Patients with severe aortic stenosis who underwent a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement procedure had similar long-term survival rates compared to patients who underwent traditional surgery, according to a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Some interventions designed to improve healthcare worker collaboration may not improve patient outcomes, according to a recent trial published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Northwestern scientists are introducing new soft, miniaturized wearable devices that continuously track subtle sounds simultaneously and wirelessly at multiple locations across nearly any region of the body.
For the first time in 10 years, the American Heart Association has updated the model to predict someone’s risk of developing heart disease.
A new molecular technology capable of binding to mRNA and regulating gene expression may offer a new avenue for treating diseases caused by insufficient protein levels, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure-reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, according to a new study published in JAMA.
Tirzepatide, an antidiabetic drug, was found to be effective in helping individuals who are overweight or have obesity and without diabetes lose weight in combination with other lifestyle changes, according to a recent clinical trial published in Nature Medicine.
An innovative treatment plan for pregnant women is now being offered by Northwestern Medicine and Lurie Children’s Hospital, treating Hepatitis C during the course of prenatal care.
A newly developed synthetic melanin, mimicking the natural melanin in human skin, can be applied topically to injured skin, where it accelerates wound healing.
Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified a novel therapeutic agent that is effective in treating metastatic cancer and brain metastases, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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