Blood Cell ‘Nurseries’ Upend Understanding of Human Physiology

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that one of the body’s most fundamental biological processes — how red blood cells are made — works differently in humans than previously thought, according to a new study published in Nature Genetics.

Intricate Molecular Mechanisms Help Bacteria Evade Immune Detection

Northwestern scientists have identified a novel mechanism utilized by the bacteria responsible for gonorrhea to evade immune detection and achieve widespread infection, according to a recent study.

Immunotherapy Strategy Shows Promise for Deadly Brain Cancer

A new immunotherapy strategy has shown promise in targeting one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of brain cancer, according to a new study.

Combination Therapy Shows Promise in High-Risk Prostate Cancer, Study Finds

A large international clinical trial has found that adding the drug apalutamide to standard hormone therapy before and after prostate cancer surgery significantly improves outcomes for men with high-risk disease.

Palos Extends Hospital Services Into the Community

The Home Health Palos Heights program helps patients with complex health needs stay out of the hospital.

Chance Encounter at Midway Leads to Lifesaving Care at Northwestern Medicine

After responding to a medical emergency at the airport, Rakesh Arora, MD, helped connect a patient to urgent cardiac care.

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