Tag: Women’s Health
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Scientists Create Uterine Stem Cells for the First Time
Northwestern scientists have successfully transformed induced pluripotent stem cells into endometrial cells, which line the uterus and are involved in several uterine conditions such as endometrial cancer and infertility.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Leads to Worse Survival for Cervical Cancer Patients
Minimally invasive hysterectomy results in worse overall survival outcomes for cancer patients than traditional open surgery, according to a new study.
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Symposium Celebrates Women in Medicine
The inaugural Women in Medicine Symposium brought together faculty, scientists, trainees and students to highlight achievements of women faculty and identify ongoing challenges in career development.
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Student Recognized for Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion, Women’s Health
Maya Jackson-Gibson, a second-year medical student, is a leader in the groups Medical Students for Choice and the Student National Medical Association.
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Investigating Treatment for High-Risk Breast Cancer
A drug called bevacizumab added to adjuvant chemotherapy did not improve outcomes for patients with a form of high-risk breast cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Drug Improves Survival in Metastatic Breast Cancer
A drug called palbociclib, used in combination with standard treatment, improved survival for women with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer.
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Teresa Woodruff Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Teresa Woodruff, PhD, vice chair for research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and dean of the Graduate School, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
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Medical Student Recognized for Public Health Research, Advocacy
Sydney Doe, a third-year medical student, will receive an award from the American Public Health Association for her research exploring menstrual hygiene management in Chicago public high schools.
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High Blood Sugar In Pregnancy Linked To Child’s Obesity, Diabetes In Mom
A pregnant woman’s higher blood sugar level is linked to a significantly greater long-term risk of obesity in her child – even more than a decade later.
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Pregnant Women Can Safely Control Weight Gain Through Diet and Lifestyle Changes
A new Northwestern Medicine study has shown that pregnant women can safely limit their weight gain with diet and exercise interventions.
