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July 10, 2017
Sleep, Alzheimer’s link explained
Poor sleep leads to increase in Alzheimer's proteins associated with cognitive decline.
News Release
July 5, 2017
Heartburn drugs may increase risk of early death
Source: New York Times
June 30, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center to open north St. Louis County location July 1
Christian Hospital will be home to Siteman’s fifth site..
News Release, Video
June 20, 2017
Dunn awarded cancer fellowship
Will support neurosurgeon’s studies of brain cancer.
National Leaders
June 20, 2017
Colonna joins Cure Alzheimer’s Fund research consortium
Recognized for his work on the role of the immune system in Alzheimer’s.
National Leaders
June 16, 2017
Bagnall honored with McKnight Scholar Award
Neuroscientist recognized for studies of balance, posture.
National Leaders
June 14, 2017
UTI treatment reduces E. coli, may offer alternative to antibiotics
Treatment with molecular decoy may lessen recurrent infections, mouse study shows.
News Release
June 14, 2017
Carpenter honored by geriatric emergency medicine society
Recognized for developing guidelines for accreditation.
National Leaders
June 12, 2017
Burnham named a top young pathologist
Organization recognizes her leadership in clinical microbiology, work on hospital-associated infections.
National Leaders
June 8, 2017
Gutmann awarded international fellowships
International collaboration established to study complex genetic disorder.
National Leaders
June 8, 2017
Special brain scans may predict autism in high-risk babies
Source: U.S. News & World Report
June 5, 2017
Dacey honored by neurosurgery society
Recognized for contributions to neurosurgical education.
National Leaders
June 1, 2017
BJC, School of Medicine establish Health Systems Innovation Lab
Thomas Maddox named inaugural director.
News Release
May 26, 2017
The best-kept secrets to winning grants
Source: Nature
May 24, 2017
Rare gene mutations inspire new heart drugs
Source: New York Times
May 23, 2017
Do probiotics actually do anything?
Source: Popular Science
May 19, 2017
Does fizzy soda help an upset stomach?
Source: Wall Street Journal
May 17, 2017
2017 Excellence in Nursing Awards announced
10 School of Medicine nurses honored.
May 17, 2017
Mutch named Gershman Chair in colon and rectal surgery
Has served as chief of surgery section since 2015.
News Release
May 16, 2017
Piston honored by Microscopy Society of America
Honored for work on fluorescent imaging techniques.
National Leaders
May 16, 2017
Obituary: Robert C. Drews, emeritus professor, trustee, 86
Ophthalmologist had lifelong association with university as student, teacher, benefactor, trustee.
Obituaries
May 11, 2017
Simon honored with Friends of Nursing Award
Clinical librarian recognized for work supporting evidence-based nursing.
May 10, 2017
Obituary: Jean Holowach Thurston, professor emerita, 99
Pediatric neurologist was at forefront of research into seizure disorders.
Obituaries
May 9, 2017
DiPersio honored by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Oncologist recognized for improving quality of patients' lives.
National Leaders