Byline: Melissa Rohman
-
Leading Prostate Cancer Research for More than 20 Years
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men and is currently the second-leading cause of death in men in the U.S. In 2001, the National Cancer Institute established seven Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) in prostate cancer across the U.S., one of which includes the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center…
-
Study Identifies Disparities in End-of-Life Care for Lung Cancer Patients
Patients with lung cancer who were Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or Hispanic experienced a higher intensity of end-of-life care compared to white patients, according to a Northwestern Medicine population-based analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
-
Skin Patch Improves Treatment for Pediatric Milk Allergies
Daily immunotherapy delivered via a dermal patch reduced risk of reactions, including anaphylaxis, in children with an immunoglobulin E (IgE)–mediated cow’s milk allergy, according to a recent clinical trial published in JAMA Pediatrics.
-
Dietary Supplements Can Reduce Cancer Mortality but May Increase Cardiovascular Mortality
Postmenopausal women who took calcium and vitamin D supplements demonstrated reduced cancer mortality but increased cardiovascular mortality after a 20-year follow-up period, according to post-hoc analysis results published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
-
Targeting Protein Interactions May Boost Antitumor Immunity in Breast Cancer
A multi-institutional team of investigators has discovered that targeting a specific protein interaction within immunosuppressive breast cancer cells may increase antitumor immune responses, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
-
Recent Prosthetics and Orthotics Student Receives AAOP Women in Research Award
Abby Citterman, ’24 MPO, a recent graduate of Northwestern’s Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics program, was awarded the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Women in O&P Research Award at their 50th annual meeting in Chicago.
-
Study Discovers Potential Biomarkers of Environmental Exposures in Parkinson’s Disease
A team of Northwestern Medicine investigators has discovered novel DNA methylation patterns in the blood of patients with Parkinson’s disease, findings that demonstrate the potential for using DNA methylation as a biomarker to identify the disease.
-
Feinberg Classmates Reconnect and Reminisce at Alumni Weekend 2024
More than 450 alumni and guests returned to Feinberg on April 18, 19 and 20 to reconnect with former classmates, learn about the medical school’s latest developments and achievements, and reminisce about their medical school experiences.
-
MRI Surveillance Significantly Reduces Breast Cancer Mortality
Women with breast cancer who carried the BRCA1 breast cancer mutation and who were enrolled in an MRI surveillance program saw an 80 percent reduction in breast cancer mortality compared to those who did not undergo MRI surveillance, according to findings published in JAMA Oncology.
-
Deploying Polygenic Risk Scores in Primary Care Settings
A multi-institutional team of investigators have developed a new framework for supporting healthcare providers in implementing polygenic risk score-based testing into primary care settings, according to a recent study published in Nature Medicine.
