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January 7, 2019
Mice sleeping fitfully provide clues to insomnia
Genetically engineered mice mimic common sleep problems.
News Release
January 7, 2019
Book explores cancer prevention among low-income women of color
Faculty research a product of ‘Bring Your Own Idea’ interdisciplinary grant program.
January 7, 2019
Racial differences in Alzheimer’s disease unveiled
Findings suggest possible race-linked variations on how disease arises, develops.
News Release
January 7, 2019
Scientists identify new fuel-delivery route for cells
Findings shed light on chronic diseases, aging.
News Release
January 4, 2019
Poplack named Evens Endowed Chair in Women’s Health
Honored for improving breast imaging.
News Release
January 4, 2019
Med students launch ‘500 Women in Medicine’ initiative
Gender-equity research leads to effort to promote female leadership in medicine.
National Leaders
January 2, 2019
Why are men more likely to die of glioblastoma? This study helps explain
Source: NBC News
January 2, 2019
Sex differences identified in deadly brain tumors
Tailoring treatment to men, women may improve survival.
News Release, Video
January 2, 2019
Tiny, implantable device uses light to treat bladder problems
Device that works in rats has potential to replace electronic stimulators, drugs for pain, incontinence.
News Release
December 29, 2018
Moderate drinking may benefit heart failure patients
Source: New York Times
December 28, 2018
Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure
Patients should check with doctors, but daily glass of wine doesn’t appear harmful.
News Release
December 23, 2018
What this new 500 Women In Medicine initiative aims to do
Source: Forbes
December 21, 2018
‘Your cold … is now a public menace’
Historian details how St. Louis escaped the worst of the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Medical Campus & Community
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
Obituary: J. Evan Sadler, director of hematology, 67
Renowned hematologist revealed the biology of bleeding, clotting disorders.
Obituaries
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