News
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CAR T-cell Therapy Improves Survival in Relapsed or Refractory Lymphoma
CAR T-cell immunotherapy improved progression-free and overall survival in patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma, according to a recent clinical trial published in The Lancet.
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Trashing Cancer’s ‘Undruggable’ Proteins
Northwestern scientists have developed polymers capable of grabbing proteins and directing them to the cell’s waste-disposal machinery, potentially triggering cancer cell death.
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AI Model Predicts Language Development in Children with Hearing Loss
An advanced machine learning model predicted spoken language outcomes in children who received cochlear implants more accurately than traditional machine learning approaches, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine-led international multi-center study.
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As Superagers Age, They Make at Least Twice as Many New Neurons as Their Peers
New research shows that the brains of “SuperAgers” continue to generate new neurons in the hippocampus at levels far higher than typical older adults, and even much younger individuals.
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Living ‘Mini Brains’ Meet Next-Generation Bioelectronics
A team led by Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab scientists have developed a new technology that can eavesdrop on the hidden electrical dialogues unfolding inside miniature, lab-grown human brain-like tissues.
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Nobel Laureate and Distinguished Scientist to Speak at 2026 Commencement
Robert J. Lefkowitz, MD, the Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Medicine and professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University School of Medicine, will address graduates and their guests as the commencement speaker at Feinberg’s 2026 commencement.
Media Coverage
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Chicago Tribune
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Illinois’ Youngest Victims Deserve More Than Silence
We’re a society obsessed with kids — how best to educate them, when to introduce technology into their lives, how they eat, sleep and dress. Many of our elected officials are encouraging us to have more of them. We must also be willing to confront the violence that some of Illinois’ youngest children face. A…
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Fox News
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Alzheimer’s Prevention Breakthrough Found in Decades-old Seizure Drug
The medication was found to prevent the formation of amyloid-beta 42 in both animal models and cultured human neurons, according to the study findings, which were published in Science Translational Medicine. The effect was also seen in post-mortem human brain tissue obtained from individuals with Down syndrome, who are at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease.…
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Washington Post
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Experts Talk How to Navigate Distressing News Stories and Finding Coping Mechanisms
While medical experts say it is normal for people to experience stress and anxiety — or feeling that the world descended into chaos overnight — it is important to find coping mechanisms and ways to responsibly take in the news in order to protect one’s mental health. “Fear, sadness, confusion… these are very normal reactions…
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CBS News Chicago
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Understanding Heart Health During Menopause
Dr. Priya Freaney, a cardiologist with Northwestern Medicine, joins CBS News Chicago to talk about how menopause can accelerate cardiovascular disease risk. She shares that there is overlap between the symptoms in early heart disease and the symptoms of menopause. She also talks about hormone replacement therapy and how it may be used to treat…
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Chicago Tribune
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Children Ages 3 and Younger Most Often Victims of Fatal Child Abuse in Illinois, According to New Report
Children ages 3 and younger were most often the victims of fatal child abuse in Illinois between 2015 and 2022, according to a sobering new report out of Northwestern University. Crying or fussiness were the most commonly reported behaviors in children before they were killed, according to the report. “This is a bigger problem than…
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Washington Post
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Lindsey Vonn Almost Had to Have Her Leg Amputated
Anatomy plays a role in the likelihood of developing this complication. “The lower legs are comprised of four distinct compartments, or fixed-volume layers that contain muscles, nerves and blood vessels,” said Vehniah Tjong, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with Northwestern Medicine. Tjong described these compartments as being similar to “metal cylinders that don’t have any…
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