Author: Olivia Dimmer
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RNA ‘Quality Control’ System Breaks Down in ALS
A Northwestern Medicine study has shed light on a critical molecular mechanism underlying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to findings published in the journal Neuron.
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Advancing Bioethics and Medical Humanities
In this Q&A, Kelly Michelson, MD, MPH, director of the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities in the Institute for Public Health and Medicine, shares how ethics and the humanities are shaping the future of medicine, driving research and redefining medical education.
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Exploring the Link Between RNA Modification and Prostate Cancer Growth
A Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has uncovered a connection between a well-known cancer-related protein and a major RNA modification process, which may inform new treatment strategies against prostate cancer.
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Comparing COVID-19 Vaccines
A recent study has provided the first side-by-side comparison of how three major COVID-19 vaccine types differ in triggering immune responses and sustaining protection.
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Study Finds Uneven Burden of Brain and Nervous System Cancers in the US
A new nationwide study has revealed striking differences in how brain and nervous system cancers affect Americans depending on where they live, as well as their age, sex and socioeconomic status, according to the study published in JAMA Neurology.
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Feinberg Hosts Inaugural Conference in Bedside Medicine
Physicians, educators and trainees from around the world convened at Feinberg’s inaugural Conference in Bedside Medicine, a two-day event designed to revive and celebrate the timeless yet evolving practice of bedside care.
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How a Cellular ‘Engine’ Controls Building Blocks of DNA
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a surprising link between a tiny cellular engine and the way cancer cells build the DNA they need to proliferate, according to a new study published in Molecular Cell.
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Novel Imaging Approach May Improve Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries
Northwestern Medicine investigators have developed a new imaging approach to more accurately assess blood flow in the spinal cord, a method that could be used to better inform treatment for neurological diseases and injuries, as described in a recent study published in Scientific Reports.
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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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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.
