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Augmented reality (AR) is revolutionizing spine surgery at Northwestern Medicine, enhancing precision and safety. Surgeons use AR goggles to view real and computer-generated images simultaneously, improving outcomes. Patient Diana Little-Day credits AR technology for her recovery and return to daily activities.

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) collaborates with Northwestern Medicine to enhance cancer care services in Southwest Florida, leveraging Northwestern's expertise and resources, including access to oncology experts and clinical trials. NCH aims to establish a comprehensive cancer program and a women's cancer center, ensuring patients receive advanced care locally.

Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute study reveals COVID-19 infection may trigger immune cells with anti-cancer properties, potentially leading to new cancer treatments.

Dr. Bharat's research, funded by NIH and conducted at Feinberg School of Medicine, shows potential to transform cancer treatment using monocytes. Clinical trials are next to test safety and efficacy, aiming to develop targeted therapies for difficult-to-manage cancers. This could benefit patients in Northwestern Medicine's DREAM Program, which has performed over 40 double-lung transplants for advanced lung cancer patients.

The 14th annual Les Turner Symposium on ALS gathered scientists, clinicians, and the ALS community to share latest research, aiming to better understand and treat ALS. Key speakers discussed advancements in clinical trials, genetic differences in ALS patients' immune cells, and the importance of patient-centered data in ALS trials.

The World's Best Hospitals 2024 ranking highlights 12 top U.S. hospitals, including Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins Hospital, known for their excellence in patient care, research, and medical innovations. These institutions lead in various specialties, from cardiovascular care to organ transplantation and cancer research, showcasing the U.S.'s prominence in global healthcare.

City of Hope and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute lead in cancer research and treatment, with national rankings and extensive clinical trials. Emory Healthcare and Northwestern Medicine offer comprehensive cancer care and research, with significant funding and patient enrollment. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and Kimmel Cancer Center are renowned for their innovative treatments and research in cancer and infectious diseases.