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My Northwestern Medicine September 13, 2017

Interrupting Parkinson's Disease

Interrupting Parkinson's Disease

The major features of Parkinson’s disease have been linked to a toxic cascade beginning with oxidized dopamine, providing a possible therapeutic pathway, according to research published in Science.

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Medical Students Learn to Engage With a Diverse Community

Recent activities gave medical students the opportunity to learn about the diverse backgrounds of their patients and to develop cross-cultural communication skills, including a community visit to Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood.

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Northwestern Medicine Celebrates the New Lake Forest Hospital

Staff members, their families, physicians and builders gathered to celebrate the March 2018 opening of the new Lake Forest Hospital with games, tours, music and more.

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Genomic Analysis Offers Insights Into Cause of Wilms Tumor

A comprehensive genomic analysis of the most common kidney cancer in children found genetic mutations involving two distinct processes, potentially providing new opportunities for future treatments.

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Northwestern Memorial Hospital Recognized for Heart Attack Care

The American Heart Association has recognized Northwestern Memorial for its approach to the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

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