Tag: Research
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New Research Sheds Light on a Surprising Connection Between COVID-19 and Cancer Regression
A new Northwestern Medicine study has revealed a connection between COVID-19 infection and cancer regression, which could pave the way for novel cancer treatments.
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COVID-19 Hitches a Ride on Mucus to Spread Deep Into Lungs
The COVID-19 virus spreads via mucus once inside an infected airway, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications.
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Study Finds Sustained Remission of Obesity-related Conditions a Decade After Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery
Ten years after undergoing bariatric surgery as teens, over half of study participants demonstrated not only sustained weight loss, but also resolution of obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
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Improving Atopic Dermatitis Treatment for Adolescents
Long-term treatment with the drug upadacitinib significantly improved symptoms and quality of life compared to placebo in adolescents with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis after 76 weeks with strong evidence of safety, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine analysis of three international, randomized clinical trials.
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Accelerating Discoveries in Immunobiology Through Collaboration
Just two years out from its launch, the Center for Human Immunobiology has quickly become a bustling hub for collaborative efforts to understand the molecular mechanisms of the immune system and translate discoveries into innovative cures for immune-regulated diseases.
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New Haptic Patch Transmits Complexity of Touch to the Skin
A Northwestern University-led team of engineers has developed a new type of wearable device that stimulates skin to deliver various complex sensations, providing more realistic and immersive sensory experiences.
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Les Turner Symposium on ALS Unites Community Around Research and Patient Care
Northwestern scientists, clinicians, and members of the ALS community gathered in the Feinberg Pavilion for the 14th annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS to celebrate progress and share the latest research in hopes of better understanding and treating the disease.
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New Huntington’s Treatment Prevents Protein Aggregation in Mice
In research published in Science Advances, scientists at Northwestern and Case Western Reserve universities have developed the first polymer-based therapeutic for Huntington’s disease, an incurable, debilitating illness that causes nerve cells to break down in the brain.
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Scientists Develop Approach to Accurately Predict Pneumonia Outcomes
By applying a sophisticated machine-learning approach to electronic health records of patients with pneumonia, investigators at Northwestern University have uncovered five distinct clinical states in pneumonia.
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Chronic Pain Can Be Predicted Within Three Days of an Injury
Within a few days of injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of cross “talk” between two regions of the brain, and the person’s anxiety level after the injury, according to a new Northwestern study.
