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My Northwestern Medicine September 15, 2021

New Hope for Antibody to Treat Muscular Dystrophy

New Hope for Antibody to Treat Muscular Dystrophy

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed an antibody that they believe can be used to treat muscular dystrophy, reducing muscle scarring in an animal model of the disease.

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Combination Treatment May Prolong HIV Viral Suppression

A novel combination treatment may increase the ability of monoclonal antibodies to control viral infection in patients diagnosed with HIV, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

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Biomarker Predicts Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease

A Northwestern Medicine study has identified a biomarker in the brain that predicts future cognitive decline in patients with the language form of Alzheimer’s disease.

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PhD Student Studies Mechanisms of Habit Formation

Priscilla Ambrosi, a student in Northwestern University’s Interdepartmental Neuroscience PhD program, investigates midbrain dopamine circuits and how they control the automation of motor programs.

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Palos Nurses Revive Woman at Graduation

Nurses Mary Kasper and Naela Yasin sprung into action when a graduate’s grandmother lost consciousness at a graduation ceremony at Victor J. Andrew High School in Tinley Park.

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Hispanic Transplant Program: Pioneer for Medical Equality

Northwestern Medicine’s Hispanic Transplant Program is leading the way to culturally sensitive care for patients in need of a transplant.

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