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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.
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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.
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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.
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April 16, 2024
Alzheimer’s disease progresses faster in people with Down syndrome
Study highlights need to develop therapies for this vulnerable population.
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April 16, 2024
Holehouse receives NSF early-career award
Award supports research on intrinsically disordered proteins.
National Leaders
April 12, 2024
Viruses Finally Reveal Their Complex Social Life
Source: Quanta Magazine
April 11, 2024
Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial
Source: NBC News
April 4, 2024
CPAP replacement works well for the overweight, not obese, study finds
Source: CNN
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.
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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.
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March 28, 2024
Some sarcoma patients improve with T cell immunotherapy
Strategy effective against some rare, aggressive sarcomas with no other treatment options.
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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
March 6, 2024
Preventing early-onset colorectal cancers aim of $25 million award
School of Medicine leads international team funded by Cancer Grand Challenges.
News Release
March 4, 2024
Schwarz named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar
Innovative radiation oncologist noted for research to develop treatments for deadly gynecologic cancers, heart conditions.
Medical Campus & Community
February 26, 2024
Washington University joins NIH cancer screening clinical trials network
New network to evaluate emerging technologies in diverse populations.
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February 21, 2024
Alzheimer’s blood test performs as well as FDA-approved spinal fluid tests
Could make early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, treatment accessible to more people.
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February 8, 2024
Gordon receives Nemmers Prize
Gut microbiome pioneer recognized for outstanding contributions to medical science.
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February 6, 2024
NIH grant to fund radiation oncology center on Medical Campus
School named part of national network focused on biology of irradiated tumors.
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