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My Northwestern Medicine May 5, 2021

Mitochondria Play Key Role in Lymphatic Development

Mitochondria Play Key Role in Lymphatic Development

Mitochondria play a key role in forming the lymphatic vasculature by acting as a metabolic sensor during the migration of lymphatic progenitor cells from the veins.

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Northwestern Investigators Pursue Strategies to Combat COVID-19

Scientists and clinicians continue to investigate methods to combat the disease, including strategies to conduct clinical trials during a pandemic, studying neurologic symptoms in children, and the role of professional organizations in a public health crisis.

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Transporter Imbalance Implicated in Schizophrenia

Alterations in the balance of two chloride transporters may be responsible for cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

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Feinberg Medical Student Honored with Prestigious U.S. Public Health Service Award

Hooman Azad, a student in Feinberg’s MD/MPH degree program, has been awarded a 2021 Excellence in Public Health Award from the U.S. Public Health Service.

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Virtual Reality Simulation Trainings Provide Immersive Learning for Northwestern Medicine Clinicians

Two Northwestern Medicine hospitals began using new systems just before COVID-19 restrictions were put in place.

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Northwestern Medicine Physician and Patient Findings Lead to FDA Label Change

During a routine appointment, Emily Szmuilowicz, MD, and one of her patients discovered that a medication used to treat certain blood disorders can cause the readings on the patient’s continuous glucose monitor to spike dramatically.

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Pediatric Eczema and Scratch Sensors with Steve Xu, MD, MSc

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