Northwestern Launches New Center for Human Immunobiology

In the newly formed Center for Human Immunobiology, teams of interdisciplinary scientists and clinicians will work together to understand the immune system at the molecular level and translate new discoveries into cures for immune-regulated diseases.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Shows Potential Benefit in Large COVID-19 Trial

Metformin, a common, safe and inexpensive drug for type 2 diabetes, lowered the odds of emergency department visits, hospitalizations or death due to COVID-19 by over 40 percent, according to a new multi-site clinical trial.

Novel Telehealth Strategy Will Treat Three Cancer Risk Behaviors at Once

A new Northwestern Medicine trial will test whether a telehealth-based intervention that addresses three behavioral risk factors at once can modify cancer patients’ lifestyles to improve their outcomes.

Bigger is Better for Genetic Tests That Check for Cardiomyopathy, Arrhythmias

Bigger test panels are better for genetic testing in cardiomyopathy and heart arrhythmias, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.

Social Media Connection Leads to Advanced Care

A connection made in an online support group alters the course of treatment for an Australian father with a brain tumor.

‘Clinic of the Future’ Aims to Transform Care

Tomorrow’s healthcare environment features a technology-enabled experience that connects the patient, care team and monitoring devices to improve care and health outcomes. Get a preview of a new clinic Northwestern Medicine is building today.

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