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August 11, 2020
Clinical trial focuses on reducing overactive immune response in COVID-19
FDA-approved drug for rare diseases of the complement system could help coronavirus patients.
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August 4, 2020
Boosting immune system a potential treatment strategy for COVID-19
Researchers find weakened, rather than hyperactive, immunity in response to virus.
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June 25, 2020
Podcast: Racism as a public health issue
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science' focuses on racial disparities in COVID-19, as well as protests aimed at systemic racism.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 22, 2020
Schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders focus of new clinic for teens, young adults
Clinic services provided free of charge.
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June 18, 2020
Stroke survival rates worse in rural areas, study says
Improved technologies for stroke care may leave rural areas behind.
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June 16, 2020
Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infections
Providing such patients oral meds reduces hospital readmissions.
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May 26, 2020
Experts urge caution in interpreting COVID-19 antibody tests
False positive results are cause for concern.
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May 20, 2020
COVID-19 study looks at genetics of healthy people who develop severe illness
Researchers seek answers to virus’s mysteries, clues to possible treatments.
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May 8, 2020
Stroke evaluations drop by nearly 40% during COVID-19 pandemic
Nationwide, fewer people with stroke symptoms receiving care at hospitals.
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May 5, 2020
COVID-19 in-home monitoring program launched
School of Medicine, BJC HealthCare program involves daily check-ins aimed at reducing hospitalizations.
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April 30, 2020
Cardiologists monitor heart rhythms of COVID-19 patients
April 30, 2020
On the front lines in the fight against COVID-19
Medical professionals dramatically shift focus to help patients infected with coronavirus.
Medical Campus & Community
April 23, 2020
Maker Task Force works to protect front-line health-care workers
From medicine to engineering to clothing design, university expertise fights COVID-19.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
April 16, 2020
COVID-19 survivors needed to donate blood plasma
Plasma transfusion program launched at Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
News Release
April 13, 2020
Podcast: Clinical trials launch to evaluate antimalarial, antidepressant drugs to treat COVID-19
Repurposing of FDA-approved drugs is fastest way to launch COVID-19 clinical trials.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
April 10, 2020
Anne Cross working to change face of multiple sclerosis care
Researcher made it her life’s work to study and treat patients with MS.
Outlook Magazine
April 9, 2020
Clinical trial launches to evaluate antimalarial drugs for COVID-19 treatment
Cigna/Express Scripts provided the drugs; open to COVID-19 patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
News Release
April 3, 2020
Medical clinic shifts approach to patient care to defend against COVID-19
FEMA disaster management strategy guides rapid turnaround.
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April 2, 2020
Podcast: Can plasma from COVID-19 survivors help others battle the disease?
Henderson is a leader of clinical study exploring whether antibodies in plasma can be used as treatment.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
March 26, 2020
Podcast: Infectious diseases expert on the current state of the novel coronavirus
Lawrence discusses medical response to COVID-19 and what might be expected moving forward.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
March 23, 2020
Possible COVID-19 treatment: transfusion of antibodies from recovered patients’ blood
Century-old idea applied to modern pandemic.
News Release
March 20, 2020
National clinical trial to settle debate on managing airways in emergencies
Trial will compare strategies aimed at helping trauma patients breathe.
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March 5, 2020
School of Medicine physicians, researchers tackle coronavirus
Clinical teams ready; research for vaccines, drugs underway.
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January 17, 2020
Walter named Edward P. Evans Endowed Professor
Oncologist honored for research, patient care in myelodysplastic syndromes.
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