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My Northwestern Medicine August 29, 2018

Patients Guaranteed Oncofertility Treatment Coverage Under New Illinois Law

Patients Guaranteed Oncofertility Treatment Coverage Under New Illinois Law

Gov. Bruce Rauner visited Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital to sign a bill based in part on research and advocacy at Northwestern University that amends the Illinois insurance code to require oncofertility coverage.

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Stimulation Excites the Brain to Form Better Memories

For the first time, scientists have been able to specifically change the way the brain’s memory centers form new memories, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.

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Podcast: What Makes Someone a SuperAger?

Some people’s brains are aging at a much slower than average rate. They are called SuperAgers, men and women over the age of 80 with the mental faculties of people decades younger. Emily Rogalski, PhD, has been studying SuperAgers for a decade and reveals some fascinating findings about their brains and lives. 

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Marianjoy Liaison at NMH Offers a Smooth Transition to Rehab Services

Having a liaison onsite downtown benefits patients, families and staff members and helps patients remain in the Northwestern Medicine system.

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Residents Represent McGaw at National Family Medicine Conference

Michelle Byrne, MD, MPH, a resident in family medicine at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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Northwestern Memorial Hospital Celebrates 25th Anniversary of First Liver Transplant

Michael Abecassis, MD, and Steven Flamm, MD, reflect on the evolution of liver transplantation and focus on the future with the best outcomes for patients in mind.

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