To help treat cancer of the breast, kidney, or uterus. Progestins help change the cancer cell's ability to react to other hormones and proteins that cause tumor growth. In this way, progestins can stop the growth of a tumor. To test the body's production of certain hormones such as estrogen.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIOSH is the only Federal agency tasked with conducting research to prevent worker injury and illness.
University of Chicago Medicine volunteer shows an event attendee how to use a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator to monitor his health. The Urban Health Initiative (UHI) is the University of Chicago Medicineâs community health department through which population health and community benefit are administered. This is accomplished through collaboration with community programs and partners, innovative strategies and the utilization of resources.