Author: Olivia Dimmer
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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.
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Understanding How Hearing Organs Develop
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered how a specific type of cell in the inner ear plays a commanding role in shaping the cellular landscape of the organ responsible for hearing, according to a study published in Science Advances.
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Mapping How Children Receive Emergency Care in the U.S.
A Northwestern Medicine-led study has established the first pediatric-specific atlas of acute care regions across the United States, offering the clearest picture of how children access emergency and inpatient services to date, according to the study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Study Identifies Gene Linked to Rare Ciliopathy Disorders
A Northwestern Medicine-led study has identified mutations in the gene CEP76 as a new cause of ciliopathies, shedding light on a complex group of disorders that affect multiple body systems, according to a study published in Science Advances.
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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.
