Regulating Sodium Channels in Epilepsy

A Northwestern Medicine study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences uncovered findings about sodium channels in neurons that may represent a novel therapeutic target for epilepsy treatment.

Research Day Call for Abstracts

The 13th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day will be held April 6. If you are interested in participating in the Research Day poster session and competition, submit an abstract online before Wednesday, March 1, 11:59 P.M.

Multi-specialty Clinic Opens in Grayslake

Patient convenience will be enhanced now that a six-month project to relocate services at the Grayslake Outpatient Center is complete.

Insights Into Enzyme Targets Could Lead to New Cancer Therapies

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified the unique targets of two enzymes that activate ubiquitination, a key modification of proteins that controls a variety of cellular processes.

Medical Student Investigates Cervical Cancer Surgery Survival

A surgical procedure called a pelvic exenteration may be curative for more than half of women with a form of advanced cervical cancer who have failed other treatments.

NM Pharmacists Take Time Out for Antimicrobial Stewardship

At a recent professional conference, four Northwestern Medicine hospitals presented findings from a study of pharmacist-led antimicrobial therapy time-outs, which are systemic evaluations of the need to continue antimicrobial treatment.

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