Tag: Research
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Testing New EEG Electrodes That Bend, Conform to Skin
Northwestern Medicine scientists are testing a new flexible electronic material for safety on skin that could be used to collect noninvasive data for diagnosis of neurological disorders and brain-computer interfaces.
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New Apps Deliver Treatment For Depression And Anxiety
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a suite of interactive smartphone mini-apps designed to deliver treatment for depression and anxiety directly to a user.
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Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Chronic Health Problems
The majority of children who survive cancer in the U.S. face chronic health problems related to their treatment, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.
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Showcasing Science at Lewis Landsberg Research Day
Hundreds of Feinberg faculty, fellows, residents, students and research staff presented their work at the 11th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day.
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Cancer Genes Turned Off in Deadly Brain Cancer
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a small RNA molecule called miR-182 that can suppress cancer-causing genes in mice with glioblastoma mulitforme (GBM) when delivered using spherical nucleic acid nanoparticles.
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Sexual Dysfunction Inadequately Reported In Hair Loss Drug Trials For Men
Male baldness clinical trials did not adequately report sexual dysfunction, which may persist long-term, according to a Northwestern Medicine meta-analysis of published reports of clinical trials of the drug finasteride.
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White Matter Plays Big Role in Brain Injury Recovery
A new Northwestern Medicine study reveals that white matter loss is associated with impaired verbal abilities, an important implication for cognitive recovery following traumatic brain injury.
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How Does A Long Time In Space Affect Human Health?
Northwestern Medicine scientists are leading a research team that will study a pair of identical twins to determine how living in space for long durations affects the human body.
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Ovary Transplantation Shows Promise for Restoring Cancer Survivor Fertility
Northwestern Medicine scientists have created and transplanted an artificial ovarian system that induced puberty in mouse models, a first step toward a new approach to improving fertility in childhood cancer survivors.
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Using Smartphones to Assess Trainee Skills
Jonathan Fryer, MD, professor of Surgery-Organ Transplantation, and his colleagues developed a new smartphone-based system that simplifies and facilitates the assessments of general surgery trainees.
