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February 15, 2013
New device offers advance in brain aneurysm treatment
Washington University physicians are using a new device that helps heal difficult-to-treat aneurysms with lower radiation exposure.
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February 15, 2013
Genomic profiling
Washington University doctors are developing cancer treatment plans that include one of the first genetic tests to identify key changes in patients’ tumors.
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January 30, 2013
Saving young lives
Two studies conducted in Malawi are reshaping what we know about the root causes of malnutrition.
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January 9, 2013
Third Siteman satellite location opens in South County
Siteman Cancer Center opens a 37,000-square foot South County outpatient office at Interstate 55 and Butler Hill Road to provide service to cancer patients.
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November 26, 2012
Multifaceted approach to respiratory disease
Physician-scientists at Washington University School of Medicine are seeking better treatments for patients with respiratory diseases.
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November 8, 2012
Auto industry techniques reduce door-to-needle times for stroke treatment
Applying techniques used by car manufacturers, the stroke team at Washington University is working to improve care for patients with acute stroke.
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October 15, 2012
Get with the guidelines recognition
Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital are honored with an award for their higher standards of stroke care in patients.
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October 15, 2012
American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association’s Target: Stroke
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is honored with the Target: Stroke award for advances in care for patients who have had strokes.
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September 30, 2012
Employee Appreciation Picnic 2012
Thousands of employees converged on Hudlin Park for a celebration of our people at the 2012 Employee Appreciation Picnic in September.
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September 24, 2012
Trial to evaluate procedure for patients with irregular heartbeats
Washington University doctors are participating in a study to evaluate a procedure that corrects irregular heartbeats in patients.
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September 3, 2012
Pancreatic cancer vaccine evaluated
New research is evaluating the effectiveness of a pancreatic cancer vaccine post surgery.
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August 17, 2012
White Coat Ceremony 2012
The School of Medicine welcomed the MD Class of 2016 with a ceremony that symbolizes the beginning of the journey from student to professional.
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July 12, 2012
$4.7 million study looks at why diabetes makes heart disease worse
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine are looking at why certain patients with diabetes develop heart disease.
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June 4, 2012
Active surveillance is viable option for most prostate tumors
New research at Washington University is re-evaluating the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
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May 8, 2012
Studying the cause of Inflammatory Bowel Disease-related colon cancer
New research is looking at the causes of colon cancer related to inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and colitis.
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April 9, 2012
Trial compares radiation to surgery for early-stage lung cancer
A new trial is examining the effectiveness of surgery compared to a specialized type of radiation in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
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March 16, 2012
Match Day 2012
121 students matched to internships or residencies nationwide and in Canada. Thirty-eight students will be staying in St. Louis for residencies at Barnes-Jewish Hospital or St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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March 14, 2012
Centralized Inflammatory Bowel Disease tissue bank speeds pace of studies
A Washington University tissue bank is helping to identify factors contributing to the outcomes of thousands of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.
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March 14, 2012
Study finds unexpected player in immune-related gastrointestinal disorders
A new role for cells in the intestine has been identified. This may lead to new therapies for some intestinal disorders.
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March 1, 2012
Improving surgical treatments for atrial fibrillation
A new study is evaluating a procedure that corrects irregular heartbeats in patients.
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February 24, 2012
Research focuses on molecular triggers of contractions
New research at Washington University School of Medicine is looking at the molecular underpinnings of contractions and preterm labor.
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February 1, 2012
Combining brain-stroke interventions
Researchers at Washington University are working to improve stroke management by combining clot-busting drugs and mechanical devices.
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February 1, 2012
Remote heart monitoring to detect asymptomatic atrial fibrillation
A new study will test if patients with irregular heartbeats who have undergone surgery benefit from constant heart rate monitoring.
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January 6, 2012
No mortality benefit from prostate cancer screening
New data confirm most men do not benefit from annual prostate cancer screening.
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