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January 20, 2021
Boschert receives award from laboratory animal science association
Recognized for advancing ethical science, technology in research animal care practices.
National Leaders
January 20, 2021
Ludmerer, DuBois named Hastings Center Fellows
Honor given to those whose work has informed understanding of ethical issues in health.
National Leaders
January 15, 2021
COVID-19 impact on pregnant women focus of NIH grant
Study will evaluate testing access and if pregnant women with COVID-19 need specialized care.
News Release
January 4, 2021
For moms, oxygen during childbirth often unnecessary
Research shows no benefits for infants.
News Release
December 29, 2020
How the pandemic is shaping our 2021 resolutions — and what experts want you to keep in mind
Source: PBS News Hour
December 29, 2020
Where year two of the pandemic will take us
Source: The Atlantic
December 29, 2020
Ross named Alumni Endowed Professor of Medicine
Nephrologist honored for excellence in patient care, teaching, research and commitment to health equity.
News Release
December 25, 2020
Health-care workers spend Christmas comforting COVID patients
Source: NBC Nightly News
December 24, 2020
A pandemic pregnancy is a more dangerous pregnancy
Source: The Atlantic
December 18, 2020
Hang in there, help is on the way
Source: New York Times
December 16, 2020
Narrow hallways pose higher infection risk; hospitalized COVID-19 patients often need readmission
Source: Reuters
December 15, 2020
COVID-19 is 10 times deadlier for people with Down syndrome, raising calls for early vaccination
Source: Science News
December 15, 2020
COVID-19 patients at higher risk of death, health problems than those with flu
Data analysis offers comparison of the 2 viruses.
News Release
December 12, 2020
Is eating fish healthy?
Source: BBC
December 11, 2020
‘Help is on the way’: How the U.S. will turn the tide of the pandemic in 2021
Source: NBC Nightly News
December 10, 2020
Combo of blood tests could offer more accurate Alzheimer’s diagnostics, researchers say
Source: Fox News
December 8, 2020
Monitoring labor in pregnancy aim of grant to develop imaging technology
Researchers receive funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop low-cost, bedside equipment for people in underserved regions.
News Release
November 30, 2020
First blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s goes on sale
Source: Associated Press
November 24, 2020
Can you repeat that? Hearing trouble more obvious with masks
Source: Associated Press
November 24, 2020
AAAS names 7 Washington University faculty as 2020 fellows
Four of the newly named fellows are School of Medicine faculty.
Medical Campus & Community
November 24, 2020
ICU doctor warns ‘this is what you’ll see at the end of your life’ if COVID precautions aren’t taken
Source: CNN
November 24, 2020
Severe scoliosis in African Americans focus of $3.2 million grant
Study examines genetic risk factors associated with spinal curvature.
News Release
November 23, 2020
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine up to 90% effective and easily transportable, company says
Source: Washington Post
November 19, 2020
Young people with disabilities focus of COVID-19 testing grant
$5 million grant to fund saliva tests for students, teachers, staff in schools operated by Special School District of St. Louis County.
News Release