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Northwestern Memorial offers first non-drug, FDA approved therapy for severe asthma CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 24 million people in this country suffer from asthma. For most of them, avoiding allergens and taking medications help keep their asthma under control. But for a small group with severe persistent asthma, frequent hospital visits tend to be the norm and taking medications and lifestyle changes don't do the trick. Northwestern Memorial...
Northwestern's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute among the first in the county to perform procedure CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly stops pumping blood. When this occurs, blood stops flowing to the brain and other major organs. Recent estimates show that approximately 850,000 people in the United States are at risk of SCA, and most of the people who have SCA, die from it. But, rapid treatment of...
Largest living donor kidney transplant program in the country reaches milestone CHICAGO, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Northwestern Medicine® transplant surgeons and physicians have reached a significant milestone with the completion of the 100th successful kidney paired donation transplant, a strategy which has enlarged the pool of kidneys available for donation for patients with a living donor who is not compatible. "We are proud of this accomplishment and our...
CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital have received National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Awards for the Chicago and Lake County/Kenosha County markets. The award is presented to hospitals that have been ranked as having the highest quality and image by healthcare consumers in over 300 markets. This is the 14th consecutive year Northwestern Memorial has received the honor and the 8th...
Northwestern Medicine program is designed to help moms heal faster after childbirth CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Meredith Welsh and her husband anxiously awaited the arrival of their first child late last year. The 35-year-old attorney gave birth to her daughter in November; following the delivery, Welsh was told that she had a severe laceration due to her prolonged labor process. It was then that Welsh's obstetrician suggested she visit the Northwestern...
CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- David A. Axelrod & Associates, P.C. today announced that it has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Mary Bart (Springfield, Ill.) against Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Robert B. Nadler, M.D., and David Rebuck, M.D. Bart is represented by attorney David A. Axelrod, senior partner at the law firm, and attorney Jason M. Kleinman. The Complaint, filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, alleges that...
Biceps tenodesis hastens recovery, cuts rehabilitation time for labrum tears CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Athletics have always been a part of Jade Dismore's life. The 27-year-old native of South Africa grew up playing tennis and swimming; as an adult she became an avid runner and recreational volleyball player. For several years she felt soreness in her shoulder, but assumed it was nothing serious. As she began training for her first triathlon, the pain became...
Northwestern Medicine physician stresses the importance of early preparation CHICAGO, Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 35(th) running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will bring 45,000 runners to the city on Sunday, October 7. Northwestern Medicine(®)( )emergency and sports medicine physician George Chiampas, DO, will serve as the Marathon's medical director for the sixth consecutive year, and will lead a team of more than 1,400 medical volunteers from...
CHICAGO, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Northwestern Memorial HealthCare has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" by Working Mother magazine for the 13(th) consecutive year. The esteemed award recognizes the top companies nationally to support working mothers as they balance work duties and familial responsibilities. Northwestern Memorial was the only hospital in Illinois awarded the prestigious distinction. "We are proud of our...
Northwestern Medicine physician offers tips for keeping student athletes healthy CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the days of summer wind down, kids are trying to make the most of their time off before heading back to school, but some are already hard at work. Many student athletes begin preparing for sports season long before it's time to start hitting the books. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 7.3 million...
