Simple blood test identifies critically ill patients who misuse alcohol, study finds
A simple blood test for a compound called PEth can accurately identify critically ill hospital patients who misuse alcohol, a study has found.
Nov 9, 2017
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A simple blood test for a compound called PEth can accurately identify critically ill hospital patients who misuse alcohol, a study has found.
Nov 9, 2017
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by shorter days and reduced light.
Nov 8, 2017
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After suffering repeated bouts of debilitating Clostridium difficile infections, many patients significantly change their behaviors, but some precautions may do little to prevent future infections, according to a first-of-its-kind ...
Nov 6, 2017
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Each year, more than 200,000 Americans experience mini-strokes called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).
Oct 31, 2017
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Competitive divers face a high risk of injuring their shoulders, back, elbows, wrists and other body parts, according to a report by a Loyola Medicine sports medicine physician.
Oct 30, 2017
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Loyola Medicine physicians have proposed a simple new system to improve the reporting of robotic surgeries performed by surgeons in training.
Sep 26, 2017
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Having updated vaccinations is an important step for children heading back to school.
Aug 4, 2017
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A Loyola University Chicago study published this month has found an increase in the percentage of breast cancer patients who were diagnosed in early Stage 1, after the Affordable Care Act took effect.
Jun 23, 2017
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One of the cornerstones of multiple sclerosis treatment is shared decision-making between patients and their doctors and nurses, according to a report in the journal Practical Neurology.
Jun 20, 2017
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Memory loss, language problems and other symptoms of cognitive decline are strongly associated with diseases of the small blood vessels in the brain, a study has found.
Jun 6, 2017
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