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Up to 70% of adults have trouble digesting dairy, which is why products made with cow’s milk are often a problem for people with IBS. Find out 4 other foods you should avoid eating. https://bit.ly/3OjOG0o

What is the best way to get through flu season? Learn more from Johns Hopkins Children's Center expert Dr. Milstone.

Trevor Noah visited Johns Hopkins Hospital and talked with radiologist Dr. Elliot Fishman about how AI can help clinicians improve pancreatic cancer detection. Hear Dr. Fishman speak on 11/23 about AI in Medicine. https://bit.ly/48KiBIe

Check out the sights and sounds from the second annual Johns Hopkins Hospital Pumpkin Fest, featuring the outstanding creativity of our hospital employees. Departments and units from across the hospital participated in the pumpkin decorating contest, and employees and patients voted on their favorites.

"For three years, Dana Cole had tried to find treatment for the deteriorating eyesight in her right eye. She arrived at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine in late 2022 with a detached retina but few answers as to what caused it or how to move forward. At Wilmer, three ophthalmologists — Dr. Mira Sachdeva in the retina division; Dr. Bryn Burkholder in the uveitis division; and Dr. Ashley Campbell, an expert in orbital tumors — put together the pieces of the puzzle to identify a mass behind Cole’s right eye. It was the beginning of Cole getting a long-sought diagnosis and the care she needed to improve her vision." https://bit.ly/3NW2NZA

October was American Pharmacists Month — a time to recognize the difference pharmacists make in patients’ and their families’ lives each day. The pharmacy team at Johns Hopkins Children's Center (JHCC) plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe medication therapy for patients. Each year, the pediatric pharmacist and technician team prepares and dispenses about 1 million customized, patient-specific medication doses for the Children’s Center’s diverse patient populations.

This summer, 125 athletes participating in the Special Olympics lined up to receive free eye exams from Johns Hopkins ophthalmologist Edward Kuwera and a host of volunteers. Shields says the Opening Eyes program has found that a large percentage of Special Olympics athletes in the U.S. have untreated eye problems. Four percent have never had an eye exam, and 48% need new prescription glasses. https://bit.ly/4hpfDgp

Recognizing the signs of a stroke and getting to The Johns Hopkins Hospital quickly meant Althea got the clot busting medication tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) that saved her life. Watch her story to learn what you can do in a similar situation and how the Comprehensive Stroke Center is continually making research advancements in stroke treatments.

Reminder that Saturday, October 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The Johns Hopkins Hospital is helping to stop the misuse of prescription drugs and will be participating in the event. More information about the event and additional locations can be found here: https://bit.ly/40iTgmv

Johns Hopkins Summer Jobs Program celebrates 30 years of mentorship and professional development. The program was started at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, focusing on Baltimore City students. The internships spanned the breadth of health care, with varied jobs ranging from nutrition to nursing to research. https://bit.ly/4dWF2uZ