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Acute kidney failure underreported in COVID-19
May 8, 2020
Acute kidney failure, also known as acute kidney injury (AKI), has not been properly reported as a complication of COVID-19, says a new Northwestern Medicine study. Scientists say AKI is a serious complication associated with mortality, but reports have lagged.
Risk of COVID-19 transmission through wastewater
May 8, 2020
Two water experts say the risk of waterborne transmission of COVID-19 are higher than previously believed — particularly in areas without adequate wastewater infrastructure.
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Search committee formed to find new leader for Northwestern Office of Equity
May 7, 2020
The Office of Equity works to create a culture of access, belonging and accountability for all Northwestern community members
Vitamin D appears to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates
May 7, 2020
After studying global data from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates.
Northwestern Women’s Center presents May 15 symposium on gender, education and progress
May 7, 2020
This year’s theme, “By Degrees: Gender, Education and Progress” speaks to the University-wide commemoration of 150 Years of Women/Womxn at Northwestern.
‘Imagine U Storytime’ continues with new stories announced through June 7
May 7, 2020
Mo Willems beloved “Knuffle Bunny” and a story by movement artist and theatre professor Billy Siegenfeld are sure to bring audiences of all ages to their feet as the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University “Imagine U Storytime” series continues.
No evidence of link between COVID-19 and Kawasaki disease, expert says
May 7, 2020
While medical centers in Europe and the East Coast have diagnosed some children with COVID-19 as possibly having Kawasaki disease, a Northwestern University expert said there is no evidence they're linked.
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Northwestern honors teachers who helped students become ‘academically curious’
May 6, 2020
Five high school teachers from across the country are being recognized with the 2020 Northwestern University Distinguished Secondary School Teacher Award (DSTA) for their professional and personal commitment to graduating Northwestern seniors.
Northwestern team develops new antibody test for COVID-19
May 6, 2020
Northwestern team develops new antibody test for COVID-19
‘We show up differently now’: New York Showcase seniors reach casting directors online
May 5, 2020
When the COVID-19 pandemic grounded spring break travel plans, School of Communication staff and industry leaders doubled down on efforts to help launch graduating theatre majors digitally. The show must go on, and seniors found a way, capitalizing on a trend toward more digital approaches in auditions.