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Released: 6-Mar-2024 12:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine Nephrologist available to discuss study showing Ozempic may slow kidney disease
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Loyola Medicine Nephrologist Sylvester Barnes is available to discuss a new study which showed Ozempic cut the risk of kidney disease progression and related health complications in diabetic patients.

Newswise: Limb Saving Program Helps Patients with Diabetes Avoid Amputation
Released: 5-Mar-2024 2:05 PM EST
Limb Saving Program Helps Patients with Diabetes Avoid Amputation
Loyola Medicine

After spending more than three decades managing her diabetes, Pam Mirabile was alarmed by swelling in her foot. She visited Loyola Medicine podiatric surgeon Katherine Dux, DPM, who diagnosed her with Charcot foot, a rare complication of diabetes.

Released: 26-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Unseasonable warm temperatures are triggering allergies
Loyola Medicine

Allergy sufferers may notice an increase in symptoms due to warmer weather this year, said Rachna Shah, MD, who leads the Loyola Medicine Allergy Count.

Newswise: Lung Transplant Recipient's Generous Donation Creates Rehabilitation Area for Patients Recovering from Transplant
Released: 8-Feb-2024 5:05 PM EST
Lung Transplant Recipient's Generous Donation Creates Rehabilitation Area for Patients Recovering from Transplant
Loyola Medicine

Loyola Medicine recently celebrated the dedication of the Chris and Neil Blitstein Rehabilitation Track with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC).

Released: 22-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine Expert Available to Discuss Legendary Cubs Star Ryne Sandberg Cancer Diagnosis
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Gopal Gupta, MD, a urologic oncologist at Loyola Medicine, is available today to discuss the metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg

Newswise: Loyola Medicine Cardiologist Available to Discuss How to Shovel Snow Safely this Winter
Released: 9-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine Cardiologist Available to Discuss How to Shovel Snow Safely this Winter
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Cardiologist Caroline Ball, MD, is available this week to discuss the ways shoveling snow can be a dangerous stress on the cardiovascular system, and share tips on how to shovel safely.

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Released: 8-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
"Heart-in-a-Box" Technology Expands Access to Organs for Transplant
Loyola Medicine

Loyola Medicine recently completed its first transplant using TransMedics Organ Care System™ (OCS™), commonly referred to as "Heart-in-a-Box."

Released: 3-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Chicago Magazine Names 95 Loyola Medicine Physicians to 2024 Top Doctors List
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Ninety-five Loyola Medicine physicians have been named to Chicago magazine's Top Doctors 2024 list.

Newswise: Best of Proviso Township to Host its “Holiday Lights and Love Caravan” in Front of Loyola University Medical Center
Released: 21-Dec-2023 10:05 AM EST
Best of Proviso Township to Host its “Holiday Lights and Love Caravan” in Front of Loyola University Medical Center
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A “Holiday Lights and Love Caravan” vehicle parade to provide holiday cheer for patients and staff.

   
Newswise: Loyola Medicine Experts Available to Discuss Managing Holiday Stress
Released: 18-Dec-2023 5:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine Experts Available to Discuss Managing Holiday Stress
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Loyola Medicine experts are available this holiday season to discuss the best ways to manage stress. While the holidays can be a time of faith, family and fun, many people don't feel particularly cheery this time of year. The holidays can bring just as much stress as joy, but there are ways to manage that stress during this festive time.

Released: 18-Dec-2023 5:05 PM EST
Loyola Medicine Is Nationally Recognized for Efforts to Improve Blood Pressure Control
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The American Heart Association® and the American Medical Association recognized 15 Loyola Medicine primary care practices for their commitment to improving blood pressure control rates by awarding them Gold+ level recognition as part of Target: BP™.

Newswise: Tips to keep your Christmas tree – real or artificial – from catching fire this holiday
Released: 18-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Tips to keep your Christmas tree – real or artificial – from catching fire this holiday
Loyola Medicine

Decorating for the holidays can be a joyous time, but it can also prove dangerous. Real trees — and even artificial ones — adorned with lights and ornaments can pose a serious fire risk.

Newswise: Katherine Johnson, MD, Named Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Loyola Medicine
Released: 13-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Katherine Johnson, MD, Named Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Loyola Medicine
Loyola Medicine

Loyola Medicine has announced the appointment of Katherine Johnson, MD, as chair of the department of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) and Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago. She is the first woman to chair the department.

Newswise: Jordan Rosenblum, MD, Named Chair of Radiology at Loyola Medicine
Released: 13-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Jordan Rosenblum, MD, Named Chair of Radiology at Loyola Medicine
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Loyola Medicine has announced the appointment of Jordan Rosenblum, MD, as chair of the department of radiology at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) and Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago.

Newswise: Genetic Testing Saves Young Mom from Life-threatening Kidney Cancer
Released: 29-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
Genetic Testing Saves Young Mom from Life-threatening Kidney Cancer
Loyola Medicine

Genetic testing can be lifesaving for patients with increased risk of certain cancers, not just for themselves but also for other members of their family.

Newswise: Frying Your Turkey This Thanksgiving? Tips to Prevent Serious Burn Injuries During Holiday Cooking
Released: 20-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Frying Your Turkey This Thanksgiving? Tips to Prevent Serious Burn Injuries During Holiday Cooking
Loyola Medicine

While some may roast their turkey in the oven this year for the Thanksgiving holiday, others may take a more dangerous route — deep frying. Joshua Carson, MD, regional director of Loyola Medicine's Burn Center warns cooks to be extra cautious around the holidays to prevent burn injuries. Loyola's Burn Center is the largest in Illinois and a regional leader in treating adult and pediatric burns.

Newswise: Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Celebrates Renovation of Patient Care Unit with Ribbon Cutting
Released: 8-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Celebrates Renovation of Patient Care Unit with Ribbon Cutting
Loyola Medicine

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital recently unveiled the $1.1 million renovation of their 3 West Patient Care unit with a ribbon cutting and unit tours. The renovation was made possible with gifts of $1 million from the Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Foundation and $100,000 from the Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for the 3 West patient unit.

Newswise: LUMC Burn Center Receives Recognition from the American Burn Association
Released: 7-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EST
LUMC Burn Center Receives Recognition from the American Burn Association
Loyola Medicine

The Loyola Medicine Burn Center has once again been recognized by the American Burn Association (ABA) as an officially Verified Adult and Pediatric Burn Center.

Released: 1-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EDT
MacNeal Hospital is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Loyola Medicine

MacNeal Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Award quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. MacNeal Hospital also received the American Heart Association’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet specific criteria that reduce the time between an eligible patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with a clot-buster thrombolytic.

Newswise: Loyola Medicine Hand Surgeon Available Today to Discuss Chicago Bears Quarterback Injury to Throwing Hand
Released: 16-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Loyola Medicine Hand Surgeon Available Today to Discuss Chicago Bears Quarterback Injury to Throwing Hand
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Loyola Medicine hand surgeon Alexander Soneru, MD, is available today to discuss Chicago Bears Quarterback Justin Fields' injury to his throwing hand.



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