My Northwestern Medicine July 3, 2024

Protein May Hold Key to Transplant Tolerance

Protein May Hold Key to Transplant Tolerance

Northwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered how a single protein contributes to heart transplant tolerance in mice, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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New Cellular Mechanisms in Parkinson’s Disease Discovered

A pair of recent studies led by Joseph Mazzulli, PhD, have uncovered previously unknown cellular mechanisms involved in neuronal protein aggregation and misfolding, key characteristics of Parkinson’s disease, which may serve as therapeutic targets.

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Combination Therapy May Improve Outcomes for Advanced Bladder Cancer

Patients with immunotherapy-resistant bladder cancer who received a novel combination treatment demonstrated improved response to treatment, according to a recent study.

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Medical Student Investigates Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Medicaid Disenrollment

Kranti Rumalla, a second-year medical student at Feinberg, was the lead author of a recent study that found racial disparities among patients who were disenrolled from Medicaid coverage after the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.

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Northwestern Medicine Announces Opening of the Kenneth C. Griffin Esophageal Center

With philanthropic support, the Center will display the health system’s commitment to excellence in patient care and as a national leader for the treatment of esophageal diseases.

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Northwestern Medicine Rehabilitation Goes Virtual

Early intervention for those seeking rehabilitation is crucial; to eliminate long wait lists and scheduling challenges, Northwestern Medicine is now offering advanced telehealth capabilities to improve access.

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