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October 9, 2018
When giving birth for the first time, push away
Source: NPR
October 9, 2018
Scoliosis linked to essential mineral
Children with severely curved spines may be unable to use manganese.
News Release
October 8, 2018
Implantable, biodegradable devices speed nerve regeneration in rats
Pulses of electrical stimulation help heal injured nerves.
News Release
October 8, 2018
Both sides of the brain are active during one-sided arm movement
Source: The Scientist
October 4, 2018
Viruses in blood lead to digestive problems
Mouse study provides clues to sudden onset of digestive woes.
News Release
October 2, 2018
Building independence
For 100 years, the occupational therapy program has helped people engage mind and body.
Outlook Magazine
October 2, 2018
DeSelm honored by NIH for innovative cancer research
Radiation oncologist selected for High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program.
News Release
September 26, 2018
Roundtable on opioids brings HHS leaders to Medical Campus
Officials tour research lab focused on fighting opioid addiction.
Medical Campus & Community
September 24, 2018
Overlooked signal in MRI scans reflects amount, kind of brain cells
Data may aid diagnosis of brain conditions, shed light on brain development.
News Release
September 24, 2018
Washington University joins network for solving rare medical mysteries
Undiagnosed diseases network seeks to explain medical conditions with no known cause.
News Release
September 12, 2018
Genetic testing helps predict disease recurrence in myelodysplastic syndrome
Likelihood of recurrence high if mutations detectable after stem cell transplant.
News Release
September 4, 2018
Scientists identify weak point in deadly eye melanoma
Plant compound shuts down tumor growth.
News Release
September 4, 2018
New clues found to understanding relapse in breast cancer
Tumor mutations found in patients point to progressive disease.
News Release
August 30, 2018
Experimental drug shows promise as multiple sclerosis treatment
Brain’s shrinking slows with drug.
News Release
August 23, 2018
Alzheimer’s one day may be predicted during eye exam
Noninvasive test may screen for disease before symptoms appear.
News Release
August 23, 2018
Natural sugar defends against metabolic syndrome, in mice
Trehalose blocks glucose from liver.
News Release
August 14, 2018
Before It Begins
Family, researchers team up to cure — or even prevent — Alzheimer’s disease.
Outlook Magazine
August 9, 2018
Scientists uncover new details in how sense of smell develops
Findings could help determine how dogs evolved such good noses.
News Release
August 8, 2018
Brain tumors occur often in kids with common genetic syndrome
Analysis of MRI scans identifies some unexplained bright objects as tumors.
News Release
August 6, 2018
Mallinckrodt boosts rare-disease research at Washington University
Pharmaceutical company to fund up to $10 million to pursue new therapeutics.
News Release
July 19, 2018
Analysis of prostate tumors reveals clues to cancer’s aggressiveness
Sequencing reveals genetic errors common in metastatic tumors.
News Release
July 18, 2018
Lowering hospitals’ Medicare costs proves difficult
Bundled-payment system did not reduce costs for serious medical conditions.
News Release
July 16, 2018
New ALS therapy in clinical trials
Drug extends survival, reverses some neuromuscular damage in animals.
News Release
July 12, 2018
Report addresses national shortage of physician-scientist trainees
Recommends standardized curriculum, tracking graduates.
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