Author: Olivia Dimmer
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Measuring the Severity of Debilitating Skin Disorders
A new clinical tool may improve how physicians assess the severity of a painful and often debilitating skin disorder, according to a study recently published in JAMA Dermatology.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery May Improve Outcomes in Severe Stroke
Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery may be an effective and safe treatment for patients with intracerebral hemorrhage, the most severe type of stroke, according to results from a recent clinical trial published in JAMA Neurology.
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Understanding Cellular Impacts of Neurodegeneration
A Northwestern Medicine study has revealed a key mechanism underlying the development of motor neuron diseases, offering new insights into potential treatment options, according to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
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Precision Education in Focus at Medical Education Day
Feinberg faculty, trainees, students and staff gathered to explore the future of teaching and learning in medicine during the 15th Annual Medical Education Day on September 24.
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Carbon Dioxide May Drive Lung Damage in COPD
A new Northwestern Medicine study is challenging long-held assumptions about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to results published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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Timely Pain Treatment Linked to Reduced Hospitalizations for Children with Sickle Cell Disease
A new study has found that prompt administration of opioid pain relief in emergency departments reduces the likelihood of hospitalization for children with sickle cell disease, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Investigating How Tumor-Immune Cell Clusters Drive Cancer Spread
In a pair of studies, investigators from the lab of Huiping Liu, MD, PhD, have uncovered how specific cellular interactions in the bloodstream may be fueling the spread of breast cancer.
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Investigating New Treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
A new clinical trial has revealed encouraging results for a muscle-targeting therapy aimed at improving motor function in children and adolescents with spinal muscular atrophy, according to a study published in The Lancet Neurology.
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Surge in Rare Pediatric Brain Disorder Linked to Flu Season
A surge in a rare but devastating brain disorder in children has been linked to the 2024-2025 flu season, according to a nationwide study published in JAMA.
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Study Reveals Surprising Link Between HIV and Alzheimer’s
A new Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered a surprising molecular link between HIV-1 and a protein fragment associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
