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Rendering of Coronavirus variants.
COVID-19

RUSH Researchers Studying 'Breakthrough' COVID-19

Examining why some vaccinated people get infected and others don't

COVID Alzheimer's research
COVID-19

Could COVID-19 Raise Risk for Dementia?

Rush researchers seeking answer in NIH-funded study

Parkinson's
Brain Health & Conditions

Nasal Drugs Show Promise for Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Progression in Lab Study

'A remarkable advance' if results can be replicated, Rush researcher says

Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD
Brain Health & Conditions

Rush Receives $4M For Fragile X Syndrome Research

Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD, awarded five-year cooperative agreement from the CDC to study disease

Signs of COVID-19 Mortality May be Easily Measured at Home
COVID-19

Signs of COVID-19 Mortality May Be Easily Measured at Home

Abnormal blood-oxygen levels and breathing rates pre-hospitalization are strong predictors of poor patient outcomes

Rush University Faculty Member Presents at Puerto Rican/Latinx Health Summit
Community

Rush University Faculty Member Presents at Puerto Rican/Latinx Health Summit

Lisa Sanchez-Johnsen, PhD, speaks about her research around Puerto Rican-Centered Obesity during event

Save Da Hoomans Campaign - Walter
Research

Rush Teams Up to Spread Awareness About Clinical Trials Website

'Save Da Hoomans' is a new campaign to bring public awareness to a new website that connects people with ongoing clinical trials

COVID-19

Rush Partners With Abbott to Prepare for Future Pandemics

Rush is first partner in the U.S. to join the Global Pandemic Defense Coalition

Researchers from Rush Institute for Health Aging find that racial disparities play a role in weight gain in older women
Women’s Health

Black Women More Likely to Gain Weight Than White Women After Menopause

Researchers from Rush Institute for Healthy Aging find that racial disparities play a role in weight gain in older women

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COVID-19

Studying and Treating COVID-19’s Long-Term Impact

Rush leads new CDC-funded study, launches post-COVID clinic