Feinberg Places Among Top Medical Schools in the Nation

Feinberg has maintained its standing among the best research-oriented medical schools in the country, placing 17th in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Potocsnak Gives $15 Million for Biomedical Research Center

Chicago industrialist John Potocsnak has made a $15 million gift to Feinberg in support of the Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center.

Sickle Cell Trait May Distort Diabetes Test Results

A Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA has found that hemoglobin A1C measurements — a biomarker frequently used to diagnose diabetes — may be less accurate in African-Americans with sickle cell trait.

Research Leads to Residency Policy Change

A national trial led by Northwestern Medicine scientists has resulted in multiple articles in leading journals and a nationwide policy change for surgical residents.

Investigating the Impact of Testosterone Treatment on Older Men’s Health

Testosterone treatment in older men reduced anemia but did not improve cognitive function, and was associated with a significant increase in arterial plaque, according to Northwestern Medicine clinical trials.

Northwestern Medicine Receives Prestigious Pulmonary Hypertension Accreditation

The Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program recently received accreditation from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association as a Comprehensive Care Center – the highest level of recognition that it offers medical centers.

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