Innovative Technology
Q&A — Virtual Reality Moves from Visiting Historic Sites to Peering Inside the Brain
At Johns Hopkins, neuroscientists are teaching computers how to build replicas of cells in the brain with complete accuracy — all viewable from a virtual reality headset.
Data collected from a group of 200 heart attack survivors using a smartphone app designed to navigate the recovery process.
Using Mobile Health Technology in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiologist Seth Martin discusses the implementation of mobile health technology for cardiac rehabilitation patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Johns Hopkins Team Develops Method to Make Dialysis Fluid for Patients with COVID-19
When New York-based hospitals started running low on fluid for the type of dialysis used in intensive care, a team from the Division of Nephrology and the Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering devised a solution.
As Medical Apps Multiply, Johns Hopkins Takes the Lead on Standards
The health apps developed at Johns Hopkins must meet high standards for accuracy and clinical benefit.
Making Sense of Health Technology
Both patients and doctors need help to ‘sift through the clutter.’
New Network Supports Ophthalmology Researchers Using Artificial Intelligence
Wilmer Eye Institute faculty members are launching projects involving a new resource called the Wilmer Artificial Intelligence Research Network (WAIRN).
Don’t Miss a Beat: Computer Simulations May Treat Most Common Heart Rhythm Disorder
Johns Hopkins scientists created simulations of the upper chambers of the heart to guide treatment of persistent irregular heartbeats.
School of Medicine Teams Win Funding for Digital Technology Initiatives
The 2019 DELTA awards offer grants of up to $75,000 each to encourage innovative methods of teaching and learning at The Johns Hopkins University.
5-Hour Test Accurately Detects Breast Cancer
In a pilot study, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers found that a new five-hour lab test accurately detected whether breast tumors are cancerous or benign.
New Algorithm Aims for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer
It must learn to find the “known unknown” — for instance, patterns in texture in scans that may be invisible to the human eye but indicate an early abnormality in the pancreas.
Technology and Doctors Combine to Pinpoint Patients Who Don’t Take Their Meds
Researchers tested technologies and traditional methods to see which ones best identified medication nonadherence.
Early-Warning Algorithm Targeting Sepsis Deployed at Johns Hopkins
A system that recognizes early signs of sepsis and alerts clinicians is being integrated into the electronic medical record systems of Johns Hopkins hospitals.
Glowing Tumors Show Scientists Where Cancer Drugs Are Working
The glow could someday help us use cancer drugs more efficiently.
Using Innovation to Reconstruct a Veteran’s Face
A Johns Hopkins facial and reconstructive surgeon used 3D printing and virtual surgical planning to reconstruct a veteran’s jaw.
New Computer Program Reduces Spine Surgery Errors Linked to “Wrong Level” Labeling
A computer program designed by Johns Hopkins researchers shows promise in reducing a type of spinal surgery error in a small pilot clinical study.
Testing Virtual Reality to Improve Treatments for Kids with Anxiety or OCD
McGuire is conducting one of only a handful of virtual reality (VR) studies to understand how adolescents develop and rid themselves of fear — key aspects underlying the emergence and treatment of anxiety and OCD.
Introducing Liver Space Pediatric Health App
Liver Space is a new tool that bridges the gap between families and the medical community. It is the first Facebook-integrated health app for young adults or caregivers of children with liver disease.
Cool Tools for Scientists: Scientists Suit Up With Virtual Reality Goggles to Study the Human Body
Researchers view cells for hearing in 3D using virtual reality.
In Development: One Clinician’s Approach to an App for Teenage Transplant Recipients
The clinician organized a conference, coordinated interviews and is conducting a survey to build a digital health tool.
Technology: Avoiding Kidney Injury
Aaron Chang founded Renalert to develop a real-time urine monitoring device for the prevention of acute kidney injury during surgery.
Hopkins researchers chart a course for AI-aided diagnosis of degenerative eye conditions
An interdisciplinary team discovers that machine diagnostics using deep learning can match the performance of human ophthalmologists
Smartphone App Keeps an ‘Eye’ on Daily Tuberculosis Therapy
Small pilot study shows video app to be as effective as in-person observation of medication adherence for TB patients.
Technology: A Smart Stethoscope
A team of Johns Hopkins researchers is developing a smart, low-cost stethoscope that could make a big difference in diagnosing pneumonia, a leading cause of childhood death worldwide.
Artifact App Improves Accuracy of Patient Data in Medical Records
The app is available on mobile, tablet or desktop, so providers can answer questions on the go.