Media Coverage
The work done by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine faculty members (and even some students) is regularly highlighted in newspapers, online media outlets and more. Below you’ll find links to articles and videos of Feinberg in the news.
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The New York Times
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S.T.I.s Are on the Rise. Here’s What to Know About Testing and Prevention.
New data from the C.D.C. shows that rates of many sexually transmitted diseases continued to climb in 2020. Infections spiked during the pandemic because of a dearth of accessible screening, test kit and lab shortages, and clinic closures. “If you have an encounter and you’re worried about it, getting tested two to four weeks after is the best thing to do,” said Dr. Michael Angarone, an infectious diseases physician at Northwestern Medicine.
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Yahoo! News
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People with BA.2 Usually Feel This at the Beginning
BA.2 is now the dominant form of COVID in the U.S. Experts say BA.2 symptoms don’t seem to be that different from Omicron or Delta. According to Dr. Michael Angarone, associate professor of medicine in infectious diseases at Northwestern University, “This is the same virus, SARS Coronavirus 2, so we’re seeing the same symptoms.” These include runny nose, headache, fatigue, sneezing and sore throat.
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WGN
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Procedure pinpoints cause and helps woman lead seizure-free life
A woman, who suffered from random seizures, received life-changing treatment from a Northwestern Medicine neurologist. Dr. Stephan Schuele placed tiny needles in her brain – a procedure called steroencephalography. According to Schuele, “At the end of the day the only real cure is removing the area that is abnormal and generates the epilepsy.” Since undergoing the procedure in November 2020, the patient has been seizure free.
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NBC News
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Covid cases are on the rise, yet few precautions have come back. Why?
As key Covid indicators such as infections, hospitalizations and deaths have gone up, so have the number of officials who have required masks, proof of vaccination or other measures meant to slow the rate of transmission of the virus. Now, as the more contagious BA.2 subvariant spreads, mask mandates have still not returned in most of the country. While the country is better positioned to handle the coronavirus now than when cases rose earlier, thanks to vaccines, boosters and antiviral medications, it’s not realistic to ditch precautions, said physician Dr. Sadiya Khan, an assistant professor of cardiology and epidemiology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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MSN online
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What Causes Heart Failure?
Heart failure happens when your heart muscle can’t keep up with the demands of its role, and the rest of the body starts failing. Certain medications can potentially damage the heart muscle, Sanjiv J. Shah, MD, director of the Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, said. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, can cause water retention, which interferes with blood flow, increasing your risk of heart failure, heart attack and stroke.
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USA Today
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Gilbert Gottfried died of a rare heart condition from a genetic disorder
Gilbert Gottfried died of an abnormal heart rhythm condition that was a complication from a type of muscular dystrophy. People with myotonic dystrophy type 2, the type Gottfried had, experience muscle weakness that mainly affects the neck, shoulders, elbows and hips. Symptoms typically begin when patients are in their 20s or 30s but can go undiagnosed for a long time. “People can have symptoms for quite a while even before they notice it,” Dr. Elizabeth McNally, the director of Northwestern University’s Center for Genetic Medicine, told NBC News.
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WBEZ Chicago
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COVID-19 cases are rising in Chicago. Will a mask mandate return?
Chicago is now averaging more than 400 new COVID-19 cases per day. Dr. Michael Angarone, an infectious disease specialist at Northwestern Medicine, also said it’s likely public health officials will turn to mask mandates again, but the threshold must be determined. Angarone suggests taking precautions in situations when you don’t know who has been vaccinated or what people’s exposures are. This includes keeping your hands clean, not touching your face with your hands and trying to keep yourself distanced from other people.
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MSN online
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How Your Body Changes When You Walk Every Day
Research has proven that walking every day not only strengthens your legs, but also boosts your immune system, assists with weight loss and even enhances your brain. According to a study by Northwestern University, walking for an hour each week reduces join pain, especially in stiff areas like the knees.
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US News & World Report
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Your Personality May Safeguard Your Aging Brain
Certain personality traits may make older adults more or less vulnerable to waning memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests. The study, of nearly 2,000 older adults, found that those high on the “conscientious” scale – organized, self-disciplined and productive – were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment. “Personality traits reflect an individual’s persistent patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving,” said Tomiko Yoneda, a postdoctoral researcher at Northwestern University in Chicago, who led the study.
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Yahoo! News
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Derms Say A Smelly Belly Button is Usually Not Something You Need to Worry About
A smelly belly button doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem. Just like any other parts of your skin, dead skin cells in and around your belly button slough off and flake off the surface, says Shuai Xu, MD, an assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Xu said if there’s no redness, pain or discharge, you really don’t need to worry.
