December 21, 2018

Medication for severe acne alters skin microbiome

Study raises potential for development of microbiome-based acne treatments.

News Release

December 21, 2018

Amplifying the voices of women in medicine

Source: Scientific American

December 18, 2018

Diamond honored with 2019 Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award

Award celebrates key discoveries made by physician-scientists.

News Release

December 17, 2018

Does thinking burn calories? Here’s what the science says

Source: Southern Living

December 14, 2018

Depression in adolescents and young adults is rising: Are phones and social media to blame?

Source: USA Today

December 13, 2018

New genetic clues to early-onset form of dementia

Culprit is lone error in one gene, but researchers find many potential therapeutic targets.

News Release

December 11, 2018

Artificial intelligence and the future of medicine

How big data could change health care.

News Release

December 11, 2018

Siteman Cancer Center plans 2020 opening at Memorial Hospital East

Illinois location to provide multidisciplinary care, clinical trials.

News Release

December 11, 2018

People who act out dreams needed for study

Phenomenon linked to Parkinson’s, dementia, other serious neurodegenerative diseases.

News Release

December 11, 2018

How can you tell if therapy is actually working?

Source: Self Magazine

December 10, 2018

Regrowing damaged nerves hinges on shutting down key genes

Injured neurons temporarily revert to immature state.

News Release

December 10, 2018

Research gaps leave doctors guessing about treatments for pregnant women

Source: NPR

December 7, 2018

University receives new grant to fund Amgen Scholars Program

Undergraduate research experience supports science education and innovation.

News Release

December 7, 2018

$6.3 million for center to develop new tracers for PET scans

Could improve early diagnosis, precision medicine for cancer, atherosclerosis, other diseases.

News Release

December 5, 2018

Alzheimer’s researchers receive Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funding

Research aims to show how immune system may drive neurodegenerative diseases.

News Release

December 5, 2018

Scientists design way to track steps of cells’ development

New tool has potential to boost regenerative medicine, cancer research.

News Release

December 4, 2018

Washington People: Tracy Spitznagle

Physical therapist has evolved into an advocate for women who have had difficult births.

Profiles, Washington People

December 4, 2018

Philips named co-director of infectious diseases division

Known for her work in tuberculosis.

News Release

December 3, 2018

Kids with concussions can phase in exercise, screen time sooner than before

Source: NPR

November 30, 2018

Sadler honored by American Society of Hematology, colleagues

Physician, scientist, mentor honored for dedication to field, others.

Medical Campus & Community

November 30, 2018

Rates of chronic kidney disease, deaths outpace other diseases

Condition causing increased suffering, death in younger adults.

News Release

November 29, 2018

$20 million gift boosts multiple myeloma research

Donation establishes Paula C. and Rodger O. Riney Blood Cancer Research Initiative Fund.

News Release

November 28, 2018

Researchers find innovative ways to combat world’s deadliest bacteria

Khader, Philips, Stallings developing new therapeutics, vaccines for tuberculosis.

News Release