5 stories tagged #Northwestern University

  1. Asthma Drug Shows Promise Against Hard-to-Treat Cancers
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    Asthma Drug Shows Promise Against Hard-to-Treat Cancers

    Montelukast, a common asthma drug, may help fight triple-negative breast cancer by reprogramming immune cells to attack tumors.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Food Allergy Care Evolves: Expert Insights on Prevention and Innovation
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    Food Allergy Care Evolves: Expert Insights on Prevention and Innovation

    Dr. Ruchi Gupta discusses advancements in food allergy and asthma care, from prevention to future innovations, shaping better outcomes for patients.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Scientists Develop Artificial Neurons Capable of Communicating with Living Brain Cells
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    Scientists Develop Artificial Neurons Capable of Communicating with Living Brain Cells

    Breakthrough in artificial neuron technology enables 'talking' with mouse brain cells, paving the way for advanced brain implants and energy-efficient computing.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Northwestern Study: 3-Hour Pre-Sleep Fast Lowers Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and Improves Glucose Control
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    Northwestern Study: 3-Hour Pre-Sleep Fast Lowers Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and Improves Glucose Control

    A Northwestern University clinical trial found that abstaining from food for three hours before bed significantly improved nighttime blood pressure, heart rate, and daytime blood sugar in overweight adults-without calorie restriction.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Seizure Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer's Prevention
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    Seizure Drug Shows Promise for Alzheimer's Prevention

    A decades-old seizure medication, levetiracetam, has demonstrated a novel mechanism for preventing toxic amyloid beta peptide formation, a key hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

    3mo ago 2 min read