My Northwestern Medicine July 13, 2022

Targeting Bicarbonate in Cancer

Targeting Bicarbonate in Cancer

Bicarbonate ions are required for cell growth in some cancers, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

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Levitsky to Lead American Society of Transplantation

Josh Levitsky, MD, MS, has been selected as president-elect of the American Society of Transplantation.

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Weekly Symptom Monitoring Improves Quality of Life

In adult patients undergoing cancer treatment, weekly electronic symptom monitoring significantly improved quality of life, according to a recent study.

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Medical Student Investigates Genetic Diversity in Lung Cancer

Stas Fridland, a rising third-year medical student, investigated genetic differences in solid lung cancer tumors and clinical outcomes for his Area of Scholarly Concentration (AOSC) project.

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Anti-seizure Medication has a New Target

Designed to target AMPAR receptors in the brain, the medication — called perampanel — also modulates kainate receptors.

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Respiratory Education Coordinator Helps Improve Safety

Jhanvi Soni and her colleagues noticed that a new tracheostomy tube needed a higher-than-usual cuff pressure to maintain a seal. They gathered data and worked with the device manufacturer to address the issue and improve patient safety.

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