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My Northwestern Medicine June 26, 2024

Understanding Inflammation in the Heart

Understanding Inflammation in the Heart

Inflamed heart muscles can mount immune responses even in the absence of immune cells, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

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Renowned Philanthropist Ann Lurie Dies

Ann Lurie, well-known Chicago and global philanthropist whose name graces some of Chicago’s and the Midwest’s most vital academic, cultural, social service and healthcare institutions, died due to complications from a recent illness.

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Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Risk of Bleeding

People with irregular heartbeats taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a recent study.

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Goyal and Kennedy Named 2024 Pew Scholars

Yogesh Goyal, PhD, and Ann Kennedy, PhD, have been named 2024 Pew Scholars by The Pew Charitable Trusts, which recognizes promising early-career investigators whose research will accelerate discovery and translation in the biomedical sciences.

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Northwestern Medicine Surgeons Perform Awake Kidney Transplant With Next Day Discharge

For the first time at Northwestern Medicine, surgeons have performed a kidney transplant procedure where the patient was awake during the entire surgery and was discharged home the next day.

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Oakton College and Northwestern Medicine Launch Medical Assistant Apprenticeship

Organization leaders provide students guidance, support and a program tailored to meet the needs for them to succeed in the healthcare field.

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