University of Chicago Medicine Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 15, 2024 - 14:09 GMT

University of Chicago Medical Center Receives 26th Consecutive “A” in Hospital Safety from Leapfrog Group

The University of Chicago Medical Center received its 26th consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a healthcare industry watchdog. This honor recognizes the collective commitment of employees to provide patients with the best, safest …

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Published on November 14, 2024 - 18:49 GMT

Accelerating the discovery of new cancer therapies using AI

Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) aim to explore ways to slow or stop the growth of tumors that don’t respond to medication by using artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and high- …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 18:20 GMT

New drug shows promise for improving islet transplant outcomes in some type 1 diabetes patients

Microscopic image of pancreatic cells Preliminary results from an ongoing clinical trial at the University of Chicago Medicine suggest that a new drug aimed at preventing the rejection of transplanted islet cells may improve outcomes for a small number of …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 22:42 GMT

How the environment is silently shaping your risk for cancer

Cancer occurs when genetic changes disrupt cells’ normal functions. These genetic mutations can be inherited, happen spontaneously when cells make copies of themselves, or be caused by environmental carcinogens — chemicals capable of causing cancer. While …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 22:42 GMT

UChicago Medicine expands its midwifery program, giving expectant mothers more personalized care

UChicago Medicine's midwives, from left to right, are Mary Kay Burke, Ola Tepede, Libby Oppert, Katie Willey and Meghan Kilmer. As many hospitals shutter or shrink their midwifery services, University of Chicago Medicine is expanding its own, offering …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 22:42 GMT

Catina Latham, PhD, named UChicago Medicine’s new Senior Vice President for Community Health Transformation and Chief Equity ...

Catina Latham, PhD, has been named the University of Chicago Medicine’s new Senior Vice President for Community Health Transformation and Chief Equity Officer, effective January 6, 2025. A leader with extensive public health experience, Latham is returning …

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Published on October 31, 2024 - 15:13 GMT

Expanding access to faster, cheaper radiation treatment for U.S. breast cancer patients

Hypofractionated whole-breast irradiation (HF-WBI) is a method of delivering radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery. The treatment is highly efficient, less expensive, and takes less time; however, it is not currently the standard method of …

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Published on October 31, 2024 - 15:13 GMT

$75 million donation from AbbVie Foundation to support UChicago Medicine's new cancer pavilion

The AbbVie Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing health inequities, has made a $75 million donation to the University of Chicago to support the construction of UChicago Medicine’s new cancer pavilion, the first freestanding facility in Illinois …

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Published on October 25, 2024 - 18:38 GMT

Southland RISE grantees share their summer highlights

Cooking classes. Counseling for people impacted by gun violence. Tennis lessons. Teen support groups. These were just a few of the impactful summer events organized by the 19 groups that received a share of $150,000 in grant support from the Southland …

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Published on October 25, 2024 - 18:38 GMT

‘The way to a man’s heart disease’: Can social expectations of masculinity be bad for cardiovascular health?

Cardiovascular disease remains a top cause of sickness and death in the U.S. and worldwide. Doctors and researchers have it especially high on their radar because it’s more modifiable and preventable than many other diseases and causes of death. …

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Published on October 21, 2024 - 19:03 GMT

IBD and pregnancy: What expectant mothers should know

For years, women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) were so concerned about how their disease could affect their ability to have a baby that they would take the idea off the table. “Some women with IBD simply chose not to pursue pregnancy because of …

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Published on October 21, 2024 - 19:03 GMT

What age should I start having mammograms? Here are the latest recommendations

Women with an average risk for breast cancer should have a mammogram every other year starting at age 40, according to the newest recommendation from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. University of Chicago Medicine’s breast cancer experts strongly …

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Published on October 21, 2024 - 19:03 GMT

Periods, pregnancy and Pap smears: Pediatric and adolescent gynecology myths, debunked

Shashwati Pradhan, MD, (left), speaks with a patient at UChicago Medicine. Gynecologic care isn’t only important for adults. Experts recommend an initial visit during the teenage years to establish a line of care for the future. It’s also an opportunity …

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Published on October 21, 2024 - 19:03 GMT

For 40 years, UCAN has delivered critical care by air and ground

On a recent Monday, a maroon helicopter whirred on the roof of the University of Chicago Medicine’s Center for Care and Discovery, preparing to take off to the site of an accident that had been reported just minutes earlier. Veteran flight nurse Teri …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 21:40 GMT

What to know about rotator cuff injuries

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that converge at an area of the humerus (upper arm bone) called the greater tuberosity. The main function of the rotator cuff is to keep the shoulder joint stable while it moves. It does this by balancing …

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Published on October 11, 2024 - 21:40 GMT

How new joint replacement technologies help recovery, durability and long-term health

Doctor is gently touching the tendons around the knee and the knee cap to determine the cause of pain. More than 1 million patients undergo hip and knee replacements annually in the United States, making joint replacement one of the most common surgical …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 16:51 GMT

U.S. News ranks Comer Children’s No. 2 in Illinois for fourth straight year

UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital is ranked No. 2 in Illinois, according to the 2024-25 survey from U.S. News & World Report. Comer Children’s has been recognized as the No. 2 pediatric hospital in the state for four straight years — a record …

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Published on October 3, 2024 - 21:00 GMT

How UChicago Medicine’s Dizziness and Hearing Clinic treats 3 common disorders

Roughly 1 in 5 adults experience dizziness and vertigo — conditions that can be disruptive or even debilitating — but there’s often a gap between patient demand and available healthcare providers who can help. “It’s not rare that I’ll see someone who has …

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Published on October 3, 2024 - 02:09 GMT

UChicago Medicine Recognized by Vizient as 2024 Rising Star

The University of Chicago Medicine has earned a 2024 Rising Star recognition from Vizient Inc. for making significant improvements in its year-over-year rankings and scoring in the top 25 in the Vizient Quality and Accountability Study. "We are …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 00:11 GMT

Stem cell transplant saves the life of a UChicago Medicine leukemia patient — and his donor, too

Shortly after Marquis Williams received a stem cell transplant for his tough-to-treat leukemia, he thanked his donor for saving his life. And, in an unusual twist, she later thanked him for saving her life. Williams, 34, a real estate appraiser from the …

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