Author: mrr5831
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Checkpoint Inhibitor Plus Chemotherapy Improves Outcomes for Hodgkin Lymphoma
Adding a checkpoint inhibitor to conventional chemotherapy improved outcomes for patients with relapsed or refractory classic Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a Northwestern Medicine phase II clinical trial published in JAMA Oncology.
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CHET Juneteenth Celebration Addresses Health Disparities Experienced by the Black Community
The Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) held its annual Juneteenth Celebration of Black Culture, Art and Music webinar on June 15, and featured a discussion exploring persistent health disparities experienced by the Black community.
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ISGMH Hosts State of Sexual and Gender Minority Health Symposium in DC
The Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing convened scientists, policymakers, community organizations and LGBTQ+ community members to discuss the inclusion and advancement of LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM fields for its annual State of Sexual and Gender Minority Health Symposium, held in Washington, D.C..
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Study Identifies Novel Regulators of Hippocampal Overactivity
Reduced expression of specific calcium channels impaired electrical signaling between neurons and contributed to the onset of behaviors associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and seizure susceptibility in mouse models, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Study Identifies New Mechanisms Driving Genomic Instability
A recent Northwestern Medicine study has identified new mechanisms that cause genomic or chromosomal instability during cell division, findings that may improve the development of biomarkers and targeted therapies for cancer.
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New Therapeutic Target for Osteoarthritis Identified
Investigators have discovered that a subset of sensory neurons promote osteoarthritis-related joint pain and inflammation, suggesting a new therapeutic target for pain management, according to findings published in Nature Communications.
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Largest Cell Map of Human Lung Reveals Insights Into Disease
Northwestern Medicine scientists helped develop the largest and most comprehensive cell map of the human lung in a recent study published in Nature Medicine.
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Biological Aging Increases Risk of Depression, Anxiety in Adults
Advanced biological aging may increase the risk of depression or anxiety in midlife for older adults, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications.
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Newly Discovered Mechanisms Increase Chemotherapy Resistance in Breast Cancer
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered novel features of circulating tumor stem cells that can promote chemotherapy evasion and metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer, according to a recent study.
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Study Establishes Fluctuating ’Gating’ Mechanisms Supporting Flexible Behavior
A study led by Elizabeth Johnson, PhD, has established fluctuating “gating” mechanisms that support flexible behavior and working memory in humans, findings recently published in Nature Communications.
