Study Identifies Mechanisms Driving Immune Cell Recruitment During Inflammation

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a novel mechanism that regulates neutrophil recruitment into tissue during inflammation, which could be targeted to treat different inflammatory diseases and conditions, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Designing Surfaces to Improve Bone Grafts

New research from Northwestern investigators has demonstrated a method for engineering bone surfaces to improve the quality of bone grafts.

Checkpoint Inhibitor Plus Chemotherapy Improves Outcomes in Hodgkin Lymphoma

Adding a checkpoint inhibitor to conventional chemotherapy improved outcomes for patients with relapsed or refractory classic Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a recent clinical trial.

Using Physiology to Predict Treatment Response in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified and characterized common symptoms and patterns in eosinophilic esophagitis, findings that will help predict how patients will respond to treatment.

Inspired by Husband’s Life-Saving Heart Care, Volunteer Gives Back

Nancy Glick has volunteered at Northwestern Medicine hospitals for 23 years. Currently, she helps patients move through registration at Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.

At-Home Dialysis Restores Patients’ Quality of Life

A mother and daughter choose at-home hemodialysis for their kidney failure treatment.

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