Public Health in the News (12/17/17 – 12/23/17)
By Grace Bellinger, NPHR Blog Editor
Global
- Observational study suggests that sitting for extended periods of time is associated with higher levels of proteins involved in heart muscle injury.
National
- The FDA has approved the first gene therapy for an inherited disease, which can be used to treat a rare form of childhood blindness.
Northwestern
- Northwestern Medicine study shows that an electric scalp device improves survival in glioblastoma patients.
- Northwestern physician explains when to be concerned about cold and flu symptoms this time of year.
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