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January 20, 2025

Study identifies benefits, risks linked to popular weight-loss drugs

GLP-1 medications tied to decreased risk of dementia, addiction; increased risk of kidney, pancreas and gastrointestinal problems.

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January 27, 2023
Patients with brain cancer may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cells
Blocking immune suppressor cells in mice with glioblastoma improved survival .
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January 27, 2023
Kwon named chair of epidemiology society research committee
Noted for leadership in infection prevention, hospital epidemiology.
National Leaders
January 26, 2023
WashU Medicine MD Program to no longer participate in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Dean announces decision in letter to Medical Campus.
Medical Campus & Community
January 26, 2023
Gordon receives Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research
'Father of the field' honored for gut microbiome research.
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January 25, 2023
Cancer genomics database recognized as global biodata resource
CIViC database connects cancer mutations to possible treatments.
National Leaders
January 25, 2023
Garcia named best Latinx department head
Biochemistry leader recognized by Vanderbilt University during Hispanic, Latin Heritage Month.
National Leaders
January 25, 2023
CWE MetroLink Station redesign recognized by architectural organization
Renovation focused on reducing pedestrian congestion, improving safety.
Medical Campus & Community
January 25, 2023
Obituary: Jennifer Miller, Siteman media and marketing administrator, 33
Was committed to helping others with cancer.
Obituaries
January 25, 2023
Could getting Covid raise cholesterol?
Source: NBC News
January 24, 2023
Power of cancer drugs may see boost by targeting newly ID’d pathway
Researchers discover previously unknown way cells protect their genomes during replication.
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January 23, 2023
Many patients aren’t getting best quality lung cancer surgery: Study
Source: U.S. News & World Report
January 18, 2023
Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US
Researchers identify measures to improve treatment quality, health outcomes.
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January 13, 2023
Newberry named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar
Gastroenterologist is internationally regarded expert on inflammatory bowel diseases.
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January 12, 2023
Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows
Findings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.
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January 11, 2023
Some hospitalized patients’ infections may develop from their own bacteria
Study in mice indicates medical interventions can awaken dormant, hidden bacteria.
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January 11, 2023
Study reveals obesity-related trigger that can lead to diabetes
Many with elevated insulin levels also have defects in an enzyme key to fatty acid processing .
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January 10, 2023
Sustainability key focus in Neuroscience Research Building construction
Facility on track to achieve LEED Gold certification.
Medical Campus & Community
January 4, 2023
Fungi that cause serious lung infections are now found throughout the U.S
Source: Science News
January 2, 2023
Dry eye disease alters how the eye’s cornea heals itself after injury
Mouse study IDs gene and protein that could be targets for therapy.
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December 29, 2022
Study reveals how chronic blood cancer transitions to aggressive disease
Findings could lead to new therapies, prevention strategies.
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December 24, 2022
Obituary: Emil Raphael Unanue, renowned immunologist, 88
Former department head and noted scientist altered course of immunology research.
Obituaries
December 21, 2022
Podcast: Brain-related issues can linger after patients recover from COVID-19
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' discusses one of the most common problems associated with long COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
December 21, 2022
Shu Jiang named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for health care
Recognized for work in addressing racial disparities in breast cancer.
National Leaders
December 19, 2022
Eberlein elected chair of American College of Surgeons board
Will chair Board of Regents' finance and executive committees.
National Leaders
December 15, 2022
Vaccines’ real-world effectiveness studied with $12.5 million grant from CDC
Researchers will investigate vaccine efficacy; immune response to flu, COVID-19.
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December 14, 2022
WashU, Eisai form drug discovery collaboration
Focus is on therapies for Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.
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December 13, 2022
Coaching program strengthens research integrity on national scale
One-of-a-kind bioethics program provides career-saving training.
Outlook Magazine
December 13, 2022
Exercise, mindfulness don’t appear to boost cognitive function in older adults
In healthy older adults, neither led to measurable improvements after 6 months, 18 months.
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December 9, 2022
Odibo named Lang endowed chair in OB-GYN
Physician-scientist noted for expertise in prenatal diagnosis, fetal care.
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December 9, 2022
WashU’s nasal COVID-19 vaccine approved for use as booster in India
Many more people now eligible for vaccine delivered via nose drops.
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December 8, 2022
Millar honored by graduate medical education group
Award honors excellence in program coordinating, accreditation.
National Leaders
December 8, 2022
Poirier honored with Goodman Legacy Award
Recognizes physician’s commitment to helping individuals with mental illness.
National Leaders
December 7, 2022
Some forms of childhood malnutrition, stunting may be preventable with vaccines
In mice, vaccination prevents gut damage linked to toxin from diarrhea-causing bacteria.
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December 7, 2022
Evidence of autoimmunity’s origins uncovered via new approach
Study opens pathway to better diagnosis, treatment of autoimmune diseases.
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December 6, 2022
Study supports urging smoking-cessation treatment to patients in cancer care
National study shows cancer centers help patients stop smoking.
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December 5, 2022
Toriola honored by oncology group
Recognized for excellence in breast cancer research.
National Leaders