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December 5, 2022

Immunotherapy eliminates disease-causing cells in mice with MS-like disease

Successful cancer treatment approach extended to autoimmune disease.

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November 28, 2022

More frequent CT scans not associated with improved outcomes after lung cancer surgery

Less frequent CT scans may reduce health-care costs, patient anxiety.

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November 24, 2022

Diagnostic marker found for deadly brain disease marked by dementia, movement problems

Discovery could accelerate progress toward therapies for primary tauopathies.

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November 22, 2022

Drug triggers immune cells to attack prostate cancer

Compound kills tumors in mice, human cancer cells in multiple ways.

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November 17, 2022

Pediatric Center of Excellence in Nephrology established with NIH funding

WashU center’s researchers to create maps showing genetic details of normal and diseased kidneys.

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November 16, 2022

Lung infections caused by soil fungi are a problem nationwide

Outdated maps of disease-causing fungi may lead to delayed, missed diagnoses .

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November 16, 2022

Study yields clues to why Alzheimer’s disease damages certain parts of the brain

Findings could help explain rare symptoms such as problems with language, vision.

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November 4, 2022

Understanding, treating pain, reducing opioid use, aim of $11.7 million grant

Funding from NIH HEAL Initiative.

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November 3, 2022

Abraham, Foraker, Yen elected fellows of informatics society

Elections recognize national leadership in field of medical informatics.

National Leaders

October 28, 2022

Cellular housekeeping process implicated in fatal neurological disorder

Neurons made from Huntington’s disease patients’ skin cells shed light on cognitive decline.

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October 27, 2022

American College of Physicians recognizes 3 faculty members

DiPersio, McGill, Ross honored for outstanding contributions to internal medicine.

National Leaders

October 26, 2022

New strategy shows potential to block nerve loss in neurodegenerative diseases

Research into how key molecule triggers axon death may lead to new therapies.

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October 25, 2022

Pediatric clinic for Rett syndrome draws patients for multispecialty care, clinical trials

Only such clinic for hundreds of miles.

Medical Campus & Community

October 12, 2022

How do tired animals stay awake?

Fruit flies yield clues to a good night’s sleep, insomnia.

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October 4, 2022

WashU COVID-19 nasal vaccine technology licensed to Ocugen

Aim is for commercialization in U.S., Europe, Japan.

Medical Campus & Community

September 22, 2022

School of Medicine joins major NIH brain mapping effort

Will aid understanding of how the brain works in good health and disease .

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September 22, 2022

COVID-19 infections increase risk of long-term brain problems

Strokes, seizures, memory and movement disorders among problems that develop in first year after infection.

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September 21, 2022

Investigational drug for genetic form of ALS improves disease’s molecular signs

Extended use of tofersen may help stabilize muscle strength, control.

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September 15, 2022

Gordon honored by National Academy of Medicine

Gut microbiome pioneer to be recognized with newly established award.

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September 13, 2022

School of Medicine joins NIH initiative to expand use of AI in biomedical research

Project to develop framework for using AI to diagnose disease based on sound of patients’ voices.

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September 7, 2022

Nasal COVID-19 vaccine approved in India based on Washington University technology

Inhaled vaccine may reduce infection, transmission.

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September 2, 2022

Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men

Boosting testosterone in men with low levels may reduce serious illness.

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