Portable Device Effective In Zapping Away Migraine Pain Jun 28, 2008
29, 2006) Researchers at Rush University Medical Center are testing a new treatment for migraine headaches: occipital nerve stimulation, a surgical procedure in which an implanted neurostimulator delivers. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Generation of babies born with the AIDS virus is reaching adulthood Jun 23, 2008
For 15 years she had been treated by Dr. Kenneth Boyer, chairman of pediatrics at Rush University Medical Center. Says Mary: "I didn't want to stop seeing him. He knows everything about me.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Doctors say Tiger should return to form Jun 20, 2008
The repeated wear and tear on his knee, including an operation that will be his third in five years, could result in early arthritis that might eventually slow down his career, said Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph, the Chicago White Sox team physician and an orthopedic surgeon at Rush University Medical Center. Given his natural ability and athletic talent, I think his chances are excellent. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Therapeutic Potential Of Cord Blood Stem Cells Enhanced With New Technology Jun 11, 2008
10, 2008) A CD26 Inhibitor increases the efficiency and responsiveness of umbilical cord blood for bone marrow transplants and may improve care for blood cancer patients according to research from Rush University Medical Center being presented at the 6th Annual International Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation Symposium, June 6-7 in Los Angeles. See also. (Science Daily)
Aliskiren Combined with Losartan in Type 2 Diabetes and Nephropathy Jun 5, 2008
From the Department of Medical Endocrinology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen (H.-H.P.); the Faculty of Health Science, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark (H.-H.P.); Steno Diabetes Center, Gentofte, Denmark (F.P.); Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville (J.B.L.); Rush University Medical Center, Chicago (E.J.L.); and Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston (N.K.H.). Address reprint requests to Dr. Parving at the Department of Medical Endocrinology, Rigshospitalet,... (New England Journal of Medicine)
The 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America May 31, 2008
He serves on numerous boards, among them that of the Rush University Medical Center. Roel Campos 59, Cooley Godward Kronish, Washington. (Law.com)
Obama's doctor says he's fit to lead May 30, 2008
Scheiner, who is on staff at University of Chicago Hospitals and Rush University Medical Center, writes that "during that period of time, Senator Obama has been in excellent health. He has been seen regularly for medical checkups and various minor problems such as upper respiratory infections, skin rashes, and minor injuries.". Obama's most recent physical found that "he exercised regularly, often jogging 3 miles," that his diet was "balanced with good intake of roughage and fluids," and that... (Boston Globe)
Doctor's letter May 30, 2008
I am on staff at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Rush University Medical Center. I have been Senator Barack Obama's primary care physician since March 23, 1987. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Physician says Obama is in excellent health May 30, 2008
"Sen. Barack Obama is in overall good physical and mental health needed to maintain the resiliency required in the office of president," wrote Dr. David Scheiner, a general internist at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Rush University Medical Center. Should he become his party's nominee, Obama has said he has no plans to use McCain's age against him and has discounted suggestions that the Arizona Republican is too old to be president. (AZCentral -- News)
Obama in 'excellent health,' his doctor says May 30, 2008
Scheiner, on staff at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Rush University Medical Center, said that he had been Obama's doctor for 21 years and that Obama had "been seen regularly for medical checkups and various minor problems such as upper respiratory infections, skin rashes and minor injuries.". At the time of last year's checkup, Obama was exercising regularly and following a balanced diet. (Los Angeles Times)
Marquette appoints new dean of nursing May 25, 2008
Callahan comes to Marquette from Rush University in Chicago, where she serves as chair of adult health nursing and program director of the nurse anesthesia program in Rush's College of Nursing. Callahan is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the National Academies of Practice. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Imclone addresses shortcomings of FLEX trial, development of KRAS biomarker to guide future patient selection May 24, 2008
Dr Philip Bonomi, an oncologist at Rush University Medical Center added there is relatively little info about EGFR mutations and efficacy of Erbitux, but the evidence which is available suggests that EGFR mutations do not have predictive value. . (FT.com -- Markets)
Technique For Nasal Obstruction Helps Patients Breathe Easier, Study Finds May 23, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 22, 2008) Z-plasty, a minimally invasive surgical technique to treat internal nasal valve collapse, showed significant improvement in relieving nasal obstruction with less recovery time compared to more traditional open rhinoplasty, according to a research study by Rush University Medical Center. See also. (Science Daily)
Neural Cell Transplants May Help Those With Parkinson's Disease May 23, 2008
"Taking these four papers together we can see that primate studies are helping to elucidate the likelihood of favorable outcomes following stem cell transplantation with respect to route of administration, possible modes of action and the ability to track the effects." said Jeffrey Kordower, PhD of the Rush University Medical Center, Chicago and guest editor of this special meeting issue of CELL TRANSPLANTATION.. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
Muni Yields Fall to Three-Month Low as `Sanity' Returns After Auction Rout May 23, 2008
Rush University Medical Center received orders for six times the $97 million of bonds it sold this week to replace auction- rate debt, said Catherine Jacobson, the Chicago hospital's chief financial officer. Rush's fixed-rate bonds, sold on May 19 through the Illinois Finance Authority, were priced at yields ranging from 3. (Bloomberg -- US)
8 ways to sharpen your memory May 21, 2008
Eat salad every dayIn a study from Rush University, people who consumed about three servings of vegetables daily had a 40 percent slower rate of cognitive decline over 6 years than those who shunned veggies, leaving the produce lovers the mental equals of someone 5 years younger ... Good news: You can cultivate conscientiousness, says Robert S. Wilson, PhD, the study's lead author and professor of neurological and behavioral sciences at Rush University Medical Center. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study: Older brains don't benefit from painkillers May 15, 2008
There s no evidence that people should be on these drugs to prevent Alzheimer s disease, said Dr. David Bennett of Chicago s Rush University Medical Center, who was not involved in the study but does similar research. With the side effects of these drugs, people shouldn t be taking them for this reason. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Painkillers don't slow dementia, study says May 13, 2008
"The drugs have several effects in the brain and the different effects could be important at different stages in the illness,'' said study co-author Dr. John Breitner of the University of Washington in Seattle.Earlier studies seemed promisingPrevious studies had found that people who took the drugs ran a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's. But those were observational studies, meaning they observed people's behavior and health. The people who took the pills may have had other healthy habits... (MSNBC -- Health)
Facebook joins effort to thwart online predators May 9, 2008
Rush University Medical center. Therapy Staff inc.. (Chicago Tribune)
'Virtual' Health Teams Boost Patient Care May 3, 2008
Patients who received this type of coordinated care -- which includes physicians, pharmacists, dieticians, social workers and other professionals -- required fewer emergency department visits than those who didn't receive it, according to researchers at Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago. They developed a pilot project called Virtual Integrated Practice (VIP), which links physician practices with teams of other health-care professionals to coordinate care for patients with diabetes. (Health-Finder)
Reduced Emergency Room Visits For Elderly Patients Attributed To 'Virtual' Health Care Team Approach May 2, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 1, 2008) Elderly patients suffering from chronic illnesses who receive virtual care from a team of medical experts linked together via phone, fax and e-mail, make fewer emergency visits than patients who do not receive this kind of coordinated team care approach according to a new study by Rush University Medical Center. The study will be presented at the American Geriatrics Society s Annual Scientific Meeting on Friday, May 2. (Science Daily)
Eye Cell Implants Improve Parkinson's Symptoms May 2, 2008
"This is a promising study on a form of therapy that is different from anything out there," said the study's lead author, Dr. Roy Bakay, a professor of neurological surgery and the A. Watson and Sarah Armour Presidential Chair at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. "This therapy may be beneficial in itself, or it may be used as additional therapy," added Bakay, who was at Emory University in Atlanta at the time of the study. (MEDLINEplus)
Home sales, prices decline statewide; city not as bad Apr 23, 2008
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR. Search Chicago jobs. (Chicago Tribune)
Sharing Bed with Wife Helps Men's Sleep Apnea Rx Apr 23, 2008
On nights when couples slept together, however, husbands met this treatment goal three quarters of the time -- a "dramatic difference," Dr. Rosalind Cartwright, of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, told Reuters Health. She reports the findings in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. (MEDLINEplus)
Patients Receive Heart Valve Replacements Without Surgery Using High-tech Device Apr 21, 2008
20, 2008) Interventional cardiologists at Rush University Medical Center now offer a minimally-invasive transcatheter valve replacement procedure for patients with congenital heart disease that doesn t involve open heart surgery ... All of the patients are recovering and are expected to go home today," said Dr. Ziyad M. Hijazi, director of the Rush Center for Congenital and Structural Heart Disease, chief of the section of pediatric cardiology and professor in the departments of pediatrics and... (Science Daily)
Heart Valves Replaced Without Surgery Apr 21, 2008
Interventional cardiologists at Rush University Medical Center now offer a minimally-invasive transcatheter valve replacement procedure for patients with congenital heart disease that doesnt involve open heart surgery ... All of the patients are recovering and are expected to go home today," said Dr. Ziyad M. Hijazi, director of the Rush Center for Congenital and Structural Heart Disease, chief of the section of pediatric cardiology and professor in the departments of pediatrics and internal... (Newsmax)
Bladder Drugs May Hasten Mental Decline Apr 19, 2008
The findings, released Thursday at a meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, come from an analysis of the medication use and cognitive test scores of 870 older Catholic priests, nuns and brothers who participated in the Religious Orders Study at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center. The average age was 75. (Click2Houston, TX)
Volunteers prepare for 5th annual Walk for Fragile X Apr 17, 2008
Berry-Kravis, a medical doctor, is a professor of pediatrics, biochemistry and neurology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Berry-Kravis is one of the leading doctors and researchers in the field of Fragile X. Dr. Berry-Kravis was one of the speakers with Holly Roos during the congressional briefing last spring in Washington, D.C.. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Study shows Alzheimer's hits earlier in smokers, drinkers Apr 17, 2008
People can't do anything about a family history of Alzheimer's, says Denis Evans, a researcher at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. But, he says, they can reduce modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's. (USA Today)
Your Health: Coffee consumption may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease Apr 11, 2008
Following a six-year study of more than 800 adults, researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago concluded that compared to non-diabetic individuals, diabetics faced a 65 percent greater risk of developing Alzheimer s disease. Most folks don t consider coffee a health elixir, but there s no doubt that it is a plant-based beverage. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
New Guidelines Issued For Treating Resistant Hypertension Apr 11, 2008
22, 2007) Researchers at Rush University Medical Center analyzed the data from 22 randomized clinical trials, and have found significant differences between antihypertensive drugs. ACE-inhibitors and the newer. (Science Daily)
Depression Is A Risk Factor Rather Than Early Sign Of Alzheimer's Disease, Study Suggests Apr 11, 2008
10, 2008) A new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center supports the idea that depression is truly a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease rather than a subtle early sign of its underlying pathology. The study found no evidence of an increase in depressive symptoms during the prodromal phase before the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. (Science Daily)
Principal being fired over teen sex charges Apr 10, 2008
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR. regal health. (Chicago Tribune)
Nut Butter Nutrition Facts Apr 9, 2008
A study done at Rush University in Chicago established that a diet high in saturated and hydrogenated fats increases risk of developing Alzheimer s. Replacing harmful fats with nut fats can cut risk. Additionally, compounds found in walnuts may play a preventative role in relation to age-related cognitive decline (James Joseph, PHD, US Department of Agriculture, Human Nutrition Research Center, Tufts University, Boston). (Suite101.com)
Depression and Alzheimer's Risk Linked Apr 9, 2008
But exact nature of the association isn't clear, study finds. Monday, April 7, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Fetal Cells Used To Treat Parkinson's Disease May Not Function Long Term, Study Suggests Apr 8, 2008
The finding suggest that Parkinson s disease is an ongoing process that can affect cells grafted into the brain in the same way the disease affects host dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain, according to Kordower, who is the lead author of the study and a neuroscientist at Rush University Medical Center. These findings give us a bit of pause for the value of cell replacement strategy for Parkinson s disease, said Kordower. (Science Daily)
Depression called risk factor for Alzheimer's Apr 8, 2008
"What we think it suggests is that depression truly is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, and not simply a sign that the disease is developing," Dr. Robert Wilson, a neuropsychologist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago who led one study, said in a telephone interview. Some researchers have assumed that Alzheimer's causes depression, so Dr. Wilson's team tracked 917 retired Roman Catholic priests and nuns, 190 of whom developed Alzheimer's disease. (Globe and Mail)
Parkinson's brain cell transplants last years Apr 7, 2008
Jeffrey Kordower of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and colleagues described the case of a 61-year-old woman who died 14 years after she got a transplant. She initially got better but then deteriorated until she died. (MSNBC -- Health)
Parkinson's Disrupts Stem Cell Therapy Transplants Apr 7, 2008
Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago studied brain tissue from a patient who had received a dopamine transplant 14 years earlier and found that the transplanted cells developed changes characteristic of Parkinson's disease (PD) and did not appear to function normally. The patient had improved initially after the transplant but then deteriorated, noted the study, published in the April issue of Nature Medicine. (Health-Finder)
How Low Can Vytorin Go? Apr 6, 2008
Nonetheless, panelist Joseph Messer, a professor at Rush University, predicts that some patients will refuse to switch, though he thinks changing drugs is now prudent. "It's happened to me four times in the past week," he says. (Forbes -- Business)
Dementia-Dreading Baby Boomers, Elderly Spur Race Among Brain-Game Makers Apr 5, 2008
People who choose activities that stimulate their minds throughout their lives are less likely to develop dementia, or memory loss, says , a neuropsychologist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and an early researcher in the field. Keep Reading. (Bloomberg -- US)
Experts doubt kids could have hurt teacher Apr 3, 2008
But Dr. Louis Kraus, a expert at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, said he doubts they would have actually attacked. "The reality is it is highly unlikely they would have been successful at this," Kraus said. (CNN)
Schering, Merck's Vytorin Should Be Last Resort, Doctors Say Mar 31, 2008
Along with Yale's Krumholz, the panel that reviewed the study included Joseph Messer, a cardiologist at Rush University in Chicago, Patrick O'Gara, the vice chairman of clinical affairs at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and Rick Nishimura, a cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic. The panelists chosen had no personal financial conflicts of interest, the ACC said. (Bloomberg)
Watch where you stash stuff Mar 29, 2008
To ease your way to sleep, help your body radiate heat from your hands and feet, says Helen Burgess, PhD, assistant director of the Biological Rhythms Research Laboratory at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Don socks to dilate the blood vessels in the extremities then take the socks off and let a foot stick out from under the blankets. (MSNBC -- Health)
Do you think I'm sexy? Apnea aid raises doubts Mar 22, 2008
Most unromantic device everSleep-deprived people are not good partners, noted Rosalind Cartwright, chairman of the of the psychology department at Rush University and founder of the schools sleep disorders center. She calls the CPAP "the most unromantic device ever," but says using the machine or an oral applicance can rescue a troubled marriage. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Frank Ayd, 87, Who Advanced Thorazine Use, Is Dead Mar 22, 2008
Dr. Philip G. Janicak, a professor of psychiatry at Rush University in Chicago, said in an interview that empirical trial and error on real patients led to many discoveries by Dr. Ayd and his contemporaries. Dr. Ayd contributed to more than 50 books and wrote over 400 articles. (New York Times)
Asthma Often Still Uncontrolled after ER Visit Mar 22, 2008
The findings suggest that emergency care for asthma can be better, and that the "bridge" between the ER and the doctor's office can be stronger, write Dr. Richard O. Lenhardt, of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and his colleagues. In the ER, asthma exacerbations are usually treated with oral corticosteroid medication, Lenhardt explained, but this is a short- term solution. (MEDLINEplus)
Read more... Mar 21, 2008
Rush University Medical Center. Sherman Health Systems. (PNN Online)
Will God Get You Out of Your Depression? Mar 20, 2008
"You might be shocked to find out there are some denominations that do harm to people," said Patricia Murphy, chaplain and assistant professor of psychiatry at Rush University. "Some congregations teach that depression is a sin ... that's the reaction they get when they turn to their pastor.". (ABC News)
'Double whammy' - Alzheimer’s risk higher for children with two afflicted parents Mar 16, 2008
But Dr. David Bennett of Chicago s Rush University Medical Center said evidence is mixed on whether nutrition, exercise and stimulating mental activity can prevent or delay disease in people with culprit genes. Lifestyle changes may not be beneficial, but in other cases it may be, Bennett said. (Missoulian, MT)
Double jeopardy in Alzheimer's families When both parents have the disease... Mar 15, 2008
" No one knows how many people have two afflicted parents, but experts say that as Baby Boomers age, there are likely to be more. For now, there's no cure for the more than 26 million people worldwide estimated to have Alzheimer's, which gradually destroys memory and other mental abilities. Dorman took part in the University of Washington study to find out more about her risk and to help researchers identify culprit genes that could lead to new treatments. Families were recruited through the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Cephalons Treanda to see limited uptake for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, if approved, physicians say Mar 15, 2008
Many elderly patients are unable to withstand the side effects of the FCR regimen, Dr Stephanie Gregory, director of the hematology section at Rush University Medical Center concurred. Despite its side effects, the FCR regimen has an excellent response rate. (FT.com -- Markets)
Women Are Treated Less Frequently Than Men With Statins, Aspirin And Beta-blockers Mar 7, 2008
6, 2008) Women and men experience a similar prevalence of adverse drug reactions in the treatment of coronary artery disease; however, women are significantly less likely than their male counterparts to be treated with statins, aspirin, and beta-blockers according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center. See also. (Science Daily)
Interim Cook health chief to resign Mar 6, 2008
He was the former executive chairman of emergency medicine at both the county and Rush University Medical Center. A spokeswoman for Mr. Stroger confirmed he received the letter and said he plans to confer with commissioners about Dr. Simons resignation. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Shorter Women May Have Very Long Lives: Gene Mutation Found Mar 5, 2008
20, 2005) Rush University Medical Center is participating in a clinical trial to evaluate the potential benefit of the first major innovation in 20 years for the treatment of growth failure. The drug, called. (Science Daily)
Creating a Cord-Blood Lifeline Feb 27, 2008
What's more, many conditions treated today with cord-blood stem cells are most successful when the donor is not related to the recipient, says Dr. Kent Christopherson, a hematologist at Chicago's Rush University Medical Center. "Odds are you'll never need your own cord blood, but actually your neighbor's," Christopherson says. (Time.com)
Could Clothes Be Made To Monitor Heart Beat, Other Vital Signs, Automatically? Feb 26, 2008
Rush University Medical Center is participating in a. . (Science Daily)
Mental acuity in seniors improving, study suggests Feb 21, 2008
"The data are highly limited for reaching the conclusion they have," said Dr. Denis Evans, a professor of medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago who studies cognitive decline in old age. "I would hedge it.". (Boston Globe)
Prozac nation Feb 21, 2008
Dr. Louis Kraus, a forensic psychologist with Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, said with no known criminal background or history of violence or anti-social behavior before the killings, Kazmierczak presents a bewildering psychiatric image. Obviously something very tragic is missing from this puzzle that we don't fully understand yet, Kraus said. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Allergy Disorders Linked With Irritable Bowel Syndrome Feb 17, 2008
SATURDAY, Feb. 16 (HealthDay News) -- There may be a link between allergies and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in adults, says a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. IBS occurs in about 15 percent of the U.S. population. (Health-Finder)
Learning Disabilities Associated With Language Problems Later In Life Feb 14, 2008
D., then at Northwestern University and now at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, and colleagues studied a group of 699 individuals--108 with primary progressive aphasia, 154 with Alzheimer's disease, 84 with a related disorder known as frontotemporal dementia and 353 controls without dementia. When enrolling in the study, participants completed a detailed demographic and medical history interview that included two questions about whether they or immediate family members had a history of... (Science Daily)
Learning Disabilities May Presage Later Language Problems Feb 12, 2008
Researchers, led by Emily Rogalski, then of Northwestern University and now of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, studied 699 people -- about half with no dementia and the other half with either primary progressive aphasia, Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder known as frontotemporal dementia. Patients with primary progressive aphasia were more likely to have had learning disabilities or a close family member with learning disabilities than were those with other forms of dementia or... (Health-Finder)
Neighbors in the News Feb 10, 2008
She plans to graduate in spring with an M.D. from Rush University, Chicago. Velarde earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics in 1998 from De La Salle University in Manila and a Master of Science in actuarial science in 2001 from the University of Iowa. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Quest special: Ion, the prize Feb 8, 2008
Case in point: Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago published a paper last week proposing that bubbles are the actual gates of ion channels. The bubbles create a vacuum that cannot conduct electricity as the surrounding water does; therefore, the channel is effectively in the 'off' position, said Robert Eisenberg, a molecular biophysicist at Rush. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Revolution In Understanding Of Ion Channel Regulation Feb 6, 2008
5, 2008) A study at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago proposes that bubbles may control the opening and closing of ion channels ... Life is controlled by switches and valves, in the same way that computers and cars are, but life s valves are proteins that open and close, providing gates for pathways for ions to enter cells, says Robert S. Eisenberg, PhD, professor and chairman of molecular biophysics and physiology at Rush University. (Science Daily)
