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January 4, 2021
For moms, oxygen during childbirth often unnecessary
Research shows no benefits for infants.
News Release
December 8, 2020
Monitoring labor in pregnancy aim of grant to develop imaging technology
Researchers receive funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop low-cost, bedside equipment for people in underserved regions.
News Release
July 15, 2020
Loeb Teaching Fellows announced
Hagemann, Mian, Miller-Thomas awarded fellowships for 2020-22.
Medical Campus & Community
January 13, 2020
Khabele named head of obstetrics and gynecology
Known as outstanding physician-scientist in gynecologic oncology.
News Release
September 9, 2019
Promoting women’s rights in Uganda
Alice Emasu Seruyange, MSW ’10, has built the first hospital in Uganda specializing in treating obstetric fistulas.
July 25, 2019
For pregnant moms with addiction, Wash U clinic offers drug treatment and prenatal care
Source: St. Louis Public Radio
April 30, 2019
Antibiotics may treat endometriosis
Targeted treatment reduces number of disease-causing microbes in mice.
News Release
April 26, 2019
Nine out of 11 pregnancy tests tell women they are ‘not pregnant’ when they ARE
Source: Daily Mail
April 18, 2019
Flaw in many home pregnancy tests can return false negative results
Test results later in pregnancy may be misleading.
News Release
March 22, 2019
Obese mouse mothers trigger heart problems in offspring
Effects of high-fat, high-sugar diet on heart passed down three generations.
News Release
February 14, 2019
Boime, Covey named National Academy of Inventors senior members
Developmental biologists recognized for successes in developing therapeutics.
National Leaders
December 10, 2018
Research gaps leave doctors guessing about treatments for pregnant women
Source: NPR
December 4, 2018
Washington People: Tracy Spitznagle
Physical therapist has evolved into an advocate for women who have had difficult births.
Profiles, Washington People
October 28, 2018
Following tragedy, St. Louis hospitals renew commitment to postpartum mental health
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
October 9, 2018
In childbirth, when to begin pushing does not affect C-section rates
Women who delay pushing face higher risks for infection, bleeding.
News Release
October 9, 2018
When giving birth for the first time, push away
Source: NPR
September 28, 2018
Obituary: James C. Warren, former head of obstetrics and gynecology, 88
Obituaries
August 8, 2018
Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces likelihood of C-sections
No increased risks to newborns, study shows.
News Release
July 31, 2018
Critical Connections
New integrated center changes care model for women and babies.
Outlook Magazine
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 17, 2018
Could baby’s first bacteria take root before birth?
Source: Nature
October 13, 2017
Postdoc researcher Cao receives STAT honor
Pregnancy researcher recognized for studies of Zika infection, preterm birth.
National Leaders
October 8, 2017
Trump contraceptive move could lead to more abortions
Source: NBC News
September 26, 2017
Washington People: Sarah England
Noted researcher encourages tenacity and tackling new challenges.
Medical Campus & Community