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March 3, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center launches affiliate network
Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo., is first to join collaborative effort to enhance cancer care, prevention.
News Release
February 28, 2017
Washington People: William Hawkins
Losses due to cancer inspired physician’s pursuit of medicine, research.
Washington People
February 24, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center opens clinic for adult survivors of childhood cancer
Specialized care aimed at mitigating delayed complications.
News Release
February 22, 2017
When evidence says no, but doctors say yes
Source: The Atlantic
February 22, 2017
Popular heartburn drugs linked to gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damage
Most patients don't experience acute kidney problems beforehand.
News Release
February 16, 2017
Brain scans detect signs of autism in high-risk babies before age 1
Source: NBC News
February 12, 2017
Killer Figure: Why having an apple shape can be deadly
Source: Associated Press
February 9, 2017
Tan named president-elect of EMS organization
Will promote legislation that improves emergency medical care.
National Leaders
February 8, 2017
Effort to improve radiation therapy for veterans receives nearly $4 million
Program monitors quality, safety of therapy at VHA centers nationwide.
News Release
February 3, 2017
Babcock named VP of health-care epidemiology group
Infectious disease specialist to emphasize infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship.
National Leaders
February 2, 2017
BJC announces plans to replace Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
New building will open in first quarter of 2019.
Medical Campus & Community
February 1, 2017
$4 million funds study of sickle cell disease in teens, adults
Research to focus on improving outcomes for those with condition.
News Release
January 31, 2017
Washington People: Audrey Odom John
Physician-scientist focused on developing new diagnostic tests, treatments to fight malaria.
Washington People
January 31, 2017
Early signs of anxiety, depression may be evident in newborns
Brain scans may indicate clues to later problems .
News Release
January 27, 2017
PBS Alzheimer’s documentary features School of Medicine
Program focuses on the difficulties, expense of caring for people with the disease.
Medical Campus & Community
January 26, 2017
Powderly named president of Infectious Disease Society
Will emphasize prevention, public health programs, translational research.
National Leaders
January 23, 2017
Medical Campus doctors, researchers, students, staff showcase musical talents
Annual Winter Concert highlights vocal, instrumental talents.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
January 20, 2017
The long quest to create artificial blood may soon be over
Source: NBC News
January 19, 2017
Postdoc named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for health care
Studies of C. difficile infection led to interest in gut microbiome.
Medical Campus & Community
January 11, 2017
Heroin resurgence an ‘unintended consequence’ of attempt to curb OxyContin abuse, study finds
Source: Los Angeles Times
January 9, 2017
Medical School leadership team recruits new physician executive
Hopkins nephrologist will lead Washington University Physicians.
News Release
January 3, 2017
A gut makeover for the new year
Source: New York Times
December 29, 2016
When dining for trillions, eat wisely
Source: Scientific American
December 29, 2016
Many smokers with serious mental illness want to kick habit
Few get treatments, counseling to help them quit.
News Release