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Montini Catholic football player at Comer Children's Hospital

Montini Catholic Football Players Support Team Member

Johnathan Weiger, 14, was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia in late 2011. His condition has improved thanks to aggressive treatment, personalized care -- and a surprise visit from his football team.

Ann Barth

Woman Doesn't Let Brain Tumor Surgery Slow Her Down

When an MRI revealed a meningioma at the base of Ann Barth's skull, she turned to experts in our Brain Tumor Center. Five weeks after her surgery, Ann returned to her job and her life with renewed energy.

Mohs surgery removes skin cancer, preserves tissue

Mohs Surgery Removes Skin Cancer, Preserves Tissue

A basal cell skin cancer on Carl Waldscmidt's lip was removed with Mohs micrographic surgery, a highly precise, minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Soon after, Waldschmidt was back to enjoying daily walks with his dog, Elvis.

Nick Pecoraro, juvenile idiopathic diabetes (JIA) patient, running in a track meet

Boy's Arthritis Pain Is Sent Running

In 2009, Nick Pecoraro was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). With specialized medical care and treatment, Nick's condition improved significantly, allowing him to participate -- and excel -- in athletic activities.

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Clinical Trial Could Alter How New Cancer Drugs are Tested

An unusual clinical trial is seeking to determine if a drug approved for patients with advanced prostate cancer may be safer and just as effective if taken at a lower dose with food instead of at the full dose on an empty stomach.

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Urban Health Initiative

DoctorThe Urban Health Initiative is our long-term commitment to improving health and access to quality care on the South Side of Chicago through patient care, community-based research, and education. Learn more about the UHI.

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A New Model for Anxiety... And More

A mysterious gene led University of Chicago Medicine researchers to discover a new brain mechanism for anxiety that could lead to potential new treatments for many psychiatric disorders.

Nita Lee, MD, on Detecting and Treating Cervical Cancer



Nita Lee, MD, talks about how physicians screen for cervical cancer, including what happens if test results are abnormal. She also discusses how the HPV vaccine can protect women from the virus thought to cause many cervical cancer cases.



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