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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CNN
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Meet the researchers revolutionizing micro-scale robots for medical use
John Rogers, PhD, is working to develop tiny robots that will be available for medical use. Rogers leads a team of engineers at Northwestern University that are meeting at the intersection of engineering and medical research. The products they are creating have direct immediate clinical relevance. Such types of technologies, including these micro-scale robots, may enable minimally invasive surgeries and innovations for surgical human health.
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WGN
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Push for normalcy wins out in COVID wars
As Americans start a third summer living amid the specter of the coronavirus, their attitude to the pandemic has shifted. Even as infections rise to levels that are four to five times higher than the same point last year, the push for normalcy is winning out. “People are tired of the changes that they’re had to make to their lives related to COVID-19 and so eager to get back to normal,” said Mercedes Carnethon, an epidemiologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. “And what they’ve seen with increased experience, two-plus years into the pandemic is that, if they know people who’ve had COVID-19, most of them – and this ignores a million people who have died – but most of them have recovered,” Carnethon said.
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NBC 5 Chicago
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How Long Are You Protected After Getting COVID and Can You Get COVID Twice?
A recent study from Northwestern Medicine showed that many so-called COVID “long-haulers” continue to experience symptoms including brain fog, tingling, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus and fatigue an average of 15 months after the onset of the virus. “Long-haulers,” are defined as individuals who have had COVID symptoms for six or more weeks, the hospital system had said. According to the CDC, some people who contract COVID can have detectable virus for up to three months, but that doesn’t mean they are contagious.
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WTTW
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How COVID-19 Vaccines May Advance HIV Treatment
While there is no vaccine for HIV, some researchers are pointing to the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine as a promising avenue of research. One difficulty with developing the HIV vaccine is the number of variants it has. While many have become familiar with mutations of COVID-19, like delta or omicron, its mutations are “nothing compared to HIV in regards to diversity,” said Ramon Lorenzo-Redondo, assistant professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
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USA Today
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The baby formula shortage continues: Here’s how to keep your infant healthy and well-fed
In February, Abbot Nutrition recalled their Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formulas after four infants fell ill and two infants died, leading to concerns about bacterial contamination in the Michigan facility. Not surprisingly, bare shelves at stores across the U.S. are causing parents of infants to worry. There are ways to ensure your infant is well-fed and healthy. According to Adam Barsella, your own pediatrician will likely have a host of solutions for you, should you be unable to find your preferred brand of baby formula. If your baby requires a specialized formula, your pediatrician can call in for medical requests to get them exactly what they need.
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Chicago Tribune
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Illinois announces first probable monkeypox case
Illinois announced its first probable case of monkeybox – one of a small, but growing number of cases across the country. Monkeypox is a rare viral illness that begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes before progressing to a rash on the face and body. The illness typically lasts two to four weeks. Though monkeypox has again spread beyond western and central Africa, global cases have not grown exponentially, said Dr. Michael Angarone, an associate professor of infectious diseases at Northwestern University. “I think we should be paying attention, but not be concerned at all,” he said.
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The Washington Post
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The troubled legacy of feminine care products
A study based on data from a 2001 to 2004 national U.S. survey of more than 700 women found that a greater proportion of Black women reported using vaginal douches or other feminine washes, wipes, powdered and related menstrual products. Experts are especially concerned with douching, which is washing the inside of the vagina with water or a specifically formulated solution. “We as gynecologists realized a long time ago that vaginal douching was just not a good thing for women to do” said Tacoma McKnight, MD, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Research has shown that douching may be linked to health risks, such as infertility, vaginal infections and sexually transmitted diseases.
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NBC 5 Chicago
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How Long Do COVID Symptoms Last? Here’s What We Know So Far
With COVID cases rising in Illinois and parts of the U.S., local health officials have issued warnings to take precautions, particularly in areas where transmission risk is increasing. A recent study from Northwestern Medicine showed that many so-called COVID “long-haulers” continue to experience symptoms including brain fog, tingling, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus and fatigue an average of 15 months after the onset of the virus. “Long-haulers,” are defined as individuals who have had COVID symptoms for six or more weeks, Northwestern Medicine said.
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TODAY
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Is mental illness really driving gun violence in the US? Here’s what the research says
In the aftermath of a mass casualty event like Tuesday’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas, blame swirls, often landing on one frequent victim: mental illness. However, years of research show that mental illness does not play a role in the vast majority of gun violence. Lori Post, PhD, director of the Buehler Center for Health Policy and Economics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine said, “There is no evidence the shooter is mentally ill, just angry and hateful. While it is understandable that most people cannot fathom slaughtering small children and want to attribute it to mental health, it is very rare for a mass shooter to have a diagnosed mental health condition.”
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US News & World Report
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High-Tech Pacemaker Reads Body Signals, Dissolves After Use
Last year, researchers at Northwestern University reported initial success in developing an alternative to the temporary pacemakers used today: a wireless, “dissolving” pacemaker made of materials that biodegrade over a few weeks. The wireless system could allow them to move around, and perhaps recover at home, said John Rogers, PhD, primary investigator in this research. It is a “niche” group of patients who need temporary pacing. This could include someone who had a surgery and may need temporary pacing.
