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My Northwestern Medicine January 24, 2018

Drug Regimen Boosts Outcomes for Breast Cancer Patients

Drug Regimen Boosts Outcomes for Breast Cancer Patients

A combination of three therapies was found to provide the greatest benefit to patients with metastatic breast cancer classified as HER2- and hormone receptor-positive, who aren’t candidates for chemotherapy, according to a Northwestern Medicine clinical trial.

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Brain Imaging Predicts Language Learning in Deaf Children

Scientists have developed an algorithm that uses brain scans to predict language ability in deaf children after they receive a cochlear implant.

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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Four members of the Northwestern Medicine family were honored at the 39th Annual Humanitarian Awards for embodying the ideals of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learn more about their extraordinary stories of community service.

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Bariatric Surgery Prolongs Lifespan for Obese Patients

Obese middle-age men and women who had bariatric surgery have half the death rate of those who had traditional medical treatment over a 10-year period, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.

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Medical Students Share Business Acumen to Improve Community Health

Medical students in Second Opinions, a student-led pro-bono consulting group, shared their experiences consulting for local healthcare nonprofits at a recent lecture.

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Northwestern Medicine Neurology and Neurosurgery Clinic Relocates to Lavin Family Pavilion

The state-of-the-art clinic includes 46 exam rooms, eight infusion bays and new medical imaging technology to help offer physicians interoperable images for better treatment decisions.

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