Tag: Obstetrics and Gynecology
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First-Of-Its-Kind Probe Monitors Fetal Health in Utero During Surgery
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first device that can continuously track a fetus’s vital signs while still in the uterus — a feat that previously has not been possible.
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Developing Tools for Studying Essential Genes in Real Time
Northwestern Medicine investigators have developed a powerful new tool that allows scientists to precisely and rapidly control protein levels in living cells—offering unprecedented insight into the inner workings of essential genes, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.
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Understanding How Cancer Cells Adapt to Evade Treatment
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new details about the genetic structure of ovarian cancer cells, according to a study published in Advanced Science.
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Drug Reverses Groin Hernias in Male Mice Without Surgery, Shows Promise in Humans
A new Northwestern Medicine study using a novel medication-based approach successfully reversed existing inguinal hernias in male mice and fully restored their normal anatomy without surgery.
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Long-Lived Proteins Impact Aging of Female Reproductive System
For the first time, Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a population of long-lived proteins in the ovaries which likely support the stability and longevity of the female reproductive system and may contribute to reproductive aging, according to a recent study.
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Study Identifies Racial Differences in Rare Endometrial Cancer
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered that uterine serous carcinoma tumors in Black patients express more aggressive and immunosuppressive features than tumors in white patients, according to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Outsmarting Chemo-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered the Achilles heel of chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer — its hunger for cholesterol — and how to sneakily use that to destroy it.
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Study Identifies Novel Cellular Mechanisms Promoting Growth of Uterine Fibroids
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a novel molecular pathway that promotes tumor growth in uterine fibroids, findings that could inform the development of new targeted therapies, according to a recent study.
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Study Identifies Novel Genetic Causes of Male Infertility
A recent study has identified novel genetic causes of non-obstructive azoospermia, the most severe form of male infertility, findings that may inform future treatment strategies and interventions.
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Uterine Fibroid Growth Activated by Chemicals Found in Everyday Products
A Northwestern Medicine study has demonstrated a causal link between environmental phthalates and the increased growth of uterine fibroids.
