News
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Building the Future of Health Equity
In this Q&A, Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, leader of Feinberg’s Office of Health Equity, shares insights into the mission of the Office of Health Equity and the path forward for creating a more equitable healthcare system.
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Scientists Discover a Possible Environmental Trigger for Parkinson’s Disease
New Northwestern Medicine research has found that a usually harmless virus might be an environmental trigger or contributor to the development of Parkinson’s disease.
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New Tool Predicts Cardiovascular Disease Risk More Accurately
A new risk prediction tool developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) estimated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in a diverse patient cohort more accurately than current models, according to a recent study published in Nature Medicine.
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Improving Methods for Diagnosing Esophageal Disorders
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a more accurate and standardized approach to interpreting a common test used to evaluate esophageal motor disorders, according to a study published in Gastroenterology.
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Novel Molecular Mechanisms Inform Targeted Therapies for Chronic Kidney Disease
A recent Northwestern Medicine study has identified novel molecular mechanisms by which genetic mutations in the PKD2 gene cause the most common type of polycystic kidney disease, according to findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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First Study to Use Consumer Wearables to Predict Pediatric Surgery Complications
A new study published in Science Advances is the first to use consumer wearables to quickly and precisely predict postoperative complications in children and shows potential for facilitating faster treatment and care.
Media Coverage
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Chicago Tribune
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Northwestern Medicine research finding opens the door to a viral link to Parkinson’s disease
A Northwestern Medicine research lab has found a usually harmless virus in brain samples from Parkinson’s patients. The idea that Parkinson’s could be linked to a virus had been theorized for years, but this is the first study to pinpoint a specific virus as more common in Parkinson’s patients. “The message that we want to…
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Huffington Post
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Here’s What You Should Do If There’s A Measles Case In Your Area
The measles outbreak in West Texas and beyond is only getting worse. Two unvaccinated children have died of the virus, and measles cases are the highest they’ve been in 33 years. It’s natural to be scared of this highly contagious virus, which in rare cases can cause death and severe illness, but not everyone has…
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HealthDay
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A Usually “Harmless Virus” May Trigger or Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease
A usually harmless virus might be an environmental trigger or contributor to Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine developed a tool called ‘ViroFind,’ which detects 565 viruses known to infect humans in a single assay or test. They analyzed post-mortem brain samples from 10 people with Parkinson’s disease and 14 control…
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US News & World Report
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‘Harmless’ Virus Might Trigger Parkinson’s Disease, Researchers Say
A common virus once thought harmless to humans might be linked to Parkinson’s disease, a new study says. The germ, Human Pegivirus (HPgV), was found in half the autopsied brains of patients with Parkinson’s, but not in any brains from healthy people, researchers reported July 8 in the journal JCI Insight. “HPgV is a common,…
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Fox News
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Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn
Lung cancer, the second-most common cancer in the U.S., is often associated with smoking — but even those who have never had a cigarette could be at risk of the deadly disease. While it’s true that those who smoke face a much higher risk, up to 20% of lung cancers affect people who have never…
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TIME
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What to Do About Your Red, Itchy Eyes
Allergic conjunctivitis is triggered by airborne allergens, like pollen that wafts off trees, grasses, and weeds. Minimizing contact with allergens is the best way to protect your eyes. You can do that by staying inside, keeping your windows shut, and using your A/C if you have access to one. It’s also a good idea to…
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