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November 4, 2016

NMN compound reduces signs of aging in mice

Source: United Press International

November 4, 2016

Zika causes infertility, lasting harm to testes in mice: U.S. study

Source: Reuters

November 4, 2016

Zika virus reduces male fertility in mice

Source: Time

November 4, 2016

Zika ravages testes of mice; study raises concern about men

Source: Associated Press

November 3, 2016

8 types of cancer you’re more likely to get if you’re overweight

Source: Prevention

November 2, 2016

Cause of inflammation in diabetes identified

Could be target for preventing related heart attacks, strokes.

News Release

October 26, 2016

For some COPD patients, portable oxygen treatment provides no benefit

Study addresses long-standing questions for those with moderately low blood oxygen levels.

News Release

October 24, 2016

Possible strategy identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, other disorders

Research leads to development of compounds to correct mitochondrial dysfunction.

News Release

October 21, 2016

Department of Medicine names director of cultural awareness, diversity

Joseph Pangelinan to lead strategic planning, direction and activities involving diversity, inclusion.

October 19, 2016

Scientists link single gene to some cases of autism spectrum disorder

Findings could provide clues about other genes involved in autism.

News Release

October 18, 2016

Medical assistant program provides opportunities, addresses shortage

Internships doorway to health sciences field for north St. Louis, north St. Louis County residents.

Medical Campus & Community

October 17, 2016

Macones elected to National Academy of Medicine

Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health and medicine.

News Release

October 12, 2016

$8 million grant aids effort to eliminate elephantiasis

Major study of 3-drug treatment regimen funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

News Release

October 11, 2016

It’s time to rethink high-protein diets for weight loss

Source: Time

October 11, 2016

Surgery helps MLB pitchers overcome nerve-compression injuries

Following procedures, most pitchers perform at, or better than, pre-injury play.

News Release

October 11, 2016

Washington People: Emily Jungheim

Reproductive endocrinologist enjoys helping patients build their families.

Medical Campus & Community, Washington People

October 11, 2016

High-protein diet curbs metabolic benefits of weight loss

Insulin sensitivity unimproved in obese women who lose weight but consume excess protein.

News Release

October 7, 2016

Methadone provides pain relief for kids with sickle cell

Relieves pain more quickly, lasts longer than other drugs.

News Release

October 6, 2016

$2 million awarded to help prevent antibiotic resistance

Funding is part of $14 million awarded by CDC to curb growing threat.

News Release

September 28, 2016

Nanoparticles ease aching joints in mice

Source: Health Day