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February 9, 2021
Koch gift recognizes outstanding research, teaching in surgical oncology
Fields named to endowed professorship honoring Eberleins.
News Release
January 29, 2021
‘It’s why we got into medicine’
Fierce sense of mission drives front-line workers as they treat COVID-19.
Outlook Magazine
January 15, 2021
COVID-19 impact on pregnant women focus of NIH grant
Study will evaluate testing access and if pregnant women with COVID-19 need specialized care.
News Release
December 3, 2020
Washington University to offer genetic counseling master’s program
Training program for genetic counselors will help meet demand for such professionals.
News Release
October 16, 2020
Immune modulator drugs for COVID-19 focus of major NIH clinical trial
Phase 3 trial involves hospitalized patients with moderate to severe disease.
News Release
August 27, 2020
Cochlear implants should be recommended for adults more often
New statement raises awareness of underused hearing device.
News Release
August 26, 2020
Washington University develops COVID-19 saliva test
Test is faster, simpler than nasal, oral swab tests and enables screening on a massive scale.
News Release
August 23, 2020
African American children with autism experience long delays in diagnosis
Such delays lead to serious disparities in access to developmental therapy.
News Release
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.
News Release
August 4, 2020
Boosting immune system a potential treatment strategy for COVID-19
Researchers find weakened, rather than hyperactive, immunity in response to virus.
News Release
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.
News Release
June 18, 2020
Stroke survival rates worse in rural areas, study says
Improved technologies for stroke care may leave rural areas behind.
News Release
June 16, 2020
Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infections
Providing such patients oral meds reduces hospital readmissions.
News Release
May 26, 2020
Experts urge caution in interpreting COVID-19 antibody tests
False positive results are cause for concern.
News Release
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.
News Release
May 8, 2020
Stroke evaluations drop by nearly 40% during COVID-19 pandemic
Nationwide, fewer people with stroke symptoms receiving care at hospitals.
News Release
May 5, 2020
COVID-19 in-home monitoring program launched
School of Medicine, BJC HealthCare program involves daily check-ins aimed at reducing hospitalizations.
News Release
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