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