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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.

News Release

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.

News Release

June 5, 2023

Donated kidneys from deceased COVID-19 patients are safe to transplant

Study finds that such organs don't transmit virus that causes COVID-19.

News Release

June 2, 2023

Podcast: Advocating for science and truth

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' visits the School of Medicine’s 2023 Commencement ceremony, featuring an address by Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Podcast, Show Me the Science

May 18, 2023

Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteria

New therapies urgently needed for antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella.

News Release

May 3, 2023

Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes

Findings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.

News Release

May 2, 2023

Dean’s Impact Awards recognize faculty for extraordinary efforts during pandemic

48 faculty members across many disciplines honored.

Medical Campus & Community

April 25, 2023

COVID-19 vaccine appears more effective if received around midday

Circadian rhythm may help determine when a vaccine offers the most protection.

News Release

April 11, 2023

New approach targets norovirus, world’s leading cause of foodborne infection

Dual vaccine comprising two diarrhea-causing viruses generates antibodies against both.

News Release

April 6, 2023

COVID-19 patients’ blood plasma shows who is most likely to become severely ill

Specific proteins in plasma signal who eventually may need ventilators, face poor outcomes.

News Release

April 3, 2023

Keeping COVID-19 in check likely to require periodic boosters

To be effective, boosters should target variants widely different from COVID-19 virus's original strain.

News Release

March 29, 2023

Scientists aim to develop vaccine against all deadly coronaviruses

$8 million NIH grant supports effort to avert next pandemic.

News Release

March 23, 2023

Paxlovid reduces risk of long-term health problems, death from COVID-19

Drug recommended to prevent severe complications of virus.

News Release

March 7, 2023

Long Covid patients more likely to have gastrointestinal problems, study finds

Source: New York Times

March 7, 2023

COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problems

Addressing lingering GI issues critical part of post-infection care.

News Release

February 16, 2023

Fauci to speak at WashU Medicine Commencement

Nation’s top infectious diseases expert for decades to address graduating medical students.

Medical Campus & Community, News Release

February 15, 2023

Do repeat COVID infections increase the risk of severe disease or Long COVID?

Source: Scientific American

February 2, 2023

Pediatric primary care on the front lines of teen mental health crisis

Depression screenings, following up on mental health concerns have become important aspects of pediatric care.

Medical Campus & Community