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A scene from the documentary "The Interrupters"

February 14, 2013

Cure Violence model reduces shootings in NYC

New report says approach reduced shooting rate 6 percent in Crown Heights, while other areas rose.

Person holding a palm pilot

February 7, 2013

Study: how young adults use e-cigarettes, snus
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Do young smokers use “new” tobacco products to quit? A UIC study uses electronic diaries to find out.

Seniors participating in a salsa dancing class

February 5, 2013

Salsa dancing may get older Latinos on their feet

Older Latinos are at high risk of developing disabilities. Can dancing help?

Woman prepares cells for bone marrow transplant

January 30, 2013

Exercise may speed recovery after transplant

Can exercise shorten recovery time after high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation?

Kirstie Danielson

January 28, 2013

Islet transplant may slow atherosclerosis

Researcher Kirstie Danielson found positive results after Islet transplantation for type 1 diabetes.

January 16, 2013

Oral health important even in tough economy

College of Dentistry clinics have lost nearly 4,500 patients — the majority low income — since last year when the legislature eliminated adult dental services from its Medicaid program.

UIC webpage screen shot

January 15, 2013

UIC ranked in top 20 for online bachelor’s degree

UIC ranks 18th in the nation among schools offering an online bachelor’s degree, according to new rankings in U.S. News & World Report.

Henri Manasse

December 21, 2012

Pharmacy medal bestowed upon former dean

Henri Manass, dean emeritus of the College of Pharmacy, received the 2012 Donald E. Francke Medal from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

Robert Winn

December 19, 2012

New leaders at UI Health to enhance patient-centered care

UI Health has recruited four top health care executives to its leadership team.

Wonhaw Cho, distinguished professor of chemical biology in the department of chemistry

December 18, 2012

Cholesterol plays key role in cells

Cholesterol, which has a bad reputation in heart disease, may be important to many cell processes.

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