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New Insights in Retinal Neurons
Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified a new type of retinal ganglion cell, neurons that encode the visual environment and transmit information back to the brain.
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Medical Student Wins Presidential Fellowship
Samantha Schroth, an MD/PhD candidate in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) at Feinberg, has received the prestigious Presidential Fellowship at Northwestern University.
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New Therapeutic Approach Could Prevent Injury to Fragile Transplanted Lungs
Investigators identified a molecular “brake” that can reduce the activation of damaging cells known to cause primary graft dysfunction — a leading culprit in lung transplant failure.
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Antibiotic Stewardship Reduces Unnecessary Prescriptions
A recent study showed that an antibiotic stewardship program was associated with a 50 percent reduction in antibiotic prescribing.
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Twitter Health Amplifiers Combat COVID-19 Misinformation
Physicians and scientists from Northwestern Medicine and other institutions have banded together to combat COVID-19 misinformation and disinformation.
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Tracking COVID-19 from the Amazon to Chicago
Northwestern Medicine scientists are expanding the global network of COVID-19 sequencing in regions where there is limited viral genetic information reporting.
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Northwestern Hospitals Among the Best in Latest U.S. News Rankings
Four Northwestern Medicine hospitals have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022-23 Best Hospitals rankings, with Northwestern Memorial Hospital named among the top 10 hospitals in the U.S.
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PA Students Excel at AAPA Quiz Bowl
A team of students in the Physician Assistant (PA) program competed in a “challenge bowl” competition at the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) national conference.
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Epigenetic ‘Priming’ Boosts Cancer Immunotherapy
An epigenetic inhibitor increased immune system activity in patients with ovarian cancer.
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Most Common Lung Function Test Misses Lung Disease in Many Black U.S. Adults
The most common test to measure a person’s lung function may be missing many people with impaired lung health, according to a new study.
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Identifying Therapeutic Targets for Chemotherapy-Resistant Glioblastoma
Investigators have discovered novel cellular pathways behind chemotherapy-resistant glioblastoma cells and a potential biomarker, paving the way for new therapeutic targets.
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Investigators Explore Cellular Response to Stress
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered novel mechanisms that regulate cellular stress response, according to findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Light During Sleep in Older Adults Linked to Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure
Exposure to light during sleep was associated with obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure in older adults, according to a recent study.
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Brain Lesion Location Influences Addiction Behaviors
Damage to particular regions of the brain may influence addiction behaviors, providing insight into potential therapeutic targets for substance use disorders.
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Crohn’s Antibodies Equally Effective
Two new treatments for Crohn’s disease showed roughly equal performance in a clinical trial.
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NUCATS Town Hall Offers Overview of Resources and Renewal Efforts
The Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute delivered an overview of resources and efforts targeted at the upcoming 2023 renewal at a recent town hall.
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Northwestern Panel Examines Implications of Abortion Ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson will have significant implications for access to pregnancy-related healthcare, according to a recent Northwestern panel discussion.
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Levitsky Selected as President-elect of American Society of Transplantation
Josh Levitsky, MD, ’08 MS, has been selected as president-elect of the American Society of Transplantation (AST).
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Targeting Bicarbonate in Cancer
Bicarbonate ions are required for cell growth in some cancers, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Medical Student Investigates Genetic Diversity in Lung Cancer
Stas Fridland, a rising third-year medical student, investigated genetic differences in solid lung cancer tumors and clinical outcomes for his Area of Scholarly Concentration (AOSC) project.
