University of Chicago Medicine Press Releases

• Published on June 28, 2024 - 21:34 GMT

  

  Jeffrey Matthews, MD, appointed University of Chicago Health System Surgeon-in-Chief

  Jeffrey B. Matthews, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Surgery, has been appointed Surgeon-in-Chief for the University of Chicago Health System, effective July 1, 2024. The announcement comes amid an era of expansion for the University of …

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• Published on June 26, 2024 - 19:41 GMT

  

  New leadership roles at UChicago Medicine: Emily Chase, Alesia Coe and Deval Daily

  The University of Chicago Medicine announced a series of leadership promotions this spring as part of the growing academic health system’s efforts to transform and advance its patient care and the consumer experience and improve its processes to deliver …

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• Published on June 20, 2024 - 21:36 GMT

  

  What to know about LGBTQ+ healthcare at UChicago Medicine

  One in 3 LGBTQ+ adults say they were treated unfairly by a healthcare worker, compared to 15% of non-LGBTQ+ adults, according to a KFF report released in April. And when patients don’t feel safe or accepted in healthcare settings, they often avoid them. “ …

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• Published on June 20, 2024 - 21:36 GMT

  

  Oncology's largest annual meeting brings 40,000 to Chicago to discuss cancer advances

  The 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2024 (ASCO 2024) became the venue for global oncology professionals to discuss groundbreaking scientific discoveries and practice-changing novel therapies that are poised to change the …

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• Published on June 20, 2024 - 21:36 GMT

  

  What does an advanced practice provider do?

  Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are commonly referred to as advanced practice providers (APPs). These highly trained individuals provide much of the same patient-focused care as doctors. The University of Chicago Medicine employs nearly 600 …

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• Published on June 14, 2024 - 19:58 GMT

  

  Medication-assisted weight loss leads to lifesaving kidney transplant

  Before Belinda Gray could be placed on the organ transplant waiting list, she had to face a major hurdle: lowering her body mass index (BMI) to qualify for a kidney transplant. “I had started losing weight on my own, but it was really difficult,” said the …

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• Published on June 14, 2024 - 19:58 GMT

  

  What to know about brain tumors and brain cancer

  Brain tumors — both benign and cancerous — are rare, scary and can be quite serious. University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon Bakhtiar Yamini, MD, Interim Chair of Neurosurgery, and neurologist Lauren Singer, MD, share insights on what to watch out for …

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• Published on June 4, 2024 - 19:48 GMT

  

  UChicago joins multisite study to improve health of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders

  The University of Chicago is among five clinical sites conducting a first-of-its-kind study aimed at uncovering risk factors and targeted interventions to better prevent disease in Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AsA-NHPIs) — …

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• Published on June 4, 2024 - 19:48 GMT

  

  South Side community-based violence prevention summer programs awarded $150,000 by Southland RISE

  For the sixth year, Southland RISE (Resilience Initiative to Strengthen and Empower) is awarding funding to South Side and south suburban community organizations for their summer programs. Southland RISE, a collaborative between the trauma recovery …

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• Published on June 3, 2024 - 22:15 GMT

  

  Personalized oxygenation could improve outcomes for patients on ventilators

  Supplemental oxygen is among the most widely prescribed therapies in the world, with an estimated 13 to 20 million patients worldwide requiring oxygen delivery by mechanical ventilation each year. Mechanical ventilation — a form of life support — is a …

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• Published on May 31, 2024 - 19:12 GMT

  

  Societal and biological factors both contribute to mental health issues in the wake of COVID-19

  Even as classrooms, offices, concerts and weddings have begun to look more like their pre-2020 counterparts, marks of the global pandemic remain visible in new norms and long-term issues. “COVID-19 affected a whole generation of individuals at every level …

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• Published on May 30, 2024 - 22:07 GMT

  

  Research shows GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs are effective but come with complex concerns

  Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have been around for years, but they’ve recently been making headlines due to a rise in popularity as weight loss agents. They all belong to a class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP- …

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• Published on May 30, 2024 - 00:56 GMT

  

  After a unique medical school experience, Pritzker’s 'COVID class' receives their MDs

  Members of Pritzker School of Medicine's Class of 2024 make their way into Rockefeller Memorial Chapel May 24 for their division academic ceremony. They had a medical school experience like no other class in history, and it came to a close on May 24, …

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• Published on May 29, 2024 - 19:16 GMT

  

  Maryland restaurateur undergoes multi-organ transplant at UChicago Medicine

  Kidney transplant surgeon Rolf Barth, MD, with his patient Tony Foreman after Foreman's successful heart-kidney double-organ transplant at UChicago Medicine. As founder and co-owner of Baltimore's premier restaurant company, Foreman Wolf, Tony …

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• Published on May 29, 2024 - 19:15 GMT

  

  Clinical research roles open doors to healthcare opportunities

   Tyler Crump, Julie Gruszczynski, Meghan Catenacci and Alexis Small all transitioned from clinical research roles to patient care at UChicago Medicine. If your cancer care or career has included a clinical trial, you are likely familiar with clinical …

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• Published on May 23, 2024 - 20:52 GMT

  

  Eating disorders in teens: Warning signs and treatment options for your child

  If you suspect your child or teenager is struggling with an eating disorder, or if they’ve just been diagnosed, it’s essential for the entire family to have support — and to take action as soon as possible. “The key to treatment is early intervention,” …

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• Published on May 23, 2024 - 20:52 GMT

  

  Novel laser hemispherotomy surgery stops teen’s seizures for good

  Thor Marchio, 18, is now seizure-free, thanks to a laser-guided brain surgery performed by UChicago Medicine pediatric neurosurgeon Peter Warnke, MD. Thor Marchio had a massive stroke when he was born, causing him to develop epilepsy at age eight. At first …

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• Published on May 23, 2024 - 20:52 GMT

  

  Annual Staff Art Exhibit entries showcase creativity, personal reflection

  Creative works celebrating inner strength, body equality and life’s little moments are just a few of the diverse entries featured in this year’s annual Staff Art Exhibit for the University of Chicago Medicine health system and the Biological Sciences …

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• Published on May 16, 2024 - 19:42 GMT

  

  First-generation medical students face unique challenges and need more targeted support

  Medical research is increasingly informed by recognition of diversity’s key role in addressing health equity. But when it comes to medical education, there’s a group that has remained not just underrepresented but also under-researched: first-generation ( …

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• Published on May 16, 2024 - 19:42 GMT

  

  ‘This program is life-changing’: UChicago Medicine shares Violence Recovery Program model with other hospitals

  Representatives from a Rockford hospital tour the emergency room as part of the University of Chicago Medicine's Violence Recovery Program's new training program. For the past six years, the University of Chicago Medicine's Violence Recovery …

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