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October 2, 2017
The dystopian fear of artificial wombs
Source: The Atlantic
September 28, 2017
One dangerous mutation may cause the devastating birth defect tied to Zika
Source: Newsweek
September 26, 2017
Antibiotics warranted for kids with minor staph infections
Drugs reduce risk of recurrent infection.
News Release
September 25, 2017
Vision and hearing loss are tied to cognitive decline
Source: New York Times
September 25, 2017
Breast surgeons exert ‘enormous influence’ on patients’ choices
Source: Reuters
September 21, 2017
Air pollution tied kidney disease
Source: New York Times
September 20, 2017
Conference to focus on early brain development, social outcomes
Universitywide initiative explores intersection of neuroscience and societal issues.
News Release
September 19, 2017
9 of 10 docs unprepared to use marijuana as treatment
Source: Health Day
September 19, 2017
Body’s ‘bad fat’ could be altered to combat obesity, say scientists
Source: The Guardian
September 12, 2017
Bradley recognized by American Society for Radiation Oncology
Named a fellow by international medical society.
National Leaders
September 11, 2017
Schreiber awarded Balzan Prize for pioneering cancer research
International honor recognizes scholarly and scientific achievements.
News Release
September 6, 2017
Injecting Zika virus into adult brains? Researchers say it could shrink cancer
Source: USA Today
September 5, 2017
Zika virus used to treat aggressive brain cancer
Source: BBC News
September 1, 2017
Bacharier named inaugural Strunk Chair to advance pediatric asthma research
Pediatric allergist was Strunk's mentee, research partner.
News Release
September 1, 2017
Orthopedic injury clinic to open in south St. Louis County
Clinic is 2nd operated by Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
News Release
August 31, 2017
Medical school and hospital align security services
Integration provides rapid, coordinated response for emergencies.
Medical Campus & Community
August 28, 2017
Radiation oncology names vice chair
Mutic to serve as vice chair of medical physics and clinical strategy.
August 23, 2017
Your UTI keeps coming back because we use too many antibiotics
Source: Popular Science
August 23, 2017
Eclipse wows Medical Campus
Total solar eclipse draws gawkers to Ellen S. Clark Hope Plaza.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
August 9, 2017
Blunt discusses NIH-funded research on visit to med school
Director of NIH's National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences also met with campus leaders.
August 4, 2017
The Midnight Scan Club
Source: Science Friday
August 3, 2017
Short sleep linked to body mass, waist size
Source: Reuters
July 28, 2017
Obituary: Denise Thomas, medical assistant and student, 52
Thomas was to finish work toward bachelor’s degree in the fall.
Obituaries
July 27, 2017
Melanoma isn’t the only serious skin cancer
Source: Health Day