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June 27, 2024

Midwest Center for AIDS Research to help end regional HIV epidemic

St. Louis-based center unites scientists, public health experts, nonprofits to fight virus.

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June 21, 2024

Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19

Similar to smokers, cannabis users nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization, intensive care when infected with the virus.

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May 30, 2024

Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years later

Study also shows that patients hospitalized within 30 days after infection face 29% higher death risk in 3rd year compared with those not infected.

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May 24, 2024

Weil installed as Medoff professor

Recognized for helping reduce global burden of parasitic worm diseases.

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May 17, 2024

Repeat COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants, other viruses

Response to updated vaccine is shaped by earlier vaccines yet generates broadly neutralizing antibodies.

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May 8, 2024

Diamond, Queller elected to National Academy of Sciences

Two scientists at Washington University in St. Louis are among the 120 members and 24 international members recently elected to the National Academy of Sciences .

National Leaders

May 7, 2024

Testing, treatment for sexually transmitted infections expanded in north St. Louis County

Expanded services aimed at reducing region’s high STI rates, disparities in sexual health.

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April 18, 2024

$6.2 million to help develop gene therapy for HIV

Genetically engineered B cells could produce super-antibodies to HIV.

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April 11, 2024

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

Source: NBC News

December 14, 2023

‘Long flu’ has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVID

Study shows patients hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 face increased risk of long-term health problems, death.

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December 8, 2023

Kwon, Newland named to antibiotic resistance advisory council

Will advise leadership in office of secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

National Leaders

November 21, 2023

Long-COVID clinic expanding reach to vulnerable metro, rural communities

Grant, partnership with community organizations expected to boost access to care to medically underserved.

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October 19, 2023

Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development

Research notes long-term benefits, encourages monitoring short-term risks.

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October 16, 2023

Hunstad named inaugural Strauss Professor

Pediatric infectious diseases specialist recognized for excellence in mentoring.

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August 21, 2023

Long COVID still worrisome 2 years after infection

Virus continues to pose risk of diabetes, lung problems, blood clots, GI issues, other conditions.

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August 14, 2023

WashU Medicine nephrologist has risen to prominence, uncovering society’s biggest health issues

Al-Aly has become a leading COVID-19 researcher by tapping into big data.

Outlook Magazine, Profiles

August 4, 2023

Meeting the health challenges of climate change

Medical students at WashU and nationally are calling for more education on climate change.

Outlook Magazine

July 31, 2023

Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virus

Test results available in less than a minute.

News Release

July 10, 2023

Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deaths

Study could expand treatment options for patients with severe COVID-19.

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June 22, 2023

Curiel, Diamond receive innovation award

Researchers recognized for developing COVID-19 nasal vaccine .

National Leaders

June 14, 2023

Tick-borne Bourbon virus infects people, wildlife in St. Louis area

Virologist, wildlife veterinarian, ecologist team up to study lone star ticks that carry the virus.

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