Tag: Neurosurgery
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Wireless Brain Implant Monitors Neurotransmitters in Real Time
Scientists have developed a wireless, battery-free implant capable of monitoring dopamine signals in the brain in real-time, an advance that could aid in understanding the role neurochemicals play in neurological disorders.
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Novel Deep Learning Method May Help Predict Cognitive Function
Northwestern investigators have developed a deep learning-based method that can predict cognitive function capacity based on brain shape and structure, detailed in a study published in Scientific Reports.
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Recurring Brain Tumor Growth is Halted with New Drug
A new study has identified a drug that inhibits growth of aggressive meningiomas and how to most accurately identify which tumors will respond to the drug.
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T-Cell Interactions Vary Between Tumor Microenvironments
A team led by Northwestern Medicine investigators has discovered differences in the distribution and interaction of T-cells within different parts of brain tumor and brain metastasis microenvironments.
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Identifying Cancer Biomarkers for Immunotherapy Response
Scientists have discovered a potential biomarker that could more accurately identify which patients with non-hypermutated cancers will respond to specialized immunotherapy drugs.
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Northwestern Physician-Scientist Named to National Cancer Advisory Board
Northwestern Medicine physician-scientist Amy Heimberger, MD, has been named by President Biden to the National Cancer Advisory Board, which plays an important role in setting the course for the nation’s cancer research programs.
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Uncovering Epigenetic Mechanisms Regulating Glioma Growth
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered the epigenetic mechanisms involved in the regulation of two oncogenes in glioma cells, which may improve personalized approaches to treat these cancers.
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Novel Therapy May Improve Survival for Malignant Gliomas
A novel therapy developed by Northwestern Medicine investigators improved progression-free and overall survival for patients with newly diagnosed malignant gliomas, the most common primary brain tumors in adults.
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First-Ever Transient Pacemaker Harmlessly Dissolves in Body
Scientists have developed the first-ever transient pacemaker — a wireless, battery-free, fully implantable pacing device that disappears after it’s no longer needed.
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‘Sweat Sticker’ Diagnoses Cystic Fibrosis on The Skin in Real Time
Developed by Northwestern scientists, a novel skin-mounted sticker that absorbs sweat and then changes color can provide an accurate, easy-to-read diagnosis of cystic fibrosis within minutes.
