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New Gene Test Flags Risk of Serious Complications in Sarcoidosis
October 11, 2012
Researchers at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System have identified a genetic signature that distinguishes patients with complicated sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that can be fatal, from patients with a more benign form of the disease. The gene signature could become the basis for a simple blood test.
Jose De La Cruz
October 11, 2012
Leader in bladeless laser-assisted eye surgery and the latest surgical techniques for complex vision problems
Joan Briller
October 11, 2012
Dr. Joan Briller, a cardiologist who studies gender differences in cardiac risk factors and therapy, says up to 80% of heart disease in women may be preventable
White Construction Workers in Illinois Get Higher Workers’ Comp Settlements: Study
October 11, 2012
White non-Hispanic construction workers are awarded higher workers’ compensation settlements […]
White Construction Workers in Illinois Get Higher Workers’ Comp Settlements: Study
October 11, 2012
News Release [Writer] This is research news from U-I-C […]
Moving research from lab to market
October 10, 2012
Once researchers have discovered a way to turn basic science into a potentially viable commercial product, they have to actually develop the product.
Developing a blood test for heart failure
October 10, 2012
Samuel Dudley is developing a diagnostic blood test that could help save the lives of patients who come to the ER with heart failure.
An alternative to colonoscopy
October 10, 2012
Too many people refuse screenings for colorectal cancer because the tests are uncomfortable and costly. Xavier Llor has a better idea.
Targeting liver disease with gene therapy
October 10, 2012
There’s no treatment for liver fibrosis, a disease that kills about 29,000 Americans each year. Hayat Onyuksel and her team of researchers are working to change that.
‘Cloud 9’ opens UIC Theatre season
October 25, 2012
10/25/2012 – 10/31/2012 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm –
Onstage this week at the UIC Theatre: “Cloud 9” by Caryl Churchill, a tale of secret dalliances with partners varying in age, sexual orientation and social position.