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‘Hidden’ Irregular Heartbeats May Raise Risk of Death
Transcatheter Mitral Valve-in-Valve Replacement Benefits Intermediate-risk Patients
Improving Risk Prediction in Pregnancy-related Hypertensive Disorders
Understanding Inflammation in the Heart
Novel Drug May Improve Oxygen Uptake in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
The Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Disease
Socioeconomic Status and Readmission After Acute Type A Aortic Dissection Repair
Research Insights on Diagnosing Cardiac Sarcoidosis and Treating Recurrent Pericarditis
Weight Loss Drug Shows Benefits for Heart Failure
Highlights From the 2024 American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting
Feinberg Investigators Lead AHA Heart Disease Research Initiative
The Role of Research and Exercise Testing in HFpEF Care
‘Polypills’ Can Help Patients Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Treating Cardiovascular Health with Anti-Obesity Medications and Addressing Health Equity
A Closer Look at Research Honored at STS 2024
Clinical Breakthroughs
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Behind BCVI: Encouraging Results From the STEP-HFpEF-DM Trial
Behind BCVI: Expertise in Pericardial Disease Care
Genetic Screening for Heart Failure in African American People
Behind BCVI: The Effects of Expanding Cardiovascular Access
Behind BCVI: Multidisciplinary Approach to Radiation-Associated Heart Disease
Behind BCVI: A Cardiovascular Video Series for Physicians
Meet Our Executive Leadership
Behind BCVI: Cardiac Surgery Growth
Behind BCVI: Growth Guided by “Putting Patients First”
Behind BCVI: Innovation and Growth: Looking to the Future of Heart Care
Challenging Case: Addressing a Rare Congenital Condition
Pericardial Disease: Its Prevalence and the Role of Multidisciplinary Care
Behind BCVI: The Benefits of Health System Integration
Behind BCVI: An Overview of PTE With Dr. Chiu
The Role of AI and Pulsed Field Ablation in AFib Management
How Burnout, End-of-Life Issues and Teamwork Intersect in Cardiac Care
Promoting DEI in Heart Failure Care Through an Interactive Curriculum
Comparing Left Ventricular Venting Strategies
Concomitant Management of AFib During Cardiac Surgery
Innovative Treatment for AFib: Pulsed Field Ablation
Breakthrough Tricuspid Valve Replacement With Edwards EVOQUE System
Advances in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery at Northwestern Medicine
Developing a World-Class Mitral Valve Program
Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Celebrates Continued Growth in Cardiac Surgery
The AHA’s New Risk Calculator for Cardiovascular Disease
Expanding the Innovative Team at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
Cardiac Surgeon S. Christopher Malaisrie, MD, Offers Insight on the Ross Procedure
Stroke Prevention and Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) Devices at Northwestern Medicine
ACU-Heart Clinical Trial Shows Reduction in Post-op Atrial Fibrillation
Landmark PTE Procedure for CTEPH Completed by Northwestern Medicine Pulmonary HTN Team
Ross Procedures Routinely Performed at Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine Pericardial Disease Program: Vision, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Comprehensive Team Effort for Heart Transplantation at Northwestern
Inside the OR: Heart Transplant
A Look Inside the OR: Exploring “Why Northwestern Medicine”
'Heart in a Box' Technology Takes Flight
Northwestern Medicine Pulmonary Embolism Response Team
Northwestern Medicine Center for Artificial Intelligence Improving Clinical Practice
Northwestern Medicine Cardio-Oncology Program
“Heart in a Box” Technology Helps Northwestern Medicine Surgeons Perform a First-of-its-Kind Transplant in Illinois
Douglas R. Johnston, MD, Joins Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute as Chief of Cardiac Surgery
McDermott Honored with AHA Distinguished Achievement Award
Northwestern Scientists Tackle Common Type of Heart Disease with Novel Approaches and New Urgency
Can Weekly Prednisone Treat Obesity?
Smart, Dissolving Pacemaker Communicates With Body-Area Sensor and Control Network
New Approaches for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction With Sanjiv Shah, MD
BAV Program at Northwestern Medicine
Artificial Intelligence and Cardiovascular Care
New Genetic Risk Factors for Arrhythmia Discovered
Basic Science Research Into the Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation
Northwestern Medicine Cardiac Amyloid Program
Pursuing Deeper Understanding about the Most Common Type of Heart Failure
Response to Exercise is Key to Novel Device Therapy for the Most Common Type of Heart Failure
First-Ever Transient Pacemaker Harmlessly Dissolves in Body
Advances in Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation
Left Atrial Appendage Closure and Occlusion
Atrial Fibrillation Monitoring and Screening
Introducing the New Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Heart Hospital
Northwestern Selected as Home for Journal of Clinical Investigation; McNally to Serve as Editor-in-Chief
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Improve Cardiovascular Care
Using Machine Learning to Identify Patients with Advanced Heart Failure
Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Celebrates 17 Years of World-Class Care
Three Feinberg Faculty Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Artificial Intelligence and the Development of Cardiovascular Health Care Solutions
Lloyd-Jones Testifies in Support of Cardiovascular Health Legislation
Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc, Honored by American Heart Association
Current and Past American Heart Association Presidents at Northwestern Medicine
What Role Does Genetic Testing Play in Cardiovascular Care?
The Evolution of Cardiac Monitoring with Rod Passman, MD
Salt Substitute Reduces Stroke and Heart Attacks
Drug May Improve Cardiac Function in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Lloyd-Jones Named President of American Heart Association
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Welcomes Renowned Vascular Surgeon John F. Golan, MD
Tackling Inflammation to Improve Heart Attack Recovery
Three Feinberg Faculty Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Treating Mitral Regurgitation with Transcatheter Mitral Heart Valve Procedures
Advancements in Minimally Invasive Open Heart Valve Surgery Including Valve-in-Valve Procedures
Heart Failure Holiday Symposium 2020: Session 1
Treating Tricuspid Regurgitation with Transcatheter Tricuspid Heart Valve Procedures
Proxy Measures Fail to Assess Cardiovascular Care
Treating Aortic Stenosis with Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve Procedures
Recent Advancements in Open Heart Valve Surgery
Artificial Intelligence in Echocardiography: Friend or Foe?
Ultrasound Enhancing Agents (UEA)
Echocardiographic Evaluation of Athletes
Earlier Treatment May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease
High Blood Pressure Risky, Even for Young Adults
Gene Therapy Could Treat Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure, Hypertensive Deaths Rise in Black Women and Men
Open Heart Surgery | Inside the OR
Determining Aspirin's Benefit for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Sex May Influence Effectiveness of Common Heart Failure Drug
It's All in the Genes: Knowing Your Risk for Heart Failure
Jonathan D. Rich, MD and Lisa D. Wilsbacher, MD, PhD - The Genetics of Heart Failure
Jonathan D. Rich, MD and S. Christopher Malaisrie, MD - CTEPH: Challenges and Treatments
15th Annual Heart Failure Symposium: Highlights and Takeaways
The Holy Grail of Healthcare: Providing the Safest, Highest Quality Care at the Lowest Cost
Bonus Episode: Heart Healthy Tips for 2020 with Clyde Yancy, MD, and Donald Lloyd-Jones, MD
James D. Flaherty, MD and Ranya N. Sweis, MD, MS - Low-Risk TAVR
Patrick M. McCarthy, MD and James B. Hermiller, Jr., MD - Transcatheter Mitral Repair and Replacement
Heart Failure: There is Excitement in the Air
Patrick M. McCarthy, MD and Ralph Damiano Jr., MD - Minimally Invasive A-Fib Ablation
Charles J. Davidson, MD and Rebecca T. Hahn, MD - Tricuspid Regurgitation
David J. Mehlman, MD, and Nausheen Akhter, MD - Cardio-Oncology: The Central Role of Imaging
Kameswari Maganti, MD and Akhil Narang, MD - Interventional Cardiology: Structural Imaging
Kameswari Maganti, MD and James D. Thomas, MD - Strain: Exploring New Frontiers in Cardiac Imaging
Vera H. Rigolin, MD and Jyothy J. Puthumana, MD - Tricuspid Valve: Remembering the Forgotten Valve
James L. Cox, MD and Randolph P. Martin, MD - Lesion Set for a Surgical Maze Procedure
Patrick M. McCarthy, MD and Randolph P. Martin, MD - Referring Patients for AFib Surgery
Andrea Natale, MD, Randolph P. Martin, MD - First Catheter Ablation Procedure, Patient w/Persistent AF
Bradley P. Knight, MD and Randolph P. Martin, MD: Best Candidates for Left Atrial Appendage Closure
David E. Haines, MD and Randolph P. Martin, MD - Electroporation in Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, James L. Cox, MD and Bradley P. Knight, MD - Highlights of CAST-AF
Susan S. Kim, MD and Randolph P. Martin, MD - The Best Device for Pulmonary Vein Isolation
Catheter & Surgical Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation (CAST-AF) CME conference - August 2019
Making Heart Failure Sexy
Your Ideal Heart Health with Donald Lloyd-Jones, MD, ScM
Predicting the Severity of Cardiomyopathy via Genetic Modifiers
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Northwestern Receives $55 Million to Advance Health Research
Patrick M. McCarthy, MD, Celebrates 20 Years at Northwestern Medicine
Introducing Behind BCVI: A New Video Series for Physicians
Four Local Physicians Named Inaugural Recipients Of The St. George Foundation Distinguished Physician Awards
Northwestern Medicine Experts At Heart Rhythm 2024
Northwestern Medicine Experts At AATS 2024
Northwestern Medicine Experts at ACC.24
2 Northwestern Medicine Physicians Make NMQF’s ‘40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health’ List
Advancing Cardiovascular Care Through AI
Meet Jane E. Wilcox, MD, MSc, New Associate Chief of Cardiology at Northwestern Medicine
2023 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
Launching the Northwestern Medicine Center for Aortic Care
Meet Quentin R. Youmans, MD: Northwestern University Alumnus
American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2023
CARDIA Study Receives 10-Year $11 Million Grant Renewal
45th Annual Echo Northwestern
Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics 2023
47th Annual Northwestern Vascular Symposium
AHA "Get With the Guidelines" 2022 Awards
Endocrinology
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Clinical Breakthroughs In Endocrinology
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Gender-Affirming Care and Creating a Welcoming Practice
Changing the Conversation Around Obesity
Transforming Patient Care: Northwestern Medicine's Trailblazing Approach to CGM in Epic
GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss with Robert Kushner, MD
InDiscussion Series on Obesity with Robert Kushner, MD
Uncovering the Risks of Essential Metal Supplements on Diabetes
Why Late-Night Eating Leads to Weight Gain, Diabetes
Endocrinology Diabetes
Stepwise Approach to Continuous Glucose Monitoring Interpretation for Internists and Family Physicians
Diabetes Drug Metformin Shows Potential Benefit in Large COVID-19 Trial
Grant Barish, MD Elected to ASCI
Diabetes Requires a Village: Northwestern Medicine's Diabetes Tune-Up Pathway Program
New Function for Glucose Metabolism Enzyme
Exposure to Artificial Light During Sleep May Increase Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
Northwestern Investigates COVID-19: Antibodies, Global Surveillance, Women in Research
Glucocorticoids Enhance Muscles Through Sex-Specific Pathways
Attacking an Epidemic From All Angles
Northwestern Study Honored by Clinical Research Forum
Nanotherapy Offers New Hope for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
Research: Energy State to Transcription during Time-Restricted Feeding
Gestational Diabetes
Reflections on the Growing Field of Obesity Medicine
Modern Malady
Enhanced Autophagy Could Help Treat Diabetes
New Technologies in Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Hybrid Closed Loop Systems
New Anti-Obesity Medication Almost Twice as Effective as Most Currently Approved Weight-Loss Drugs
Emerging Treatments for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Multi-Faceted Therapeutic Target for Metabolic Syndrome Discovered
Precision Medicine Approaches for Aggressive Forms of Thyroid Cancer
A Promising Obesity Drug with Robert Kushner, MD
Drug Proves Ineffective in Slowing Diabetic Kidney Disease
Continuous Glucose Monitoring May Help Reduce Hypoglycemia
The Latest in Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology
Research In Endocrinology
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Anthony Pick, MD, Discusses Diagnosing LADA
GRAZIA ALEPPO, MD DISCUSSES INHALE-3 TRIAL AND DIABETES TECHNOLOGY UPDATES AT ADA 2024
Discovery Could Lead To New Therapeutic Strategies For Diabetes
Nearly 40% of Type 2 Diabetes Patients Stop Taking Their Second-Line Medication
New Study Uncovers BCL6 Gene’s Crucial Role in Muscle Mass Maintenance
Transcription Factors Influence Insulin-Producing Beta Cells
Efficacy And Safety Of Semaglutide 2.4 Mg According To Antidepressant Use At Baseline: A Post Hoc Subgroup Analysis
Study Finds Antidiabetic Drug Effective for Weight-Loss
Christina Coventry, RN, Provides Insight Into Clinical And Research Nursing Support
Epidemics of Obesity and Diabetes
Diabetes and Disparities in Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Community Healthcare Settings
Asian Americans’ Obesity Prevalence is not One-Size-Fits-All
Inhibiting a Metabolic Regulator in Specialized Immune Cells Increases Inflammation
Northwestern Scientist Takes Top Honors from Clinical Research Forum
Research Explains Why Time of Day Affects Efficacy of Interventions in Type 2 Diabetes
Combination Use of Insulin for Treatment of Pre-Existing Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
P2Y1 Purinergic Receptor Identified as a Diabetes Target in a Small-Molecule Screen to Reverse Circadian β-cell Failure
Research: Nutrition and Weight Management with Semaglutide
Investigators Identify New Connections Between Circadian Rhythm and Muscle Repair
Iron Accumulation Linked with Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Genetic Research Findings of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Margrit Urbanek, PhD
Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diagnosis with Margrit Urbanek, MD
Study Identifies Expanded Role for Metabolic Enzyme in Kidney Cancer
Cadmium-Mediated Pancreatic Islet Transcriptome Changes in Mice and Cultured Mouse Islets
Study Explores Human Energy Expenditure Over the Lifespan
Black and Mexican American Adults Develop Diabetes at a Young Age
'Alarming' Rise in Gestational Diabetes in U.S.
New Role for RNA Splicing in Insulin Regulation
Compound Influences Age-Related Decline in Circadian Rhythms
Examining the Molecular and Metabolic Underpinnings of Appetite Regulation
Understanding the Role Transcription Factors Play in Obesity
Unraveling the Connection Between Circadian Rhythm and Hunger
Examining the Molecular and Metabolic Underpinnings of Appetite Regulation Podcast
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84th ADA Scientific Sessions
Northwestern Medicine Experts At The Endo 2024 Annual Meeting
Northwestern Medicine’s Chelsea Hepler Receives 2024 Pathway to Stop Diabetes Grant
2023 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Endocrinology
Patient and Physician Reflect on 10 Years of Care in Glenview and Deerfield
Grazia Aleppo, MD, Presents at the 2023 American Diabetes Association Annual Meeting
Northwestern Medicine at ENDO 2023
2022 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Endocrinology
Joseph Bass, MD, Received A 2023 Laureate Award From The Endocrine Society, And A 2023 Sleep Research Society Award
ENT (Otolaryngology)
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Clinical Breakthroughs
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Advances in Rhinology and Chronic Sinusitis
Advances in Otology and Neurotology Research
The Changing Epidemiology of Oral Cavity Cancer
The Truth About At-Home Food Sensitivity Tests: A Critical Discussion With Melissa Watts, MD
Advances in Laryngological Head and Neck Surgery at Northwestern Medicine
‘Peanut Patch’ May Help Desensitize Allergic Toddlers
The Future of IgE-Mediated Allergy Research and Treatments
HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer: The Silent Threat
Understanding the Immune System with Stephanie Eisenbarth, MD, PhD
Why Are Food Allergies on the Rise? with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH
Northwestern Launches New Center for Human Immunobiology
New Tool to Create Hearing Cells Lost in Ages
Upper Airway Stimulation for CPAP-Resistant Sleep Apnea
Re-Examining Antibodies’ Role in Childhood Allergies
Robotic Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Addressing a Hidden Epidemic: Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Regan Thomas, MD, Using Plastic Surgery to Help Complicated Head and Neck Cancer Cases
Regan Thomas, MD, Using Plastic Surgery to Treat Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Advances in Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
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Whitney Stevens, MD, PhD, Honored With ASCI Young Physician-Scientist Award
Understanding How Aggressive Thyroid Cancer Evolves
Anaplastic Transformation in Thyroid Cancer Revealed by Single-Cell Transcriptomics
First Wearable Device for Vocal Fatigue Senses When Your Voice Needs a Break
Childhood Hearing Loss with Nancy M. Young, MD
Investigating Protein’s Role in Hearing Loss
Management Paradigms for CRS in Individugals with Asthma: An Evidence-Based Review
The EUFOREA Pocket Guide for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Synergy of Oncostatin M and IL-4 in Inducing TSLP Expression in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
Changing Epidemiology of Oral Cavity Cancer in the United States
The Pathological Mechanisms of Hearing Loss Caused by KCNQ1 and KCNQ4 Variants
Patient Perspectives on the Drivers and Deterrents of Antibiotic Treatment of Acute Rhinosinusitis
Studies on activation and regulation of the coagulation cascade in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Consensus of Free Flap Complications: Using a Nomenclature Paradigm in Microvascular Head and Neck Reconstruction
Clinical and Economic Burden of CRSwNP: A U.S. Administrative Claims Analysis
Improvement in Patient-Reported "Taste" and Association with Smell in Dupilumab-Treated Patients with CRSwNP
Mepolizumab for CRSwNP: In-depth Sinus Surgery Analysis
Retinoic Acid Promotes Fibrinolysis and May Regulate Polyp Formation
Persistent Discharge or Edema After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis are Associated with a Type 1 or 3 Endotype
Efficacy of an Oral CRTH2 Antagonist in the Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Strong and Consistent Associations of Precedent Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Risk of Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
Prognostic Factors for Polyp Recurrence in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
Anti-Phospholipid Antibodies are Elevated and Functionally Active in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
CRS-PRO and SNOT-22 Correlations with Type 2 Inflammatory Mediators in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Endotypes of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Relationships to Disease Phenotypes, Pathogenesis, Clinical Findings, and Treatment Approaches
Evaluating Dysphagia and Xerostomia Outcomes following Transoral Robotic Surgery for Patients with Oropharyngeal Cancer
Childhood Hearing Loss with Nancy Young, MD
Researchers Investigate Elevation of Activated Neutrophils in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Genome-Wide Association Studies Reveals Context-Specific Genetic Mechanism at a Childhood Onset Asthma Risk Locus
The Role of Biologic Therapies in the Treatment of Severe Rhinosinusitis
Critical Function of Cilia Protein Discovered
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Dana Thompson, MD, MS, Receives 2024 Hall of Distinction Inductee Award
Advanced Training in Open and Endoscopic Surgery: A Hands-on Skull Base CME Program
Northwestern Medicine Otolaryngology 2023 Year in Review
Nancy M. Young, MD Gives the 2023 Howard P. House, MD Memorial Lecture for Advances in Otology
Advanced Training in Open and Endoscopic Surgery: A Hands-on Skull Base CME Program
Medical School Faculty Named AAAS Fellows
Thomas Named President-Elect of Illinois State Medical Society
Northwestern Medicine Launches Division of Sleep Surgery
Gastroenterology
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Clinical Breakthroughs
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Studying the Mental Health Impact of Weight Loss Drugs
Subcutaneous Therapy Improves Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment
Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders: From Esoterica to Clinical Practice
GERDBot™ Gives Patients Faster Care
Investigating Methods for Preventing Pancreatitis after Endoscopy
Beyond Surgery: Organ-Sparing Strategies for Patients With Rectal Cancer
Putting Constipation Into Context
Advanced Approaches to IBD Care: A Conversation with Northwestern Medicine Experts
Transplant Oncology: Current Trends and Future Directions for Physicians
Engineered Probiotic Can ‘Sense’ Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Comparing Weight Loss Modalities: Medical vs. Surgical
Northwestern Medicine Introduces Warm and Cold Liver Perfusion for Liver Transplants
How to Prepare for the Upcoming GI Fellowship Season
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Performs 2,500th Liver Transplant Surgery
Northwestern Medicine Approaches for Gastroparesis
Northwestern Medicine Gastroenterology Department Leads in Global Health Education
Treatment for Barrett's Esophagus
Frailty Linked to Worse Quality of Life After Liver Transplant
Multidisciplinary Approach to IBD Surgery at Northwestern Medicine
Complex Case Report: The First Combined Lung-Liver Transplant at Northwestern Medicine
New Service at Central DuPage Hospital Brings World-Class Liver Care to Chicago Suburbs
Northwestern Medicine's Fecal Microbiota Transplant Program
New Global Efforts and Equity Focus of the Northwestern Medicine Liver Transplant Program
Northwestern Medicine Builds Team of National Leaders in Hepatology
Nanoparticles in Liver Disease
Updates in Robotic Cholecystectomy
Biologic Therapies for IBD
Crohn’s Antibodies Equally Effective
GI Psychology and the Brain-Gut Connection
Advanced Robotics for Colorectal Surgery
Levitsky Selected as President-elect of American Society of Transplantation
Intensive Crohn’s Treatment is Safe
Surgery for GERD
Updates in Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
Scientists Identify Proteins That Could Predict Liver Transplant Rejection
How Is Artificial Intelligence Transforming Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases?
Gastrointestinal Surgical Technique Linked to Lower Recurrence of Cancer
Updates in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
FLIP Panometry on Endoscopy: Can It Be a Manometry Alternative?
New Drug Effective in Ulcerative Colitis
Utility of Biomarkers of Rejection and Kidney Injury in Tailoring Liver Transplant Immunosuppression
Evaluating Colonoscopy Retroflexion in Practice
Esophageal Diseases, Symptom Anxiety and Hypervigilance with John Pandolfino, MD
Miller Receives Biomaterials Award for Celiac Disease Nanoparticle Therapy
Evaluating Esophageal Hypervigilance and Symptom Anxiety
Northwestern Medicine Experts at DDW 2021 Virtual
Anxiety's Overlooked Role in Swallowing Disorders
Clinical Management of Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes
Cirrhosis: Is Liver Transplantation Always Needed?
Wireless Monitoring Informs Acid Reflux Therapy
Gastrointestinal Robotic Surgery: Developments and Perspectives
Bariatric Surgery: Preoperative Evaluation, Optimizing Outcomes and More
Managing Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Optimizing Biologic and Conventional Therapies for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Treating GERD with Dietary Therapy
Food-Related Quality of Life in Patients with IBD and IBS
A Multidisciplinary Approach for Functional Bowel Disease Treatment
The Link Between Heartburn and Esophageal Cancer
Considerations for the Management of Achalasia
Novel Injectable Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Crohn's Disease
Updates in Endoscopic Interventions: A Look at POEM and ESD
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis
Prospective Study of an Amino Acid-Based Elemental Diet in an Eosinophilic Gastritis and Gastroenteritis Nutrition Trial
Using Physiology to Predict Treatment Response in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Artificial Intelligence Helps Northwestern Medicine Gastroenterologists Detect and Remove 13% More Colorectal Polyps
More Than 60% of Crohn's Patients Sustained Remission with Subcutaneous Biosimilar CT-P13
Human Models Offer New Insights Into IBD
Parambir S. Dulai, MD, Awarded $25,000 Sherman Emerging Leader Prize
Leading Translational Gastroenterology Research
Genetics of Eosinophilic Colitis Revealed
The Molecular Side of Esophageal Diseases
Study Reveals Potential Therapeutic Target for Genetic Liver Disease
Black Patients With Cirrhosis Have Higher Mortality Rates
Anti-Siglec-8 Antibody for Eosinophilic Gastritis and Duodenitis
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2023 Annual Report | Interventional Endoscopy Program at the Digestive Health Center
Introducing Northwestern Medicine Kenneth C. Griffin Esophageal Center
John Pandolfino, MD Honored with AGA Distinguished Mentor Award
DDW 2024
2023 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Gastroenterology
AASLD The Liver Meeting® 2023
Liver Transplantation: Challenges and Advances in the 21st Century
Eric Hungness, MD, Leads Make-A-Wish Participant Through a Day as a Physician
Dinner With An Expert: A Virtual CME Series
DDW 2023
Geriatrics
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Clinical Breakthroughs
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Northwestern Medicine Geriatrics Home Care Program
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution: A GeriPal Podcast with Lee Lindquist, MD, MPH, MBA and Alaine Murawski
NegotiAge: An AI-Powered Negotiation Solution
Planyourlifespan.org Celebrates 10 Years of Improving Geriatric Planning
"Sandwich Generation" | Analysis on Reducing Caregiver Burnout while Caring for 2 Generations
Epigenetic ‘Age’ Predicts Cognitive Function
AGS22 Recap: Dr. Lindquist and Dr. Bradley on Twitter Spaces Live
New Tool to Create Hearing Cells Lost in Aging
Transitional Care Practice Reduces Costs
Caregiver Involvement in Older Adult Medication Management
Allison Schierer Wins the AGS 2022 Presidential Poster Award
Lee Lindquist, MD, MPH Honored with Choosing Wisely® Champion Award and with a Faculty Selection by AMDA
Northwestern Investigates COVID-19: Antibodies, Global Surveillance, Women in Research
Population Aging and Global Health with June McKoy, MD, MPH, JD, MBA, LLM
Director of Center for Aging and HIV: Increasing Patient Lifespan and ‘Healthspan’
Negotiating with Older Adults Program Coming Soon
Sara M. Bradley, MD, Recognized for Exceptional Commitment to Geriatrics
Proactivity and Partnership: How The Geriatrics Team Mitigated COVID-19's Impact On The Nursing Home
Medical Student Volunteers for Senior Social Calls Program
Using Voice-Controlled Personal Assistants to Reduce Social Isolation
2021 American Geriatric Society Annual Scientific Meeting Highlights
Geriatric Emergency Departments Associated with Lower Medicare Expenditures
Addressing Conflicts Surrounding Older Adult Social Need Through Negotiation Training
New Center Tackles Primary Care for Older Adults
Improving Memory Loss in Older Adults with Joel Voss, PhD
Providing Effective Cancer Care for Geriatric Patients
Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Seniors Aging in Place
Improving Geriatric Patient Outcomes with Home Care Programs
Medication Management in Geriatric Care
Humor Doesn't Retire
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PREFERENCES FOR DIABETES MANAGEMENT IN OLDER ADULTS WITH CO-MORBID HIV: PERSPECTIVES FROM PATIENTS AND CLINICIANS
STUDY SHEDS LIGHT ON EMERGENCY CARE FOR DEMENTIA PATIENTS
Study Shows Caregivers with Low Health Literacy Struggle with Health Tasks
Greater COVID-19 related stresses among adults with chronic conditions
Investigating the Medication Profile of SuperAgers
New NIH Grant to Study Caregiver Networks of Older Adults with Alzheimer's Disease
GSA 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting
What Matters Most in Geriatric Care: The 5 M's of Age-Friendly Health Care
The Roles of Busyness and Daily Routine in Medication Management Behaviors Among Older Adults
A Mastery Learning Approach to Education About Fall Risk and Gait Assessment
Dissemination of a Long-Term Care Planning Tool
Social Justice and Equity: Why Older Adults With Cancer Belong-A Life Course Perspective
Determining What Matters Most to Hospitalized Patients: A Qualitative Analysis
Development and Pilot Testing of EHR-nudges to Reduce Overuse in Older Primary Care Patients
Aspects of Cognition That Impact Aging-In-Place and Long-Term Care Planning
Key Recommendations from the 2021 "Inclusion of Older Adults in Clinical Research" Workshop
Implementation of an Antibiotic Stewardship Program in Long-term Care Facilities Across the US
Declining Heart Health in Most Pregnant Women with Sadiya Khan, MD, and Natalie Cameron, MD
Iron Accumulation Linked with Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Direct-to-Caregivers Research Dissemination: A Novel Approach to Targeting End-Users
Improvement in Self-Efficacy among Older Adults Aging-in-Place during COVID-19
Geriatric Knowledge Gaps of Community-Based Providers: A National Study of Asked Questions
Choosing Unwisely: Dissemination Needs of Primary Care Providers of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease
Biomarker Predicts Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease
Neuropsychological Profiles of Older Adults with Superior versus Average Episodic Memory: The Northwestern "SuperAger" Cohort
No Pain, No Gain in Exercise for Peripheral Artery Disease
Investigators to Explore Circadian Rhythms in Cancer and Aging
Wayne and McDermott Honored for Contributions to Medical Education, Research
Investigating the Biology of Aging
Dark Chocolate and Peripheral Artery Disease with Mary McDermott, MD
What Makes Someone a SuperAger? with Emily Rogalski, PhD
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Diana Medved Honored For Virtual Reality Abstract at GAPNA
2023 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Geriatrics
Dr. June McKoy Named to NCCN Forum on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion- Geriatrics
Geriatrics Grand Rounds Series
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The Journey to Age Friendly
Building Capacity to Optimize Health for Older Adults with Kidney Disease
Geri-a-FLOAT: A Sustainable Model of Learning & Support During a Pandemic
Teaching Geriatrics Outside the Hospital
Home Healthcare Workers’ Contributions to Patient Care in Heart Failure: Leveraging a Previously Overlooked Workforce
Progress Report: Highlights from McGaw Geriatrics
Geroscience Academy Grand Rounds
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Herpes Zoster: Building Resilience in Older Adults by Advancing Immunization Science Against a Painful Enemy
A Geroscience Approach to the Geriatric Syndrome of Frailty
McGaw Medical Center 2022-2023 Fellow: Harsimran Singh, MD
Northwestern Medicine Geriatrics Welcomes Eliana Geller, DO
2022 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Geriatrics
Northwestern Medicine American Geriatric Society 2023
Dr. June McKoy Appointed to Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
New Potocsnak Longevity Institute Aims to Lengthen ‘Healthspan’
Northwestern Medicine American Geriatric Society 2022
Northwestern Medicine Announces the Division of Geriatrics
Nephrology
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Clinical Breakthroughs
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First Device to Monitor Transplanted Organs, Detect Early Signs of Rejection
CJASN 2021 Editors' Choice Articles Recognizes Publication by Northwestern Medicine’s Park and Friedewald
Home Hemodialysis Program at Northwestern Medicine
Quaggin Elected to National Academy of Inventors
The Northwestern Medicine African American Transplant Access Program with Dinee Simpson, MD
Examining the Long-Term Health of Living Kidney Donors
Quaggin Selected to Lead American Society of Nephrology
Research
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Transcription Factor Prevents Bone Frailty in Chronic Kidney Disease
Michael Donnan, MD, Receives Young Investigator Grant to Study Protective Mechanisms of Lymphangiogenesis in Kidney Injury
Northwestern Medicine Nephrologists Awarded New R01 Grants
AHA Names Quaggin a Distinguished Scientist
Study Shows Cell Membrane-Bound Enzyme is Essential for COVID-19 Infection
Ahya Honored with Service Award from National Kidney Foundation
Cardio-Kidney Trials Present Obstacles - Nephrology
The Importance of Kidney Health for Heart Health
Catalyzing Discoveries to Treat Kidney Disease
Exploring Molecular Mechanisms of Kidney Disease
Study Reveals Molecular Mechanisms Behind Genetic Kidney Disease
Bioengineered Organs and Kidney Diseases with Susan Quaggin, MD
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Northwestern University Welcomes New Faculty
Northwestern Medicine Nephrology Welcomes New Faculty
ASN Kidney Week 2022 Recap
Dinee Simpson, MD, Named NYU 2022 Alumni Changemaker of the Year
Neurosciences
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Rare and Complex Brain Tumors
Clinical Breakthroughs
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How AI Is Revolutionizing Spine Surgery
Investigators Discover New Therapeutic Target for Pediatric Brain Cancers
Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vestibular Migraine and Vestibular Disorder Mimics
Laser-Imaging Technology Speeds Up Diagnosis of Brain Tumors in OR
CNS Tumor Classification Updates: Implications for Neuro-Oncology
Case Report: IDH-Mutant Grade II Oligodendroglioma
Case Report: A One-In-a-Million High-Risk Colloid Cyst
What’s the Fuss with FUS? Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor
Drug Reprograms Immune Responses to Target Glioblastoma
From Brain to Liver: Advances in Wilson's Disease Management
Seizure Solutions: Inside a Specialized Clinic for First Seizures
Case Report: Lumbar Disc Herniation and Lumbar Radiculopathy
Case Report: Failed Back Syndrome
Case Report: Complex Spinal Fusion for Parkinson’s Disease-Related Kyphosis
Q&A With Elizabeth Gerard, MD: Guiding Your Patients With Epilepsy Through Pregnancy
New Drug Shows Promise for Treating Rare Brain Tumors
Using Gene Expression Profiling to Predict Meningioma Outcomes and Guide Adjuvant Radiotherapy Decisions
Rituximab and Pregnancy: Late-Onset Neutropenia in a 2-Month Infant Whose Mother Received Rituximab 2 Weeks Prior to Childbirth
Understanding and Preventing Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
Comparing Cardiac Monitoring Methods to Detect Atrial Fibrillation After Stroke
Using Gene Expression to Predict if a Brain Tumor is Likely to Grow Back
Novel Therapy Extends Survival in Metastatic Cancer
Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Case Report: Tic Disorder in an Adult
Shedding Light on Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma
Improvisatory Music Calms Epilepsy Patients
Leqembi: What Physicians Need to Know About the New Alzheimer’s Drug
Northwestern Medicine Collaborates With The Joffrey Ballet to Launch “Dancing With Parkinson’s”
Combination Treatment May Help Some Patients With Glioblastoma
Case Challenge: A 51-Year-Old With New Onset Seizures
Managing Adult Scoliosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Insights for Primary Care Physicians
Dizziness: A Neuro-otologic and Neuro-ophthalmic Approach
Developing New Nanoparticle Treatments for Brain Tumors
Reducing Seizures After Brain Tumor Treatment
Investigators Identify Mechanisms Behind Chemotherapy Resistance
Chemotherapy Drug Reaches Brain in Humans for First Time
Combination Treatment Extends Progression-Free Survival in Brain Cancer
Clinical Management of Low Grade Glioma
Case Report: FIRES in 20-Year-Old College Athlete
Predicting Risk of Blood Clots in Brain Tumors
Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Resection of Pituitary Adenoma for Cushing's Disease
Case Challenge: Progressive Muscle Weakness, Pain in 68-Year-Old
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Spine Surgery
What’s New in Huntington’s Disease
Von Hippel-Lindau Disease: Clinical Update and New Drug Therapy
Experimental Therapies for Early Parkinson’s Disease
Dissolving Implantable Device Relieves Pain Without Drugs
Case Report: Endoscopic Transcervical Odontoidectomy for Basilar Impression
Recurring Brain Tumor Growth is Halted with New Drug
Music-Based Medical Interventions with Borna Bonakdarpour, MD
Chordoma: En Bloc Resection and Other Management Strategies
Approach to Focal Epilepsy Secondary to Dominant Temporal Low Grade Gliomas
Evolution in Meningioma Classification and Management
Higher Doses of Anti-Seizure Medications May Be Needed in Pregnancy
Exposure to Artificial Light During Sleep May Increase Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
Invasive EEG Monitoring: Stereo EEG and Defining the Epileptic Zone
Rare Central Nervous System Tumors: Progress in Clinical Care and Research
Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy
Diagnosis and Management of Pituitary Adenomas
Advancing Surgical Management of Epilepsy
Neural Stem Cell Therapy May Improve Metastatic Cancer Survival
Improving Pre-Surgical Workups for Epilepsy
Meningioma: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
Predicting Which Glioblastoma Patients Will Respond to Immunotherapy
DNA Methylation Profiling: A Groundbreaking Diagnostic Tool for Brain Tumors
DNA Methylation Profiling in the Diagnosis of Brain Tumors
A Look at Transverse Myelitis
Moyamoya Disease: Etiology, Diagnosis, Treatment
Aducanumab: What Neurologists Should Know
Reconstruction for Brachial Plexus Injury
Minimally Invasive Cranial and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
Anti-Seizure Medication Exposure in Pregnancy Doesn’t Harm Child’s Cognitive Outcomes
Immunotherapy for Brain Tumors
Clinical Update: Low Grade Glioma
Patients Need Monitoring for Atrial Fibrillation After Ischemic Stroke
Importance of Spinal Stabilization in Spinal Cord Patients
Three Feinberg Faculty Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Northwestern Scientists Discover Potential Therapeutic Target for Glioblastoma
Antibody Bolsters Immune Response to Glioblastoma
Exploring Treatment Options for Cervical Myelopathy
New Spherical Nucleic Acid 'Drug' Kills Tumor Cells in Humans with Glioblastoma
Northwestern Drug Kills Glioblastoma Tumor Cells with Priya Kumthekar, MD
Study Identifies New Potential Therapeutic Approach for Glioblastoma
Drug for Advanced Parkinson’s Shows No Benefit
New Therapeutic Prospect for ALS
Wireless Device Improves Real-Time Monitoring of Blood Flow, Oxygenation in the Brain
Neurological Management of Von Hippel-Lindau Disease
Music Intervention for Alzheimer’s, Dementia and other Neurological Conditions
New Brain Tumor Imaging Detects Smaller Tumors Sooner
Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Epilepsy
Utilizing B-Cells to Promote Glioblastoma Immunity
Advancing Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders
Advancing Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s
Diagnosing and Treating Trigeminal Neuralgia
Specialized Immune Cells May Improve Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease
Improving Memory Loss in Older Adults with Joel Voss, PhD
An Update on Migraine Headache
Reducing Dangerous Swelling in Traumatic Brain Injury
Novel Brain Mapping Technology Outperforms Current Platforms
Therapeutic Options for Patients with Functional Movement Disorders
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation May Lead to New Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders
Genetics Offers New Therapeutic Opportunities for Parkinson’s Disease
‘Soft’ Symptoms Detected Before Parkinson’s Disease
New Research and Treatment of ALS
New Interdisciplinary Neuroinfectious Disease Program to Improve Patient Care
Immunotherapeutic approaches for treatment of glioblastoma show promise
Investigating New Glioblastoma Therapies with Rimas Lukas, MD
Stem Cells: A Therapeutic Approach for Brain Tumors
New Ways to Diagnose Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Disorders with Phyllis Zee, MD, PhD
Hispanic Brain and Spine Tumor Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Hispanic Brain and Spine Tumor Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (en Espanol)
Dr. Wolinsky discusses treatments of spinal tumors
A New Way to Diagnose Glioma Brain Tumors
Novel Drug May Improve Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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Molecular Profiling May Improve Meningioma Decision-Making
Non-Neuron Brain Cells Produce a Third of Amyloid Plaque in Alzheimer’s Disease
New Glioblastoma Treatment Reaches Human Brain Tumor and Helps Immune Cells Recognize Cancer Cells
New Mechanisms Underlying Tumor Variety in Brain Cancers Discovered
Study Discovers Potential Biomarkers of Environmental Exposures in Parkinson’s Disease
Practical Considerations for Managing Pregnancy in Patients With MS: Dispelling the Myths
Uncovering the Culprits of Neurodegenerative Disorders
Probing Deeper to Understand Protein Expression in Neurons
Investigating Mechanisms of Aggressive Glioblastoma Tumor Growth
Evaluating Outcomes of Extended Thrombolytic Therapy for Ischemic Stroke
Novel Immune Inhibitor Associated with Glioma Progression
Innate Immune Cells Promote Growth of Blood Vessels in Colon Cancer
Mutation Provides Insights Into Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s Disease
The Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive COVID-19 Center: A Patient’s Perspective
Immune Genes Are Altered in Alzheimer’s Patients’ Blood
New Anti-Blood Clotting Drug May Lower Risk of Recurrent Strokes
New Cause of Neuron Death in Alzheimer’s Discovered
Novel ‘Feeding’ Mechanism Promotes Glioblastoma Treatment Resistance
Discovering New ALS Therapeutic Avenues with Evangelos Kiskinis, PhD
A Novel BRAF::PTPRN2 Fusion in Meningioma: A Case Report
Bone Transcription Factor Controls Nervous System Gene Expression
New Therapeutic Strategies for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Phase 2 Trial Evaluates Safety and Efficacy of Factor XIa Inhibition With Milvexian for Prevention of Secondary Stroke
Investigating the Pathogenesis of Rare Congenital Nerve Disorder
Studies Identify Novel Underpinnings of Genetic ALS
Study Identifies Genetic Cause for Some Brain Tumors
Mapping Neural Activity Patterns and Odor Perception
Gene Linked to Glioblastoma Stem Cell Self-Renewal and Immunosuppression
Preoperative Grading Scale to Predict Outcomes by Endonasal Versus Transcranial Approach for Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma
Newly Discovered Trigger of Parkinson’s Upends Common Beliefs
New Approaches for Genetic Parkinson’s Treatment
Understanding How ALS-Linked Gene Disrupts Neurons
100-Year-Old Brain Mystery: What Does the Temporal Pole Do?
New Therapeutic Target for Parkinson’s Disease Discovered
Genetic Factors in Parkinson's Disease with Steven Lubbe, PhD
Study Identifies Enzyme that Helps Tumors Evade the Immune System
Calming the Destructive Cells of ALS by Two Independent Approaches
Mature ‘Lab Grown’ Neurons Hold Promise for Neurodegenerative Disease
New Immune Culprit Discovered in Alzheimer’s Disease
Wireless Brain Implant Monitors Neurotransmitters in Real-time
Genetic Testing for Epilepsy Improves Patient Outcomes
Novel Genetic Factors Contribute to Parkinson’s Risk
Novel Deep Learning Method May Help Predict Cognitive Function
Study Investigates Crosstalk Between Mitochondria and Lysosomes
Music Helps Patients With Dementia Connect With Loved Ones
Mesulam Center receives $10.4 million grant to continue research of Primary Progressive Aphasia
Identifying Therapeutic Targets for Chemotherapy-Resistant Glioblastoma
Light During Sleep in Older Adults Linked to Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure
Genetic Variants in Epilepsy Gene Identified
Why ketamine is a speedster antidepressant
Pet Dogs Advance Glioblastoma Research with Amy Heimberger, MD
Potential ALS Treatment May Repair Axons Of Diseased Neurons
Elucidating Parkinson’s Disease
Meet the pioneers of primary progressive aphasia research
T-Cell Interactions Vary Between Tumor Microenvironments
Lewy Body Dementias and the Immune System
Study Finds Dopamine Signaling Promotes Compulsive Behavior
Identifying Novel Genetic Causes of Movement Disorders
GP2: The Global Parkinson's Genetics Program
ALS Therapy Should Target Brain, Not Just Spine
Fatty Acid Length Predicts Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Uncovering the Degenerative Basis of Parkinson’s Disease
New Autism Biomarker Discovered in Cerebrospinal Fluid
‘Dancing Molecules’ Successfully Repair Severe Spinal Cord Injuries
Combination Therapy Reduces Toxic Aggregates in Parkinson’s Disease
$18 Million For Parkinson’s Disease Research to Study Brain Circuits Driving Symptoms
SuperAger Study Expands Nationally With $20 Million Grant
New Insights into the Mechanism of ALS
Lewy Body Dementia Exacerbated by Immune Response
Fluorescent Label Passes Through Blood-Brain Barrier
Translational Science: Glioblastoma
Implantable Ultrasound Blasts Potent Drug into Glioblastoma
Brain Insult From Hypertension Discovered in Middle-Aged Adults
Uncovering Epigenetic Mechanisms Regulating Glioma Growth
Memory Helps Evaluate Situations on the Fly, Not Just Recall the Past
Novel Therapy May Improve Survival for Malignant Gliomas
Immunosuppression Drug Could Reduce Chemotherapy Resistance
Understanding Epigenetic Regulators in Neurodevelopmental Diseases and Cancer
Interaction of Mitochondria and Lysosomes Key in Parkinson's Disease
Mapping Neural Connections in Parkinson's Disease
Case Report: Genetic Testing Improves Epilepsy Treatment
Inflammation Protection May Be Critical to Treating MS
Conformational Switch Implicated in Neurodegenerative Diseases
New Genetic Cause of Dystonia Revealed
Blocking Cell Division in Glioblastoma
Protein Variant May Have Potential as Target for Glioblastoma
Blocking Cell Division in Glioblastoma
Untangling Cellular Changes in Pediatric Epilepsy
Plotting the Neural Circuitry of Appetite Suppression
‘Logic Circuit’ in Cochlear Neurodevelopment Identified
New Insights into Synaptic Plasticity
New Developments in Parkinson’s Pathology
Can Exercise Slow Parkinson's Disease Progression? with Daniel Corcos, PhD
Uncovering the Impact of Protein Mutations in Parkinson's
Proteins on Neuron Surfaces Prove Pivotal for Communication
Astrocytes Play Unexpected Role in Parkinson’s Disease
ANA Investigates Huntington's Disease
Study Provides Insights into the Development of Alzheimer’s
Inflammation Linked to Alzheimer’s
Understanding Mitochondrial Dysfunction’s Impact on Neurological Diseases
Analyzing Plasma Can Classify Brain Tumors
Sleep and Neurodegenerative Diseases
New Map of Inference-Based Behavior
Elevated Gene Expression Linked to Poor Glioblastoma Survival
Uncovering the Cellular Mechanisms Behind Genetic Mutations in ALS
Unwrapping Oligodendrocyte Development
Postmortem studies shed light on why GBM is so fatal
New Migration of Brain Tumor Discovered
How Noninvasive Brain Simulation May Enhance Long-Term Memory
Playing Sports for Quieter Brains with Nina Kraus, PhD
What Causes ALS? with Robert Kalb, MD
What Makes Someone a SuperAger? with Emily Rogalski, PhD
COVID-19 and Neurosciences
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Neurological Symptoms in Long COVID Patients Persist Up To Three Years
Igor Koralnik, MD, and Sherry Chou, MD, Join the BioVie Advisory Board for Bezisterim in Long COVID
What We’ve Learned Treating 4,000 Patients With Long COVID-19
New Research Suggests Millions of People Who Tested Negative For COVID-19 May Have Long COVID
First COVID-19 Vaccination Can ‘Hurt’ Subsequent Boosters
Neurologic Manifestations of Long COVID-19 Differ Based on Acute COVID-19 Severity
Novel Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for SARS-CoV-2
Clinical Guidelines: Acute, Long-Term Neurologic Manifestations of COVID-19
Persistent Viral Shedding Of COVID-19 Is Associated With Delirium And Six-Month Mortality In Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Most COVID-19 ‘Long Haulers’ Continue to Experience Symptoms 15 Months After Initial Infection
New Study Finds Plasma Biomarkers of Neuropathogenesis in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients and Those With Long COVID
First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds 81% of Non-hospitalized COVID-19 'Long-Haulers' Experienced Brain Fog
Northwestern Medicine Study Finds History of Neurological Disorder Increases Risk of Hospital Reencounter After COVID-19
Northwestern Medicine Introduces Comprehensive COVID-19 Center to Treat Chronic COVID Disease
Examining the Frequent Neurologic Manifestations and Encephalopathy-Associated Morbidity in COVID-19 Patients
Neurological Complications of COVID-19 with Igor Koralnik MD
Igor Koralnik, MD, Discusses the Impact of COVID-19 on the Central and Peripheral Nervous System
Edward Manno, MD, Summarizes Emerging Evidence of Neurological Manifestations of COVID-19
COVID-19 and Use of CPAP
COVID-19: Neurological Impact and Considerations
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Highlights in Brain Cancer Research From the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting
Advanced Training in Open and Endoscopic Surgery: A Hands-on Skull Base CME Program
An Update on the Diagnosis and Management of Movement Disorders
Fifth Annual Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Conference
Updates in Neurology Symposium
Alumni Spotlight: Drew A. Spencer, MD, 17’ GMER
Drew Spencer, MD: Inaugural Recipient of the St. George Corporation Distinguished Physician Award
Northwestern Medicine Neurology Incoming and Outgoing Residents and Fellows 2024
AAN 2024: Pre-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 Does Not Decrease Long COVID Severity
Highlights From AAN 2024
Northwestern Medicine Neurosurgery Incoming and Outgoing Residents and Fellows 2024
Q&A With Karan Dixit, MD, Neuro-oncologist and Medical Educator
From Troy, Michigan, to Chicago, Illinois, 2 Friends Trade in Cross-Country Jerseys for White Lab Coats
Northwestern Medicine Physician Is First to Use Hubly Drill
Priya Kumthekar, MD, Receives 2023 Women in Neuro-Oncology Mid-Career Exemplary Physician Award
2023 Annual Updates From Northwestern Medicine Malnati Brain Tumor Institute
2023 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Neuroscience
Krainc Elected to National Academy of Inventors
Faculty Spotlight: Cody L. Nathan, MD, 23’ GMEF
Northwestern Medicine Neurology and Neurosurgery Launch Innovative Fellowship Programs
The Northwestern Medicine Neuro-oncology Team: Front and Center at SNO 2023
Les Turner ALS Symposium Celebrates Research, Patient Care and Community
Advanced Training in Open and Endoscopic Surgery: A Hands-on Skull Base CME Program
Minimally Invasive Surgery for ICH: A Practical Workshop
13th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS
Krainc Elected President of American Neurological Association
Women Leaders and Innovators in Neurosciences
Join Northwestern Medicine Neurology and Neurosurgery for Two CME Events
Faculty Spotlight: Roger Stupp, MD, Renowned Neuro-oncologist
Northwestern Medicine Neurosurgery Incoming and Outgoing Residents and Fellows
Northwestern Medicine Neurology Incoming and Outgoing Residents and Fellows
Northwestern Medicine’s Seventh Annual Advances in Epilepsy and EEG CME Symposium
Malnati Brain Tumor Institute 2022 Annual Updates
New Leadership in Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease
Northwestern Medicine Neurology at 2023 AAN Annual Meeting
2022 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Neurology and Neurosurgery
Les Turner ALS Symposium Unites Scientists, Community Around Research
Northwestern Medicine Neurosurgery Welcomes New Faculty
Dimitri Krainc, MD, PhD, Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Northwestern Medicine at the 2022 SNO Annual Meeting
ANA2022
Third Annual Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular CME Conference
Creating a Comprehensive COVID Center at Northwestern Medicine
Celebrating Alzheimer’s Science and Clinical Care
Northwestern Receives Distinguished Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders to Train New Movement Disorder Clinician-Researcher
Malnati Brain Tumor Institute 2022 Update
Northwestern Medicine’s Sixth Annual Advances in Epilepsy and EEG CME Symposium
Northwestern Medicine Neurology Welcomes Robin Buerki, MD
Advanced Training in Open and Endoscopic Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery 2015-2021 Report
Pathology Chair: Evolution of Brain Tumor Classification
Alpheus Medical Announces Formation of World-Class Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) Co-Led by Roger Stupp, MD to Support Development of Novel Treatment for Brain Cancer
Northwestern Medicine Stroke Team Presents: Updates in Stroke and Cerebrovascular Care - a Virtual CME Series Practice Updates in Stroke Prevention
A Year of Growth for Northwestern Medicine Neurology & Neurosurgery
Northwestern Medicine Neurosurgery Expands Throughout Chicagoland
Yvette Wong, PhD, Honored with NIH New Innovator Award
Northwestern Medicine Neurology at ANA2021
President Biden Appoints Northwestern Medicine Neurosurgeon-Scientist to National Cancer Advisory Board
Northwestern Faculty Inducted into Prominent Medical Societies
Wellness Curriculum May Help Decrease Residency Burnout
PPA Conference Builds Connections in the Aphasia Field
Zee Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from National Sleep Foundation
Krainc to Receive $9 Million, 8-Year NIH Grant
Les Turner Symposium Celebrates Scientific Discovery in ALS
Cheng Named AAAS Fellow
Northwestern Medicine Scientists Receive Multimillion-Dollar Grant to Continue Landmark Parkinson's Study
Tour the Angiosuite with Babak Jahromi, MD, PhD
The Next Frontier in Spine Care: Northwestern Medicine Integrated Spine Center Expands Non-Surgical Offerings to Improve Patient Outcomes
OB-GYN
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Clinical Breakthroughs
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Revolutionizing Ovarian Cancer Treatment: Insights From Daniela E. Matei, MD
The Impact of Gynecologic Training Programs: Dr. Tsai’s Perspective
Comprehensive Care for Peripartum Pelvic Floor Health: The Northwestern Medicine PEAPOD Clinic
Navigating Rare Vulvar and Vaginal Disorders With Rajal C. Patel, MD
How Dietary Patterns Impact Ovarian Reserve and Fertility: Hear From Emily Jungheim, MD
Treating Hepatitis C in Pregnancy and Infancy
Medical and Surgical Approaches to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Optimizing OB Workflow: Improving Access to Fetal Heart Tracings
Enhancing Patient Outcomes in Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery
Transforming Second-Line Immunotherapy for Endometrial Cancer
Parts and Labor: Roundtable Discussions with OB-GYN Experts
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Parts and Labor: Exploring High-Risk Pregnancies With Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Parts and Labor: From Conception to Advocacy in Complex Family Planning
Parts and Labor: Northwestern Medicine Advancing Uterine Fibroid Research
Parts and Labor: Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids and Our Multidisciplinary Approach to Care
Parts and Labor: Disparities in Care for Uterine Fibroids
Parts and Labor: Symptoms and Management of Uterine Fibroids
A Physician's Role in Tackling Disparities in Reproductive Health
Bloodless Procedure Avoids Hysterectomy: Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Access to Fertility Treatment: The Impact of Insurance Coverage and State Mandates
Why Northwestern Medicine Is the Ideal Destination for OBGYNs
How The Stretch Circle Helps Surgeons at Northwestern Medicine
Multidisciplinary Care for Complex Gynecologic Cases
Navigating PCOS: A Multidisciplinary Approach at Northwestern Medicine
Compassionate and Specialized Care for High-Risk Pregnancies: An Overview by Janelle Bolden, MD
Emily Hinchcliff, MD, on Clinical Trials in Gynecologic Oncology at Northwestern Medicine
The P2P Network: Addressing Physician Burnout
Inside the OR: C-Section and Hysterectomy
Teaching AI to Read Fetal Ultrasound in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Emily Hinchcliff, MD, on the Use of Immunotherapy in Gynecologic Malignancy
How the NURTURE Program Supports Faculty Recruitment and Equity
Genetic Predispositions to Cancer With Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Jenna Marcus
Teaching AI to Read Fetal Ultrasound in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
P2P Network: Scaling Peer Support from Pilot Project to Hospital-Wide Service
Pathology Chair: Evolution of Brain Tumor Classification
Genome-wide Intricacies of Cancer Inhibitor Untangled
Successful Treatment for Uterine Fibroids
Performing Bloodless Surgery
The Importance of a Proactive Approach to Endometriosis
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Clinic at Northwestern Medicine
Diminishing Health Inequities through Representation in Clinical Trials with Teni Brown, MD
A Collaborative Approach to Treating Urinary Incontinence with Teni Brown, MD
Poor Heart Health Before Pregnancy Linked to Adverse Outcomes
Linda Yang, MD, MS, Joins the Center for Complex Gynecology
Northwestern Medicine Named Top Hospital for Maternity Services
Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH, Honored With the Henry P. Russe, MD, Citation for Exemplary Compassion in Healthcare
Trauma-Informed Care
Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Health Equity and the Center for Health Equity Transformation
Dr. Roque Discusses Clinical Trials in Gynecologic Oncology at Northwestern Medicine
Dr. Roque Discusses Gynecologic Oncology at Northwestern Medicine
Overactive Bladder Medications and Dementia
Scientists Develop First Wireless Sensors to Monitor Pregnant Women and Their Babies
Advances in Fertility Preservation
Feinberg Rises to 15th in U.S. News Ranking for Research-Oriented Medical Schools
Complex Congenital Anomalies and the CARE Clinic
Gynecology: Complex Vulvar and Vaginal Diseases
Surgical Advances for Tubal Diseases
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Study Finds Treatment that May Extend Ovarian Function in Older Age
New Genes Implicated in Uterine Fibroid Development
Study Identifies Novel Cellular Mechanisms Promoting Growth of Uterine Fibroids
Outsmarting Chemo-Resistant Ovarian Cancer
MDEdge: Clinical Index Predicts Common Postpartum Mental Health Disorders
New Research Shows Limited Access to Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients
Northwestern Scientists Develop New Model for Understanding Uterine Fibroids
Access to Fertility Treatment: The Impact of Insurance Coverage and State Mandates
Combination Treatment Improves Survival in Endometrial Cancer
Wireless Neurostimulation Safe for Urge Incontinence
OB-GYN Research Lacks Racial, Ethnic Inclusivity
Pregnant Gen Zers, Millennials Twice as Likely to Develop Hypertension in Pregnancy
Northwestern Faculty Elected to Society for Clinical Trials Board
Study Reveals Genetic Differences Among Fetal Monocytes
Regulator of Cancer ‘Stemness’ Discovered
Understanding Immunosuppressive Mechanisms of T-Cell Receptors
The Power of Proximity: Effects of a Multi-Disciplinary Fibroid Clinic on Inter-Specialty Perceptions and Practice Patterns
The Influence of a Multidisciplinary Fibroids Clinic on Uterine Fibroid Management and Inter-specialty Perceptions
Racial Disparities in Complications and Costs After Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Increases Risk of Maternal Mortality from Obstetric Complications
Police Violence Linked to Higher Rates of Preterm Delivery, Heart Disease Among Black Women
Declining Heart Health in Most Pregnant Women with Sadiya Khan, MD, and Natalie Cameron, MD
Study Finds Marijuana Use Increasing Among Pregnant Individuals with HIV
Anti-Cancer Inhibitor Could Have Dual Effect
Supporting Women with Early Nonviable Pregnancies
Bioinformatic Computational Tool Analyzes Tissue Samples to Discern Disease
Research That May Impact Long-Term Fertility Outcomes
Investigating the Genetic Mechanisms Behind Uterine Fibroids
Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Trials
High BMI and Pregnancy Weight Gain with Alan Peaceman, MD
Chicago's Zip Code Issue with Melissa Simon, MD
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Northwestern Medicine’s Involvement in Black Maternal Health Week: A Recap
Northwestern Medicine American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG 2024
Northwestern Medicine Clinicians Establish a Cervical Cancer Screening Program in the Philippines
Northwestern Medicine and Lurie Children’s Hospital collaborate to address the unmet need of treating hepatitis C in pregnancy and infancy
Conducting PCOS Research Study
Survive & Thrive: An Interactive Course for Women Living With Gynecologic Cancer
SMFM's 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting
OBGYN 2022 Annual Report
Magdy Milad, MD, Princess Urbina, MD, and NM Nurses Provide Lifesaving Care in the Philippines
OBGYN Department Ranked Among the Best in the Nation
Oncology
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Clinical Breakthroughs
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Cancer Drug Trial Provides Lessons for Future
MRI Surveillance Significantly Reduces Breast Cancer Mortality
Cellular Therapy Increases Survival in Recurring B-cell Lymphoma
Treating Skin Cancer Without Risking Transplanted Kidneys in Organ Recipients
Strengthening T-Cell Therapy for Solid Tumor Cancers
Rethinking the Burden of Cancer Treatments’ Side Effects
Experimental Drug May Slow Childhood Brain Tumors
New 3D Spatial Approach Reveals Interactive View of Glioblastoma and Therapeutic Targets
AI May Spare Breast Cancer Patients Unnecessary Treatments
Drug Extends Survival in Prostate Cancer with Genetic Mutations
Combination Therapy Improves Quality of Life in Advanced Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer
Novel Intercellular Signaling Mechanisms Promote Melanoma Growth
Novel Therapy Extends Survival in Metastatic Cancer
Improving Nanotherapeutic Vaccine Delivery
Small, Implantable Device Could Sense and Treat Cancer
Scientists Uncover Why Some Cells Become Resistant to Cancer Therapies
Immunotherapy Improves Remission for Relapsed, Refractory Leukemia
Checkpoint Inhibitor Plus Chemotherapy Improves Outcomes for Hodgkin Lymphoma
Combining Epigenetic and Metabolic Approaches for Targeted Cancer Treatment
Improving Cancer Detection for Women with Dense Breasts
Improving Crystal Engineering with DNA
New Gene Implicated in Cancer, Cellular Stress Response
Potential Therapeutic Target for Blood Cancers Discovered
Leading the Fight Against Lymphoma: Insights From Jane Winter, MD
Lurie Cancer Center is Advancing Gynecologic Cancer Treatments at Northwestern Medicine
Clinical Trials and Advances in Breast Cancer Therapy at Northwestern Medicine
The Power of Collaboration: Lurie Cancer Center and the NCCN
Navigating the Cancer Journey With Clinical Trials
Innovative Approaches to Brain Cancer at Northwestern Medicine
Transforming the Way Cancer Vaccines are Designed and Made
Bin Zhang, MD, PhD, Named Co-Leader of Tumor Environment and Metastasis Program
NIH Initiative to Systematically Investigate and Establish Function of Every Human Gene
William Gradishar, MD Receives 2022 Rodger Winn Award
New Technique Improves Proteoform Imaging in Human Tissue
Improving Drug Therapy for Relapsed Leukemia
Identifying Cancer Biomarkers for Immunotherapy Response
Protein Transformation Drives Cancer Development
Epigenetic ‘Priming’ Boosts Cancer Immunotherapy
Deep-learning Empowers Discovery of New Genetic Mutation in Cancer
Epigenetic ‘Age’ Predicts Cognitive Function
Genome-wide Intricacies of Cancer Inhibitor Untangled
Weekly Symptom Monitoring Improves Quality of Life in Cancer
Calcium Channel Blockers May Improve Chemotherapy Response
Cytoskeletal Proteins Interact to Form Intracellular Networks
Deep-learning Empowers Discovery of New Genetic Mutation in Cancer
Recurring Brain Tumor Growth is Halted with New Drug
New Regulator of Therapy Resistance in Prostate Cancer
New Regulator of Prostate Cancer Metastasis Discovered
Study Identifies New Therapeutic Target for Most Common Type of Pancreatic Cancer
Life-Changing Gene Therapy for Beta-Thalassemia Patients with Jennifer Schneiderman, MD
Nanoparticle-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Could Target Future Infectious Diseases
Racial and Neighborhood Disparities in Breast Cancer
Genetic Variant of High-risk Childhood Leukemia Revealed
Gene Therapy Promotes Transfusion Independence for Severe Beta-Thalassemia
Tumors Dramatically Shrink With New Approach to Cell Therapy
Novel Combination Therapy May Extend Pancreatic Cancer Survival
Iruela-Arispe Named Co-Leader of the Tumor Environment and Metastasis Research Program
Jane N. Winter, MD, Begins Term as American Society of Hematology President: Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University : Feinberg School of Medicine: Northwestern University
Secondary Structures in DNA are Associated with Cancer
Genomic Variant May Predict Cardiotoxicity From Chemotherapy
In Cancer Treatment, Quality of Life Matters
Cultivating Africa’s Research Enterprise
Lurie Cancer Center Receives Merit Extension from NCI
Anthony Yang Honored as Physician Quality Leader by the Commission on Cancer
President Biden Appoints Northwestern Medicine Neurosurgeon-Scientist to National Cancer Advisory Board
Critical Impact Made on Prostate Cancer Research and Care
Lurie Cancer Center Receives Prostate Cancer SPORE from the NCI
Managing Treatment Related Cardiovascular Side Effects
Our Cancer Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Ranked No. 6 in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report
Northwestern Medicine Leading Against Cancer
Northwestern Drug Kills Glioblastoma Tumor Cells with Priya Kumthekar, MD
Precision Medicine Approaches to Lung Cancer
New Study Finds Immunotherapy Effective in Treating Hodgkin Lymphoma
Skilled Surgeons and Colon Cancer Survival with Karl Bilimoria, MD and Brian Brajcich, MD
Immunotherapy Effective in Hodgkin Lymphoma
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Drug Extends Prostate Cancer Survival
First Prostate Cancer Therapy to Target Genes Delays Cancer Progression
Using Clinical Trials to Fight Sarcoma
The Role of Northwestern Medicine's Lurie Cancer Center in Developing NCCN Guidelines
Improving Survival Outcomes for Melanoma Patients
Changes to Endometrial Cancer Treatment with Daniela Matei, MD
Treating Agressive Prostate Cancer with Maha Hussain, MD
Men with Agressive Prostate Cancer May Get New Powerful Drug Option
Improving Survival for Advanced Breast Cancer with Massimo Cristofanilli, MD
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Combination Treatment Improves Progression-Free Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer with Genetic Mutations
Transcription Factors Cooperate to Promote Cancer Growth
Newly Identified Protein Drives Breast Cancer Stemness and Metastasis
Study Identifies Novel Therapeutic Target for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
T-Cell Interactions Vary Between Tumor Microenvironments
Investigators Identify Potential Therapeutic Target for Pancreatic Cancer
Improving Interferon Therapy for Blood Cancers
Regulator of Cancer ‘Stemness’ Discovered
Optimizing Balance of Treatments in Prostate Cancer
New Treatment for Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Locoregional Therapy Does Not Improve Breast Cancer Survival
Neural Stem Cell Therapy May Improve Metastatic Cancer Survival
Heimberger Named Interim Associate Director of Translational Research at the Lurie Cancer Center
Histone Protein Influences Both Neurological Disorder and Cancer
New Alternative for Relapsed B-Cell Lymphoma
Microspheres Delay Progression of Colon Cancer
New Insights into Cell Polarity
Study Shows Epigenetic Modification is Central for Tumor Metastasis
Encoding Hierarchical Assembly Pathways of Proteins
Predicting Which Patients Will Discontinue Breast Cancer Therapy
Anti-Cancer Inhibitor Could Have Dual Effect
Study Identifies Expanded Role for Metabolic Enzyme in Kidney Cancer
Advancing Treatment for B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Skin Cancer Harbors Targetable Mutation
Northwestern Medicine’s Brain Tumor SPORE Combats Glioblastoma
Improving Immune Response Against Viral Infections and Disease
Revising Theory of Cancer-Induced Immune Suppression
Some Chemotherapy Side Effects Could Be Prevented
Surface Protein Helps Tumor Cells Form Clusters
Transcription Elongation Checkpoint Discovered
Resident Unionization Doesn’t Impact Burnout
Uncovering Epigenetic Mechanisms Regulating Glioma Growth
Strengthened Microtubules Aid Cell Migration
Gene Implicated in Poor Skin Cancer Therapy Outcomes
Using Circulating Tumor DNA to Target Immunotherapy
Nanoparticles Could Boost Immunotherapy
Combined Therapy Shows Promise for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Novel Therapy May Improve Survival for Malignant Gliomas
Virtual Intervention Reduces Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence
Novel Treatments to Prevent Infections in Patients with Leukemia
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Northwestern Medicine at the 2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting
Northwestern Medicine at the 2024 ASCO® Annual Meeting
2023 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Lurie Cancer Center Year
Lurie Cancer Center Investigators Recognized on 2023 'Highly Cited' List
Cella Named 2023 Tripartite Prize Recipient
Brain Tumor SPORE Receives $10.8 Million NCI Award Renewal
Chandel Receives 2023 Lurie Prize in Biomedical Sciences
Mario Shields Receives NCI Cancer Moonshot Scholars Award
Dr. June McKoy Named to NCCN Forum on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Global Health Day Highlights Education, Research and Outreach
CME: Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma with Adam Sonabend, MD
Ophthalmology
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Clinical Breakthroughs
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David J. Palmer, MD, on Cutting Drug Waste in Cataract Procedures
Case Report: Intraocular Foreign Body
Case Study: Staircase Lamellar Macular Hole
Case Report: Eye Muscle Surgery for Severe Exotropia
Proton Beam Therapy for Complex Choroidal Melanoma
Advancing LGBTQ+ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Ophthalmology
Insights on Ocular Syphilis From Debra A. Goldstein, MD
Ophthalmology Sustainability Practices and Future Directions for Sustainability at Northwestern Medicine
Layers of Ocular Oncology
AI-Driven Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Drug Waste and How Physicians Can Move the Needle
Case Report: Extranodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma of the Ocular Adnexa
Case Report: Orbital Necrotizing Fasciitis Due to Severe Odontogenic Infection
Complex Ophthalmology Cases: A Discussion With Neuro-Ophthalmology and Oculoplastics
Preventive Anti-VEGF Therapy Does Not Improve Outcomes for Patients with NPDR
Case Report: Bilateral Disc Edema in an Overweight Female Patient
Sustainable Ophthalmology: Waste Management in the OR
Proton Beam Therapy and Plaque Brachytherapy for Uveal Melanoma
A Case of Downbeat Nystagmus and Oscillopsia
Reducing Health Disparities in Glaucoma Treatment
Case Report: Pulsatile Proptosis Due To Orbitocranial Trauma
Cataract Surgery in Uveitis Patients
Oculoplastics: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Complex Cases
How to Avoid Neuro-ophthalmic Catastrophes: Safe, Not Sorry
Inside the OR | Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Case Report: Surgical Management of Negative Dysphotopsia
Treatments for Advanced Diabetic Retinopathy Show Similar Results
Collaborations and Controversies: Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
Collaborations and Controversies: Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery
Rho Kinase Inhibitors as a Novel Treatment for Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
Exploring Refractive Cataract Surgery
Updates in Care for Diabetic Retinopathy
Building a Foundation for Treatment of Complex Ophthalmic Conditions
Lid Abscess Associated With Personal Protective Eyewear in COVID-19 Unit
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Understanding the Molecular Players in Eye Inflammation
Northwestern Awarded $3.4M to Study Main Cause of Blindness Among Us Minority Populations
Social Determinants of Health Associated with Diabetic Eye-Care Quality
Association of Race and Ethnicity With the Frequency of Outpatient Glaucoma Care
Hypertensive Phase After Glaucoma Drainage Device Surgery: Risk Factors and Outcomes
Genetic Mechanisms May Reveal Retinal Vascular Disease Therapeutic Targets
Proteomimetic Polymers Show Anti-angiogenic Activity in AMD Mouse Model
Shedding Light on the Synaptic Complexities of Vision
Improving Outcomes for Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy
Independence of Ocular Biomarkers of Cardiac Risk in Macular Degeneration
Study Discovers New Subset of Retinal Neurons Impacting Vision
Mimicking Proteins with Precision Polymers: Protein-Like Polymers Illuminate the Path to Macular Degeneration Treatment
Understanding Metabolites Underlying Eye Development
Study Uncovers Novel Synaptic Intricacies Inside the Retina
Dustin French, PhD, Receives NIH Grant to Assess Health Disparities in Utilization, Quality and Outcomes for 3 Common Ocular Conditions
Levodopa Associated With Reduced nAMD Development, Study Finds
Identifying the Mechanisms of Seeing Color with Jeremy Nathans, MD, PhD
New Insights in Retinal Neurons
Unified Classification of Mouse Retinal Ganglion Cells Using Function, Morphology and Gene Expression
Exploring the Relationship Between Multilayered Choroidal Neovascularization and Choriocapillaris Flow Deficits in AMD
Characterization of Macrophage-Like Cells in Diabetic Retinopathy Using OCT-A
Uncovering Molecular Mechanisms of Ophthalmic Diseases
Collaborations and Controversies: Updates in Retina Care and Research
Reassessing How Light Impacts Behavior
Site of Flow Resistance in Glaucoma Identified
Eyes May Reveal Risk of Alzheimer's Disease with Amani Fawzi, MD
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Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology at AAO 2024
Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Ophthalmology
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology ARVO 2024 Highlights
Center for Engineering in Vision and Ophthalmology Marks Launch with Symposium
2024 Incoming and Outgoing Residents and Fellows
Recent Honors and Appointments
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology Takes Washington D.C.
Northwestern Medicine Student Wins Second Place for Insightful Diabetic Retinopathy Research
Elizabeth Bolton, MD, Receives Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award
Northwestern University Launches First-of-Its-Kind Engineering Center to Fight Vision Loss
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology at ARVO 2024
2 Northwestern Medicine Physicians Make NMQF’s ‘40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health’ List
Amani Fawzi, MD, Inducted Into the ASCI
2023 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology
Subset of Neurons Allow Eyes to Detect Motion
AAO 2023: Retina and Cornea Highlights and Implications for Clinical Practice
Clinical Integration Propels Ophthalmologic Care Across Chicagoland
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology Welcomes New Faculty
Four Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmologists to Assume Leadership Roles in the Chicago Ophthalmological Society
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology Incoming and Outgoing Residents and Fellows
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology at AAO 2023
Women Leaders and Innovators in Ophthalmology
Leading the Development of Ophthalmology Clinical Practice Guidelines
Robert S. Feder, MD, Receives Mecklenburg Distinguished Physician Award
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology at ARVO 2023
CME Symposium: 2023 Update on Techniques and Technological Advances in Cataract Surgery
Grant Provides Imaging Technology to Department of Ophthalmology
Highlights from AAO 2022
Ophthalmology Microsurgery Laboratory Opens at Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine Receives $5M Gift to Support Excellence in Ophthalmology
Virtual CME | Cornea and External Eye Disease – Review and Update
Northwestern Medicine at ARVO 2022
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology Receives Grant to Support International Collaboration
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology Welcomes New Orbital and Oculoplastic Surgeon
The Importance of a Modern Ophthalmology Residency
Welcome to Northwestern Ophthalmology
Northwestern Ophthalmology Basic Science Research
Inside the Northwestern Ophthalmology Residency Program
Orthopaedics
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Clinical Breakthroughs
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Women Orthopaedist Global Outreach Mission Trip Guyana Results In More 62 Knee Replacements
Complex Case: Rare Reverse Bohlman Procedure Performed on High-Grade Isthmic Spondylolisthesis
Hip Preservation Surgeries at Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine Center for Spine Health at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
What I Wasn't Taught in Medical School About Treating Patients With Disabilities
Targeting Ion Channels to Manage Osteoarthritis Pain
Women in Sports Medicine
Offering Optional Opioid Prescriptions for Orthopaedic Postoperative Pain Control
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Spine Surgery
Opioid Medications for Postoperative Pain Control Study
Complex Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
Complex Pelvis and Hip Reconstruction
Professional Baseball and Orthopaedic Injuries
The Quadrilateral Plate in Acetabular Fracture Surgery: When and How Should It Be Addressed?
Inside the OR: Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement
Teaming Up With Physical Therapy: What Sports Medicine Physicians Should Know
Importance of Spinal Stabilization in Spinal Cord Injured Patients
Updates in Complex Limb Reconstruction
Assessing Clinical Outcomes in Spinal Surgery
Can We Eliminate Opioid Medications for Postoperative Pain Control?
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Orthopaedic Outcomes
Use of Muscle Atrophy and Fatty Infiltration in Surgical Decision Making for Rotator Cuff Tears
Strategies for Reducing Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions and Preventing Drug Misuse
Optimizing Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Are We Overprescribing Opioids for Perioperative Pain Management?
Gender Discrepancies in Orthopaedics
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Drivers of Persistent Opioid Use and Its Impact on Healthcare Utilization After Elective Spine Surgery
Does Fracture Pattern Really Predict Displacement of LC1 Sacral Fractures?
The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Orthopedic Surgery-a Narrative Review
Investigating Laxity, Balance, and Alignment of a Simulated Kinematic Alignment Total Knee Arthroplasty
2023 CSRS Annual Meeting
Does Running Increase the Risk of Hip and Knee Arthritis
Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Craniovertebral Junction
Single-Position Minimally Invasive Surgery for Correction of Adult Spinal Deformity
Medical Student Presents Research at Spine Society Meeting
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Joseph Tanenbaum, MD, Honored With 2024 Herodicus Award
Vehniah Tjong, MD, Discusses Her Role As A Team Physician for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
Matthew Saltzman, MD: Unparalleled Precision: Perfecting the Placement of Screws and Improving Surgical Outcomes
2023 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Orthopaedics
George A. Sisson, Jr., MD: Reflections on an Expansive Orthopaedic Career
Northwestern Medicine Opens Oak Brook Outpatient Center
AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting
Steps2Walk Missions: Changing Lives in India and Peru
AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting
Dr. Patel Assumes President Role for the Cervical Spine Research Society
All-Women Care Team Saves Northwestern Medicine Urology Resident's Life
Samer Attar, MD, Travels to Syria to Help Earthquake Survivors
Update: Northwestern Medicine Sports Medicine and Imaging Center
Changes in Medical School Leadership
Success at the Cervical Spine Research Society Annual Meeting
Racial and Gender Disparities in Orthopaedics
From Bone Saws to Robots, Northwestern Medicine Scholars Get Hands-On Orthopaedic Surgery Experience
Samer Attar, MD, Provides Lifesaving Care in Ukraine
Women Orthopaedist Global Outreach Mission Trip Results in More Than 40 Knee Replacements
New Northwestern Medicine Center for Spine Health’s Team-Based Approach Streamlines, Simplifies Care
Terrance D. Peabody, MD, FAOA, Awarded AOA Pillar of the Orthopaedic Profession
Passion for Equity
Bunta Honored as ‘Pillar of the Orthopaedic Profession’
Suleiman and Youmans Honored as Leaders in Minority Health
Hill Receives Diversity Award from Orthopaedic Society
The Business of Medicine
Enhancing Preparedness for Medical Emergencies at Mass-Gathering Sporting Events
The Next Frontier in Spine Care: Northwestern Medicine Integrated Spine Center Expands Non-Surgical Offerings to Improve Patient Outcomes
Psychiatry
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Clinical Breakthroughs
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Northwestern Medicine Recovery from Early Psychosis Program (REPP)
Northwestern Medicine Ketamine Infusion Clinic
Northwestern Medicine Forensic Psychiatry in Legal Proceedings and Public Health Solutions
Your Body's Own Cannabinoid Molecules Calm You During Stress
The Living Room Addresses Mental Health in a Safe Space
Gender-Affirming Hormones Improve Mental Health in Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
Northwestern Medicine Behavioral Health Team Integration in the Emergency Department
Northwestern Medicine Neuropsychology
Sheehan D. Fisher, PhD, Appointed TGS Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Sandra Weintraub, PhD, Appointed to Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Elder Law
Norman and Ida Stone Institute of Psychiatry Inpatient Unit
Northwestern Medicine Gender Pathways Program
GI Psychology and the Brain-Gut Connection
Gender Inequities That Affect Maternal and Paternal Mental Health
Antipsychotics During Pregnancy Don’t Increase Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Accomplished Scientist to Join Feinberg as Inaugural Director of the Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science
Using Integrative Care Models to Improve Mental Health Care
Supporting Frontline Gun Violence Workers With Judith Moskowitz, PhD
Advancing Mental Health Research, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern Medicine With Sachin Patel, MD, PhD
Northwestern Medicine Welcomes Sachin Patel, MD, PhD, Chair of Psychiatry
Physician Burnout
Collaborative Behavioral Health Program Addresses Need for Integrated Health Care
Eminent Physician-Scientist Sachin Patel Named Chair of Psychiatry
Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy: Balancing Disease Control and Medication Exposure
Recognizing and Addressing Signs of Physician Burnout and Substance Abuse
Northwestern Medicine Psychiatry: Integrating Science into Clinical Practice
How to Treat Bipolar Disorder During Pregnancy
Considerations for Providing Mental Health Care to Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Suicide
Medication and Mental Health During Pregnancy with Katherine Wisner, MD
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Sachin Patel, MD, PhD, Shares His Vision for Behavioral Health at NM
Novel Pathway Explains the Escalation of Fear Responses
Study Explores How Endocannabinoids Regulate Brain’s Response to Stress
Neural Mechanisms May Serve as Therapeutic Target for Depression
Antipsychotic Drugs Work Differently Than Scientists Believed
Potential Therapeutic Target for Schizophrenia Identified
Shortage of Mental Health Professionals Linked to Increase in Youth Suicides
Medical School Establishes New Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience
SuperAger brains contain ‘super neurons’
Improving the Care of Opioid Use Disorder and Pain
Brain Lesion Location Influences Addiction Behaviors
Distinguished Implementation Scientist to Lead Medical Social Sciences
Cannabinoid Pathway Linked to Psychiatric Disorders
New Autism Biomarker Discovered in Cerebrospinal Fluid
Study Finds Financial Incentives for Low-Risk Clinical Trials are Ethical
Transporter Imbalance Implicated in Schizophrenia
Digital Depression Intervention May Improve Symptoms
Bilaver and Epstein Named New Leaders of Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program
Inhibiting Protein Degradation May Prevent Cocaine-Induced Reward Behaviors
Protein Regulation Network May Influence Psychiatric Disorders
Championing Research at the Intersection of Behavioral Science and the Law
Cilia Defects Linked to Schizophrenia
$1.8 Million Cdc Grant For Gun Violence Prevention Research
Jordan Named Director of IPHAM for Education in Health Sciences
What Makes Someone a SuperAger? with Emily Rogalski, PhD
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Northwestern Medicine Psychiatry Welcomes New Faculty Members
Feinberg Scientists to Lead Grant Studying Autism, Schizophrenia
Northwestern Medicine Psychiatry 2023 Year in Review
Pulmonary
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Clinical Breakthroughs
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Northwestern Medicine Performs First Double-Lung Transplant on Patient With Lung Cancer and COVID-19 Damage
An Innovative Double-Lung Transplant Using Breast Implants
Pulmonologist Receives First Double-Lung and Liver Transplant for Advanced Lung Cancer
Interventional Pulmonology: The Art of Clinical Medicine and Procedural Innovations
Surgeons Remove Entire Lung Using Robot-Assisted Surgery
Novel Wearables Capture Body Sounds to Continuously Monitor Health
Largest Cell Map of Human Lung Reveals Insights Into Disease
CME Credit: Can ChatGPT Support Biomedical Research? with Catherine Gao, MD and Yuan Luo, PhD
Northwestern Medicine Performs First Successful Lung-Liver Transplant
Aging Is Driven by Unbalanced Genes
New Gene Target for Aggressive Lung Cancer Discovered
Northwestern Medicine Preserve Lungs During Surgery
New Therapeutic Approach Could Prevent Injury to Fragile Transplanted Lungs
Most Common Lung Function Test Misses Lung Disease in Many Black U.S. Adults
First Positive Crossmatch Double-Lung and Kidney Transplant at Northwestern Medicine
First-Ever Millennial Lung Health Study Launches in Chicago Amid COVID-19
Lung Transplant Saves Chicago Man Diagnosed with Terminal Lung Cancer
"Lungs in a Box" Now Offered at Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine American Thoracic Society 2022
First Potential Immunization Against RSV for Healthy Infants Found Highly Effective in Phase 3 Trial
Proactive Machine Learning Could Speed Healthcare Innovation
Why COVID-19 surveillance in Nigeria is critical
Northwestern Medicine Reports Positive Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients who Underwent Lung Transplants
Genome Editing Made Possible on Cells Lining Blood Vessel Walls
Nano Bubbles Could Treat, Prevent Current and Future Strains Of SARS-Cov-2
Northwestern Medicine Investigators Receive $14 Million Grant to Study Viral Pneumonia
Northwestern Medicine Launches the Canning Thoracic Institute to Meet the Growing Patient Demand for Lung Care
Ambulatory Precision Lung Sparing (A-PLUS) Surgery Program
Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive COVID-19 Center Provides Coordinated Care for Chronic COVID-19
Inside the OR: COVID-19 Double-Lung Transplant
Assessing COPD Risk and Narrow Airways
Advancing Outcomes of Esophageal Cancer Through Early Detection, Clinical Trials, Minimally Invasive Surgery and More
Behind Better: Inside the OR: Lung Cancer
Robotic Thoracic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine
Surgical Innovations in Lung Cancer Treatments
Prevention and Treatment of Pneumonia
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T-cell Responses Influence Patient Outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia
Mitochondria Regulate Cellular Signaling for Proper Lung Development
Drug Shows Promise for Starving Out Cancer Cells
Secondary Bacterial Pneumonia Drove Many COVID-19 Deaths
B-Cells May Play Role in Lung Transplant Rejection
Study Uncovers Mechanism Behind Primary Graft Dysfunction
Study Uncovers Role of Mitochondrial Energy Production in Dopaminergic Neurons
Northwestern Investigates COVID-19: Sentinel Surveillance, ‘Long COVID’ in Children
Advancing Lung Health Through Discovery-Based Research
Northwestern Investigates COVID-19: Mortality, Misinformation and Maternal Vaccination
Telehealth and CFTR modulators: Accelerating innovative models of cystic fibrosis care
Drug Combination Fails to Improve Outcomes in Influenza
Study Identifies Distinct Roles for Nuclear Lamin Isoforms
Mitochondrial Respiratory Chain Sustains Inflammation
Good Outcomes in COVID-19 Lung Transplants
Lung Transplant Safe for COVID-19 Patients, Northwestern Medicine Finds
Respiratory Virus Reprograms Airway Epithelial Cells
Transforming Lung Cells Critical for Pulmonary Fibrosis
'Sweat Sticker' Diagnoses Cystic Fibrosis on The Skin in Real Time
Changes in Macrophages Drive Vulnerability to Lung Infections
Identifying Molecular Mechanisms Within the Nuclear Lamina
Promising Technology and Research in Lung Transplantation
Diabetes Drug Could Help Prevent Air Pollution Deaths, Scott Budinger, MD
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Lung Disease is Focus of New NIH Grant
Renowned Pulmonologist Named Inaugural Director of Center for Bedside Medicine
Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute at ATS 2024
Pulmonologists Inducted into American Society for Clinical Investigation
2023 Year in Review | Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute
Northwestern Medicine Surgeons Utilize Breast Implants in Double-Lung Transplant
The Vision of Simpson Querrey Lung Institute for Translational Sciences at Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine Launches Canning Thoracic Institute Hispanic Program