Gene Therapy for Thalassemia Shows Promise

A gene therapy for a serious blood disorder called beta-thalassemia significantly improved outcomes among patients, without serious side effects, according to the results of clinical trials published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Feinberg Welcomes Accepted Students to Second Look

At Second Look, the Office of Admissions showcased the medical school campus and curriculum to prospective members of the class of 2022.

Tracking Quality of Life During Prostate Cancer Treatment

Patients with advanced prostate cancer who received more intensive treatment experienced worse quality of life at three months, but better overall in the long term, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.

Northwestern Medicine Staff Shave Heads for Research

Sixteen Northwestern Medicine employees raised funds for childhood cancer research at a recent event hosted by Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Medical Student Investigates Arrhythmia’s Link to HIV

Immunosuppression among patients with HIV was associated with a significantly higher likelihood of heart arrhythmias, according to a recent study.

Northwestern Medicine, Lurie Children’s and DEA Team up for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

On Saturday, April 28, Northwestern Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Drug Enforcement Administration are partnering to host collection sites to safely dispose of excess prescription medications.

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