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Patients of more technically skilled surgeons, as assessed by review of operative video, have better long-term survival after surgery for the treatment of colon cancer, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study. Read more » |
A new three-dimensional imaging technique invented by Northwestern scientists greatly improves the visibility of brain tumors in magnetic resonance imaging scans. Read more »
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Mary McBride, MD, MEd, associate professor of Pediatrics and Medical Education, has been named director of the Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators (FAME). Read more »
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Tanya Simuni, MD, director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center, has received a multimillion-dollar grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation to identify biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease progression for use in clinical trials for novel therapies. Read more »
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The group, which connects patients with Northwestern Medicine specialists and fellow survivors, was developed in response to patient feedback and extends compassionate, expert care to those recovering at home. Read more »
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In this innovative procedure, Peter Lee, MD, used an endoscope the size of a No. 2 pencil to repair a herniated disc. Read more »
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