Rush Stories
Genes Associated With Resilience Against Brain Pathology Identified
Rush researchers have discovered two genes that are associated with aging individuals having better memory and brain function
New Gene Discovered Associated With Tau Pathology
Tau pathology is one of the defining features of Alzheimer disease
A suPAR Root of Kidney Disease
New research shows that a protein biomarker for chronic kidney disease originates in the bone marrow, an important step towards earlier detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease. Beca...
Study Finds Hospital Ranking Flaws
A Rush data expert’s recent analysis of U.S. News & World Report's “Best Hospitals” rankings shows that hospital rating systems often are dependent on faulty data sets and performance metrics....
Abnormal Protein May Contribute to Alzheimer’s
This finding could help researchers to understand the cause of memory loss
Spinal Cord Injury Breakthrough
Rush Participating in NIH Precision Medicine Study of 1 Million
Rush University Medical Center is participating in President Obama’s Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Program, which aims to enroll 1 million or more participants in a national research ef...
Cerebrovascular Disease Linked to Alzheimer's
Diseased blood vessels in the brain may contribute more significantly to Alzheimer's
Stave Off Cognitive Decline With Seafood
Eating foods containing omega-3 fatty acids at least once a week may protect against age-related memory loss
Early Warning Found for Chronic Kidney Disease
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that suPAR, a circulating protein measured by a simple blood test, can reliably predict a person’s chances of developing chronic kidney dis...