Uterine Fibroid Growth Activated by Chemicals Found in Everyday Products

A new Northwestern Medicine study has demonstrated a causal link between environmental phthalates and the increased growth of uterine fibroids.

ER Visits Among Youth With Suicidal Thoughts had Already Spiked in Fall 2019

Even before COVID-19, emergency departments experienced a spike in visits for youth with suicidal thoughts or ideas, according to a recent study.

Medical Student Presents Research at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress

Madeline Owen, a second-year medical student, presented her research, which explored gender differences in hip arthroscopy outcomes for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.

Les Turner ALS Symposium Unites Scientists, Community Around Research

Northwestern physicians, scientists and people living with ALS gathered at the 12th annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS to share knowledge and celebrate advances in understanding and treating the disease.

Finance Manager Makes Northwestern Medicine Better for Employees With Disabilities

Tricia McDonald talks about her evolving experience working at Northwestern Medicine and the impact she is making with the Northwestern Medicine Champion Network Disability Chapter.

“Heart in a Box” Technology Helps Surgeons Perform a First-of-its-Kind Transplant

By leveraging technology and innovative techniques, like using transplants donated after circulatory death, the number of hearts available for transplant could increase by up to 30 percent.

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