My Northwestern Medicine July 23, 2025

New Molecular Mechanisms of Ovarian Aging Discovered

New Molecular Mechanisms of Ovarian Aging Discovered

Investigators led by Francesca Elizabeth Duncan, PhD, have discovered new molecular mechanisms that enable specialized immune cells to cause ovarian aging and functional decline, according to a recent study published in PLOS Biology.

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Scientists Discover a Possible Environmental Trigger for Parkinson’s Disease

New Northwestern Medicine research has found that a usually harmless virus might be an environmental trigger or contributor to the development of Parkinson’s disease.

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Building the Future of Health Equity

In this Q&A, Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc, leader of Feinberg’s Office of Health Equity, shares insights into the mission of the Office of Health Equity and the path forward for creating a more equitable healthcare system.

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New Tool Predicts Cardiovascular Disease Risk More Accurately

A new risk prediction tool developed by the American Heart Association estimated cardiovascular disease risk in a diverse patient cohort more accurately than current models, according to a recent study.

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2025 Housestaff Award Recipients Announced

Resident physicians received the Drs. A. A. and David A. Goldsmith Award, and the Dr. Susan Perlman Award for the remarkable care and compassion they provide to patients.

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Treating the Untreatable

Faced with a rare lung cancer diagnosis, a patient has two options: clinical trial or nothing. She explains her lifesaving decision.

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