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July 25, 2018
Obituary: John O. Holloszy, former director of applied physiology, 85
Considered the father of modern exercise biochemistry.
Obituaries
July 24, 2018
Washington People: Allison King
Physician-scientist focuses on young adults with sickle cell disease.
Medical Campus & Community, Washington People
July 23, 2018
Aagaard named Loeb Professor of Medical Education
Recognized for innovation in training future doctors.
News Release
July 20, 2018
Med student receives fellowship to study brain damage
Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society honors Lee.
Medical Campus & Community
July 20, 2018
Woodard named to American College of Radiology board
Will serve as chair of Board of Chancellors' Commission on Research.
National Leaders
July 19, 2018
Analysis of prostate tumors reveals clues to cancer’s aggressiveness
Sequencing reveals genetic errors common in metastatic tumors.
News Release
July 18, 2018
Humphreys named secretary-treasurer of research society
Nephrologist to support physician-scientists .
National Leaders
July 18, 2018
Lowering hospitals’ Medicare costs proves difficult
Bundled-payment system did not reduce costs for serious medical conditions.
News Release
July 18, 2018
Perfectionism in young children may indicate OCD risk
Study involving behavior, brain scans may help ID issues early in life.
News Release
July 17, 2018
Decriminalizing pot doesn’t lead to increased use by young people
Study also shows drop in marijuana-related arrests.
News Release
July 16, 2018
New ALS therapy in clinical trials
Drug extends survival, reverses some neuromuscular damage in animals.
News Release
July 13, 2018
Sicard recognized by vascular surgery society
Honored for lifetime dedication to field.
National Leaders
July 12, 2018
Schindler honored by medical imaging society
Recognized with Blumgart award for imaging the heart.
National Leaders
July 12, 2018
Report addresses national shortage of physician-scientist trainees
Recommends standardized curriculum, tracking graduates.
News Release
July 11, 2018
Rubin recognized by Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation
Honored for research, patient care.
National Leaders
July 11, 2018
Big Data
Putting information-based tools in doctors’ hands.
Outlook Magazine
July 11, 2018
School of Medicine names new leader for diversity and inclusion
Sherree Wilson noted for bringing people together around issues of diversity.
News Release
July 5, 2018
Gene therapy method developed to target damaged kidney cells
Discovery may lead to improved treatment for chronic kidney disease.
News Release
July 5, 2018
Non-opioid drug relieves pain in mice, targets immune cells
Investigational drug works differently than addictive opioid drugs.
News Release
June 29, 2018
Air pollution contributes significantly to diabetes globally
Even low pollution levels can pose health risk.
News Release
June 28, 2018
Can fasting improve MS symptoms?
Study to evaluate effects of fasting on immune system, gut bacteria.
News Release
June 28, 2018
Kuehner commits $15 million to fund personalized medicine research
Gift supports innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, prevention of heart disease.
News Release
June 26, 2018
Chemotherapy-induced diarrhea traced to immune cells
Potential new drug target identified.
News Release
June 25, 2018
Siteman Cancer Center announces new network member
Phelps County Regional Medical Center joins network to reduce cancer’s impact in south central Missouri.
News Release