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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Northwestern Memorial Hospital. A former patient filed suit alleging that hospital employees used a syringe during his surgery that had previously been used on a HIV-positive patient.

Former patient files suit against Northwestern Memorial for alleged HIV exposure

January 21, 2018

A former patient filed suit Wednesday against Northwestern Memorial Hospital, alleging hospital personnel reused a syringe on him that had previously been used on an HIV-positive patient and concealed...

Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine in downtown Chicago. Feinberg Prof. Marcus Peter led a study identifying RNA “suicide molecules” that kill cancer cells.

Northwestern Medicine study identifies molecules that kill cancer cells

October 23, 2017

A Northwestern Medicine study found that RNA “assassin molecules” can trigger a mechanism that forces cells to commit suicide, which may help develop new forms of cancer therapy, the University announced...

Northwestern Medicine creates miniature female reproductive tract

April 9, 2017

Northwestern researchers have created a miniature model of the female reproductive system, which they hope will change the future of research and treatment of diseases that affect women. The model,...

Dr. Marla Mendelson, director of the Center for Women’s Cardiovascular Health of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, discusses tips for women’s heart health Saturday. The program, created by Weinberg sophomore Annie Krall, was held in Norris University Center.

Northwestern student leads workshop on women’s heart health

February 26, 2017

After learning about the disparity in heart health care between men and women, Weinberg sophomore Annie Krall launched a program Saturday aimed at encouraging ways to improve heart health among college-aged...

Northwestern scientists find region of brain responsible for placebo effect

November 13, 2016

Northwestern scientists discovered the area of the brain responsible for the placebo effect, the University announced. Feinberg Prof. Apkar Vania Apkarian, who co-led a study on placebos, said the discovery...

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