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February 17, 2021
For bleeding patients, can cold storage of platelets improve blood clotting?
$26 million in funding to help determine whether cold platelets can reduce blood loss more effectively than those stored at room temperature .
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February 17, 2021
Protein linked to Alzheimer’s, strokes cleared from brain blood vessels
In mice, antibody removes amyloid, improves vessel function without raising risk of brain bleeds.
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February 16, 2021
Antibody-based COVID-19 treatments work best in concert with immune cells
Findings involving antibody effector functions could help improve design of next-generation COVID-19 antibody drugs.
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February 15, 2021
Immune therapies for heart disease aim of international research network
Washington University researchers part of team probing inflammation after heart attack.
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February 12, 2021
Liquid biopsy for colorectal cancer could guide therapy for tumors
Blood and urine samples identify disease that lingers after initial therapy.
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February 11, 2021
Aggressive brain tumor mapped in genetic, molecular detail
Glioblastoma study could lead to new treatments, including better immunotherapies.
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February 9, 2021
Koch gift recognizes outstanding research, teaching in surgical oncology
Fields named to endowed professorship honoring Eberleins.
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February 5, 2021
Scientists to explore whether anti-inflammatory drugs control blood sugar
New grant to fund research into drugs that showed promise in small study of people with Crohn’s disease.
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February 4, 2021
Human immune cells have natural alarm system against HIV
Drugs that trigger alarm could lead to new HIV therapies .
News Release, Video
February 2, 2021
Algorithm analyzes mammograms, signals need for more breast cancer screening
New software could facilitate more consistent assessment of cancer risk.
Medical Campus & Community
February 2, 2021
Imaging identifies breast cancer patients unlikely to benefit from hormone therapy
Findings could help improve treatment decisions.
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January 26, 2021
Nixing bone cancer fuel supply offers new treatment approach, mouse study suggests
2 drugs targeting cancer cells’ energy source potentially could replace toxic chemo in osteosarcoma.
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January 22, 2021
Imaging agent may help gauge kidney health
Could aid in assessments of donated kidneys, ID people in early stages of disease.
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January 15, 2021
Rapid blood test identifies COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease
Measuring mitochondrial DNA could predict who will need ICU care, intubation.
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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.
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January 14, 2021
Acute itching in eczema patients linked to environmental allergens
Newly identified pathway explains why antihistamine drugs often don’t work to control severe itch.
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January 12, 2021
Doctors test popular anti-depressant to see if it fights off COVID-19
Source: CNN
January 8, 2021
Carter named director of OB-GYN clinical research division
Physician-scientist noted for research involving community-based interventions to promote health equity for women, babies.
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January 6, 2021
Improving tests for tropical worm diseases aim of $2.95 million grant
Gates Foundation grant targets global elimination of onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis.
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January 4, 2021
For moms, oxygen during childbirth often unnecessary
Research shows no benefits for infants.
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December 28, 2020
Common brain malformation traced to its genetic roots
Discovery could aid early screening, shed light on how Chiari malformation arises.
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December 16, 2020
Protein involved in removing Alzheimer’s buildup linked to circadian rhythm
Brain protein helps explain link between circadian rhythm, Alzheimer’s disease.
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December 9, 2020
Podcast: COVID-19 vaccines around the corner
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' reports on progress toward a vaccine and how to stay safe before vaccines become widely available.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
December 9, 2020
Toxin provides clues to long-term effects of diarrhea caused by E. coli
Bacteria change surface of human intestine to benefit themselves.
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