First Gene Regulation Clinical Trials for Epilepsy Show Promising Results

A gene‑regulation therapy tested in early‑phase clinical trials co‑led by Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has proven safe in children with Dravet syndrome who have exhausted conventional treatment options, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Calcium Signaling Channels Regulate Neuroinflammation and Motivation

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how calcium signaling channels in the brain’s immune cells regulate neuroinflammation and promote the development of behaviors associated with affective mood disorders, according to a recent study.

Automated Screening and Education Increases Urinary Incontinence Diagnoses

Implementing an automated urinary incontinence screening and educational program in primary care practices significantly increased awareness and treatment referrals in women with the condition.

FDA-Approved Compound Promotes Neuroprotective Effects in Parkinson’s Disease

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered an FDA-approved compound promotes neuroprotective effects in experimental models of Parkinson’s disease.

$50 Million Gift From Neil Bluhm Marks New Milestone at Northwestern Medicine

The donation will be used to support Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.

Kishwaukee and Valley West Achieve 2nd Magnet Designation and 1st Magnet with Distinction

Only about 10 percent of hospitals in the United States receive Magnet designation, the highest honor for professional nursing practice.

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