CARDIA Study Grant Renewed for 10 Years, $11 Million

The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study,the largest ongoing longitudinal study of cardiovascular disease and risk from youth through later adulthood, has received a 10-year, $11 million grant renewal from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health.

Combination Treatment May Help Some Patients With Glioblastoma

Combining immunotherapy with a tumor-targeted virus may help extend survival in some patients with recurrent glioblastoma, according to the results of a recent clinical trial.

Suresh Recognized With Anesthesiology Excellence in Education Award

Santhanam Suresh, MD, MBA, ’91 GME, professor of Anesthesiology in the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology and a professor of Pediatrics, has been named the recipient of this year’s Excellence in Education Award, given by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Immediate Care Centers Leverage Innovative Solutions to Enhance Patient Care

Victoria Weston, MD, lead medical director of immediate care centers (ICC) and medical director of ICCs in the north suburbs, and her team have introduced new technological advancements to enhance throughput and operations across the system.

Study Suggests Millions Who Tested Negative for COVID-19 May Have Long COVID

Northwestern Medicine investigators suggest post-COVID clinics shouldn’t require a positive COVID-19 test to provide care for “long-haulers.”

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