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Dr. Patrick Stiff Named Chair of SWOG Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Committee
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MAYWOOD, Il. - Dr. Patrick Stiff of Loyola University Medical Center has been named chair of a nationwide committee of cancer researchers who design and conduct clinical trials involving bone marrow and stem cell transplants. Comment?
Loyola Pediatrician Says Put Baby on Back to Sleep and Tummy to Play
MAYWOOD, Ill. - Thanks to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most parents know the safest way for an infant to sleep is on their back. Comment?
Why an Orthopaedic Surgeon Wore a Flight Suit to a Hockey Game
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MAYWOOD, Il. - Dane Salazar, MD, a major in the U.S. Air Force and an orthopaedic surgeon at Loyola University Medical Center, wore his flight suit to a recent Chicago Blackhawks game. Comment?
Loyola Physician Named to Board of Illinois College of Emergency Medicine Physicians
Dr. Mark Cichon, DO, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine of Loyola University Medical Center, has been named to the board of directors of the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians . Comment?
Loyola Opens New Unit for Cancer Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplants
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MAYWOOD, Il. - Loyola University Medical Center has opened a new 20-bed unit for patients undergoing stem cell transplants for cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Comment?
Loyola Physician Named Board of Director of ICEP
Dr. Mark Cichon, DO, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine of Loyola University Medical Center, has been named to the board of directors of the Illinois College of Emergency Physicians . Comment?
Loyola School of Nursing Researchers and Hines VA to Study...
MAYWOOD, Ill. - Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing researchers and Edward Hines, Jr. Comment?
Weeks After Stroke, Some Patients Develop Chronic, Debilitating Pain
MAYWOOD, Il. - Nearly 1 in 10 stroke patients suffer chronic and debilitating pain, typically described as sharp, stabbing or burning. Comment?
Study Shows How Parkinson's Disease Protein Acts like a Virus
MAYWOOD, Il. - A protein known to be a key player in the development of Parkinson's disease is able to enter and harm cells in the same way that viruses do, according to a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine study. Comment?
One-Third of Stroke Patients Suffer Depression
MAYWOOD, Ill. - About one-third of patients suffer depression following a stroke, and depression in turn increases the risk of stroke, according to a review article by Loyola University Medical Center physicians. Comment?
Loyola Adding Pediatric Fast-Track to Emergency Room Services
MAYWOOD, Ill. - Loyola University Health System's emergency room just got a little more kid-friendly with the opening a pediatric fast-track which will help provide better patient flow and satisfaction. Comment?
MAYWOOD, Ill. - When she is not busy with clinicals and exams, nursing student Lauren Zaworski can be found on the softball field as a junior member of Loyola University Chicago women's team. Comment?
3-D System Could Prevent Shoulder Injuries in Baseball Pitchers
MAYWOOD, Ill. -- A new 3-D motion detection system could help identify baseball pitchers who are at risk for shoulder injuries, according to a new study. Comment?
Intense, Specialized Training in Young Athletes Linked to Serious Overuse Injuries
MAYWOOD, Il. - Young athletes who specialize in one sport and train intensively have a significantly higher risk of stress fractures and other severe overuse injuries, even when compared with other injured athletes, according to the largest clinical study of its kind. Comment?
Loyola School of Nursing to Host Healthy Eating Event for Families
When families eat three or more meals together each week, they consume more fruits and vegetables and less fried foods, soda pop and saturated and trans fats, according to a recent study from Harvard Medical School. Comment?
Kids Ready to Spring into Allergy Season?
MAYWOOD, Ill. - Spring is having a hard time deciding if it wants to be here this year. Comment?
First Hospital in U.S. to Deploy Artificial Aortic Valve Through Abdomen
MAYWOOD, Il. - In a first-of-its-kind procedure in the United States, Loyola University Medical Center physicians have deployed an aortic valve by going through a patient's abdomen. Comment?
Midwest Nursing Research Society Honors Loyola Faculty Member with Senior Scientist Award
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MAYWOOD, Ill. - Linda Janusek, PhD, RN, FAAN, has received the 2013 Senior Scientist Award from the Midwest Nursing Research Society. Comment?
Top Experts in Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy to Speak at Loyola Conference
MAYWOOD, Il. - Eight internationally known experts in cancer immunology and immunotherapy will speak April 17 at the inaugural Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center Translational Science Symposium. Comment?
Loyola Acute Rehab Gets Three-Year Accreditation from CARF International
MAYWOOD, Il. - Loyola University Medical Center's Acute Rehabilitation Unit is being re-accredited for the maximum three years by CARF International, an independent, non-profit accrediting body. Comment?