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October 29, 2018
Breast milk, formula nurture similarities, differences in gut microbes
Health consequences of differences uncertain.
News Release
October 28, 2018
Following tragedy, St. Louis hospitals renew commitment to postpartum mental health
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
October 26, 2018
School of Medicine creates its own medical assistant apprenticeship
Program's goal is to spark more interest in the field.
Medical Campus & Community
October 26, 2018
The underestimated cerebellum gains new respect from brain scientists
Source: NPR
October 25, 2018
Mind’s quality control center found in long-ignored brain area
Cerebellum checks and corrects thoughts, movement.
News Release
October 24, 2018
IPH conference to address health in rural and urban communities
Alayna Sibert, of North City Food Hub, will discuss limited access to food in urban neighborhoods.
Medical Campus & Community
October 24, 2018
I am an angry woman. From workplace bias to sexist politics, we have a lot to be angry about
Source: USA Today
October 22, 2018
Siteman Cancer Center to offer newest form of proton therapy
Pencil-beam scanning technology expected to be available in early 2020.
News Release
October 18, 2018
It’s safe to use skin creams before radiation therapy
Skin creams do not increase radiation doses for cancer patients.
News Release
October 18, 2018
Course teaches medical trainees how to provide care in developing countries
'You have to think on your feet and out of the box'.
Medical Campus & Community
October 17, 2018
Mysteries explored
Pioneering neurologist Marcus Raichle, MD, opened up the human brain to scientific investigation.
Outlook Magazine
October 16, 2018
Cox named Wise Endowed Chair in Pediatric Anesthesiology
Noted for his talents as educator, collaborator, clinician.
News Release
October 16, 2018
Longer Life Foundation awards grants to several researchers
Foundation celebrates 20 years of funding longevity-related research.
October 16, 2018
Liu elected fellow of statistical association
ASA fellows noted for contributions to field of statistical science.
National Leaders
October 15, 2018
Froelke honored as advocate for patients with rare diseases
One of 23 people nominated nationally for RareVoice Award.
October 15, 2018
New child maltreatment research center launched with $6.5 million NIH grant
Multidisciplinary center includes Constantino's research on newborns.
News Release
October 15, 2018
Bonni, Diamond elected to National Academy of Medicine
Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health and medicine.
News Release
October 12, 2018
Dementia and guns: When should doctors broach the topic
Source: Kaiser Health News
October 11, 2018
Obesity tied to colon cancer risk in younger women
Source: New York Times
October 11, 2018
Obesity linked to increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer
Study highlights importance of weight control for cancer prevention among younger population.
News Release
October 10, 2018
Bosch named fellow of national physicists organization
Recognized for contributions involving data standards, radiotherapy information.
National Leaders
October 10, 2018
Pham named director of rheumatology division
Physician develops nanomedicine approaches for arthritis, other inflammatory diseases.
News Release
October 9, 2018
In childbirth, when to begin pushing does not affect C-section rates
Women who delay pushing face higher risks for infection, bleeding.
News Release
October 9, 2018
When giving birth for the first time, push away
Source: NPR