Author: medweb
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Protein May Provide Early Biomarker for Prostate Cancer
Findings published by Northwestern Medicine scientists in Molecular Cell suggest that the upregulation of protein WDR5 may be crucial in prostate cancer development.
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Training Designed at Feinberg Rolled Out at VA Medical Centers
The simulation curriculum is being implemented at half of the nation’s Veterans Affairs facilities in an effort to further reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections and mechanical complications such as pneumothorax and arterial puncture.
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Alumnus Connects Anesthesiology and Art
Naveen Nathan, MD ’03, GME ’07, assistant professor in Anesthesiology, has carved a career path encompassing art, anesthesiology and education.
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During Knee Surgery Smaller Dose of Anesthesia Provides Same Effect
A group of physician-scientists at Northwestern Medicine has shown that 10 mL of local anesthetic has the same effect as the commonly used 30 mL to provide sciatic block in patients undergoing knee replacement.
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Class of 2014 Celebrates Commencement
Faculty, relatives and friends gathered at Chicago’s Navy Pier to celebrate the Class of 2014’s graduation.
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Northwestern Scientist Wins Hartwell Award
Edward Gong, MD, received a 2013 Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award for his work using stem cells to restore normal function to obstructed bladders in children.
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Students, Faculty Recognized at Honors Day
The 27 awards presented at the Second Annual Honors Day acknowledged senior medical students for their outstanding academic achievement and faculty members for their contributions to education.
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Vitamin E in Canola and Other Oils Hurts Lungs
Study upends our understanding of vitamin E and ties the increasing consumption of supposedly healthy vitamin E-rich oils to the rising incidence of lung inflammation and, possibly, asthma.
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Physician Assistant Class of 2014 Celebrates Graduation
The 29 members of the Physician Assistant Program Class of 2014 received their Master of Medical Science degrees on Saturday, May 17.
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Protein May Mark Start of Neuron Dysfunction in Parkinson’s
Published in Nature Neuroscience, the findings offer a promising route for developing new treatment options in Parkinson’s disease.
