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November 18, 2022
Hospitalists play key role in orchestrating bedside care
Specialists ensure better outcomes both in and beyond the hospital.
Outlook Magazine
February 16, 2016
Washington University leads national effort to improve radiation therapy for U.S. veterans
New program will monitor quality and safety of radiation therapy at VHA centers nationwide.
News Release
July 1, 2015
More Americans now obese than overweight
New finding is "a wake-up call" to make public health strategies a priority.
School of Medicine
March 25, 2015
Studying the effects of traumatic brain injury in war zones
Early psychological symptoms may be a predictor of later disability in military personnel with mild concussions.
School of Medicine
November 21, 2014
Computer model to predict post-surgical complications
A new computer model may predict which lung surgery patients are more likely to develop complications after surgery. A care team could then intervene early to try to avoid intubating or sending the patient back to the ICU.
Innovate Magazines
October 4, 2014
Specializing in geriatric trauma
New specialized trauma services focus on the needs of older adults — a major demographic that is growing quickly as the baby-boom generation ages.
Outlook Magazine
June 21, 2014
Stroke!
Accelerating the critical countdown, expediting response and treatment.
Outlook Magazine
January 6, 2012
No mortality benefit from prostate cancer screening
New data confirm most men do not benefit from annual prostate cancer screening.
Innovate Magazines
April 28, 2011
Study shows ovarian cancer patients fare better at comprehensive cancer centers
A new study shows patients with ovarian cancer have better survival rates if they receive care at a National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).
Innovate Magazines