April 1, 2008 | Commentary

Joe Feinglass on Amputation Rates in Chicago


New research at Northwestern University has revealed some alarming trends regarding the rates of amputations, which can be common as a result of diabetes, in predominantly African-American communities in Chicago.

By Brendan Cosgrove
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New research at Northwestern University has revealed some alarming trends regarding the rates of amputations, which can be common as a result of diabetes, in predominantly African-American communities in Chicago. Joe Feinglass is a research professor of medicine at Northwestern…

Brendan Cosgrove is the broadcast associate/web content producer for Northwestern News Contact him at b-cosgrove@northwestern.edu

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