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Northwestern Medicine’s women leaders in neurosciences are advancing research and patient care across various neurological subspecialties, from headache disorders to sleep medicine.

Parkinson’s disease is increasingly recognized as a multisystem disorder, with nonmotor symptoms often preceding the classic motor signs by years or even decades.

A study at Massachusetts General Hospital found that clinical decision support software could prevent 95% of medication errors in the operating room, highlighting its potential to enhance patient safety.

AI is enhancing surgical care through advanced preoperative planning, intraoperative decision-making, and postoperative monitoring, promising improved patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

The case of Dr. James Luketich at UPMC displays the critical importance of ethical practices and accountability within the medical profession, highlighting the need for a balance between patient care and operational efficiencies.

In a landmark surgical endeavor, neurosurgeons have transferred sciatic nerve components from an amputated foot to the brachial plexus, showcasing the potential of neuroplasticity in restoring hand mobility.