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Mohammad Hosseini: Does Science Need Autonomous AI?

Author Mohammad Hosseini, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.

As technology developers and researchers rush to develop autonomous AI research tools (i.e., systems that independently perform tasks by designing their workflows and utilizing available tools) an urgent but rarely discussed question is: Do we really need such tools at all?

Brain Surgery Helps Illinois Woman Overcome Fertility Challenges

An Illinois woman is sharing how brain surgery helped her become pregnant after a pituitary tumor disrupted her fertility.

“[Struggling with infertility] can be so isolating, but reaching out to get help and finding that team of experts that can understand what’s causing that is really the most important. And then finding a team that can treat that, whether it’s a tumor like what happened with Lisa, or other causes of that,” said her doctor, Stephen Magill, assistant professor of neurological surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Elliott: How to Properly Wean Off Pain Medication During Recovery

Dr. Sterling Elliott, clinical pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of orthopaedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to discuss the recovery process and avoiding becoming dependent on prescribed pain medications.

And, as always, Dr. Elliott answers listeners’ medical questions.

Suburban Woman Credits Birth of 2nd Child to Brain Surgery

Lisa Fasone, 32, developed pituitary gland problems after her first pregnancy. It prevented her from getting pregnant again. Her symptoms grew worse despite medication. When doctors discovered a tumor, Fasone sought a surgical remedy.

Doctors at Northwestern removed Fasone’s tumor in a procedure that involved gaining surgical access to her brain through her nose. Fasone’s daughter, Natalie, was born in February. “Dr. Magill really gave me my life back,” Fasone said.

Chicago Area Woman Gives Birth to Daughter After Surgery to Remove Tumor that Disrupted Pregnancy

Lisa Fasone, 32, of McHenry, Illinois, had her first child in 2022, and she knew she wanted a second, Northwestern Medicine said. But after the birth of her first daughter, Fasone experienced postpartum hormonal issues, with symptoms including night sweats, ongoing lactation, no menstrual cycle, and failure to conceive.

Fasone decided to undergo surgery, and doctors referred her to Northwestern Medicine neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen McGill.

This Week in Health with Dr. Santina Wheat

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update.

They discuss how to stay safe from cases like Ebola and sepsis, dive deeper into different forms of arthritis, and take listener questions.

Rise in E-Scooter Accidents Raises Safety Concerns

They are quick and convenient, and a growing cause of emergency room visits. Doctors say electric scooter injuries are on the rise. Dr. Leah Tatebe, a Northwestern Medicine trauma surgeon with the American College of Surgeons, sees riders after they visit the emergency room.

“We see a lot of broken bones. That’s very common. People who get hit or crash, those tend to require surgery, they require being in the hospital for a while, going to rehab,” Tatebe said.

North Suburban HS Student Recovers from Aggressive Brain Cancer with Help from Volleyball Team

It was a little less than a year ago when a 16-year-old Fremd High School student got the diagnosis that he had a rare and aggressive type of brain cancer. Finn Chapin is on the north suburban volleyball team at the Palatine school, and doctors say his sport helped him recover.

“They’re developing milestones in their life, and they have that thrown off by cancer is very difficult. But some of my bravest patients are the younger ones,” said Dr. Vinai Gondi, who is in radiation and oncology at Northwestern Medicine.

Northwestern Medicine Study Suggests Link Between Estrogen Production & Memory Decline

A new study out of Northwestern Medicine suggests a link between a decrease of estrogen production in brain tissue to memory decline.

Dr. Serdar Bulun is chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Feinberg School of Medicine. He hopes the study will provide insight into why women have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin: Ebola outbreak is not over

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about the death of Kyle Busch, what we should know about sepsis, the latest on the Ebola outbreak in Africa, and if we need to be concerned about Lyme disease in Illinois.