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February 15, 2019
Lowe named Colten Professor of Pediatric Science
Noted gastroenterologist was mentored by the former department head.
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February 4, 2019
Women’s brains appear younger than men’s, study finds
Source: CNN
February 1, 2019
New clues discovered to lung transplant rejection
Points toward treatment to prevent a particularly deadly form of rejection.
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January 2, 2019
Sex differences identified in deadly brain tumors
Tailoring treatment to men, women may improve survival.
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December 23, 2018
What this new 500 Women In Medicine initiative aims to do
Source: Forbes
December 11, 2018
Siteman Cancer Center plans 2020 opening at Memorial Hospital East
Illinois location to provide multidisciplinary care, clinical trials.
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November 29, 2018
$20 million gift boosts multiple myeloma research
Donation establishes Paula C. and Rodger O. Riney Blood Cancer Research Initiative Fund.
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November 27, 2018
AAAS names 11 Washington University faculty as fellows
Faculty join world's largest general scientific society.
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November 26, 2018
Alcohol dependence, psychiatric disorders share genetic links
Key alcoholism gene influences how quickly body metabolizes alcohol.
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November 21, 2018
Common probiotic no help to young kids with stomach virus
Study examined children with diarrhea in nation’s emergency rooms.
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November 15, 2018
Brain, muscle cells found lurking in kidney organoids grown in lab
Researchers find simple way to prevent wayward cells from developing.
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October 30, 2018
Gaddis honored by emergency medicine organization
1 of 2 American emergency medicine physicians to receive this year's honor.
National Leaders
October 22, 2018
Siteman Cancer Center to offer newest form of proton therapy
Pencil-beam scanning technology expected to be available in early 2020.
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October 16, 2018
Longer Life Foundation awards grants to several researchers
Foundation celebrates 20 years of funding longevity-related research.
October 15, 2018
Froelke honored as advocate for patients with rare diseases
One of 23 people nominated nationally for RareVoice Award.
October 11, 2018
Obesity tied to colon cancer risk in younger women
Source: New York Times
October 9, 2018
In childbirth, when to begin pushing does not affect C-section rates
Women who delay pushing face higher risks for infection, bleeding.
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September 28, 2018
What is a geriatric emergency department?
Source: U.S. News & World Report
September 25, 2018
Kreisel named G. Alexander Patterson, MD/Mid-America Transplant Chair
Honored for innovation in lung transplantation.
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September 21, 2018
Scientists used Zika to kill aggressive brain cancer cells in mice
Source: Popular Science
September 21, 2018
Druley addresses childhood cancer at U.S. Capitol
Pediatric oncologist emphasizes importance of research.
National Leaders
September 19, 2018
MEDIA ADVISORY: School of Medicine, BJC HealthCare to host opioid roundtable
September 14, 2018
Should people worried about heart conditions buy the new Apple watch?
Source: Consumer Reports
August 22, 2018
Improving health insurance literacy aids Missourians’ ACA enrollment
Education, community outreach effective in encouraging people to enroll.
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