Brain Insult From Hypertension Discovered in Middle-Aged Adults

Hypertension that leads to vascular dementia in older adults begins to impact the brain by middle age, according to a new study, the first to show the process beginning so early.

Northwestern Physician-Scientist Named to National Cancer Advisory Board

Northwestern Medicine physician-scientist Amy Heimberger, MD, has been named by President Biden to the National Cancer Advisory Board, which plays an important role in setting the course for the nation’s cancer research programs.

Exploring Epigenetic Aging and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Epigenetic aging could serve as a promising biomarker for measuring long-term cardiovascular health and disease risk, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.

New Physician Assistant Class Welcomed at White Coat Ceremony

The 36 new students in Feinberg’s Physician Assistant Program Class of 2023 recently received their white coats during an official ceremony held in the Hughes Auditorium.

Study Suggests New Imaging Test to Detect Aortic Disease

4D flow MRI has the potential to identify patients with a higher risk of severe complications from aortic degeneration, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.

State Representative’s Recovery From Prostate Cancer

Thanks to his self-advocacy and early detection followed by immediate surgery, Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, Chicago, recovered from an aggressive and life-threatening form of prostate cancer.

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