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My Northwestern Medicine December 18, 2019

Protein Protects Nucleus from Rupture

Protein Protects Nucleus from Rupture

A cytoskeletal protein called vimentin helps prevent the nuclei of cells that must navigate through tight spaces in the body from rupturing, according to a recent study.

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Global Health Day Celebrates the Past, Present and Future

Feinberg’s new Institute for Global Health hosted its inaugural Global Health Day symposium, a day-long event that featured presentations from each of the institute’s constituent Centers, a poster session, several panels and keynote speakers.

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Number of Americans Receiving Primary Care Decreased Between 2002 and 2015

The percentage of Americans who received primary care significantly decreased between 2002 and 2015, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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IPHAM Focuses on Chicago Communities

A unified vision for health equity in Chicago was the focus of the second IPHAM Population Health Forum, where scientists and community partners presented and discussed their work in a variety of areas.

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Northwestern Memorial Hospital Unit Secretary Works to Change Lives in Western Africa

Alexis Christie finds joy in supporting her colleagues at Northwestern Medicine and supporting entrepreneurs and students overseas.

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CEO of the American Association of Blood Banks visits Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Debra BenAvram visited the blood bank and learned about innovative practices used at the hospital, including blood group genotyping, organ compatibility verification and blood banking education.

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