A core function of the kidneys is to clean your blood by expelling waste products and excess fluid as urine. So if you’ve noticed a change in your urine — such as color, cloudiness or unusual smell — it could be a sign that your kidney health is at risk. …
A cancer diagnosis can be scary, for the person who receives the diagnosis and also for their loved ones. When someone we care about tells us that they have cancer, it can be hard to know what to say. It’s important that we find ways to show up for them …
Ralph R. Weichselbaum, MD, has been appointed the University of Chicago Health System leader for Radiation and Cellular Oncology. In his expanded role, which took effect in November, Weichselbaum is leading efforts to bring radiation therapy to patients at …
Imagine gradually losing the ability to express yourself — not because you've forgotten the words, but because they simply won't come out. This is the reality for individuals living with primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a rare form of dementia …
It was a special sendoff for a very good boy. Rufio, the beloved therapy dog who visited countless cancer patients for the past 5 years at the University of Chicago Medical Center, retired Nov. 11. To thank the 10-year-old Golden Retriever and his owner, …
The MoneyGram Haas F1 Team and the University of Chicago Medicine are forming a new partnership to elevate the academic health system's global presence, foster connections with international patients, and enhance its reputation as a leading healthcare …
November 19, 2024 Written By Jamie Bartosch Call Us At 1-888-824-0200 A ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 8 celebrated the new, larger UChicago Medicine Hinsdale facility on Salt Creek Lane. The University of Chicago Medicine is expanding its services in …
An illustration of a collision between DNA replication and transcription Cancer researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered that mutations in certain genes can lead to the accumulation of …
A University of Chicago Medicine program designed to help survivors of violent crime has received a $4.92 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study whether providing free civil legal aid to patients improves their recovery and …
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 …
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- …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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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