Genetics
New genes implicated in uterine fibroid development
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified new genes implicated in the development of uterine fibroids, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Mar 14, 2024
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Health
Brain power lessens over time. Why everyone needs a cognitive test at a certain age
Through regular trips to the doctor, we all know our blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Mar 13, 2024
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Other
In the ICU, what is a good death?
What is a good death for a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)? The answer to that question may depend on whether you ask a family member of a patient or the physician, who are not necessarily aligned.
Mar 12, 2024
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Medical economics
Implementing an evidence-based community health worker model
In the U.S., where many minority populations have deeply rooted distrust of the medical system due to historical and ongoing barriers to high-quality care, it can be helpful when trained members of the community—called ...
Mar 12, 2024
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Genetics
Mutation provides insights into mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease
A mutated protein expressed in lysosomes may contribute to Parkinson's disease, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Cell Biology.
Mar 12, 2024
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Medications
Evaluating outcomes of extended thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke
Thrombolytic therapy administered longer after the onset of ischemic stroke than current recommendations did not demonstrate improved clinical outcomes as compared to placebo, according to a recent trial published in the ...
Mar 8, 2024
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Surgery
Shape-shifting ultrasound stickers detect post-surgical complications
Researchers led by Northwestern University and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new, first-of-its-kind sticker that enables clinicians to monitor the health of patients' organs and deep ...
Mar 7, 2024
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HIV & AIDS
Release of inhibitory pathways may promote immune response to HIV
Recent work from the laboratory of Elena Martinelli, Ph.D., MPH, professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and of Microbiology–Immunology, has discovered how inhibiting an immune cell singling pathway ...
Mar 7, 2024
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Pediatrics
Study examines delayed pediatric diagnoses in emergency departments
Emergency departments (EDs) that see fewer pediatric patients are more likely to give delayed diagnoses for serious medical conditions compared to those who see pediatric patients more often, according to a Northwestern Medicine ...
Mar 6, 2024
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Genetics
Transfer learning paves the way for new disease treatments
Technological advances in gene sequencing and computing have led to an explosion in the availability of bioinformatic data and processing power, respectively, creating a ripe nexus for artificial intelligence (AI) to design ...
Mar 4, 2024
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