University of Chicago Medicine Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 12, 2026 - 14:13 GMT

Specialized UChicago Medicine program makes ‘impossible’ kidney transplant a reality

For 13 years, Eddie Oppong waited for a kidney transplant that his body would accept. Oppong has a very highly sensitized immune system. This means his blood has a high antibody count that causes the body to view an organ donor’s genetic markers as foreign …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 14:13 GMT

UChicago cancer researchers share advances at 2026 AACR Annual Meeting

Three researchers received awards and more than 40 researchers presented their work at the 2026 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, held April 17-22 in San Diego. Cancer researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 14:13 GMT

Breakthrough stent for aortic arch disease wins FDA approval, led by UChicago Medicine surgeon

A rendering of the the Nexus stent, the first device designed for high-risk aortic arch disease patients. A first-of-its-kind stent to treat aortic arch disease in high-risk patients has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, thanks to a …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 14:13 GMT

UChicago Medicine invests $1.1 billion in community benefits for fiscal 2025

UChicago Medicine medical residents and fellows who serve as Community Champions participate in the 2025 Bud Billiken Parade. The University of Chicago Medicine invested $1.1 billion in community benefits in fiscal 2025 across its service areas, according …

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Published on May 6, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

UCMC gets 29th 'A' for hospital safety from Leapfrog Group

The University of Chicago Medical Center has earned its 29th “A” grade for hospital and patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit focused on improving healthcare quality and transparency. This latest recognition places the …

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Published on April 25, 2026 - 01:19 GMT

TGR Haas F1 Team, UChicago Medicine introduce first-of-its-kind study on elite team performance

TGR Haas F1 Team and the University of Chicago Medicine today announced a first-of-its-kind study examining the cumulative physical, cognitive and psychological demands of a Formula 1 season on team personnel. The long-term study, now underway, monitors …

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Published on April 25, 2026 - 01:19 GMT

UChicago Medicine's ECHO-Chicago marks 15 years of telementoring thousands of providers to strengthen community care

It doesn't take much for ECHO-Chicago Director Daniel Johnson to sum up the mindset behind the University of Chicago Medicine healthcare telementoring network he founded in 2010: “Where there’s a role, there’s a way.” It's that drive that carried …

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Published on April 15, 2026 - 05:28 GMT

Heart-lung transplant saves woman with rare form of pulmonary hypertension

Donna Parks first noticed something was off back in 2014 during everyday tasks like taking out the garbage. “I was out of breath,” said Parks, now 47, who worked as a rehabilitation caregiver in Detroit at the time. “Something wasn't right; I shouldn…

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Published on April 15, 2026 - 05:28 GMT

Primary care in Chicago: 3 ways to find a PCP

A primary care physician, or PCP, is a partner for your health. They support you not only when you’re sick, but also with preventive care, early detection, and managing ongoing conditions. Looking for a new doctor can feel overwhelming, but the right …

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Published on April 15, 2026 - 05:28 GMT

'It's not possible, I'm only 48': One woman's colorectal cancer journey

Potential signs of colorectal cancer include blood in the stool, abdominal pain or cramping, fatigue and unexplained weight loss. But these symptoms can be mistaken for less serious issues like hemorrhoids or digestive problems, so many people may not …

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Published on April 15, 2026 - 05:27 GMT

Blood-based DNA signals may help track osteosarcoma in children

Detecting whether osteosarcoma, a rare but aggressive bone cancer that most often affects children and adolescents, has returned or spread remains a major challenge for patients and doctors. Blood-based biomarkers, which are measurable biological signals …

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Published on April 15, 2026 - 05:27 GMT

Opioid use stigma may underlie clinician biases towards patients with sickle cell disease

In season 1, episode 2 of the popular show The Pitt, a Black woman with sickle cell disease arrives at the emergency department in acute pain, only to be initially dismissed as drug-seeking. “Unfortunately, this contemporary media portrayal is all too …

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Published on March 25, 2026 - 07:43 GMT

Which colonoscopy prep is best for you?

Many people delay getting a colonoscopy because they dread the “prep,” a regimen that uses strong laxatives to clear the colon. The prep may be uncomfortable, but it’s crucial: Colonoscopy remains the most effective way to detect and prevent colorectal …

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Published on March 25, 2026 - 07:43 GMT

‘You’re going to be spectacular’: Pritzker’s 2026 Match Day brings big emotions

Pritzker School of Medicine students shared hugs and tears after Match Day envelopes were opened. (Joe Sterbenc) The countdown began promptly at 11 a.m. Together, last Friday, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine students gathered to learn …

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Published on March 25, 2026 - 07:43 GMT

Kim Metzger to lead Development at UChicago Medicine and Biological Sciences

Kim Metzger will serve on the executive leadership teams of both UChicago Medicine and the University’s Advancement division. Kim Metzger has been appointed Vice President and Associate Dean of Development for the University of Chicago Medicine and …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

From snoring to soaring: Implant for sleep apnea gives pilot his life and career back

Being a pilot, Chris Guare never had a normal sleep schedule. “I’ve always been someone who’s been able to operate on four hours of sleep,” said Guare, 44, a father of three from Glen Ellyn and a former firefighter. “But when I did sleep, I snored a lot.” …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

How endometriosis affects your body and what you can do about it

Endometriosis is a complex, often painful condition that happens when tissue similar to the lining in the uterus grows on other parts of the body, including the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Unlike uterine lining, which is shed during a menstrual cycle, …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

Why are more people under 50 getting colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related death among Americans under age 50, with rates rising steadily despite declines in older adults, according to an analysis released this month by the American Cancer Society. Since 1994, …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 16:41 GMT

Study shows trauma center makes a lifesaving difference

For decades, Chicago’s South Side neighborhoods have experienced high rates of firearm violence, making speedy access to expert trauma care a matter of life and death. A recent study in JAMA Surgery helps quantify the impact of critical care: the opening …

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Published on March 20, 2026 - 16:40 GMT

AI tool helps diagnose an often-misclassified group of rare thymic tumors

A team led by researchers at the University of Chicago developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that could help pathologists more accurately diagnose a rare group of tumors known as thymic epithelial tumors (TETs). The work is described in a recent …

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