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Melissa A. Simon, MD, MPH, George H. Gardner professor of clinical gynecology, vice chair for clinical research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and professor of preventive medicine and medical social sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, is receiving the APHA Award for Excellence for work as an educator, creating a pipeline of diverse researchers in the area of cancer; in community engagements that address women’s health issues across race, ethnicity and nationality; and as a physician scientist.

Second-year medical students showcased ongoing results from their Area of Scholarly Concentration projects at a recent poster session.

Led by Melissa Simon, MD, MPH, the Center for Health Equity Transformation will build research infrastructure, conduct workforce development and support community partners in the effort to advance population health equity.

Research shows that 10% of fathers experience depression after the birth of a child, explains Dr. Sheehan David Fisher, a member of IPHAM's Center for Behavior and Health, in this article in Offspring. They also experience higher levels of anxiety disorders than at other times in their lives. While the usual symptoms of depression and anxiety apply, men can also experience other less recognized symptoms such as aggression, rage, using drugs and alcohol to relieve stress, or acting out at home or at work.

EHR-based tools designed to help patients manage complex drug regimens failed to improve medication adherence or lower blood pressure among patients with hypertension, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

Middle-aged men with erectile dysfunction had a greater chance of experiencing cardiovascular events, according to a research letter published in Circulation.

Third-year medical student Ben Peipert co-founded Second Opinions, a student-run pro-bono consulting group, and brings his consulting skills to his research on quality of life in endocrine disorders.

A home-based exercise program, consisting of wearables and telephone coaching, did not improve walking endurance for patients with peripheral artery disease, according to a study published in JAMA.