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My Northwestern Medicine August 30, 2017

Online Tool Predicts Heart Disease Events in Young Adults

Online Tool Predicts Heart Disease Events in Young Adults

An online calculator showed initial success at predicting the risk of heart disease events among young, healthy adults, according to a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Novel RNA Discoveries Could Improve Stem Cell Research

A study has shown that a recently discovered type of RNA is specific to certain cell types, which may make it possible to use those RNA sequences as a marker in stem cell research.

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Medical Student Deepens Global Perspective With Internship in Cuba

Wenyuan Zhou, a second-year MD and MPH student, recently completed a summer internship in Havana, Cuba, where she learned about prevention in the Cuban healthcare system.

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Medical Assistant Performs CPR on CTA Bus

Tracey Baker, a certified medical assistant at Northwestern Medical Group, put her CPR training to the test for the first time when she delivered aid to an unconscious woman needing help on a public bus.

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Patients With Parkinson’s Disease Find Comfort in Movement Therapies

Clinicians at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital work on treatment plans that help patients adjust and continue living their usual lifestyle.

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Simon Honored for Contributions to Health Equity, Policy

Melissa Simon, MD, MPH, ’06 GME, the George H. Gardner Professor of Clinical Gynecology, will receive the 2017 Marion Spencer Fay Award in recognition of her contributions to women’s health, health equity and national health policy.

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