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My Northwestern Medicine November 23, 2016

New Insights Into Mechanisms Behind Polycystic Kidney Disease

New Insights Into Mechanisms Behind Polycystic Kidney Disease

A new study published in the journal Cell shows potential mechanisms leading to the activation of a mutated gene in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

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Short Episodes of Atrial Fibrillation Don't Increase Stroke Risk

Patients with pacemakers or defibrillators who experience only short episodes of atrial fibrillation are not at an increased risk for stroke, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Circulation.

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Medical Student Brings Engineering Innovation to Global Health

Matthew Doerfler, a second-year medical student, brings biomedical engineering experience to his global health research at Feinberg.

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Video Feedback for Northwestern Medicine Surgeons

At the first meeting of its kind in Illinois, surgeons from across the state met at Northwestern Memorial Hospital to focus on video coaching to drive improvements in surgery procedures.

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Discussing Public Health Issues at Standing Rock

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Student National Medical Association hosted a talk to promote awareness and discuss the public health response to the protests at Standing Rock, North Dakota.

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NMH Employees Recognized for Extraordinary Patient Care

The Davis Award for Exemplary Care celebrates tireless efforts to advance the Patients First mission.

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