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November 5, 2013
Kidney research repository includes patient samples, clinical data
Washington University has established a sample and data repository for child and adult patients with kidney conditions to improve diagnosis and treatment.
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November 4, 2013
New clinic treats rare neurological disorder
Washington University has the Midwest’s only multidisciplinary program specializing in treating patients with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 2.
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November 4, 2013
Neurofibromatosis (NF) Center provides patient care and support, seeks solutions
Washington University’s Neurofibromatosis (NF) Center focuses on research and patient care for individuals affected by NF, a complex genetic disorder.
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November 1, 2013
Mouse study shows potential of gene therapy for Alport syndrome
New research in mice suggests that gene therapy may be a viable treatment for Alport syndrome, an inherited disease that leads to kidney failure.
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October 16, 2013
Regenerating heart tissue: a targeted approach
Washington University is part of a nationwide trial to improve on the use of stem cells in repairing damaged heart muscle.
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October 1, 2013
Personalized immunotherapy for late-stage melanoma
New research uses late-stage skin cancer patients’ own immune cells to target their cancer. This work could lead to a personalized cancer vaccine.
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September 26, 2013
Procedure to open blocked carotid arteries tested
Testing is beginning on an investigational device designed to open blocked arteries in patients who are ineligible for traditional surgery.
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September 20, 2013
Daniel Coyne, MD
Nephrologist advocates for dialysis patients and against overuse of a drug with potentially deadly side effects.
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September 18, 2013
First Alzheimer’s prevention trial begins
The first trial to evaluate whether drug treatments can prevent Alzheimer’s before dementia begins has been launched.
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September 1, 2013
PACS Orientation 2013
First-year students in the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences (PACS) toured the Central Institute for the Deaf (CID) building and other key locations around campus as part of their orientation.
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August 26, 2013
Luis Sanchez, MD
Vascular surgeon stays at the leading edge of a rapidly changing field.
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August 23, 2013
New House Staff Social 2013
The Office of Graduate Medical Education hosted a reception to welcome its new residents and fellows Aug. 22 at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center.
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August 23, 2013
Occupational Therapy Orientation 2013
First-year students in the Program of Occupational Therapy (OT) learned what to expect during the next several years of their academic careers and met with classmates and faculty during orientation.
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August 20, 2013
Physical Therapy Orientation 2013
First-year students in the Program of Physical Therapy (PT) toured frequently-used classrooms and offices and heard from around the School of Medicine during orientation week.
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August 16, 2013
White Coat Ceremony 2013
The MD Class of 2017 took a symbolic step into the medical profession by writing an oath to future patients and accepting their white coats at this annual ceremony.
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August 8, 2013
Tread the Medfari Kickoff 2013
School of Medicine employees danced their way into a new session of Tread the Med with West African music and dance from Kreative Pandemonium at the August 8 kickoff event.
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August 5, 2013
Medical Plunge 2013
As part of their orientation, first-year medical students participated in a weeklong medical “plunge” that explored the topics of public health, diversity and health-care disparities in St. Louis.
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August 1, 2013
Device investigated to treat moderate heart failure
Washington University is part of a study to compare ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy to optimal medical management in patients with heart failure.
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August 1, 2013
Treatment options for high-risk lung cancer patients
Doctors at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Siteman Cancer Center are comparing radiation versus surgical treatment in high-risk lung cancer patients.
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June 19, 2013
Low frequency sound from wind turbines affects the inner ear
New research examines how large commercial wind turbines negatively affect our health.
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June 19, 2013
Improving depression and anxiety therapy in seniors
Researchers at Washington University are looking for better ways to help older adults deal with depression and anxiety.
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June 19, 2013
Tackling treatment-resistant depression
Doctors are providing new options for individuals with major depression who are resistant to traditional treatment.
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June 12, 2013
New treatment options for kidney cancer
Researchers at Washington University are making advances in treating kidney cancer patients.
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June 10, 2013
Understanding and treating spasmodic dysphonia
A multidisciplinary collaboration at Washington University is examining the causes and latest treatments for spasmodic dysphonia, a voice muscle disorder.
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