Targeting Novel Long Non-Coding RNA May Improve Glioblastoma Treatment

Scientists have discovered that increased expression of a novel long non-coding RNA drives glioblastoma cell growth alongside a genetic amplification found in more than half of glioblastoma tumors, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Cell Biology.

NU Docs Program Provides Aspiring Physicians a Pathway to Medicine

Northwestern undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in medicine and the life sciences recently participated in the spring break intensive portion of the NU Docs program, an immersive experience designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to different healthcare settings.

Experimental Drug Lowers Parkinson’s-Linked Protein in Early Trial

An experimental drug designed to silence a gene strongly linked to Parkinson’s disease has shown encouraging effects in a first-in-human clinical trial, according to a recent study.

Overlooked Cells Linked to Poor Outcomes in Breast Cancer

A little-studied group of cancer cells circulating in the bloodstream may play a bigger role in breast cancer progression than previously thought, according to new research that sheds light on how the disease spreads and why some patients fare worse than others.

See How the FAST Program Gets Patients Quicker Access to Expert Heart Care

Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute nurse coordinators guide patients through the surgery referral process and ensure a smooth care journey.

Central DuPage Hospital Enhances Life-Saving Stroke Care With New Mobile Stroke Unit

The new custom-designed vehicle has more reliable technology, optimized safety features, smaller dimensions for easier navigation and a 32-slice CT scanner for rapid assessments.

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