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May 30, 2017
Drug believed to reduce postoperative pain and delirium does neither
Study shows ketamine may spur hallucinations, nightmares in older patients.
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May 26, 2017
Mind-controlled device helps stroke patients retrain brains to move paralyzed hands
Device reads brain signals, converts them into motion.
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May 26, 2017
Battlefield to bedside
High-intensity military medicine spurs innovations for civilians, too.
Outlook Magazine
May 17, 2017
Cancer drug may help patients with severe asthma
Therapy targets immune cells driving lung inflammation.
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May 17, 2017
New imaging technique aims to ensure surgeons completely remove cancer
Combines light, sound to create detailed images of cells more quickly than current approach.
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May 8, 2017
Antibiotic resistance circumvented in lab
Strategy suggests ways to prepare for emerging superbugs.
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May 4, 2017
Potential predictor of glaucoma damage identified
Research in mice and patients suggests biomarker could predict vision loss.
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April 20, 2017
Tuuli receives national clinical research award
Publication compared skin antiseptic agents at cesarean delivery (video available).
National Leaders, Video
April 20, 2017
Study: Accomplished female scientists often overlooked
Conference organizers invite male speakers over equally qualified women.
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April 19, 2017
Antibody helps detect protein implicated in Alzheimer’s, other diseases
May lead to novel ways to diagnose, monitor brain injury.
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April 18, 2017
Patients with hearing loss benefit from training with loved one’s voice
Software lets patients practice listening to most important voices.
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April 13, 2017
$3.5 million funds study aimed at applying precision medicine to rare tumor disorder
Research to focus on causes of diverse symptoms in neurofibromatosis.
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April 4, 2017
$3.6 million to fund personalized 3-D brain maps to guide neurosurgeries
Academic-industry partnership aims to improve brain surgery.
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March 30, 2017
Vaginal bacteria can trigger recurrent UTIs, study shows
Findings help explain UTI link to sexual activity.
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March 29, 2017
Genetic errors associated with heart health may guide drug development
One family with rare gene mutation gives clues to preventing heart attacks.
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March 28, 2017
Rogue breast tumor proteins point to potential drug therapies
Such treatment options are missed by genomic sequencing.
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March 23, 2017
Scientists get closer look at living nerve synapses
Custom-built microscope reveals details of how neurons communicate.
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March 22, 2017
Surprising culprit in nerve cell damage identified
Findings suggest ways to block nerve cell damage in neurodegenerative diseases.
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March 13, 2017
$7 million aimed at illuminating the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers working to identify genetic factors that raise, lower disease risk.
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March 3, 2017
The father of the microbiome
Gordon is expanding our understanding of human health into nonhuman realms.
Source: Washington Magazine
February 23, 2017
Perlmutter to chair Medical Sciences Section of AAAS
Recognized for research on genetic disorder that can cause severe liver damage.
National Leaders
February 22, 2017
Popular heartburn drugs linked to gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damage
Most patients don't experience acute kidney problems beforehand.
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February 20, 2017
Study reveals ways to improve outcomes, reduce costs for common heart procedure
Changes in coronary angioplasty could save $300 million annually.
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February 15, 2017
New collaboration with Pfizer aimed at speeding drug discovery
Washington University enters collaboration with Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation.
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