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My Northwestern Medicine November 27, 2019

‘Epidermal VR’ Gives Technology a Human Touch

‘Epidermal VR’ Gives Technology a Human Touch

In a study published in the journal Nature, Northwestern scientists describe the development of a new thin, wireless system that can add a sense of touch to any virtual reality experience or add sensory feedback to prosthetics.

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Combination Treatment Beats Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

A new review has found that a combination of endocrine inhibitors and hormone therapy is more effective in prolonging progression-free survival for advanced breast cancer patients, as compared to chemotherapy.

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Northwestern Scientists Develop New Probes to Investigate the Brain

Northwestern scientists have developed a battery-free, wireless device for studying brain function using a combination of light and drugs, publishing their findings in PNAS.

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Northwestern Medicine Staff Helps a Mom Celebrate Her Baby’s First Birthday

After a patient missed many of her daughter’s “firsts” due to an infection that led to paralysis of all four limbs, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital team members planned a party so that she could celebrate with her daughter.

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Medical Student’s Short Film Raises Awareness About Survivors of Sexual Assault

Mike Boctor, a first-year student, combined his passions for film and medicine by directing an award-winning short film about the healing process for survivors of sexual assault.

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Moms Give Back to NICU Families at Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital

After enduring months in the NICU with their own babies who were born premature, two moms offer support for other NICU families by giving time, words of comfort, goodie bags – and superhero capes.

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