My Northwestern Medicine April 9, 2025

World’s Smallest Pacemaker is Activated by Light

World’s Smallest Pacemaker is Activated by Light

Northwestern engineers and scientists have developed a pacemaker so small that it can fit inside the tip of a syringe and be non-invasively injected into the body.

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Uncovering Mechanisms Driving Estrogen Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered previously unknown metabolic changes that may contribute to the development of a subtype of breast cancer, findings which may inform new targeted preventives and therapeutics, according to a recent study.

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Food Insecurity Now, Heart Disease Later

Young adults experiencing food insecurity have greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for other socioeconomic factors, according to a recent study.

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Exploring the Link Between Inflammation and Heart Disease

A team of scientists led by Northwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered new details about a deadly heart condition with limited treatment options.

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LFH Achieves Fourth Magnet Designation and First With Distinction

Lake Forest Hospital received its fourth Magnet® designation for nursing excellence and its first Magnet with Distinction® from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) this month.

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Northwestern Medicine Clinical Schools Open Two Advanced Training Labs

Northwestern Medicine Clinical Schools have built two new leading-edge laboratories that are now open and ready for student use.

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