Topic: Patient Care October 13, 2025 WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital team performs first pediatric “domino” partial heart transplant in MidwestThe St. Louis Children's Hospital, WashU Medicine Heart Center has become one of only eight programs in the nation to perform this rare, lifesaving procedure.News Release October 9, 2025 It’s never too late for those with cancer to quit smokingSmoking cessation program developed by WashU Medicine researchers at Siteman Cancer Center is more effective at prolonging life than some chemotherapies.News Release September 11, 2025 Innovative approach helps new mothers get hepatitis C treatment‘Meds to Beds’ model dramatically improves cure rates among postpartum women, study finds.News Release June 26, 2025 Region’s first patient receives sickle cell gene therapyNebraska patient seeks cure for devastating disease from WashU Medicine pediatric specialists at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.News Release, Video May 20, 2025 WashU Medicine fungal specialists fight often misdiagnosed infectionsFungal clinic recognized internationally for world-class diagnosis, care and research.News Release May 12, 2025 Drug to slow Alzheimer’s well tolerated outside of clinical trial settingSide effects of lecanemab are manageable, study finds.News Release April 27, 2025 Immunotherapy improves survival of patients with locally advanced head and neck cancerApproved drug that revolutionized melanoma treatment may change standard of care for yet another cancer type.News Release April 10, 2025 Alternative to hip replacement keeps aging athletes in the gameBirmingham hip resurfacing enables higher level of physical activity that extends for many years, compared with hip replacement .News Release December 23, 2024 Washington People: Juliane Bubeck WardenburgPhysician-scientist brings empathy, compassion to families with children in critical care.Profiles, Washington People December 10, 2024 New cancer advances from the birthplace of precision medicineFrom sequencing the first complete genome of a cancer patient to developing genomic tests for guiding optimal cancer treatment, WashU Medicine has been at the forefront of individualized patient care. .Outlook Magazine November 22, 2024 World leaders in ending blood cancerThe Siteman Blood Cancer Center, which brings together the multidisciplinary expertise of WashU Medicine physicians, has long been at the forefront of transforming care. .Outlook Magazine June 25, 2024 Washington People: Amy ZhouHematologist values connections with patients, pursues research to improve treatments.Medical Campus & Community, Profiles, Washington People May 7, 2024 Testing, treatment for sexually transmitted infections expanded in north St. Louis CountyExpanded services aimed at reducing region’s high STI rates, disparities in sexual health.News Release April 4, 2024 CPAP replacement works well for the overweight, not obese, study findsSource: CNN March 4, 2024 Schwarz named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist ScholarInnovative radiation oncologist noted for research to develop treatments for deadly gynecologic cancers, heart conditions.Medical Campus & Community February 26, 2024 Washington University joins NIH cancer screening clinical trials networkNew network to evaluate emerging technologies in diverse populations.News Release February 22, 2024 Medicare approves genetic test for solid tumorsTest can quickly identify treatable cancer mutations, guide precision therapy.News Release February 20, 2024 New cell-based immunotherapy offered for melanomaFDA approved treatment via Accelerated Approval pathway.News Release October 24, 2023 Anesthesiologist volunteers with group that treats Ukrainian pediatric burn patientsKnittel works with the group Doctors Collaborating to Help Children.Medical Campus & Community October 17, 2023 Pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials supported with $10.9 million NCI grantResearchers receive prestigious SPORE grant for pancreatic cancer.News Release September 21, 2023 Washington People: Sumanth PrabhuPhysician-scientist integrates patient care, innovative research on inflammation in heart failure.Washington People September 14, 2023 Comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer CenterWashington University physicians provide multispecialty, cutting-edge, expert care to patients while advancing the field through innovative research.News Release September 5, 2023 $11.6 million grant supports innovative research in endometrial cancerNCI SPORE grant aimed at improving prevention, treatment, reducing disparities.News Release August 31, 2023 Obituary: Carlos A. Perez, MD, professor emeritus of radiation oncology, 88Radiation oncologist made groundbreaking contributions to field.Obituaries Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 15 Next ›
