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A list of foods and supplements recommended by James McDonnell, MD, ophthalmologist at Loyola University Health System.

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The US will face a shortage of as many as 90,000 physicians by 2025. The shortage will be most severe among primary care physicians, and underserved patients will be the hardest hit.

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“Babies can’t blow their nose so caregivers can feel helpless in offering relief,” says Andrew Hotaling, MD, FACS, FAAP, pediatric otolaryngologist at Loyola University Medical Center. “Breathing is essential to baby’s health and stuffy noses can indicate something more serious.”

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Charles Bouchard, MD, MA, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, says “Loyola is a level 1 trauma center which means our patients have access 24/7 to medical specialists to care for the most severe and complex cases.” He adds, “Sophia’s cut was very deep and it was possible that she would lose her eye. After counseling the parents as to the severity, I took her to the operating room, scrubbed in and set about to save as much of her eye as possible.” Dr. Bouchard stopped the bleeding and repaired the corneal laceration.

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High school students will have the opportunity to explore careers in the U.S. healthcare system this summer at Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON).

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Vitamin D may play a vital role in the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with aging, according to researchers at Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). These findings were published in the latest issue of the Journal of Aging and Gerontology.

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Minimally invasive surgery can prevent a fatal rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. And now a new study has found the procedure can extend lives even in patients who are at high risk for surgery due to such risk factors such as advanced age, diabetes, smoking and kidney disease.

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U.S. News & World Report magazine has ranked Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing as one of the 2016 Best Nursing Schools in the nation. Loyola’s Master of Science in nursing program was ranked 51st in the nation.

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What is the adenoma detection of the doctor who will perform the colonoscopy and do they use the split-dose preparation are two questions Loyola gastroenterologists recommend when planning the procedure.

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Diaper rash may not be a serious condition, but it can be extremely painful. It is common and causes concern for many parents trying to comfort their child.

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A minimally invasive spinal fusion back surgery results in less blood loss, less postoperative pain, smaller incisions, a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery and return to work.

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Evan Bradford Price, MD, an ophthalmologist who specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and cataract surgery, has joined Loyola University Health System. Dr. Price is board certified in ophthalmology.

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Margaret Fitzpatrick, MD, an infectious diseases physician who specializes in public health, has joined Loyola University Health System.

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Lesley Rhee, MD, a gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases has joined Loyola University Health System. Dr. Rhee has a special interest in treating Crohn’s Disease and colitis.

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Eric Marcotte, MD, MS, FACS, a gastrointestinal surgeon who specializes in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric procedures, has joined Loyola University Health System.

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Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine has announced a new, collaborative leadership model for four research institutes. Each institute will be led by two co-directors, a scientist and a physician.

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For many reasons, a child being home from school while sick can be stressful. Parents worry about the severity of their child’s illness and about the child missing school, all while trying to shuffle work schedules to be home.

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The American Heart Association awarded Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine $735,516 in 2014 in new and continuing grants for cardiac research.

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Next generation sequencing enables researchers to sequence DNA and RNA much more quickly and cheaply than an older technology called Sanger sequencing. The technology is revolutionizing genomics (the study of genes and their functions) and molecular biology.

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“Half of all home fire deaths happen between 11 pm and 7 am when people are sleeping,” says Sanford. “One-quarter start in the bedroom, another quarter in the family room and 16 percent in the kitchen.”

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Julie Fitzgerald, MD, brings her expertise in caring for critically ill children to the Ronald McDonald Children’s Hospital at Loyola University Medical Center where she is the division director for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She also is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

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Sam Marzo, MD, FACS, who for almost 20 years has helped Loyola University Medical Center’s Otolaryngology Department become an internationally known center for patient care, research and education, has been named chair of the department, effective July 1, 2015.

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It's not too early to begin adjusting to Daylight Saving Time, which begins at 2 a.m. Sunday. A sleep expert explains why you should begin going to bed earlier in the days leading up to the time change. Also, expose yourself to sunlight in the morning to advance your circadian rhythm.

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Early menopause can be prevented and fertility may be preserved in young women with early stage breast cancer, according to a study published today in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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At age 12, Rachael Fellers developed a debilitating form of pelvic pain that at times prevented her from standing, walking or going to the bathroom. Mrs. Fellers saw several doctors who determined that she had endometriosis. They unsuccessfully tried to alleviate her pain through medication and surgery.

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Young dad has second chance at life thanks to friend.

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Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing students will help moms-to-be prepare for the arrival of their infants. The students will hold two free support groups for expectant mothers in the underserved community surrounding Loyola.

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Men lead women in the likelihood to die from nearly all the most common causes of death. Still, men are less likely to go to the doctor than women and often try to ignore symptoms of health problems.

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An unusual disease called Susac syndrome, which can cause acute confusion and problems with hearing and eyesight, is rare but probably under reported, Loyola University Medical Center physicians report in the Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases.

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Loyola University Medical Center will once again have a strong research presence at the annual meeting of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP). Loyola researchers will present 25 peer-reviewed studies in anatomic pathology during the USCAP 2015 meeting March 21 – 27 in Boston.

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In trauma victims with open fractures, infection rates can be reduced dramatically by administering antibiotics within the first hour of injury. The finding suggests that allowing paramedics to administer antibiotics in the field may substantially improve outcomes.

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Many physicians who tested their breast-examination skills on a new type of pressure-sensing breast model failed to detect masses deep in the breast because they were not pressing hard enough, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Amar S. Naik, MD, a gastroenterologist who specializes in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, has joined Loyola University Health System. Dr. Naik earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine.

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Loyola University Chicago health sciences researchers have received a $500,000 grant from the George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities, based in Arlington Heights, Ill., for a 10-year study to improve the health of low-income minority residents in communities surrounding Loyola’s Health Sciences Campus in Maywood. The grant is an affirmation of Loyola’s commitment to public health and community service. Researchers will develop and test a Family-based Lifestyle Intervention Program (FLIP) for low-income African American and Hispanic/Latino families.

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“The rise in opioid consumption has resulted in a doubling in visits to the emergency department for nonmedical OPR use but I also see patients who make errors with medications they are legitimately supposed to be taking,” says Megan Rech, emergency medicine pharmacist, Loyola University Health System. Loyola, an academic medical center, has a dedicated pharmacist with expertise specific to the Emergency Department.

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A high-fat diet, eaten one day to two weeks days before a heart attack, reduced heart attack damage in mice by about 50 percent, according to a new study. The finding could provide insight into the "obesity paradox," by which obesity appears to provide protection to heart attack patients.

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A baby’s feeding habits are a common source of questions for pediatricians. Though every baby will spit up, some do it considerably more than others, which can cause parents to think something might be wrong.

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Using mannequins and other and simulated education techniques can significantly improve the knowledge, skills and confidence of first-year neurology residents treating stroke patients in the ER, according to a study presented at the International Stroke Conference 2015.

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As caretakers, women often don’t stop and take time for themselves when it comes to matters of the heart. But with Valentine’s Day around the corner, Loyola University Health System internal medicine physician Anita Varkey, MD, urges women to protect their health and prevent a common warning sign of heart disease.

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Loyola University Medical Center has been named to the 2015 America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care list by The Women’s Choice Award, a leading consumer advocacy group.

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An expert panel has revised recommendations of how much sleep people should get. Recommendations are based on age, ranging from newborns (who need 14 to 17 hours of sleep per day) to adults aged 65 and up (7 to 8 hours per day).

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The Midwest Regional Medical Students in Psychiatry Conference will be held Feb. 28 at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.

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Broken heart syndrome occurs during highly stressful or emotional times, such as a romantic breakup, death of a spouse, serious medical diagnosis or significant financial problems. Symptoms can easily be mistaken for a heart attack.

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“Many favorite Valentine’s Day indulgences have amazing health benefits that are supported by research,” says Kim Sasso, RD, who regularly counsels patients on achieving better nutrition and weight loss at the Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery & Bariatric Care. “Dark chocolate, in particular, is rich in a group of antioxidants called flavanols, which may help lower blood pressure, reduce blood clotting and lower LDL cholesterol.”

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Mukund Venu, MD, is a gastroenterologist who specializes in swallowing disorders at Loyola University Health System in Maywood, Ill. “Ron had a rare condition called achalasia, where the esophagus fails to deliver food in to the stomach when eating,” says Venu. “The nerve cells of the esophagus degenerate and cause failure of the normal swallowing process.”

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Robert Senander, 69, of Winfield, Ill., made headlines last year when he became one of five people to undergo a lung transplant at Loyola University Health System in little more than 24 hours. This was the first time in Illinois that five successful lung transplants have been performed in such a short time. Before his transplant, Mr. Senander had been fighting for his life. He was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2009. This is a disease marked by scarring of the lungs and difficulty breathing. There is no cure and most people only live three to five years after diagnosis. Mr. Senander used supplemental oxygen for five years before undergoing a successful lung transplant that saved his life. In a matter of weeks and less than a year after his transplant, he will take to the steps of the John Hancock Center for Hustle up the Hancock. Mr. Senander will be joined by the doctors and nurses who cared for him in the hospital. They will climb 94 flights of stairs to raise funds

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When Patricia Perich, 41, was 24 weeks pregnant with her fourth child, she was diagnosed with a potentially fatal condition called placenta accreta. This condition occurs when blood vessels from the placenta grow too deeply into the uterus and even infiltrate other organs.

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A new minimally invasive surgery for repairing a ruptured Achilles tendon requires a smaller incision, minimizes wound healing complications and leaves less scar tissue.

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Krutika Kuppalli, MD, an infectious diseases physician who specializes in HIV, has joined Loyola University Health System. She most recently was working with Partners in Health as part of the organization’s Ebola response in West Africa.

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Loyola University Medical Center orthopaedic surgeon Alexander Ghanayem, MD, has been elected president of the OMeGA Medical Grants Association, which awards and manages grants for orthopaedic graduate medical education in nine subspecialties.