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My Northwestern Medicine November 18, 2020

Proteins on Neuron Surfaces Prove Pivotal for Communication

Proteins on Neuron Surfaces Prove Pivotal for Communication

A cell-surface protein is essential for proper microcircuit function in the brain, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

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McNally Discusses COVID-19 Antibody Study Results, Next Steps

During a recent webinar, Elizabeth McNally, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Genetic Medicine, discussed findings from the ongoing Screening for Coronavirus Antibodies in Neighborhoods (SCAN) study and what genetics can reveal about COVID-19.

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Les Turner Symposium Celebrates Scientific Discovery in ALS

The 10th Annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS — the first held virtually — featured scientific presentations, updates on innovative clinical trials and a question-and-answer session for patients and caretakers.

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Thomas Named President-Elect of Illinois State Medical Society

J. Regan Thomas, MD, ’79 GME, professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, has been named president-elect of the Illinois State Medical Society, the largest professional organization in the state, representing more than 10,000 Illinois-based physicians.

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First-Year Student Tackles Medical School and College Football

Tyler Gillikin began his first year of medical school while also playing football for Northwestern University.

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Northwestern Medicine Partners with Caption Health to Introduce New Artificially Intelligent Ultrasound Systems into Clinical Practice

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in the country to adopt Caption AI in multiple clinical settings.

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Clear Masks Support Patient Communication

Cloth or surgical face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but are a communication barrier for patients who are deaf or hard of hearing and who rely on reading lips, as well as those with language disorders that affect their ability to communicate.

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Can Exercise Slow Parkinson's Disease Progression, with Daniel Corcos, PhD

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