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UrduThe Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago announced that it will not participate in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Medical Schools” ranking next year due to concerns about the publication’s methodology and the impact the ratings system has on ensuring equity in medical education.
Tag: University of Chicago Medicine
UChicago Medicine performs 66 heart transplants in 2022, sets new state record for 2nd consecutive year
With the successful completion of back-to-back Christmas heart transplants, the University of Chicago Medicine set a new heart transplantation record for the state of Illinois, surpassing its own previous high-water mark for heart transplants. The Hyde Park-based academic health system has performed 66 heart transplants so far in 2022, surpassing last year’s record of 61.
UChicago Medicine transplant team performs health system’s historic first DCD heart transplant
The University of Chicago Medicine transplant team performed the health system’s first donated-after-circulatory death (DCD) heart transplant on Nov. 19, 2022. The DCD technique is expected to help heart patients get transplants faster. Donor hearts are traditionally recovered from brain-dead donors, a process known as donation after brain death (DBD).
UChicago Medicine earns high marks for stem cell transplant survival rates
New data show the University of Chicago Medicine’s David and Etta Jonas Center for Cellular Therapy has the highest one-year survival rate in Illinois for adults undergoing blood and bone marrow stem cell transplants. UChicago Medicine had an 80% one-year survival rate among adult stem cell patients, according to the latest statistics released in mid-December by the Center for International Blood & Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR).
UChicago Medicine, Legal Aid Chicago launch bedside program to provide in-hospital legal support for trauma patients injured by violence
The University of Chicago Medicine has launched a novel partnership with Legal Aid Chicago, embedding two full-time lawyers within the health system’s Level 1 trauma center to provide civil legal support to patients who’ve been injured from intentional violence.
UCMC named ‘Top Teaching Hospital’ by leading industry watchdog Leapfrog Group
The University of Chicago Medical Center has been named a “Top Teaching Hospital” by The Leapfrog Group for the fifth time, recognizing the academic medical center’s long record of providing patients with safe, world-class healthcare while educating future clinicians. The industry watchdog organization designated 58 academic medical centers across the country as “Top Teaching Hospitals” on its 2022 Top Hospitals list, which was published Tuesday, December 6.
University of Chicago Medical Center earns 22nd consecutive ‘A’ grade for patient safety, retains 10-year run in elite group
The University of Chicago Medical Center has earned its 22nd consecutive ‘A’ grade in hospital and patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, extending a 10-year run of scoring top honors from the independent watchdog organization. Of the thousands of acute-care facilities nationwide, the 811-bed University of Chicago Medical Center is one of only 22 hospitals in the country to have earned the top grade in all 22 of The Leapfrog Group’s semiannual report cards, which began in 2012.
UChicago Medicine’s heart transplant program makes history again, with best survival rates and wait times ever recorded
The University of Chicago Medicine’s heart transplant program is making history once again. The program’s transplant survival rates and transplant wait times are not only the best in the country, but they’re the best in the history of heart transplantation, according to an analysis of Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) data.
$10 million gift to support ALS research, educational outreach at local high schools
The University of Chicago has received a $10 million gift from the Lohengrin Foundation to help establish a center of excellence in research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neurodegenerative diseases. ALS and its related conditions are devastating neurological diseases. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS progressively destroys nerve cells that control body movements, and affects as many as 30,000 Americans each year.
Collaborative between UChicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care supports 18 grassroots organizations helping to keep kids safe this summer
Eighteen South Side community groups are receiving $150,000 to support their grassroots work supporting youth and keeping them safe during the summer — a time when violence and violent injuries typically increases in the Chicagoland area. The funding is made possible through the annual grants program from Southland RISE (Resilience Initiative to Strengthen and Empower), a collaborative uniting the trauma recovery programs from the University of Chicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care.
UChicago Medicine breaks ground on $121M multispecialty care facility in Crown Point, Indiana
The University of Chicago Medicine broke ground on a new two-story, 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana for what will be the academic health system’s largest off-site facility and its first freestanding building in Indiana. The $121 million state-of-the-art care center, at I-65 and 109th Avenue in Crown Point, is expected to open in spring of 2024.
Primary care doctors would need more than 24 hours/day to provide recommended care
New study highlights the large discrepancy between recommended guidelines and a physician’s time, but a team-based care model could be a partial remedy.
Study: More equitable vaccine coverage could have prevented over 250 COVID-19 deaths in Chicago
University of Chicago Medicine research shows discrepancies in COVID-19 vaccine coverage across Chicago zip codes.
UChicago and Rush receive $20 million NIH grant to build health disparities research network
The University of Chicago and Rush University have received a $20 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish a Center for Multiple Chronic Diseases Associated with Health Disparities.
Comparing African and European populations leads to breast cancer risk discovery
By comparing genetic data from European and African population groups, scientists at UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified seven new regions of the human genome that are associated with increased breast cancer risk. The findings were published in Nature Communications.
UChicago Medicine receives initial OK to build large outpatient center in Crown Point, Indiana
The Crown Point Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the University of Chicago Medicine’s requests to build a 116,000-square-feet multispecialty care center in Northwest Indiana.
Are childhood cancers different? Understanding the immune response to tumors in pediatric neuroblastoma
UChicago Medicine physician-scientists aimed to find out how the immune systems of children with a type of cancer called neuroblastoma respond to tumors. The answer to this question could help guide the treatment of pediatric patients.
Telestroke protocols streamline life-saving care for stroke patients
UChicago Medicine’s Telestroke Network leverages a high-tech communications platform to expedite advanced levels of care to improve patient outcomes.
Comer Children’s listed among top hospitals in U.S. News & World Report 2021-2022 rankings
UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital continues to climb in U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Chicago Medicine receives 19th A grade for hospital safety
UChicago Medicine earned its 19th consecutive ‘A’ grade in patient safety from industry watchdog The Leapfrog Group, garnering top marks despite the challenges faced by healthcare institutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
University of Chicago Medicine joins Family Connects Chicago
University of Chicago Medicine is joining Family Connects Chicago to bring much-needed post-natal support to families with newborns on Chicago’s South Side.
UChicago Medicine’s community benefit investment totals $567.1 million in fiscal 2020
The UChicago Medicine health system provided $567.1 million in community benefits and services to the South Side, and UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial provided $89.5 million to Harvey and nearby areas.
Vineet Arora, MD, Appointed Dean for Medical Education at the University of Chicago
Vineet Arora, MD, has been appointed Dean for Medical Education of the University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division, succeeding Halina Brukner, MD, who is retiring.
U.S. Army to train military healthcare personnel at UChicago Medicine’s Level 1 trauma center
The University of Chicago Medicine will become the latest premier trauma training site for U.S. Army physicians, nurses and medics ahead of their deployments in a unique partnership that seeks to share knowledge and experience.
$10 million grant from AbbVie Foundation to support UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
A $10 million grant from the AbbVie Foundation will support scientific and educational activities at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center under the leadership of a newly appointed Cancer Center Director Kunle Odunsi, MD, PhD.
COVID-19 vaccination begins at UChicago Medicine
First UChicago Medicine employees vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2; Paves way for thousands more to be scheduled over next several weeks
Adekunle Odunsi named new director of University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adekunle “Kunle” Odunsi, MD, PhD, FRCOG, FACOG, an expert in immunotherapy and vaccine therapy for cancer, has been appointed director of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. He comes to Chicago from Buffalo, New York, where he served as deputy director at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
For the 18th consecutive time, Leapfrog rates patient safety at UChicago Medicine among the nation’s best
The University of Chicago Medicine earned its 18th consecutive “A” grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent industry watchdog.
How to stay safe from flu during the COVID-19 pandemic
University of Chicago Medicine infectious diseases expert Dr. Allison Bartlett explains what to know to stay safe this winter from both influenza and COVID-19.
UChicago Medicine receives recognition for resuscitation and stroke care
The American Heart Association has recognized Comer Children’s Hospital with its top honor for resuscitation care of newborns and children, and University of Chicago Medicine with its top honor for stroke care. The awards reflect commitment to high-quality, advanced care for children and adults.
Study finds women want more information from religious hospitals on their reproductive care restrictions
Religious hospital policies that restrict reproductive health care are poorly understood by patients, according to new bioethics research from UChicago Medicine.
UChicago Medicine, in partnership with Solis Mammography, opens two new breast health centers
Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of breast health and diagnostic services, is expanding access to 3D mammography and diagnostic breast health procedures through a partnership with University of Chicago Medicine.
Sickness doesn’t fight fair. Neither do we.
The University of Chicago Medicine launched a new brand marketing campaign that highlights the academic health system’s commitment to advancing healthcare and its relentless quest to finding answers to the most difficult medical problems that patients face.
Sleep apnea treatment reduces heart problems in patients with prediabetes, new study finds
Research from the University of Chicago Medicine finds people with prediabetes and obstructive sleep apnea can reduce their daytime resting heart rate and risk of cardiovascular disease by using a CPAP device.
Study reveals unnecessary stress testing performed prior to knee and hip replacement surgeries
A new study shows the overall rate of preoperative stress testing for hip and knee replacements has been decreasing consistently since 2006, but that many stress tests performed each year were unnecessary.
[email protected] experts can discuss #Tocilizumab research; Drug may reduce need for ventilators in #COVID19 pneumonia
Roche made news today as research showed its drug (tocilizumab) reduced patients’ need for ventilators for those with COVID-19-associated pneumonia. A University of Chicago Medicine team has done separate, independent research on tocilizumab and found similar results in their own phase II trial.…
UChicago bioinformatics team to create data infrastructure for global pediatric cancer initiative
The University of Chicago Pediatric Cancer Data Commons and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are working together to bring precision medicine to children and young adults with acute leukemia.
Ingalls Memorial Behavioral Health Services Expand to Calumet City
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital will expand its behavioral health services to Calumet City, Illinois in September 2020, providing essential outpatient mental healthcare to Southland residents.
UChicago Medicine joins BOOST-3 national trial to investigate treatments for traumatic brain injuries
As part of nationwide study to improve trauma care for severe brain injuries, researchers at UChicago Medicine are working to engage South Side residents and ensure representation among underrepresented communities.
Study: Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of getting COVID-19
In a retrospective study of patients tested for COVID-19, researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine found an association between vitamin D deficiency and the likelihood of becoming infected with the coronavirus. The findings were published Sept. 3 in JAMA Network Open.
$500,000 gift supports worldwide effort to harness pediatric cancer data to advance treatment for children
Family looks to the ‘bright side’ by creating a charity to support pediatric cancer research and providing UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital with $500,000 gift.
Center for Asian Health Equity awarded $4.25 million CDC grant to prevent colorectal cancer in Illinois
The University of Chicago Medicine’s Center for Asian Health Equity has received a five-year, $4.25 million federal grant to increase colorectal cancer screenings, particularly among underserved and rural Illinois communities.
Promising research sheds light on treating deadly bone-marrow disorder
Researchers are beginning to understand more about how to treat a rare but deadly type of blood cancer known as Philadelphia chromosome-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms.
New COVID-19 app helps users communicate health risks with each other
UChicago Medicine physicians helped develop an app to track COVID-19 symptoms, piggybacking on a similar platform for parents of premature babies who record and monitor health issues. MyCovid Passport lets users track symptoms and keep up to date on the latest health information.
No racial disparities seen in response to remdesivir treatment of COVID-19
A new analysis by University of Chicago Medicine faculty, staff and collaborators around the world found remdesivir appears to be equally beneficial to patients regardless of race, supporting the need for early intervention and aggressive care for all patients in the fight against COVID-19.
Surprising species-level diversity in our gut bacteria
A new UChicago study describes inter- and intra-species diversity within the Lachnospiraceae bacteria family.
UChicago Medicine rises in US News’ hospital rankings
The University of Chicago Medicine has continued to improve in U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of the country’s best hospitals, released July 28, moving up to having nine specialties ranked among the top 50 in the nation, including six in the top 25.
UChicago Medicine selected as Chicago’s only official NIH network site researching stroke and dementia
About 30% of stroke patients develop dementia, yet researchers understand very little about why. UChicago Medicine joins a NIH-led national network of institutions working to better understand the risk factors that lead to vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID), early stroke recovery and approaches to prevention.
Pinney named co-director of UChicago Medicine Heart & Vascular Center
Cardiologist and heart failure expert Sean Pinney, MD, has been named co-director of the Heart & Vascular Center and director of the Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program at the University of Chicago Medicine.
Laughing gas may bring relief to veterans suffering from PTSD, new study suggests
A small pilot study provides an early glimpse of how some veterans struggling with PTSD may benefit from one simple, inexpensive treatment involving nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas.