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July 3, 2019
Immune-boosting compound makes immunotherapy effective against pancreatic cancer
Chemical compound extends survival by months, in mice.
News Release
July 1, 2019
School of Medicine forms collaboration with medical center in China
Will aid with design, technology, physician training for new hospital.
News Release
June 27, 2019
Duncan, Sadhu named Loeb Teaching Fellows
Focuses will be on pediatric curriculum, EKG training.
Medical Campus & Community
June 27, 2019
Obituary: George Broze, professor of medicine, 72
Hematologist was world leader in understanding blood coagulation.
Obituaries
June 26, 2019
Understanding how tics are suppressed may help some at risk for tic disorders
Identifying kids who control their tics may help others at risk for Tourette syndrome.
News Release
June 24, 2019
Alzheimer’s missing link ID’d, answering what tips brain’s decline
Brain’s immune cells form nexus between two damaging Alzheimer’s proteins.
News Release
June 21, 2019
Academy of Educators focuses on faculty professional development
Klingensmith leading effort.
Medical Campus & Community
June 20, 2019
Duncan named chief of interventional radiology
Focus of work is image-guided procedures as alternatives to surgery.
News Release
June 20, 2019
Treatment for common cause of diarrhea more promising
Intestinal parasite Cryptosporidium successfully grown in lab using new technique.
News Release
June 17, 2019
Obituary: Jerome Fred Levy, emeritus professor of surgery, 84
Levy helped pioneer reconstructive surgery for breast cancer patients.
Obituaries
June 13, 2019
Deadly tick-borne virus cured with experimental flu drug, in mice
Bourbon virus has sickened people in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma.
News Release
June 13, 2019
Scientists gave old mice blood of the young and it made them live longer and look younger
Source: Newsweek
June 13, 2019
Once thought to be asexual, single-celled parasites caught in the act
Studying Leishmania parasites’ offspring could lead to improved treatment for deadly infections.
News Release
June 13, 2019
Aging delayed in older mice given blood component from young mice
An enzyme in blood of young mice extends life span.
News Release, Video
June 11, 2019
Heartburn drugs can lead to fatal heart or kidney disease
Source: New York Times
June 11, 2019
St. Louis transplant surgeons fear new organ allocation rules could harm patients
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 7, 2019
Sauerwein article recognized by Association of American Medical Colleges
Miller receives honorable mention for social media work.
Medical Campus & Community
June 7, 2019
Buchowski named Lenke Distinguished Professor
Professorship in orthopedic surgery endowed by former Washington University spine surgeon.
News Release
June 7, 2019
Powderly to lead Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences
Public health expert will direct the NIH-funded institute.
News Release
June 7, 2019
Heartburn drugs again tied to fatal risks
Source: U.S. News & World Report
June 5, 2019
To fight TB infection, early protection is crucial
New approach may aid development of more effective vaccine.
News Release
June 5, 2019
Biomarker predicts which pancreatic cysts may become cancerous
Cysts likely to become cancerous ID'd with 95 percent accuracy.
News Release
June 4, 2019
Why are lawmakers inserting themselves into the doctor-patient relationship?
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 4, 2019
How to make your feet stop itching at night
Source: Men's Health