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My Northwestern Medicine October 12, 2016

Scientists Find New Path in Brain to Ease Depression

Scientists Find New Path in Brain to Ease Depression

A new pathway in the brain can be manipulated to alleviate depression, offering a promising new target for developing a drug that could be effective in individuals for whom other antidepressants have failed.

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Alumni Physicians Connect With Students for Informal Career Talks Over Dinner

Feinberg alumni discussed their careers, shared personal stories and answered questions from current medical students during an Alumni Physicians of Feinberg dinner event.

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Former Quadriplegic Patient Runs Chicago Marathon

Alan Robinson first came to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in 1991 after he suffered a spinal cord injury that left him a quadriplegic. He just participated in his 19th marathon.

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Understanding Protein Signaling in Brain Tumors

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a signaling pathway that regulates the behavior of two subtypes of glioblastomas.

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Physical Activity Helps Older Adults Maintain Mobility

A regular physical activity program reduced the amount of time older adults spent with a major mobility disability, according to recent research.

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Kishwaukee Receives Baby-Friendly Designation

Kishwaukee Hospital was recently honored by a worldwide breastfeeding quality improvement project developed by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund.

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