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November 7, 2017

Washington People: Patrick Jay

Pediatric cardiologist seeks keys to preventing congenital heart defects.

Washington People

September 19, 2017

Scientists find way to convert bad body fat into good fat

Potential for treating obesity identified in mice.

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September 11, 2017

Does improving cardiovascular health reduce risk of dementia?

People at risk for Alzheimer’s sought for study.

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March 29, 2017

Genetic errors associated with heart health may guide drug development

One family with rare gene mutation gives clues to preventing heart attacks.

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February 20, 2017

Study reveals ways to improve outcomes, reduce costs for common heart procedure

Changes in coronary angioplasty could save $300 million annually.

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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.

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March 14, 2016

Higher blood levels of omega-3 may help depression in heart patients

Patients with higher blood levels at start of study responded better to omega-3 supplements.

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March 4, 2016

New guidelines open competitive sports to some athletes with heart conditions

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March 2, 2016

Newly identified genetic errors may prevent heart attacks

Findings may guide design of new drugs.

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January 11, 2016

Atherosclerosis is Alzheimer’s disease of blood vessels, study suggests

Protein builds up as immune cells attempt to counteract plaque formation.

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January 4, 2016

$4.1 million Clayco Foundation gift aids research into rare disease

Gift establishes Washington University as world leader in cerebroretinal vasculopathy research.

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November 9, 2015

Washington People: Angela L. Brown

Brown has devoted her career to helping patients control their hypertension and to training medical professionals in how to care for such patients.

Washington People

September 28, 2015

Antibiotic evaluated for reducing brain injury due to bleeding

Investigators at Washington University are studying the use of the antibiotic minocycline to prevent delayed injury in patients with brain bleeds.

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June 24, 2015

New nanoparticle-based imaging agent

Clinical studies begin on a tiny technology that could help identify patients at high risk of stroke by revealing dangerous plaque in arteries.

Outlook Magazine

May 1, 2015

Understanding genetic influences on early outcomes after a stroke

Researchers are looking for genetic factors that may aid in the development of therapies that could improve stroke outcomes.

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April 8, 2015

Mothers’ exercise may lower heart risk in newborns, study suggests

Source: New York Times

November 14, 2014

Gene error ‘reduces heart attack and cholesterol risk’

Source: BBC News

October 23, 2014

Sleep apnea and cardiovascular health

Washington University is participating in a trial that is testing a new sleep apnea therapy.

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August 21, 2014

What we can do for Cantu syndrome

The world’s only clinic explores the science behind a rare syndrome.

Outlook Magazine

December 11, 2013

Non-invasive imaging can pinpoint irregular heartbeat

Imaging technology developed at Washington University School of Medicine can help pinpoint electrical trouble spots in the heart.

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October 16, 2013

Regenerating heart tissue: a targeted approach

Washington University is part of a nationwide trial to improve on the use of stem cells in repairing damaged heart muscle.

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