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October 12, 2018
Dementia and guns: When should doctors broach the topic
Source: Kaiser Health News
October 11, 2018
Obesity tied to colon cancer risk in younger women
Source: New York Times
October 11, 2018
Obesity linked to increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer
Study highlights importance of weight control for cancer prevention among younger population.
News Release
October 10, 2018
Bosch named fellow of national physicists organization
Recognized for contributions involving data standards, radiotherapy information.
National Leaders
October 10, 2018
Pham named director of rheumatology division
Physician develops nanomedicine approaches for arthritis, other inflammatory diseases.
News Release
October 9, 2018
In childbirth, when to begin pushing does not affect C-section rates
Women who delay pushing face higher risks for infection, bleeding.
News Release
October 9, 2018
When giving birth for the first time, push away
Source: NPR
October 9, 2018
Postdoc researcher Zhang receives STAT honor
Recognized for work on mosquito-borne viruses Zika, chikungunya.
National Leaders
October 9, 2018
Scoliosis linked to essential mineral
Children with severely curved spines may be unable to use manganese.
News Release
October 8, 2018
Implantable, biodegradable devices speed nerve regeneration in rats
Pulses of electrical stimulation help heal injured nerves.
News Release
October 8, 2018
Both sides of the brain are active during one-sided arm movement
Source: The Scientist
October 4, 2018
Viruses in blood lead to digestive problems
Mouse study provides clues to sudden onset of digestive woes.
News Release
October 3, 2018
Even light drinking increases risk of death
At any age, daily drinkers 20 percent more likely to die prematurely than less frequent drinkers.
News Release
October 2, 2018
Building independence
For 100 years, the occupational therapy program has helped people engage mind and body.
Outlook Magazine
October 2, 2018
DeSelm honored by NIH for innovative cancer research
Radiation oncologist selected for High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.
News Release
September 28, 2018
Diemer recognized by Association of American Medical Colleges
Honored for excellence in medical student career development.
National Leaders
September 28, 2018
Salles, Loe recognized by American Medical Association
Researchers to examine gender bias in medical education.
National Leaders
September 28, 2018
What is a geriatric emergency department?
Source: U.S. News & World Report
September 28, 2018
Obituary: James C. Warren, former head of obstetrics and gynecology, 88
Obituaries
September 28, 2018
Fighting the vaccine wars on the side of science
Kinch writes about one of humankind’s greatest inventions.
Medical Campus & Community
September 26, 2018
Roundtable on opioids brings HHS leaders to Medical Campus
Officials tour research lab focused on fighting opioid addiction.
Medical Campus & Community
September 26, 2018
Growing up transgender
The Washington University Transgender Center helps families navigate the complex world of gender identity.
Outlook Magazine, Video
September 25, 2018
Kreisel named G. Alexander Patterson, MD/Mid-America Transplant Chair
Honored for innovation in lung transplantation.
News Release
September 24, 2018
Overlooked signal in MRI scans reflects amount, kind of brain cells
Data may aid diagnosis of brain conditions, shed light on brain development.
News Release