Common Anti-Seizure Drug Prevents Alzheimer’s Plaques from Forming

Northwestern scientists have pinpointed when and where toxic proteins accumulate within the brains of Alzheimer’s patients — and discovered a decades-old FDA-approved drug that can stop the accumulation process before it even begins.

Targeting Cellular Mechanisms May Improve Immune Response in Chronic Infections

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified cellular mechanisms that cause immune cells to differentiate and ultimately lose function during viral infection, findings that could improve therapeutic strategies for controlling chronic infection, according to a recent study.

Paralysis Treatment Heals Lab-Grown Human Spinal Cord Organoids

Using lab-grown human spinal cord organoids — miniature organs derived from stem cells — Northwestern scientists have modeled different types of spinal cord injuries and tested a promising new regenerative therapy.

Combination Treatment May Slow Disease Progression in Advanced Sarcoma

An oral combination treatment may prevent disease progression in patients with advanced leiomyosarcoma, one of the most common subtypes of soft tissue sarcoma, according to a recent trial.

Enhancing Diabetic Eye Screenings

Through a pilot downtown, Paul J. Bryar, MD, and a multidisciplinary team are working to make these crucial screenings easier for primary care providers to order and more convenient for patients.

Northwestern Medicine Concierge Medicine Location Opens in Lake Forest

The program, open at select locations around the health system, provides comprehensive internal medicine care and personal consultations for patients’ overall health and wellness.

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