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February 22, 2017
Popular heartburn drugs linked to gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damage
Most patients don't experience acute kidney problems beforehand.
News Release
December 12, 2016
Cori Nobel Prize medals donated to Washington University
Medals on display in Becker Medical Library.
News Release, Video
November 10, 2016
Researchers launch first clinical trial for Wolfram syndrome
Many people with rare genetic disease die prematurely.
News Release
June 16, 2016
Pregnant women’s high-fat, high-sugar diets may affect future generations
Obesity can predispose offspring in multiple generations to metabolic problems.
News Release
May 10, 2016
Stem cells from diabetic patients coaxed to become insulin-secreting cells
If damaged cells are replaceable, type 1 diabetics wouldn't need insulin shots.
News Release
May 5, 2016
Popular heartburn drugs may cause serious kidney damage
Research indicates proton pump inhibitors should be used only sparingly.
News Release
March 23, 2016
Nerve injury appears to be root of diabetes-related vision loss
Treatment early in disease may help patients with diabetic retinopathy.
News Release
March 17, 2016
Rare form of diabetes may require alternate treatment
Current therapies linked to destruction of insulin-secreting cells that regulate blood sugar.
News Release
January 4, 2016
Will lab-grown kidneys fix our transplant waiting lists?
Source: Washington Post
July 29, 2015
Using data to improve kidney transplant outcomes, personalize care
Analyzing national kidney transplant databases could help improve patient care and outcomes.
School of Medicine
May 25, 2015
Diabetes may be a risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s, studies find
Source: Wall Street Journal
December 4, 2014
Uncovering molecular pathways of urinary obstruction
Research at Washington University School of Medicine is clarifying the underlying causes of urinary obstruction with the goal of discovering new drug targets and treatments.
Innovate Magazines
November 25, 2014
Muscle relaxant may treat rare form of diabetes, scientists find
Source: Fox News
November 19, 2014
Kidney stone surgery and antibiotics
Study examines the use of shorter courses of antibiotics given after kidney stone surgery.
Innovate Magazines
October 16, 2014
Kidney disease gene panel nears implementation
A new diagnostic panel developed at Washington University School of Medicine identifies genetic changes related to inherited kidney disorders.
Innovate Magazines, School of Medicine
April 1, 2014
Multifaceted research targets Wolfram syndrome, diabetes
Research at Washington University is looking at the causes and potential therapies for Wolfram syndrome, a rare genetic disorder related to diabetes.
Innovate Magazines
April 1, 2014
Study evaluates diabetes drug combinations
A new study is evaluating four common diabetes drugs based on their performance, side effects and how they affect patient care and quality of life.
Innovate Magazines
March 1, 2014
Is it possible to grow a kidney?
New research is allowing scientists to grow organs like kidneys using embryonic cells from animals such as pigs.
Innovate Magazines
November 5, 2013
Kidney research repository includes patient samples, clinical data
Washington University has established a sample and data repository for child and adult patients with kidney conditions to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Innovate Magazines
November 1, 2013
Mouse study shows potential of gene therapy for Alport syndrome
New research in mice suggests that gene therapy may be a viable treatment for Alport syndrome, an inherited disease that leads to kidney failure.
Innovate Magazines
June 12, 2013
New treatment options for kidney cancer
Researchers at Washington University are making advances in treating kidney cancer patients.
Innovate Magazines
July 12, 2012
$4.7 million study looks at why diabetes makes heart disease worse
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine are looking at why certain patients with diabetes develop heart disease.
Innovate Magazines