My Northwestern Medicine August 6, 2025

Unlocking New Methods for Bone Regeneration

Unlocking New Methods for Bone Regeneration

Northwestern Medicine scientists have pioneered a new method to enhance bone regeneration therapies, as detailed in a study published in Nature Communications.

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Combination Approach May Improve Cancer Treatment Efficacy

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a new combination approach that may improve the efficacy of MYC inhibitor drugs for treating aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study.

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Boosting Treatments Against Aggressive Lung Cancer

A new study has uncovered a promising way to improve treatment for small cell lung cancer, one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer, according to recent findings.

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Genetic Discovery Could Improve Cancer Immunotherapy

A promising genetic clue could help improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments in certain patients, according to a new study.

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A Specialized Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

Diagnosed with constrictive pericarditis, a patient needed to travel to a specialized center for a rare open-heart procedure; Douglas R. Johnston, MD, at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, performed the pericardiectomy, and the patient is now fully recovered.

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New Northwestern Medicine Program Supports People With Obesity Planning a Pregnancy

Healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices are important to help achieve reproductive goals, which is why the Northwestern Medicine Preconception and Early Assessment Care Rooted in Lifestyle Management Program was launched to support people with obesity who are planning a pregnancy.

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