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November 10, 2022
Repeat COVID-19 infections increase risk of organ failure, death
Researchers recommend masks, vaccines, vigilance to prevent reinfection.
News Release
November 7, 2022
Paxlovid may reduce risk of long Covid in eligible patients, study finds
Source: New York Times
November 4, 2022
Understanding, treating pain, reducing opioid use, aim of $11.7 million grant
Funding from NIH HEAL Initiative.
News Release
November 3, 2022
Medical assistant apprenticeship program recognized by U.S. Department of Labor
Dubbed ambassadors, will help promote, expand apprenticeships.
Medical Campus & Community
November 1, 2022
What causes Alzheimer’s? Study puts leading theory to ‘ultimate test’
Source: NPR All Things Considered
October 25, 2022
Pediatric clinic for Rett syndrome draws patients for multispecialty care, clinical trials
Only such clinic for hundreds of miles.
Medical Campus & Community
October 17, 2022
Adeoye, Guilak, Gutmann, Kipnis elected to National Academy of Medicine
Election is one of the highest honors for contributions to health, medicine.
News Release
October 14, 2022
Toriola named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar
Molecular cancer epidemiologist noted for pioneering research on breast cancer.
News Release
October 12, 2022
Specialized brain circuit makes mice itchy when they see others scratch
Source: The Scientist
October 10, 2022
Research offers clues for treating fatal neurological disorder in kids
Enzyme replacement therapy, in mice and sheep, slowed brain degeneration.
News Release
October 4, 2022
WashU COVID-19 nasal vaccine technology licensed to Ocugen
Aim is for commercialization in U.S., Europe, Japan.
Medical Campus & Community
September 30, 2022
Half of adults have heard little or nothing about new Covid boosters, survey finds
Source: New York Times
September 29, 2022
Five big questions about the new Alzheimer’s treatment
Source: Science
September 21, 2022
‘Paving the way for that next generation’
Source: St. Louis American
September 20, 2022
Infectious diseases organization honors 3 WashU physicians
George, Mattar, Pande elected fellows.
National Leaders
September 20, 2022
Siteman, University of Missouri to collaborate on cancer research, with aim to improve care
Collaboration also will extend efforts toward cancer prevention, education throughout Missouri.
News Release
September 20, 2022
Do your genes explain why cannabis works for you?
Source: Riverfront Times
September 13, 2022
With early Alzheimer’s in the family, these sisters decided to test for the gene
Source: NPR Morning Edition
September 13, 2022
Medical Campus welcomes Entering Class of 2022
124 students will train to become ‘extraordinary doctors and scientists’.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
September 12, 2022
How to avoid hurting yourself at the gym
Source: New York Times
August 24, 2022
How can I tell if I’m depressed or burned out?
Source: New York Times
August 19, 2022
This is the optimal time to take melatonin before bed, according to a neurologist who specializes in sleep medicine
Source: CNBC
July 27, 2022
Many smokers who want to quit just end up vaping, too
Source: Health Day
July 26, 2022
Vaccine rates for young kids are already low. Nearly half of parents don’t plan to vaccinate them, survey finds.
Source: USA Today