Author: medweb
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Genome Analysis Identifies Mutations in Pediatric Cancers
Scientists found more than 100 possible cancer-causing mutations and defective alleles in a large-scale genetic analysis of pediatric cancers that was co-authored by Elizabeth Perlman, MD, and published in Nature.
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Tracking Quality of Life During Prostate Cancer Treatment
Patients with advanced prostate cancer who received more intensive treatment experienced worse quality of life at three months, but better overall in the long-term, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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Findings Provide New Insight into Widespread Virus Behind Birth Defects
A new study advances the understanding of how human cytomegalovirus replicates within cells and also reveals potential treatment targets for the common virus.
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Food Allergy Is Linked to Skin Exposure and Genetics
Infant and childhood food allergy, whose cause has long been a mystery, has now been linked to a mix of environmental and genetic factors that must coexist to trigger the allergy, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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Evaluating Pediatric Leukemia Treatment
A drug called dasatinib was found to be safe and effective for children with chronic myeloid leukemia, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Feinberg Showcases Breadth of Research at Research Day
Over 430 scientists, trainees, students and faculty presented abstracts at Feinberg’s 14th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day, a celebration of the medical school’s innovative research and the dedicated investigators who make it happen.
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Nut Consumption Linked to Increased Colon Cancer Survival
Among patients with stage III colon cancer, regular nut consumption was associated with significantly lower rates of cancer recurrence and death, according to a new study.
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Defining the Biology of Autism
The newly-launched Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment is a translational science hub that aims to investigate the neurobiology of autism and facilitate the development of new treatments.
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Adult-Onset Neurodegeneration Has Roots in Early Development
The roots of a progressive degenerative disease begin much earlier than previously thought, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.
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Honoring the 2018 Mentors of the Year
At a workshop on March 27, the Medical Faculty Council honored 2018 Mentor of the Year awardees Mercedes Carnethon, PhD, and joint recipients Erin Hsu, PhD and Wellington Hsu, MD.
