April 12, 2018

How highly contagious norovirus infection gets its start

Virus infects rare intestinal cells in mice; findings point to therapeutic strategy.

News Release

April 12, 2018

PT students teach area high schoolers about biomechanics

Event led by Movement Science Program students as part of National Biomechanics Day.

Medical Campus & Community

April 9, 2018

ALS, rare dementia share genetic link

Findings point to potential treatment strategy for both disorders.

News Release

April 5, 2018

Cooper named director of center for primary immunodeficiencies

Newly established Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic and Research Center is at SLCH.

April 5, 2018

Major milestone reached in effort to ID cancers’ genetic roots

Cancer Genome Atlas details genetic mutations driving cancer.

News Release

April 5, 2018

Macular degeneration linked to aging immune cells

Older cells promote inflammation, abnormal blood vessel growth that can lead to blindness.

News Release

April 3, 2018

For women with kidney cancer, belly fat matters

Abdominal fat linked to shorter survival.

News Release

April 2, 2018

Review on toxic alcohols provides guidelines on how to treat poisonings

Aim is to help emergency physicians identify, treat patients suspected of ingesting such poisons.

Medical Campus & Community

March 29, 2018

CRISPR enhances gene therapy to fight inherited diseases

Use of CRISPR and a virus extends life of genetic fix in mice.

News Release

March 29, 2018

Slow, steady waves keep brain humming

Such rhythmic waves linked to state of consciousness.

News Release

March 27, 2018

Drug compound shows promise against rheumatoid arthritis

May dial down inflammation in multiple disorders, studies show in mice, rats.

News Release

March 27, 2018

Antibiotic use increases risk of severe viral disease in mice

Killing gut bacteria with drugs weakens immune response.

News Release

March 26, 2018

Antibody removes Alzheimer’s plaques, in mice

Potential therapy removes APOE and plaques from brain.

News Release

March 21, 2018

Link between 2 key Alzheimer’s proteins explained

Targeting tau production may lead to treatment.

News Release

March 20, 2018

Washington People: Mary Politi

Health psychologist refines care to better serve patients.

Medical Campus & Community

March 19, 2018

Infectious diseases docs may be lifesaving for patients with antibiotic-resistant infections

Seeing such specialists linked to significantly lower mortality rates.

News Release

March 16, 2018

The one doctor you need to see if you get an antibiotic-resistant infection

Source: Consumer Reports

March 15, 2018

Medical Campus students to perform ‘The Addams Family’

13th annual musical directed, produced, performed by students.

Medical Campus & Community

March 15, 2018

Higher doses of radiation don’t improve survival in prostate cancer

Side effects also a concern.

News Release

March 13, 2018

2018 Distinguished Faculty, Goldstein honors awarded

Medical school faculty honored for dedication, talent, achievements.

Medical Campus & Community

March 9, 2018

WashU med school team advances to Sweet 16 of STAT Madness

Guilak lab's team battling University of Texas Medical Branch.

March 8, 2018

Gut microbes influence severity of intestinal parasitic infections

Certain gut microbes also linked to repeat infections.

News Release

March 8, 2018

No progress seen in reducing antibiotics among outpatients

Overuse contributes to drug-resistant infections, excess costs.

News Release