic Epidemiologists Receive $2.5M Training Grant