Stories by: November 4, 2013 Neurofibromatosis (NF) Center provides patient care and support, seeks solutionsWashington University’s Neurofibromatosis (NF) Center focuses on research and patient care for individuals affected by NF, a complex genetic disorder.Innovate Magazines November 1, 2013 Mouse study shows potential of gene therapy for Alport syndromeNew research in mice suggests that gene therapy may be a viable treatment for Alport syndrome, an inherited disease that leads to kidney failure.Innovate Magazines October 16, 2013 Regenerating heart tissue: a targeted approachWashington University is part of a nationwide trial to improve on the use of stem cells in repairing damaged heart muscle.Innovate Magazines October 3, 2013 $26 million awarded to Washington University for leukemia researchA $26 million grant has been awarded to study the genetic underpinnings of leukemia and help improve treatment and outcomes for patients.Innovate Magazines October 1, 2013 Personalized immunotherapy for late-stage melanomaNew research uses late-stage skin cancer patients’ own immune cells to target their cancer. This work could lead to a personalized cancer vaccine.Innovate Magazines September 26, 2013 Procedure to open blocked carotid arteries testedTesting is beginning on an investigational device designed to open blocked arteries in patients who are ineligible for traditional surgery.Innovate Magazines September 20, 2013 Daniel Coyne, MDNephrologist advocates for dialysis patients and against overuse of a drug with potentially deadly side effects.Washington People September 18, 2013 First Alzheimer’s prevention trial beginsThe first trial to evaluate whether drug treatments can prevent Alzheimer’s before dementia begins has been launched.Innovate Magazines September 1, 2013 PACS Orientation 2013First-year students in the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (PACS) toured the Central Institute for the Deaf (CID) building and other key locations around campus as part of their orientation.Photo Gallery August 26, 2013 Luis Sanchez, MDVascular surgeon stays at the leading edge of a rapidly changing field.Washington People August 23, 2013 New House Staff Social 2013The Office of Graduate Medical Education hosted a reception to welcome its new residents and fellows Aug. 22 at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center.Photo Gallery August 23, 2013 Occupational Therapy Orientation 2013First-year students in the Program of Occupational Therapy (OT) learned what to expect during the next several years of their academic careers and met with classmates and faculty during orientation.Photo Gallery August 20, 2013 Physical Therapy Orientation 2013First-year students in the Program of Physical Therapy (PT) toured frequently-used classrooms and offices and heard from around the School of Medicine during orientation week.Photo Gallery August 16, 2013 White Coat Ceremony 2013The MD Class of 2017 took a symbolic step into the medical profession by writing an oath to future patients and accepting their white coats at this annual ceremony.Photo Gallery August 14, 2013 Restoring hearing loss: Chick studies show promiseNew research in chicks is identifying factors involved in regenerating the inner ear hair cells. This work could lead to new therapies for hearing loss.Innovate Magazines August 13, 2013 Men have slim chance of breast cancer but still at riskIn the News August 8, 2013 Tread the Medfari Kickoff 2013School of Medicine employees danced their way into a new session of Tread the Med with West African music and dance from Kreative Pandemonium at the August 8 kickoff event.Photo Gallery August 5, 2013 Medical Plunge 2013As part of their orientation, first-year medical students participated in a weeklong medical “plunge” that explored the topics of public health, diversity and health-care disparities in St. Louis.Photo Gallery August 1, 2013 Device investigated to treat moderate heart failureWashington University is part of a study to compare ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy to optimal medical management in patients with heart failure.Innovate Magazines August 1, 2013 Treatment options for high-risk lung cancer patientsDoctors at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Siteman Cancer Center are comparing radiation versus surgical treatment in high-risk lung cancer patients.Innovate Magazines June 19, 2013 Low frequency sound from wind turbines affects the inner earNew research examines how large commercial wind turbines negatively affect our health.Innovate Magazines June 19, 2013 Improving depression and anxiety therapy in seniorsResearchers at Washington University are looking for better ways to help older adults deal with depression and anxiety.Innovate Magazines June 19, 2013 Tackling treatment-resistant depressionDoctors are providing new options for individuals with major depression who are resistant to traditional treatment.Innovate Magazines June 12, 2013 New treatment options for kidney cancerResearchers at Washington University are making advances in treating kidney cancer patients.Innovate Magazines Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 104 105 106 107 108 … 110 Next ›
