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Preventing Lung Disease in Preterm Babies
A multicenter clinical trial found that intratracheal steroids do not reduce the risk of lung disease or death in extremely preterm infants, according to the study published in JAMA.
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Six Strategies to Reinvigorate the Doctor-Patient Bedside Encounter
A new report published in NEJM provides practical strategies to reinvigorate a waning culture of bedside medicine, giving clinicians and medical educators guidance on how to better teach and practice essential clinical skills.
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Genetic Testing Trifecta Predicts Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death and Arrhythmia
Scientists have developed a more precise genetic risk score to determine whether a person is likely to develop arrhythmia, which can lead to serious conditions such as atrial fibrillation or sudden cardiac death.
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Predicting Risk of Sudden Death in Epilepsy
An international team of scientists has identified critical risk factors that could help predict sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, according to a study published in The Lancet.
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Targeting Cardiovascular Aging to Reduce Disease Risk
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new insights into how the PAI-1 protein contributes to cardiovascular aging and how inhibiting PAI-1 may be a promising therapeutic approach for mitigating cardiovascular disease, according to recent findings published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Les Turner Symposium on ALS Celebrates Advancements
Northwestern scientists, clinicians and people living with ALS gathered to learn about the latest research and celebrate advancements in patient care during the 15th annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS held at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on November 3.
Media Coverage
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NPR
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Is hormone therapy for menopause right for you? 6 things to know
Women should not suffer through menopause with hot flashes, night sweats and poor sleep. That’s the message from FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary. How long should you be on hormone therapy? “We don’t take someone off [hormone therapy] just because it’s been three to five years,” says Lauren Streicher of Northwestern University. She points to…
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ABC Chicago
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Food Allergies, Treatments And Possible Prevention
About one in 13 children have food allergies, and at least 40% have been treated in the emergency room for reactions to those food allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reactions include hives, swollen airways, digestive problems, and in some people, they may be more severe, even life threatening. However, researchers…
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CBS News
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Pennsylvania man says experimental drug has helped him recover from cycling accident
An experimental drug could help improve movement for patients with spinal cord injuries, and it’s already making a big difference for one patient in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Monica Perez, of the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, is the lead investigator. She said she tested 20 patients with chronic incomplete cervical spinal cord injuries. Early results are positive,…
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Associated Press
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A study questions melatonin use and heart health but don’t lose sleep over it
Don’t lose sleep over headlines linking melatonin to heart failure. That’s the message after some scary-sounding reports about a preliminary study involving the sleep-related supplement. It raised questions about the safety of long term use of melatonin for insomnia. But only certain countries require a melatonin prescription. It’s over-the-counter in the U.S., meaning Americans in…
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New York Times
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Rise in Kidney Disease Tied to Other Chronic Conditions, Study Finds
The number of adults with chronic kidney disease is growing, according to a study published Friday in The Lancet. The disease was the ninth leading cause of death worldwide in 2023, up from the 27th leading cause in 1990. “We should be doing a better job of identifying individuals at risk and intervening,” said Dr.…
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Fox News
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New pancreatic cancer treatment ‘wakes up’ immune cells, researchers say
Scientists have created a new antibody treatment that helps the immune system recognize and attack pancreatic cancer. “Pancreatic cancer is notoriously good at hiding from the immune system, but we were struck that a single sugar, called sialic acid, can so powerfully fool immune cells,” senior author Mohamed Abdel-Mohsen, associate professor of medicine in the…
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