Targeting Proteins May Help Eliminate Radioresistant Breast Cancer Cells

Targeting the proteins CD47 and HER2 may eliminate radioresistant breast cancer cells and enable more effective radiotherapy treatments for patients, according to a new study.

Wireless Monitoring Informs Acid Reflux Therapy

Measuring acid reflux with a wireless electrode can help clinicians determine if patients can stop taking proton pump inhibitors, a medication commonly prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Soulakis Discusses COVID-19 Contract Tracing Efforts with IDPH

Nicholas Soulakis, PhD, assistant professor of Preventive Medicine in the Divisions of Health and Biomedical Informatics and Epidemiology, discussed lessons learned from his experience leading COVID-19 contract tracing efforts for the Illinois Department of Public Health during a recent webinar.

Healy Receives Physician Assistant Lifetime Achievement Award

Kristine Healy, MPH, PA-C, assistant professor of Medical Education and associate director of Feinberg’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program, has received the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants’ (IAPA) Lifetime Achievement Award for her service and dedication to physician assistant advocacy, education and clinical practice.

First-of-its-kind Study Examines the Frequency and Severity of Neurologic Manifestations in Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19

The Northwestern Medicine Neuro COVID-19 Clinic team finds neurologic symptoms are very common in analysis of patients across the health system.

Delivery of New Robotic Surgical Systems Brings Northwestern Medicine Total to 14

With the receipt of five additional units, Northwestern Memorial Hospital has more da Vinci® systems in a single location than any other hospital in the state.

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