New Therapy Targets Breast Cancer Metastases in Brain

A new combination therapy targeting breast cancer tumors in the brain dramatically decreased tumor size and increased survival in mice, according to a new study published in Science Translational Medicine.

Immune-Blocking Strategy Could Boost Vaccine Effectiveness

Blocking the frontline immune response could improve vaccines against viral diseases such as coronaviruses, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

Medical Student Discusses Native American Medical Student Association

Caitlin Jacobs, a third-year medical student, helped establish Feinberg’s Association of Native American Medical Students last year to increase awareness of Native American health issues and foster better understanding of Native American cultures.

Northwestern Medicine First in the State to Utilize Advanced Imaging System in Heart Rhythm Procedure

An advanced imaging system reduces radiation exposure and provides 3D, high-definition images of the heart in real time.

Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellows Fill Unexpected Roles

Ashley Budd, MD, Jennifer Denk, MD, Kara Joseph, MD, and Joseph Sun, MD, stepped out of their rotations to provide intubations for patients with COVID-19.

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