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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Associated Press
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Advice to feed babies peanuts early and often helped thousands of kids avoid allergies
Confusion and uncertainty about the best way to introduce peanuts early in life led to the lag, according to a commentary that accompanied the study. Early on, medical experts and parents alike questioned whether the practice could be adopted outside of tightly controlled clinical settings.
The data for the analysis came from a subset of participating practice sites and may not represent the entire U.S. pediatric population, noted the commentary, led by Dr. Ruchi Gupta, a child allergy expert at Northwestern University.
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CBS News
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Some 60,000 kids have avoided peanut allergies due to landmark 2015 advice, study finds
A decade after a landmark study proved that feeding peanut products to young babies could prevent development of life-threatening allergies, new research finds the change has made a big difference in the real world.
The data for the analysis came from a subset of participating practice sites and may not represent the entire U.S. pediatric population, noted the commentary, led by Dr. Ruchi Gupta, a child allergy expert at Northwestern University.
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BBC
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Your toothbrush is bristling with bacteria – is it time to change it?
Erica Hartmann, PhD, an associate professor of engineering at Northwestern University in Illinois, US, who studies how microbes survive in real-world environments, isn’t convinced the toilet plume is as much of a concern as some fear. Her own team’s work didn’t find as many faecal-related bacteria as might be expected on 34 toothbrushes sent in by members of the public in Illinois. She points to research that suggests many of these gut-associated microbes don’t survive long when exposed to the air.
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NBC News
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What is pneumonia, the lung infection that caused Diane Keaton’s death?
Beloved Oscar-winning actor Diane Keaton died from pneumonia, according to a statement her family shared with People magazine.
Dr. Ben Singer, a pulmonologist with Northwestern Medicine, said some kinds of pneumonia are caused by bacteria, but most commonly it’s caused by a respiratory virus, such as cold, flu or Covid.
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NBC Chicago
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Three Chicago hospitals collaborate on breast cancer clinical trial
In the fight against breast cancer, a trio of iconic Chicago hospitals are partnering for a promising new clinical trials. Lisa Flaum, MD, associate professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, discusses the new trial that is looking to optimize different treatment pathways.
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ABC
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What to know before trying a self-prescribed blood test
Social media is flooded with ads for at-home blood testing services that promise insights into healthier living, so ABC News’ Becky Worley tried one to see what the results really reveal.
Baljash Cheema, MD, assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, said a lot of these tests can be obtained from your doctor and may be covered by health insurance.
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Fox Chicago
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Paralyzed man walks again after experimental drug trial triggers remarkable recovery
An experimental drug could help to improve movement for patients with spinal cord injuries.
NVG-291, an injectable peptide, has been tested in a phase 2 trial with eligible patients — some of whom noted remarkable outcomes.
In a separate interview with Fox News Digital, lead researcher Dr. Monica Perez, scientific chair at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago and professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Northwestern University, said the drug was first tested on animals, which displayed improved locomotor function (movement).
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CBS Chicago
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Northwestern doctors offer new treatment for AFib, a condition that often strikes firefighters
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
“When you have AFib, the upper chambers beat in a regular rhythm and the bottom beats in an irregular rate,” said Dr. Bradley Knight, cardiac electrophysiologist.
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USA Today
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Medical students shouldn’t be performing pelvic exams patients don’t know about
The assertion that unauthorized exams are an educational necessity also fails to recognize that medical students’ education should start and end with consent.
Mark Sheldon, a medical bioethicist at Northwestern University, told us: “If we’re concerned about training competent physicians and residents, one of the most important ways they should be trained in relation to the physician-patient relationship is (in) asking for permission.”
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New York Times
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My Scars Were a Haunting Reminder of My Surgery. These Silicone Sheets Helped Me Heal — and Find Peace.
Redness, for example, can easily last a year — or even 10 years for hypertrophic scars — according to Thomas A. Mustoe, author of Textbook on Scar Management: State of the Art Management and Emerging Technologies and a plastic surgeon and clinical assistant professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
No matter the type of scar, silicone gel sheets (from any maker) are most effective the sooner you use them after surgery, said Adigun. Some studies have shown that early use — as soon as 48 hours after surgery — can prevent hypertrophic scars and keloids from forming at all. But in general, they shouldn’t be applied to open wounds. As always, you should consult with a medical professional for guidance.
