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July 12, 2024

Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections

In fruit flies and mice, scientists ID possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases.

News Release

July 11, 2024

Disparidades raciales en la demencia estan determinadas por factores sociales

Un estudio confirma que las diferencias raciales en la función cognitiva no se deben a diferencias en el origen genético.

News Release

July 11, 2024

Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors

Study indicates racial differences in cognitive function not due to genetic ancestry.

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July 3, 2024

Experimental drug supercharges medicine that reverses opioid overdose

Adding newly ID’d compound makes naloxone more potent, longer lasting, mouse study shows.

News Release

June 25, 2024

Washington People: Amy Zhou

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

Medical Campus & Community, Profiles, Washington People

June 24, 2024

WashU Medicine launches Center for Translational Bioinformatics

Center will support new collaborations, infrastructure to accelerate precision medicine.

News Release

June 21, 2024

Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19

Similar to smokers, cannabis users nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization, intensive care when infected with the virus.

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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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June 13, 2024

Prescription program for fruits, vegetables could help improve community’s health

Collaboration with BJC HealthCare, Schnucks supports healthy eating to combat chronic disease.

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May 22, 2024

Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adults

Routine cognitive testing may help older drivers plan for life after driving.

News Release

May 17, 2024

Repeat COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants, other viruses

Response to updated vaccine is shaped by earlier vaccines yet generates broadly neutralizing antibodies.

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May 10, 2024

$5 million grant supports innovative immunotherapies against blood cancers

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society supports trials in cell-based immunotherapies, cancer vaccines.

News Release

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.

Medical Campus & Community, News Release

April 18, 2024

$6.2 million to help develop gene therapy for HIV

Genetically engineered B cells could produce super-antibodies to HIV.

News Release

April 16, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease progresses faster in people with Down syndrome

Study highlights need to develop therapies for this vulnerable population.

News Release

April 11, 2024

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial

In the News

April 4, 2024

CPAP replacement works well for the overweight, not obese, study finds

In the News

April 4, 2024

Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea is less effective for people with higher BMIs

Popular alternative to CPAP machines may not be appropriate for all.

News Release

March 29, 2024

Combining multiple meds into a single pill reduces cardiovascular deaths

'Polypills' recommended to reduce heart attacks, strokes but have been slow to gain favor.

News Release

March 28, 2024

Some sarcoma patients improve with T cell immunotherapy

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

News Release

March 8, 2024

How the mind works: Thinking about thinking

Investigating how the cells, circuits and structures of the brain give rise to the complex mental functions that make us who we are.

Outlook Magazine

March 7, 2024

WashU Medicine rises to No. 2 in nation in NIH research funding

Ranking reflects success as thriving hub of scientific excellence, medical innovation.

Medical Campus & Community