All Northwestern Medicine articles
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NewsSugar-coated tumours: a new target for pancreatic cancer
Researchers have discovered that pancreatic tumours evade the immune system by disguising themselves with a sugar coating. To combat this, they have developed a new antibody therapy that blocks this ‘don’t-attack’ signal, which slows tumour growth.
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NewsFDA-approved asthma drug may protect against food allergy reactions
An existing asthma drug has been shown to almost completely prevent life-threatening allergic reactions to food in mice, after researchers found a previously unknown genetic pathway linked to anaphylaxis.
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NewsNew first trimester screening algorithm for preeclampsia
The screening model combines maternal history, ultrasound data and several tests for blood markers to enable personalised treatment.
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NewsNew AI model can evaluate invasive breast cancer outcomes
Combining cancerous and non-cancerous cell patterns, the AI model evaluates breast cancer outcomes better than expert pathologists.