Pediatrics

A unique approach that provides an ecosystem of trauma-informed care for children and their families who are critically injured or exposed to violence on the South Side of Chicago is getting a big boost, thanks to a $9.1 million gift by the Ellen & Ronald Block Family Foundation and the Hassenfeld Family Foundation.

University of Chicago Medicine obstetrician/gynecologist Jacques Abramowicz, MD, answers questions about the importance of ultrasound medicine.

Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine have discovered a new way to identify potentially high-risk pediatric neuroblastoma tumors

A positive result from the Toxoplasma ICT IgG-IgM point-of-care test, performed with a drop of a pregnant woman’s blood, can rapidly inform an obstetrician about the need for prompt treatment of toxoplasmosis.

A new study in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) finds African American school children, along with their parents, had misplaced confidence in their asthma inhaler technique.

Picking out a backpack for the new school year? Orthopaedic specialist Holly Benjamin, MD, has some tips to make sure your backpack choice today doesn't lead to back problems in the future.

The Adolescent Health Initiative (AHI) has awarded Ci3 with the 2019 Excellence in Adolescent Health Award, recognizing individuals and organizations who are doing exceptional work in the field of adolescent health.

Several recent outbreaks show how the disease can still strike at any time, especially in areas with low vaccination rates.