Experimental Drug May Slow Childhood Brain Tumors

The drug tovorafenib may halt the growth of or shrink some childhood brain tumors, according to a clinical trial published in Nature Medicine.

Decorated Nanoparticles Prevent Allergic Reactions

Northwestern University scientists have developed the first selective nanoparticle therapy to prevent allergic reactions, which can range in severity from itchy hives and watery eyes to trouble breathing and even death.

As Patients Live Longer, New Criteria Needed for Prostate Cancer Trials

A lack of cancer progression could be used as a surrogate for overall survival in newly metastatic prostate cancer clinical trials, according to a new analysis.

COVID-19 Vaccines Highly Effective for Children During Delta and Omicron Waves, Study Finds

The Pfizer BioNTech BNT162b2 vaccine was highly effective in preventing severe COVID-19 infections in children and adolescents during the Delta and Omicron variants, according to a recent nationwide study.

Northwestern Medicine Expands Mobile Stroke Unit Coverage

With coverage now including south Elgin, the unit provides, on average, life-saving treatment 30 minutes faster than with traditional transport.

What It’s Like to Live With Aphasia

The language disorder hinders a person’s ability to communicate. Two people share their journeys and how they’ve found community.

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