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May 15, 2020
Obituary: Barbara Geller, professor emerita, 81
Obituaries
April 27, 2020
Potential biomarker for autism identified in infants
Low levels of neuropeptide in babies’ cerebrospinal fluid linked to later diagnosis.
News Release
March 16, 2020
Breast milk may help prevent sepsis in preemies
Keeps gut bacteria from moving into bloodstream.
News Release
March 4, 2020
Addictive vape products surge in popularity among teenagers
"We were in the midst of a growing epidemic".
Outlook Magazine
January 28, 2020
1 in 4 kids who get antibiotics in children’s hospitals are prescribed the drugs incorrectly
Overuse contributes to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria.
News Release
December 24, 2019
Why isn’t there a vaccine for staph?
New approach points to untapped immune cells, early immunization.
News Release
December 11, 2019
Questioning ‘the newer the better’ for blood transfusions
Source: New York Times
December 10, 2019
In transfusions for children, fresh and older blood are equally effective
Large, global study may change hospital transfusion practices.
News Release
November 26, 2019
Drug-resistant staph can spread easily in household environments
Research reinforces need for frequent hand washing.
News Release
November 22, 2019
Brain imaging of babies with Down syndrome focus of $11.5 million grant
School of Medicine leading multicenter study aimed at understanding brain development in babies with the condition.
News Release
November 15, 2019
How do I know if my kid needs antibiotics
Source: New York Times
November 13, 2019
Plax honored by American Academy of Pediatrics
Recognized for her extensive work helping area teens.
National Leaders
November 7, 2019
Vogel-Hammen receives award for research in child, adolescent psychiatry
Honored with pilot research award focused on attention disorders.
National Leaders
October 14, 2019
Drug reduces risk of pneumonia in newborn mice
May lead to new way to protect premature infants from pneumonia.
News Release
September 19, 2019
Childhood obesity in low-income Missouri families aim of CDC grant
$3.7 million will help evaluate Family-based Behavioral Treatment.
News Release
September 16, 2019
Cause of rare, fatal disorder in young children pinpointed
Proof-of-concept drug therapy benefits mouse model of Krabbe disease.
News Release
September 9, 2019
Use of antibiotics in preemies has lasting, potentially harmful effects
Drug resistance, unhealthy bacteria persist in gut microbiome.
News Release
August 26, 2019
Stable home lives improve prospects for preemies
Medical challenges at birth less important than stressful home life in predicting future psychiatric health.
News Release
July 3, 2019
Brozanski named pediatrics vice chair of quality and safety
Neonatologist Brozanski to help develop systemwide standard of care.
News Release
June 26, 2019
Understanding how tics are suppressed may help some at risk for tic disorders
Identifying kids who control their tics may help others at risk for Tourette syndrome.
News Release
May 29, 2019
$9.5 million aimed at detecting autism earlier in childhood
Multicenter grant funds infant brain imaging at Washington University and other centers.
News Release
May 24, 2019
Metcalfe gift supports study of adversity’s effects on children’s brains
Work will aid effort to understand role of nature versus nurture.
News Release
March 5, 2019
Young kids with suicidal thoughts understand concept of death
Study refutes idea that children who talk about suicide don’t understand it.
News Release
February 18, 2019
Warner named director of newborn medicine division
Pediatrician noted for expertise in the infant gut microbiome.
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