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A team of international scientists has developed a method to predict the risk of developing cancer from a blood disorder common in older adults, according to a study published in the journal Blood.

Circadian rhythms play a role in how quickly damaged muscles heal, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.

Investigators are advancing research to support proactive responses in diagnosing and preventing chronic diseases. Across departments, scientists at Feinberg are pursuing new ways of testing to determine a person’s risk of developing chronic conditions.

Scientists have discovered a unique proteomic signature expressed in the blood of persons living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) that is associated with age and higher risk for heart failure, findings that can help identify new therapeutic targets for heart failure among both people living with and without HIV.

Microbiota transplantation is safe and effective for treating clostridioides difficile infections, according to a clinical trial published in the journal Gastroenterology.

The use of decision-making aids helped atrial fibrillation patients to be more informed about their care, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal.

Northwestern scientists have discovered how mitochondria influence the body’s immune response through modulating specific cell signaling pathways, according to a recent study published in Science Advances.

An international team of scientists has developed a new set of global clinical guidelines for obesity aimed at better diagnosing and categorizing the condition, according to a report published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Investigators led by Pinelopi Kapitsinou, MD, have discovered that inhibiting the hypoxia-driven MCT4 protein in kidney endothelial cells may halt the progression of ischemic acute kidney injury to chronic kidney disease, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Feinberg medical students will undergo intensive leadership coaching as part of their education under the new Leadership Identity Formation and Training initiative, or LIFT.

Translating medical research findings from the research laboratory into patient care, otherwise known as from “bench to bedside,” is far more complex than it sounds, but is imperative to improve human health.

Transcatheter heart valve replacement significantly improved outcomes in patients with severe valvular heart diseases compared to standard care alone, according to two recent clinical trials published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has established the Center for Computational and Social Sciences in Health (COMPASS), which aims to foster connection and bridge data science, social science and population health.

Patients with a subtype of glioblastoma who received a combination treatment of a PARP inhibitor and standard chemotherapy did not demonstrate improved survival compared to chemotherapy and placebo, according to a recent clinical trial published in JAMA Oncology.

Just two years out from its launch, the Center for Human Immunobiology has quickly become a bustling hub for collaborative efforts to understand the molecular mechanisms of the immune system and translate discoveries into innovative cures for immune-regulated diseases.