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A multi-disciplinary team of investigators led by Northwestern scientists have developed a novel wireless device that can continuously monitor pressure and temperature between the patient’s skin and prosthesis, improving overall comfort and wellbeing. Read more » |
Susan Quaggin, MD, the Charles H. Mayo, MD, Professor and chief of Nephrology and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine, has been elected president of the American Society of Nephrology. Read more »
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Vitrectomy surgery and intravitreal injections showed similar effectiveness in improving overall vision for patients with advanced diabetic retinopathy, according to results from a clinical trial published in JAMA. Read more »
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Nayo Hill, PT, DPT, a student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy/PhD Engineering dual-degree program (DPT/PhD), recently defended her dissertation on the use of probes to explore neural mechanisms driving movement impairments following brain injury. Read more »
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The Illinois and Chicago Departments of Public Health have approved the transition to Phase 1b of the COVID-19 vaccination effort, which means that Northwestern Medicine will begin inviting designated patients age 65 and older to be vaccinated. Read more »
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The Comprehensive COVID-19 Center, a new multidisciplinary center based at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is available to patients who have recovered from acute respiratory manifestations of COVID-19 but have persistent or new onset symptoms that may be related to the prior COVID-19 infection. Read more »
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