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

March 8, 2018

New way to fight sepsis: Rev up patients’ immune systems

Clinical trial demonstrates significant, lasting increase in key immune cells.

News Release, Video

March 8, 2018

‘Future we only dreamed of’

A renowned surgeon is restoring mobility in children with cerebral palsy.

Outlook Magazine

March 7, 2018

Decoy molecules target E. coli to treat UTI in mice

Sugar-based compounds could lead to ways to bypass antibiotic resistance.

News Release

March 6, 2018

Alzheimer’s blood test detects disease decades before symptoms, aiding drug search

Source: CNBC

March 5, 2018

Med school team dominates in 1st round of STAT Madness

Guilak lab's team facing Carnegie Mellon in tourney's 2nd round.

March 5, 2018

Academy of Science-St. Louis honors three university researchers

Kornfeld to receive lifetime achievement award.

Medical Campus & Community

March 5, 2018

CRISPR enhances cancer immunotherapy

Gene editing expands reach of therapeutic T cells, in mice.

News Release

March 2, 2018

$6.8 million to fund research into Cantu syndrome, cardiovascular disease

Scientists studying link between rare disease and heart health.

News Release

March 1, 2018

NCI director talks immunotherapy, cancer research on Med Campus

Pledges commitment to basic science research.

Medical Campus & Community

February 28, 2018

HR’s Faulkner believes in investing in others to make a difference

She recently won an award for her role in medical assistant internship program.

Medical Campus & Community