Combining Immunotherapy and Radiation in Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Combining immunotherapy with radiation may be a promising treatment option for patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma, according to the results of a recent Northwestern Medicine clinical trial.

Study Discovers New Subset of Retinal Neurons Impacting Vision

Investigators have discovered a new subtype of interneurons in the retina that allows the eye to see and identify objects better in both the light and in the dark, dismantling previous notions about the inner workings of the retina, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

Mutations in 11 Genes Linked to Deadly Prostate Cancer

Scientists have linked mutations in 11 genes with aggressive prostate cancer, according to the largest-ever study of its kind.

Visual Abstracts in Journal Articles Increase Social Media Engagement, Readership

Social media posts with visual abstracts — images with text and icons that convey a study’s methods and findings — of clinical trials published online in peer-reviewed academic journals increased social media engagement compared to social media posts with article figures, according to a recent publication.

Murals Bring Hope to Young People Undergoing Cancer Treatment

Patients can scan a QR code on the murals to connect to a virtual message board to hear from other young survivors and share words of encouragement.

Investigating Acupuncture’s Potential After Cardiac Surgery

Patients who received acupuncture following heart valve surgery experienced reduction in post-operative atrial fibrillation and other postsurgical symptoms.

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