Research and News Involving:
Chicago
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Ibraheem, Drug, Health Equity, Oncology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Women's Health
Using a Generic Drug Combination in Early-Stage Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer Patients Principal Investigator: Dr. Abiola Ibraheem Disease: Breast Cancer Research Description: Preferred chemotherapy treatments for early-stage breast cancer are often...
Chicago, Current Research, Dr. Wesevich, Drug, Early Stage Investigator, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Inherited Disorder, Pediatric, Rare Disease, University of Chicago
Testing a Low-Dose Anti-inflammatory Drug (Tocilizumab) for Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease Principal Investigator: Dr. Austin Wesevich Condition: acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease Research Description: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a rare...
Adult, Chicago, Completed Research, Device, Diagnostic, Dr. Sims, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Oncology, Rare Disease, University of Illinois at Chicago
Repurposing a Diagnostic Device to Address Health Disparities in Esophageal Cancer Screening and Outcomes Principal Investigator: Dr. H. Steven Sims Disease: Esophageal cancer Research Description: Esophageal cancer can be divided into two types: adenocarcinoma (the...
Adult, Chicago, Current Research, Device, Dr. Bender Pape, Military/Veteran, Neurology
Using an Approved Depression Treatment to Restore Cognitive Function in Veterans with Mild TBI and PTSD Principal Investigator: Dr. Theresa Bender Pape Disease: Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD Research Description: Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often result in...
Adult, Chicago, CureAccelerator Live!, Current Research, Drug, Loyola University Medical Center, Oncology, Rare Disease, Women's Health
Repurposing the Blood Pressure Drug Minoxidil for the Treatment of Recurrent Chemo-Resistant Ovarian and Other Gynecological Cancers Principal Investigator: Dr. Margaret Liotta Disease: Ovarian cancer Research Description: Epithelial ovarian cancer is the most lethal...
Adult, Chicago, Completed Research, Dr. Voigt-Zuwala, Military/Veteran, Neurology, Nutraceutical, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Rush University Medical Center
Enhancing PTSD Treatment for Veterans via Prebiotic Supplementation Principal Investigator: Dr. Robin Voigt-Zuwala Disease: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Description: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating psychiatric disorder, which results...
Adult, Chicago, Completed Research, Dr. Rado, Drug, Infectious Disease, Northwestern University
Repurposing an Antidepressant to Prevent Hospitalization in COVID-19 Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeffrey Rado Disease: COVID-19 Research Description: In the fight against COVID-19, safe drugs are needed for patients with mild illness, with the goal of preventing the...
Adult, Chicago, Completed Research, Dr. Meltzer, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, Nutraceutical, University of Chicago
Can Vitamin D Reduce the Burden of COVID-19 in Chicago? Principal Investigator: Dr. David Meltzer Disease: COVID-19 Research Description: COVID-19 infections, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, has resulted in a global pandemic. The burden of COVID-19 in the US...
Adult, Cardio, Chicago, Combo, Completed Research, CureAccelerator Live!, Device, Dr. Eton, Dr. Havelka, Drug, Longest Day of Golf, Vascular
Saving Limbs from Chronic Ischemia: Helping Nature Do Its Magic Principal Investigator: Dr. George Havelka, Dr. Darwin Eton Disease: Chronic limb-threatening ischemia Research Description: Patients with Chronic Limb‐threatening Ischemia (CLI) suffer from impeded...
Chicago, Children's National Health System, Completed Research, Dr. Holterman, Dr. Nadler, Drug, Liver Disease, Longest Day of Golf, Pediatric, Rare Disease, University of Illinois at Chicago
Using a Cancer Drug to Treat a Rare Pediatric Liver Disease Principal Investigator: Dr. Evan Nadler, Dr. Ai-Xuan Holterman Disease: Biliary Atresia Research Description: Biliary atresia (BA) is a rare disease, occurring in approximately 1 in 10,000-20,000 live...
Adult, Chicago, Completed Research, Diagnostic, Dr. Borgia, Oncology, Rush University Medical Center
Repurposing a blood test to improve outcomes for high-risk lung cancer patients undergoing low-dose CT screening Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeffrey Borgia Disease: Lung Cancer Research Description: Early detection of lung cancer can save lives. Low‐dose computer...
Adult, Chicago, Completed Research, Device, Dr. Fitzgerald, Dr. Young, Neurology, Rush University Medical Center
Repurposing a Device to Treat Abnormalities of Gait and Balance in CNS disorders Principal Investigator: Dr. James Young, Dr. Max Fitzgerald Disease: MS, Parkinson’s, stroke, traumatic brain injury Research Description: Neurological conditions (including MS,...
Adult, Chicago, Completed Research, Dr. Bestvina, Dr. Chmura, Drug, Oncology, University of Chicago
Innovations in Combination Therapies for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Principal Investigator: Dr. Steve Chmura and Dr. Christine Bestvina Disease: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Research Description: Lung cancer is the most deadly cancer in the U.S. for both men and women,...
Adult, Chicago, Completed Research, Device, Diabetes, Diabetic Ophthalmology, Dr. Basti, Northwestern University, Ophthalmic
Treating Cataracts in Diabetic Patients Using a Surgical Device Principal Investigator: Dr. Surendra Basti Disease: Diabetic Ophthalmology Research Description: Diabetes patients are susceptible to vision problems, including cataracts. Not only do diabetics tend to...
