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December 5, 2024

Analyzing multiple mammograms improves breast cancer risk prediction

AI method spots subtle changes over time, enhances accuracy of determining 5-year risk.

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December 5, 2024

New drug tested to reduce side effect of ‘half-matched’ stem cell transplants

Clinical trial indicates safety, fewer cases of life-threatening graft-versus-host disease than expected.

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November 18, 2024

Researchers define new subtypes of common brain disorder

Artificial intelligence identified 3 subtypes of Chiari type-1 malformations, could improve medical decision making .

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November 13, 2024

Vaccine shows promise against aggressive breast cancer

Clinical trial targeted recurrence of hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer.

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September 23, 2024

Gordon receives Nierenberg Prize

Honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to science in the public interest.

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September 4, 2024

Adding anti-clotting drugs to stroke care ineffective, clinical trial finds

Medications thought to show promise did not improve patients’ outcomes.

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July 30, 2024

Accuracy of diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies

Head-to-head comparison of 6 tests reveals which ones could replace spinal taps, brain scans.

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June 25, 2024

Washington People: Amy Zhou

Hematologist values connections with patients, pursues research to improve treatments.

Medical Campus & Community, Profiles, Washington People

June 17, 2024

Repurposed drug may help stabilize vision in rare disease

Clinical trial for RVCL-S patients tests drug already approved as sickle cell disease treatment.

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April 19, 2024

International trials underway for childhood malnutrition therapy developed at WashU

Gift from Andy Newman supports world-changing research on the gut microbiome.

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April 12, 2024

Viruses Finally Reveal Their Complex Social Life

Source: Quanta Magazine

April 11, 2024

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

Source: NBC News

March 28, 2024

Some sarcoma patients improve with T cell immunotherapy

Strategy effective against some rare, aggressive sarcomas with no other treatment options.

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March 4, 2024

Schwarz named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar

Innovative 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 network

New network to evaluate emerging technologies in diverse populations.

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February 21, 2024

Alzheimer’s blood test performs as well as FDA-approved spinal fluid tests

Could make early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, treatment accessible to more people.

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February 6, 2024

NIH grant to fund radiation oncology center on Medical Campus

School named part of national network focused on biology of irradiated tumors.

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October 19, 2023

Antibiotic treatment in malnourished children improves gut microbiome development

Research notes long-term benefits, encourages monitoring short-term risks.

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October 17, 2023

Pancreatic cancer research, clinical trials supported with $10.9 million NCI grant

Researchers receive prestigious SPORE grant for pancreatic cancer.

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September 14, 2023

Comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center

Washington University physicians provide multispecialty, cutting-edge, expert care to patients while advancing the field through innovative research.

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September 5, 2023

$11.6 million grant supports innovative research in endometrial cancer

NCI SPORE grant aimed at improving prevention, treatment, reducing disparities.

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August 10, 2023

Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer Institute

Recognizes excellence in cancer care, prevention, research, training, outreach.

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July 10, 2023

Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deaths

Study could expand treatment options for patients with severe COVID-19.

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May 3, 2023

Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes

Findings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.

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