The Forefront

Most commonly known as stomach flu, norovirus is a highly contagious virus that generally spreads hand to mouth 12 to 36 hours after exposure. Learn how norovirus is contracted — and how to stay safe.

Cancer researchers at UChicago Medicine find that high doses of radiation cause growth in existing metastatic tumors that weren’t directly treated with radiation.

A 20-year-old professional ultimate Frisbee player with patellar tendonitis in his knees came to UChicago Medicine for a new orthopaedic treatment: genicular artery embolization, or GAE. Five weeks later, he was able to return to competitive play.

Laura Valentine's case was medically complex, but a "metropolis" of experts at UChicago Medicine came together to give her a new heart and liver. Less than a year later, she's already running 5K races and working on a doctoral degree.