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February 24, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center opens clinic for adult survivors of childhood cancer
Specialized care aimed at mitigating delayed complications.
News Release
February 23, 2017
Perlmutter to chair Medical Sciences Section of AAAS
Recognized for research on genetic disorder that can cause severe liver damage.
National Leaders
February 22, 2017
When evidence says no, but doctors say yes
Source: The Atlantic
February 22, 2017
Popular heartburn drugs linked to gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damage
Most patients don't experience acute kidney problems beforehand.
News Release
February 21, 2017
Distinguished Faculty, Goldstein honors awarded
School of Medicine faculty honored for dedication, talent, achievements.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery
February 16, 2017
Brain scans detect signs of autism in high-risk babies before age 1
Source: NBC News
February 15, 2017
Van Essen honored by Cognitive Neuroscience Society
Recognized for his work mapping human brain.
National Leaders
February 15, 2017
New collaboration with Pfizer aimed at speeding drug discovery
Washington University enters collaboration with Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation.
News Release
February 12, 2017
Killer Figure: Why having an apple shape can be deadly
Source: Associated Press
February 9, 2017
Tan named president-elect of EMS organization
Will promote legislation that improves emergency medical care.
National Leaders
February 8, 2017
Effort to improve radiation therapy for veterans receives nearly $4 million
Program monitors quality, safety of therapy at VHA centers nationwide.
News Release
February 3, 2017
Babcock named VP of health-care epidemiology group
Infectious disease specialist to emphasize infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship.
National Leaders
February 2, 2017
BJC announces plans to replace Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
New building will open in first quarter of 2019.
Medical Campus & Community
January 26, 2017
Powderly named president of Infectious Disease Society
Will emphasize prevention, public health programs, translational research.
National Leaders
January 26, 2017
Obituary: Matthew R. Barton, resident in otolaryngology, 35
Physician-scientist was in final months of seven-year residency.
Obituaries
January 24, 2017
Study unveils new way to starve tumors to death
Blocking cancer cells’ metabolism may make treatments more effective, less toxic.
News Release
January 23, 2017
Medical Campus doctors, researchers, students, staff showcase musical talents
Annual Winter Concert highlights vocal, instrumental talents.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
January 20, 2017
The long quest to create artificial blood may soon be over
Source: NBC News
January 11, 2017
Heroin resurgence an ‘unintended consequence’ of attempt to curb OxyContin abuse, study finds
Source: Los Angeles Times
January 9, 2017
Medical School leadership team recruits new physician executive
Hopkins nephrologist will lead Washington University Physicians.
News Release
January 3, 2017
A gut makeover for the new year
Source: New York Times
December 29, 2016
When dining for trillions, eat wisely
Source: Scientific American
December 22, 2016
Beverley named fellow of tropical medicine society
Honored for his work on parasitic diseases.
National Leaders
December 19, 2016
Landmark Alzheimer’s prevention trial to evaluate third drug
Effort to study drug's ability to prevent, delay the disease.
News Release