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Clinical Breakthroughs
Jul 24, 2014

Diabetes Drug Inhibits Cancer Growth

Metformin, a drug used to lower insulin levels in diabetics, has been shown to halt tumor progression by cutting cancer cells’ energy supply.

Clinical Breakthroughs
Jul 15, 2014

Skin Gel Stops Breast Cancer Growth Without Dangerous Side Effects

A new Northwestern Medicine study found a gel form of tamoxifen applied to the breasts of women with noninvasive breast cancer has fewer side effects than the same drug taken in oral form.

Clinical Breakthroughs
Jun 25, 2014

Targeted Radiation Controls Spreading Breast Cancer

Radioembolization may offer an alternative to chemotherapy for breast cancer patients whose tumors have spread to the liver.

Clinical Breakthroughs
Jun 17, 2014

Automated Reminders Increase Rate of Colon Cancer Screenings in Low-Income Communities

A Northwestern Medicine study finds more frequent testing combined with automated reminders yields dramatic improvements in colorectal cancer screening rates among low-income and minority communities.

Clinical Breakthroughs
May 27, 2014

During Knee Surgery Smaller Dose of Anesthesia Provides Same Effect

A group of physician-scientists at Northwestern Medicine has shown that 10 mL of local anesthetic has the same effect as the commonly used 30 mL to provide sciatic block in patients undergoing knee replacement.

Clinical Breakthroughs
May 21, 2014

Vitamin E in Canola and Other Oils Hurts Lungs

Study upends our understanding of vitamin E and ties the increasing consumption of supposedly healthy vitamin E-rich oils to the rising incidence of lung inflammation and, possibly, asthma.

Clinical Breakthroughs
May 8, 2014

Virtual Reality Training Helps Adults with Autism Prepare for Job Interviews

A new human simulation training program – based on software originally used to train FBI agents – helps adults with autism improve their job interview skills and confidence.

May 2, 2014

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Findings indicate that regular vitamin D screenings may be beneficial, especially for African- and European-American men.

Clinical Breakthroughs
May 1, 2014

Redesigning Health Care

Sanjay Mehrotra, PhD, director of the new Center for Engineering and Health (CEH) aims to develop data-driven engineering solutions to a range of national healthcare delivery problems.

Clinical Breakthroughs
May 1, 2014

Knocking out Esophageal Disorders

John E. Pandolfino, MD, ’97, ’01 GME, ’05 MSCI, New Gastroenterology Chief Developing Overarching Digestive Disease Center

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