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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
