Reliable Point-of-Care Blood Test Can Help Prevent Toxoplasmosis

A new point-of-care test for the parasite Toxoplasma gondii can be performed with a drop of the mother’s blood. The test meets the WHO’s criteria. It is sensitive, specific, quick, easy to perform, and inexpensive.
10-Aug-2018 6:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Zombie Gene Protects Against Cancer — in Elephants

LIF6, a dead gene that came back to life, prevents cancer by killing cells with DNA damage.
8-Aug-2018 1:35 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Muslim Community Activists from Across the U.S. Meet to Address Muslim Community Health Issues

As part of a project titled Engaging Muslim Activists for Research on Community Health (E-MARCH) -- led by Aasim Padela, MD, associate professor of medicine and Director of Initiative on Islam and Medicine at the University of Chicago -- UMMA Clinic...
13-Aug-2018 5:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Medicaid Expansion Leads to Greater Access to Diabetes Medications

Prescriptions for diabetes medications increased in the first two years after states expanded eligibility for Medicaid as part of the Affordable Care Act, compared to states that didn’t expand Medicaid, according to a new analysis by researchers...
1-Aug-2018 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

University of Chicago Medicine earns re-accreditation for high standards in cancer care

The University of Chicago Medicine has received another three-year accreditation from the Commission on Cancer, a voluntary program administered by the American College of Surgeons.
31-Jul-2018 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

New medical helicopter arrives at UChicago Medicine

Chicago’s only hospital-based medical flight program began flying a more advanced helicopter this month, an Airbus EC145.
20-Jul-2018 5:25 PM EDT Add to Favorites

University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center status renewed

Designation from the National Cancer Institute denotes the highest level of scientific excellence.
17-Jul-2018 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

UChicago Medicine, Chicago Sky break the Guinness World Record for largest basketball lesson

The University of Chicago Medicine and the WNBA Chicago Sky officially broke the Guinness World Record for the largest basketball lesson, which took place during this year’s inaugural #ChicagoFit Health and Fitness Festival.
12-Jul-2018 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites