News
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Novel ‘Scaffolding’ Biomaterial Improves Bladder Regeneration and Function
A team of Northwestern scientists have developed a novel “scaffolding” biomaterial that improves bladder tissue regeneration and overall function better than current techniques.
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Socioeconomic Factors Drive Racial Disparities in Maternal Heart Health
A new Northwestern Medicine study has discovered that achieving equity in various social drivers of health — but particularly education — has the potential to nearly eliminate disparities in maternal heart health.
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Libraries Empower Translational Science Hubs with Collaborative Resources, Expertise
A recent article published in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science illustrates the valuable role libraries can play in supporting Translational Science Hubs as they highlight potential areas for collaboration.
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Research to Prevent Blindness Grant Supports Department of Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology has received a grant from Research to Prevent Blindness to support investigators advancing the field of ophthalmology and vision science.
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Delays in Hospital Transfers Put Lives at Risk
In a recent study, Northwestern Medicine scientists identified a crucial need to improve inter-hospital transportation of patients as well as communication of their clinical information.
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Using AI To Analyze Placentas for Faster Detection of Neonatal, Maternal Problems
New research from scientists at Northwestern Medicine and Penn State describes PlacentaVision, a computer program that can analyze a simple photograph of the placenta to detect abnormalities associated with infection and neonatal sepsis.
Media Coverage
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Yahoo! News
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Not all belly fat is created equal. Here are the different types and how they impact your health.
With New Year’s resolutions in full swing, lots of Americans are committing to being more fit and losing weight. One stubborn area that many of us will be battling is that squishy part around our midsections, and it’s not just the consequence of overindulging in holiday treats. Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, a professor of…
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WBEZ Chicago
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Is one drink a day OK? Here’s what to consider
On the heels of the Surgeon General’s warning about the cancer risks of alcohol, there’s a growing consensus that less is better. A review underway may lead to changes to U.S. guidelines this year. And many experts agree the current advice, which is up to 14 drinks a week for men and seven for women,…
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NBC News
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New report sheds light on why young Asian Americans are 40% more likely to develop allergies
Today, 6 million American children live with food allergies, and young Asian Americans like Wong’s son, now in college, are 40% more likely to develop one compared to the general population. Scientists have struggled to explain this disparity since it was first documented in a landmark 2011 study. Now, a recent Stanford University study of…
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MSN online
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10 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch the Flu, According to Infectious Disease Experts
The American Lung Association estimates up to 20% of Americans will catch the flu in a given season—and this impact can be substantial. Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that between 2010 and 2023, 100,000 to 710,000 people with the flu wound up in the hospital each year. In…
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Chicago Tribune
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Emergency room visits for flu spike in Kane County, as respiratory illnesses pick up nationwide
Following the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, flu is on the rise nationally, including in Kane County. For the week ending on Jan. 4, nearly 15% of emergency room visits in the county were for the flu, COVID-19 or RSV, according to the Kane County Health Department. Out of all visits to emergency…
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New York Times
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7 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
If you’re among the millions of Americans who made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, exercise or eat better, here’s one more reason to stick with it: Doing so can protect your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. And habits like smoking, poor diet and a sedentary…
Events
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M-I Seminar Series: Decoding the Dialogues Between Epithelial Stem Cells and Immune System: Yuxuan “Phoenix” Miao, PhD
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SQLIFTS Lecture Series – Dr. Carl Atkinson, PhD. (Speaker) – “Targeted complement inhibition: Implications for lung transplantation”
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Lurie Cancer Center Core Technologies & Applications Seminar Series
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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CRS New Year’s Lecture: Dr. Kathryn Grive
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Neurology Department Clinical Case Conference: Elizabeth Tranel, MD
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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FAME | Cognitive Load Theory to Create PowerPoint Slides that Engage Rather Than Overwhelm – TIME Lecture Series
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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