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November 25, 2019
Gut microbes alter characteristics of norovirus infection
Findings, in mice, could guide research into future therapies.
News Release
November 8, 2019
Physician whose parents survived Holocaust gratified to treat veterans
Rauchman values contact with veterans he treats via VA St. Louis Health Care System.
Medical Campus & Community
October 29, 2019
Personal bequest to benefit the underserved
Native St. Louisan Lee Kling is thinking about his city’s needs now and in the future.
Outlook Magazine
October 24, 2019
Flu antibody protects against numerous and wide-ranging strains
Could lead to universal flu vaccine, better flu therapies.
News Release
October 4, 2019
Scientists find timekeepers of gut’s immune system
Targeting such cells may lead to treatments for digestive ailments.
News Release
October 3, 2019
Specialist care crucial for hospital patients with fungal infections
Source: U.S. News & World Report
October 1, 2019
Atkinson awarded Presidential Gold Medal from rheumatology society
Honored for lifetime achievement in study of infectious, autoimmune, inflammatory diseases.
National Leaders
September 24, 2019
For hospitalized patients with fungal infections, specialists save lives
Infectious disease physicians cut death rates by 20%.
News Release
September 17, 2019
School of Medicine receives award to develop physician-scientists
Burroughs Wellcome Fund institutional award aims to boost number of doctors who also conduct research.
News Release
September 17, 2019
Washington People: Gwen Randolph
Immunologist shows that the journey is as important as the destination.
Washington People
September 16, 2019
Cause of rare, fatal disorder in young children pinpointed
Proof-of-concept drug therapy benefits mouse model of Krabbe disease.
News Release
September 12, 2019
Cresci spearheads precision medicine statement for heart failure
Cardiologist chairs American Heart Association’s personalized medicine statement.
National Leaders
September 11, 2019
$5 million grant endows research to advance blood disorder therapies
Edward P. Evans Foundation funds new center focused on myelodysplastic syndromes.
News Release
September 10, 2019
Halting spread of HIV in Midwest is aim of new network
Washington University-led network to provide advice, support for local groups providing medicine that prevents HIV.
News Release
September 3, 2019
Zika diagnostic test granted market authorization by FDA
Test based on Washington University research can detect signs of Zika infection in serum.
News Release
August 29, 2019
Arthritis-causing virus hides in body for months after infection
Researchers develop way to ID cells infected with chikungunya.
News Release
August 16, 2019
Belly fat: Why it really is the worst
Source: AARP
August 13, 2019
Washington People: Andrea Wang-Gillam
Oncologist aims to improve outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer.
Washington People
August 12, 2019
Gut makeup could make diarrhea less likely
Molecular signature of a diarrhea-resistant gut found.
News Release
July 31, 2019
Finnish people’s unique genetic makeup offers clues to disease
Study of Finns, with their similar DNA, gives new hints to cardiovascular, metabolic disease risk.
News Release
July 22, 2019
Mattar named a chair of group aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance
Infectious diseases expert will evaluate antibiotics, vaccines.
National Leaders
July 3, 2019
Immune-boosting compound makes immunotherapy effective against pancreatic cancer
Chemical compound extends survival by months, in mice.
News Release
June 27, 2019
Duncan, Sadhu named Loeb Teaching Fellows
Focuses will be on pediatric curriculum, EKG training.
Medical Campus & Community
June 27, 2019
Obituary: George Broze, professor of medicine, 72
Hematologist was world leader in understanding blood coagulation.
Obituaries