Medical research
Nerve protein tomosyn linked to learning and memory
Can the nerve signaling inhibitor tomosyn help retain long-term memory? A new study by two University of Illinois at Chicago biologists points to the link.
Oct 31, 2011
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Surgery
Simultaneous kidney transplant plus weight loss surgery safe for obese patients
A kidney transplant is often denied to patients who are obese due to an increased risk of surgical complications, particularly infections. Surgeons at UI Heath—the clinical and academic health enterprise of the University ...
Nov 10, 2020
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Medical research
UIC researchers test effects of vitamin D on asthma severity
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are recruiting volunteers with asthma for a study of whether taking vitamin D can make asthma medication more effective.
Nov 29, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What is driving the spike in black lung disease among coal miners?
Rates of severe coal workers' pneumoconiosis—also known as black lung disease—among coal miners have been on the rise recently despite regulations on exposure to dusts associated with mining.
Jul 9, 2019
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Health
Study looks at bike seats' effect on men's pelvic blood flow
Is it just an urban myth, or can long-term bike riding cause sexual dysfunction in men?
Nov 3, 2011
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Medical research
Addition of growth factors to unique system helps new bone formation
The development of new bone can be a multistep process: first, stem cells differentiate into cartilage cells. Next, the cartilage cells become bone cells. But that's not all: the cells must experience some mechanical stresses ...
Aug 28, 2019
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Genetics
Researchers identify a dynamic duo of cells in lung blood vessels
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have analyzed gene expression data from more than 35,000 blood vessel cells from the lungs of mice and identified two subtypes.
Jun 14, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research identifies potential pathways to treating alcohol use disorder, depression
A discovery from researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago may lead to new treatments for individuals who suffer from alcohol use disorder and depression.
Jun 14, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Phase 1 human trials suggest UIC-developed breast cancer drug is safe, effective
A new type of breast cancer drug developed by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago can help halt progression of disease and is not toxic, according to phase 1 clinical trials. The drug is specifically designed ...
Aug 28, 2020
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Diabetes
Skimping on sleep may contribute to gestational diabetes
The amount of time spent sleeping in the United States has dropped significantly in the past twenty years with almost a quarter of women and 16 percent of men experiencing insufficient sleep. Now, a new study has found that ...
Oct 17, 2017
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