Category: Clinical Breakthroughs
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One in Four U.S. Adolescents Identify as Non-Heterosexual, Comparative Analysis Finds
A recent Northwestern Medicine comparative analysis of national survey results found that one in four U.S. adolescents in grades 9 through 12 reported their sexual identity as non-heterosexual, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Implantable Sensor Enables Patients and Physicians to Monitor Bladder Function
Northwestern scientists have developed a new soft, flexible, battery-free implant that allows patients and physicians to monitor bladder fullness in real time.
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Predicting Infection Risk in Childhood Cancer
A model can accurately predict the risk of bloodstream infections in a subset of children with cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Examining Infection Rates in Prostate Cancer Biopsies
Two methods of prostate cancer biopsy demonstrated similar, minimal rates of infection in patients with prostate cancer, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal European Urology.
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Mutation Provides Insights Into Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s Disease
A mutated protein expressed in lysosomes may contribute to Parkinson’s disease, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Cell Biology.
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Evaluating Outcomes of Extended Thrombolytic Therapy for Ischemic Stroke
Thrombolytic therapy administered longer after the onset of ischemic stroke than current recommendations did not demonstrate improved clinical outcomes as compared to placebo, according to a recent trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Shape-Shifting Ultrasound Stickers Detect Post-Surgical Complications
Investigators have developed a new, first-of-its-kind sticker that enables clinicians to monitor the health of patients’ organs and deep tissues with a simple ultrasound device.
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Study Examines Delayed Pediatric Diagnoses in Emergency Departments
Emergency departments that see fewer pediatric patients are more likely to give delayed diagnoses for serious medical conditions compared to those who see pediatric patients more often, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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New Drug Shows Promise for Treating Rare Brain Tumors
An experimental drug may provide a new treatment option for some patients with rare incurable brain tumors, according to an analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Treating Skin Cancer Without Risking Transplanted Kidneys in Organ Recipients
Specific immunosuppressants and immunotherapy are not enough to prevent organ rejection in patients undergoing skin cancer treatment who have also received a kidney transplant, according to a clinical trial published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
