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April 18, 2018
Psoriasis treated with compound derived from immune cells
Compound may be effective against other autoimmune diseases, mouse study shows.
News Release
April 18, 2018
Brain scans may help diagnose neurological, psychiatric disorders
Study shows that brain networks reliably track individuals over time.
News Release
April 17, 2018
New clues point to relief for chronic itching
Targeting an opioid receptor calms itch.
News Release
April 12, 2018
How highly contagious norovirus infection gets its start
Virus infects rare intestinal cells in mice; findings point to therapeutic strategy.
News Release
April 5, 2018
Major milestone reached in effort to ID cancers’ genetic roots
Cancer Genome Atlas details genetic mutations driving cancer.
News Release
April 5, 2018
Macular degeneration linked to aging immune cells
Older cells promote inflammation, abnormal blood vessel growth that can lead to blindness.
News Release
April 3, 2018
For women with kidney cancer, belly fat matters
Abdominal fat linked to shorter survival.
News Release
April 2, 2018
Review on toxic alcohols provides guidelines on how to treat poisonings
Aim is to help emergency physicians identify, treat patients suspected of ingesting such poisons.
Medical Campus & Community
March 29, 2018
CRISPR enhances gene therapy to fight inherited diseases
Use of CRISPR and a virus extends life of genetic fix in mice.
News Release
March 29, 2018
Slow, steady waves keep brain humming
Such rhythmic waves linked to state of consciousness.
News Release
March 27, 2018
Drug compound shows promise against rheumatoid arthritis
May dial down inflammation in multiple disorders, studies show in mice, rats.
News Release
March 27, 2018
Antibiotic use increases risk of severe viral disease in mice
Killing gut bacteria with drugs weakens immune response.
News Release
March 21, 2018
Link between 2 key Alzheimer’s proteins explained
Targeting tau production may lead to treatment.
News Release
March 20, 2018
Washington People: Mary Politi
Health psychologist refines care to better serve patients.
Medical Campus & Community
March 16, 2018
The one doctor you need to see if you get an antibiotic-resistant infection
Source: Consumer Reports
March 15, 2018
Higher doses of radiation don’t improve survival in prostate cancer
Side effects also a concern.
News Release
March 8, 2018
Gut microbes influence severity of intestinal parasitic infections
Certain gut microbes also linked to repeat infections.
News Release
March 8, 2018
New way to fight sepsis: Rev up patients’ immune systems
Clinical trial demonstrates significant, lasting increase in key immune cells.
News Release, Video
March 8, 2018
‘Future we only dreamed of’
A renowned surgeon is restoring mobility in children with cerebral palsy.
Outlook Magazine
March 5, 2018
Academy of Science-St. Louis honors three university researchers
Kornfeld to receive lifetime achievement award.
Medical Campus & Community
March 5, 2018
CRISPR enhances cancer immunotherapy
Gene editing expands reach of therapeutic T cells, in mice.
News Release
March 2, 2018
$6.8 million to fund research into Cantu syndrome, cardiovascular disease
Scientists studying link between rare disease and heart health.
News Release
February 26, 2018
Two medical school teams competing in national scientific ‘March Madness’
Voting for best biomedical innovations of 2017 has begun.
Medical Campus & Community
February 22, 2018
Cancer weapon
Zika virus kills glioblastoma stem cells in early research.
Outlook Magazine