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March 16, 2018
The one doctor you need to see if you get an antibiotic-resistant infection
Source: Consumer Reports
March 8, 2018
No progress seen in reducing antibiotics among outpatients
Overuse contributes to drug-resistant infections, excess costs.
News Release
March 8, 2018
New way to fight sepsis: Rev up patients’ immune systems
Clinical trial demonstrates significant, lasting increase in key immune cells.
News Release, Video
March 5, 2018
Academy of Science-St. Louis honors three university researchers
Kornfeld to receive lifetime achievement award.
Medical Campus & Community
March 5, 2018
CRISPR enhances cancer immunotherapy
Gene editing expands reach of therapeutic T cells, in mice.
News Release
February 26, 2018
Ladenson honored by clinical chemistry society
Recognized for work on cardiac disease diagnosis.
National Leaders
February 26, 2018
Two medical school teams competing in national scientific ‘March Madness’
Voting for best biomedical innovations of 2017 has begun.
Medical Campus & Community
February 22, 2018
Cancer weapon
Zika virus kills glioblastoma stem cells in early research.
Outlook Magazine
February 21, 2018
Similarities found in cancer initiation in kidney, liver, stomach, pancreas
Potential for therapies that interfere with early cancer growth.
News Release
February 19, 2018
LEAP Inventor Challenge awards five Washington University research teams
Funding will help researchers turn ideas into commercially viable products and services.
Medical Campus & Community
February 16, 2018
Physician’s call to action: Compassionate medicine
Barbara Lutey assesses patients' medical, social, emotional health in determining care.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
February 15, 2018
Study of smoking and genetics illuminates complexities of blood pressure
Research highlights need for data from more diverse populations.
News Release
February 8, 2018
Forum for Women in Medicine boosts female physicians, trainees
Group addresses experiences of female physicians.
Medical Campus & Community
January 31, 2018
Like Zika, West Nile virus causes fetal brain damage, death in mice
Viruses related to Zika may share its ability to harm fetuses.
News Release
January 31, 2018
ID’ing features of flu virus genome may help target surveillance for pandemic flu
Findings may help health experts know which strains to watch.
News Release
January 26, 2018
Lab-grown cartilage
Engineered stem cells could revolutionize arthritis therapy and joint replacement.
Outlook Magazine
January 23, 2018
Genetic lung disease’s molecular roots identified
Insight into primary ciliary dyskinesia could aid treatment.
News Release
January 19, 2018
Obituary: Leonard Jarett, former director of laboratory medicine, 81
School of Medicine alum joined faculty in 1966.
Obituaries
January 17, 2018
Jolly named a 2018 Eisenhower fellow
National program recognizes midcareer professionals.
National Leaders
January 17, 2018
This is what air pollution really does to your body
Source: Reader's Digest
January 11, 2018
Memory loss from West Nile virus may be preventable
Study in mice paves way to treatments.
News Release
December 26, 2017
Kidney disease can lead to diabetes, not just the other way around
Source: U.S. News & World Report
December 15, 2017
Study prompts new ideas on cancers’ origins
Mouse study shows mature cells can create precancerous lesions.
News Release
December 13, 2017
Deadly heart rhythm halted by noninvasive radiation therapy
Five patients treated for ventricular tachycardia.
News Release