A selection of health news from the University of Chicago and around the globe curated just for you.
UChicago celiac disease researchers build a better mouse
Research breakthroughs on celiac disease depend in large part on a reliably valid animal model. Bana Jabri, MD, PhD, and researchers at the Duchossois Family Institute have rigorously demonstrated the mouse model they developed is a vital tool in making progress. (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
Too many hospitalized kids get antibiotics they don’t need
Overuse poses an increasing threat to children, encouraging drug-resistant infections that are difficult or impossible to treat. Unfortunately, 25 percent of hospitalized children get inappropriate treatment. (Futurity)
Diagnosing deadly infections faster with new genomic tests
The time it takes to culture deadly bacteria and identify the right antibiotic can sometimes make the difference between life and death. Faster, more accurate identification of pathogens can save lives and reduce drug-resistant infections. (New York Times)
Benefits of getting a lung infection as a young adult?
After a young adult recovers from a lung infection, some immune cells that came to the rescue seem to stay in the lungs, protecting the patient against pneumonia in the future. (Futurity)
Janelle Monae and eating fish? UChicago doctor/chef breaks it down.
The singer/actress chalked up a scare about possible mercury poisoning to a pescatarian diet. Gastroenterologist Ed McDonald weighed in to relieve worry, with advice about the health benefits of eating fish. (Billboard)
