FDA approves groundbreaking CRISPR-based gene therapies for sickle cell disease

The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of the first genetic therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, utilizing the gene-editing tool CRISPR.

Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA

The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.

Artificial Intelligence making a difference in health care industry
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Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a big part of the health care industry. Lauren Simonetti has a look at how AI is being used to detect medical issues and conditions, such as seizures and cancer.

Congress weighs in on drug shortage
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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are asking tough questions about why there's a national shortage of some of the most common drugs on the market.

Bad sinuses making the rounds this December
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If your sinuses are feeling all clogged up this winter, you're not alone. A lot of people across the country are experiences long lasting cold symptoms that are hampering their holiday spirit

US health officials monitor mysterious respiratory illness
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A mysterious respiratory Illinois is affecting children throughout China and leading to packed hospitals. US health officials are on alert as some states report cases of "white lung syndrome," a type of pneumonia.

Cases of Whooping Cough on the rise in children
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The most a risk for Pertussis, or Whooping Couch, are children under 6 months. It is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that can cause serious illness in people of all ages.

Illinois medical school makes history with FDA-cleared hologram tech for patient treatment

The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the first in the world to use hologram technology to treat patients. It’s called MediView XR and it was just cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.

Carle Illinois College of Medicine makes history with FDA-cleared hologram tech for patient treatment
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The Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the first in the world to use hologram technology to treat patients. It?s called MediView XR and it was just cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.

Loretto Hospital celebrates patient's 100th birthday while unveiling Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit

Loretto Hospital in Chicago commemorated a significant moment on Wednesday, inaugurating its state-of-the-art Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit and celebrating the 100th birthday of a remarkable patient.

Loretto Hospital celebrates patient's 100th birthday and more
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Loretto Hospital in Chicago commemorated a significant moment on Wednesday, inaugurating its state-of-the-art Outpatient Physical Therapy Unit and celebrating the 100th birthday of a remarkable patient.

Ronald McDonald House provides life-changing support to families in need
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The Ronald McDonald House of Chicago provides families with a home away from home while their loved ones receive medical care in the city. The charity not only provides shelter, but nutritious meals, support services and education programs for siblings missing school.