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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has once again been recognized as one of the top medical schools in the nation, ranking 13th among research-oriented institutions, according to the latest US News & World Report rankings. This marks the 16th consecutive year that Feinberg has placed in the top 20. The rankings underwent changes in methodology, incorporating factors such as federal research awards, surveys completed by deans and senior faculty at peer institutions, and entering class data. Feinberg’s commitment to patient-centered care, breakthrough discoveries, innovation, and exceptional medical education remains unwavering. Feinberg’s specialty programs also received recognition, with seven programs ranking among the best in the nation, including obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, pediatrics, anesthesiology, radiology, psychiatry, and internal medicine. The physician assistant program saw a notable improvement in its ranking, moving from 26th to 8th. Additionally, Feinberg’s school of public health ranked 28th. With its rich history, cutting-edge scientific initiatives, and outstanding faculty, Feinberg continues to be a leading institution within Northwestern Medicine, dedicated to advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes.

This 15-year multicohort survey of legal and illicit drug use among teens found that middle schools and high schools with higher levels of prescription stimulant therapy for ADHD tended to have the highest rates of prescription stimulant misuse. Other discovered associations included more parents with higher levels of education, non-Northeastern location, and more non-Hispanic White students.

This course is intended to provide information from an unbiased viewpoint on managing headaches while treating Chiari malformation with either medication or surgical therapy. This course will combine lectures, patient insights, and expert panels. It will be offered in person, digitally through Microsoft Teams, and on-demand for all paid attendees for one month following the conference. After completing this course, participants will be able to identify more precise headache care techniques and understand when surgery is necessary, use logic and reason when treating patients with Chiari malformation and headaches, and determine the prevalence of headaches and Chiari malformation in the general population.

The approval was based on results from a 24-week open-label, two-part phase 3 trial that assessed Trikafta’s effectiveness and safety in 75 CF patients having at least one F508del mutation or a mutation known to be responsive to Trikafta. According to the findings, patients’ sweat chloride concentration and lung clearance index decreased in a clinically significant way. Trikafta therapy was typically well tolerated and commensurate with results seen in individuals who were older.

With suicide being the fourth-highest cause of death among young people globally, and the third-highest cause in the US, improved identification, prevention, and treatment strategies are critically needed. This review focuses on the epidemiology and prevention of suicide among young people, focusing on strategies for clinical settings and schools.

Disordered breathing in sleep affects about 12% of children and can affect cognitive function, behavior, and cardiovascular health. What’s the current recommendation for first-line therapy and how does it stack up versus emerging research?