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Loyola University Medical Center is testing a high-tech catheter device that's intended to improve outcomes of patients treated for atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heartbeat.

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High mold count documented for the Midwest causing air quality alert issued by Dr Joseph Leija, allergist who performs the official allergy count for the Midwest on behalf of the National Allergy Bureau, at Loyola's Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.

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Larry M. Goldberg, chief executive officer, Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, Tenn., has been selected as the new president and chief executive officer of Loyola University Health System (LUHS). He will officially join the health system in mid-October 2011.

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On Sept. 11, cancer survivor Thomas Yepsen will, for the first time, meet the woman who saved his life by donating her bone marrow.

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Nearly half of recreational runners may be drinking too much fluid during races, according to a survey of runners by Loyola University Health System researchers.

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The American Heart Association has awarded the Cardiovascular Institute of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine $194,772 for cardiac research in 2011, bringing the lifetime total awarded to Loyola to $10.1 million.

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Cystic fibrosis patient Daniel Sammons had undergone a successful double lung transplant at Loyola University Medical Center, but he still had one major health issue.

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Loyola University Health System eye specialist gives tips for kids and eye health.

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Loyola Center for Fitness program provides tools for healthy living.

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Patients share horrendous survival stories at annual picnic held by Loyola University Medical Center's Level 1 Trauma Center.

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For many patients, cholesterol-lowering statin drugs can reduce the risk of strokes as well as heart attacks. But Loyola University Health System neurologists caution that statins may not be appropriate for certain categories of patients who are at-risk for stroke.

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Vaccinations are needed by all ages, throughout life, on an annual basis, to prevent humans from becoming ill and also to prevent the spread of disease, say Loyola chairs of infection prevention for adults and also pediatrics, Dr. Jorge Parada and Dr. Andrew Bonwit.

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Moderate social drinking significantly reduces the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, according to an analysis of 143 studies by Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researchers.

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The popular health campaign is enforced at Loyola University Health System's Gottlieb Memorial Hospital campaign and comments as well as favorite recipe shared by medical director, Dr. Carlos Reynes.

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Internationally renowned Loyola infectious disease expert gives tips and comment on the biggest recall action in US history. 36 million pounds of ground turkey - one of the most healthful forms of protein popular this grilling season - is contaminated with a multi-drug resistant strain of Salmonella.

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Practices for football, cross country and other high school sports in Illinois begin Wednesday, Aug. 10, and many athletes will do two-a-day workouts in the August heat.

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Last year, four high school football players died of heat stroke. As football and other high school teams begin practices this month, an athletic trainer offers tips on how to avoid heat stroke in the August heat.

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High Mold Alert issued by Dr. Joseph Leija, allergist who performs the official allergy count for the Midwest on behalf of the National Allergy Bureau, at Loyola's Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.

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Jorge Parada, MD, director of infection prevention and control at Loyola explains 2011-2012 flu season vaccine; instability of the flu strains as well as season, and urges early vaccination/health tips.

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Nathan Weimer, who has undergone transplants of both lungs and one kidney, has a 210 bowling average and won a medal in the 2011 World Transplant Games. Weimer, 21, "has dealt with a lot of adversity with great resilience," his doctor says.

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Fewer than half of lung transplant patients survive for five years. But nearly 14 years after receiving a double-lung transplant, Damian Neuberger's lungs continue to function normally. He breathes easily while walking four or five miles a day.

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Ozone and particles in the air mean the EPA has declared an air pollution alert for Chicago and many with sensitive systems and chronic conditions are at risk, says Dr Joseph Leija, allergist who performs the official allergy count for the Midwest on behalf of the National Allergy Bureau.

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Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing announced today that for the second time it has been selected as a grant recipient of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program (NCIN). During the fall 2011 semester, MNSON will receive five scholarships of $10,000. These scholarships will support students in the school’s accelerated nursing program who are traditionally underrepresented in the profession.

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Three days before a major cancer surgery, David Bieszke got married. He and his girlfriend had been together for 18 years, and David had asked her more than once to get married. As he faced the difficult and risky surgeries, she finally said yes.

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Excessive heat, flooding in Midwest have culminated in dangerous air quality alert for a mold count high of more than 50,000, says Loyola University Health System allergist, Dr. Joseph Leija.

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Loyola University Health System pediatrician shares healthy travel tips for families.

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Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) has been named one of the nation’s Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems, according to results of the 2011 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study. These results were published in the July issue of the American Hospital Association’s Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN) magazine.

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High mold count from heat, rain almost reaches alert status says Loyola University Health System Dr. Joseph Leija, allergist who performs the official allergy count for the Midwest.

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Excessive heat and air pollution advisories are diagnosed by an assortment of medical experts from Loyola University Health System's Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.

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Loyola University Health System primary care physician offer ways to stay healthy in the heat.

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Retired NFL football players are at higher risk for mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, a Loyola University Health System study has found. A screening survey of 513 retired players and their wives found that 35 percent of the players had scores suggesting possible mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

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It seems the classroom doors have just closed, but all too soon we’ll start seeing sale flyers for Dora the Explorer backpacks and 25-cent crayons. Though summer fun has just begun it’s not too early to start thinking about your child’s back-to-school physicals and making sure they are up to date on their vaccines.

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For kidney disease patients, a large belt size can double the risk of dying. A study lead by a Loyola University Health System researcher found that the larger a kidney patient's waist circumference, the greater the chance the patient would die during the course of the study.

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Pregnant women face a risk of stroke that is 2.4 times higher than the risk in non-pregnant women.

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As more baby boomers reach retirement age, there will be a big increase in fragility fractures related to age and osteoporosis. Fragility fractures can be caused by falls and ordinary activities such as sneezing or even rolling over in bed.

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A multi-center clinical trial is evaluating an alternative to traditional open-heart surgery for patients who have diseased aortic valves. An artificial replacement valve is delivered and deployed with a catheter.

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Scheduling tonsils to be removed figures into many parents’ itineraries for their childrens’ summer vacation, right up there with summer camp stays and family reunions. An estimated 500,000 children have the procedure each year.

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Research presented in June to the ADA concludes that diet soda makes you fat but Loyola University Health System weight specialist, Dr. Jessica Bartfield, says indulging in extra calories is the culprit.

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Loyola University Chicago (LUC) and Trinity Health, based in Novi, Mich., have announced that Loyola University Health System (LUHS), located in Maywood, Ill., has become a part of Trinity Health, effective today. LUHS was formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of the University.

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Sounds of summer can kill hearing - research statistics and tips about hearing safety, including decibel levels of common noises.

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A landmark editorial in the nation's leading spine journal is challenging the integrity of published industry-sponsored research involving a bone-growth product. The unusually blunt editorial notes that in 13 trials involving 780 patients, industry-funded researchers did not report a single adverse advent involving Medtronic's Infuse® Bone Graft.

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An innovative new Running Clinic that includes digital video analysis will help runners avoid injury, improve their stride and boost race times.

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Loyola University Health System pediatrician tells what every parent needs to survive the summer.

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A new "Extremity MRI" eliminates claustrophobia and other problems associated with enclosed-tube MRIs. The patient sits in a comfortable reclining chair and inserts an arm or arm or leg into the machine.

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Loyola trauma physicians available to discuss injuries from sparklers, bottle rockets, cherry bombs and firecrackers.

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Loyola University Health System pediatrician available to comment on how to keep kids safe near water.

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From July 4 fireworks to distracted driving, Loyola surgeon warns warm-weather months deadliest time of the year for youth.

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When Dorothy Jambrosek, 47, decided to donate a kidney to a stranger, she didn’t realize that her goodwill would save her own life. After undergoing a series of tests required to give a kidney, doctors discovered that Jambrosek had precancerous lesions in her breast that could become cancerous.

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Loyola child/adolescent psychiatrist says living under the shadow of constant threats and abuse can inflict damage that lasts a lifetime.

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Loyola dermatologist warns popular warm-weather gear leaves overlooked areas of skin dangerously exposed to the sun.