Author: wdd8007
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Antibiotic Stewardship Reduces Unnecessary Prescriptions
A recent study showed that an antibiotic stewardship program was associated with a 50 percent reduction in antibiotic prescribing.
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PA Students Excel at AAPA Quiz Bowl
A team of students in the Physician Assistant (PA) program competed in a “challenge bowl” competition at the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) national conference.
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Epigenetic ‘Priming’ Boosts Cancer Immunotherapy
An epigenetic inhibitor increased immune system activity in patients with ovarian cancer.
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Crohn’s Antibodies Equally Effective
Two new treatments for Crohn’s disease showed roughly equal performance in a clinical trial.
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Northwestern Panel Examines Implications of Abortion Ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson will have significant implications for access to pregnancy-related healthcare, according to a recent Northwestern panel discussion.
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Levitsky Selected as President-elect of American Society of Transplantation
Josh Levitsky, MD, ’08 MS, has been selected as president-elect of the American Society of Transplantation (AST).
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Targeting Bicarbonate in Cancer
Bicarbonate ions are required for cell growth in some cancers, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Dual Function Found for mRNA Modifier
An enzymatic modifier of messenger RNA has different functions depending on its location, according to a recent study.
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Physician Assistant Students Embrace ‘Shades of Purple’
Rosalia Garcia and Kristin Brennan, students in the PA Program, lead the Shades of Purple program, a bimonthly discussion group that covers the intricacies of care for differently abled or diverse patients.
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Fathers’ Presence During Childhood Predicts Adult Testosterone Levels
The presence and involvement of fathers with their sons during childhood predicted the profile of adult testosterone levels, according to a recent study.
