Stories with tag: "Research"
Cancer
Make Waves for Cancer Research at Rush
Sign up for the 2018 Swim Across America Chicago Open Water Swim
Diabetes
Rush Researchers Find Possible Cause of Diabetes Related to Muscular Disorder
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center now have found that malignant hyperthermia susceptibility also causes problems with glucose metabolism within muscle, leading to elevated blood sugar
COVID-19
Rush Offering Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing for Chicago First Responders
Rush is offering free COVID-19 antibody testing to police officers, firefighters and EMTs as part of a study to determine which first responder occupations have the highest risks for infection.
Brain Health & Conditions
Rush Researcher Finds That Brain Cells Can Harbor and Spread HIV
Through an NIH-funded study a Rush research team found that astrocytes can harbor HIV
Bones and Joints
Bodies in Motion
In collaboration with the Joffrey Ballet, Rush and Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush are using infrared cameras and wearable sensors to study elite athletes’ movements.
Heart Health
South Asian-Americans at Higher Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
Poor diet habits, lack of exercise contribute to higher risk for South Asians
