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December 7, 2021

CDC initiative to combat antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases

School of Medicine projects focus on superbugs commonly found in hospitalized patients in India, Pakistan.

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December 3, 2021

How COVID-19 harms the heart

Source: National Geographic

November 24, 2021

De Fer named director of Division of General Medicine

Longtime mentor to students, residents has played myriad roles in medical education.

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November 23, 2021

Infectious diseases organization honors 9 WashU physicians

Chrisler, Durkin, Hsueh, Kwon, Spec, Budge, Escota, Woeltje, Philips elected fellows.

National Leaders

November 19, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine elicits weak antibody response in people taking immunosuppressant

TNF inhibitors especially impair antibody response against delta variant.

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November 18, 2021

Podcast: What’s up with boosters?

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' discusses the expanding availability of booster vaccines in the fight against COVID-19.

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November 11, 2021

Living with COVID-19

Science, medicine and healthcare adapt to a pandemic world.

Outlook Magazine

November 3, 2021

Popular heart failure drug no better than older drug in sickest patients

Study suggests older drug may be safer for an advanced form of heart failure.

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October 28, 2021

Inventive pathways: A research powerhouse becomes an innovation incubator

Turning research discoveries into real-world solutions can mean a decade of challenges. WashU is working to clear the way.

Outlook Magazine

October 21, 2021

Merck Foundation to fund professorships for early-career physician-scientists

Gift aimed at supporting School of Medicine researchers from populations underrepresented in medicine, biomedical sciences.

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October 18, 2021

African American breast cancer patients less likely to receive genetic counseling, testing

Studies find physicians are less likely to refer Black women for those services.

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October 12, 2021

Common respiratory virus manipulates immune genes to protect itself

Findings could lead to better therapies for respiratory syncytial virus infection.

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October 5, 2021

NIH awards 4 medical school scientists prestigious ‘high-risk, high-reward’ grants

Richards, Laidlaw, Orvedahl, Shmuylovich chosen for their innovative research projects.

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September 30, 2021

Blood marker could help ID those at risk of debilitating peripheral artery disease

Could also lead to earlier diagnosis, improved therapies for cardiovascular disease.

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September 30, 2021

Podcast: Boosters? Vaccines for kids? Where do we stand heading toward winter?

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on where we are and where we're headed with COVID-19, from the perspective of 2 top experts in infectious diseases.

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September 17, 2021

Podcast: Shutdowns in COVID-19’s early days helped St. Louis area avoid thousands of deaths

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' highlights how stay-at-home orders changed the initial trajectory of the pandemic .

Podcast, Show Me the Science

September 1, 2021

Rheumatoid arthritis treated with implanted cells that release drug

In mouse study, rewired cells automatically release biologic drug in response to inflammation.

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September 1, 2021

COVID-19 long-haulers at risk of developing kidney damage, disease

Attention to kidneys important part of post-COVID-19 care.

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August 30, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine elicits antibodies in 90% taking immunosuppressants

However, people treated for autoimmune conditions produce weaker responses than healthy people.

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August 24, 2021

Williams named director of hospital medicine division

Recognized for expertise in quality improvement, teamwork, care transitions.

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August 24, 2021

Why do short-lived lung infections lead to long-lasting lung damage?

Study points to mechanism of post-viral lung damage; suggests targets of intervention.

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August 20, 2021

Antibody protects against broad range of COVID-19 virus variants

Targets key part of virus’ spike protein that changes little across variants.

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