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.
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.
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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™.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.