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 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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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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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.
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US News & World Report
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Turns Out, There Are 5 Sleep Styles — And Each Affects Your Brain Differently
A new study suggests there’s more to sleep than how long you snooze each night. Your overall sleep pattern could shape your mood, brain function and even long-term health.
Researchers from Concordia University in Montreal identified five distinct sleep profiles that may help explain why some people feel well-rested while others struggle with fatigue, poor focus or emotional ups and downs.
Experts say the profiles could help doctors tailor sleep treatments in the future.
“We really need to consider multiple sleep profiles in our research and clinic — the value of a multidimensional approach to data,” Dr. Phyllis Zee, director of the Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine at Northwestern University, who was not involved in the study, told NBC News.
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News Nation
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Peanut allergies may be prevented with new tools
New research out of Northwestern University suggests there may be a way to prevent peanut allergies in children.
Dr. Ruchi Gupta, a professor of pediatrics and medicine at Northwestern University and the senior author of the study, told NewsNation that the study finally cracks the code to make it easier for doctors and parents to stay on track using simple, digital reminders to turn research into real-world results.
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US News & World Report
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Training, Support Empowers Pediatricians In Peanut Allergy Prevention
Pediatricians can better help parents prevent peanut allergies if they are provided support that helps them follow national guidelines, a new study says.
Doctors were more likely to recommend early introduction of peanut-containing foods into the diets of infants if they had educational and clinical support, researchers reported Oct. 6 in the journal Pediatrics.
These docs were three times more likely to follow the guidelines for kids at high risk for peanut allergy and 14 times more likely for low-risk kids, the study found.
“We found that supporting pediatricians with training, electronic health record prompts, and educational materials for parents significantly improved their ability to counsel families on early peanut introduction,” said lead researcher Dr. Ruchi Gupta, a pediatrician and researcher at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
