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December 10, 2024

WashU Medicine reaches all-time high in NIH funding

NIH grants recognize the quality and significance of WashU Medicine research in enabling life-changing advances in medicine.

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January 4, 2021
Fauci to discuss COVID-19 during online med school event Jan. 7
Lecture hosted by Department of Medicine will be available online to public.
Medical Campus & Community
January 4, 2021
For moms, oxygen during childbirth often unnecessary
Research shows no benefits for infants.
News Release
December 29, 2020
How the pandemic is shaping our 2021 resolutions — and what experts want you to keep in mind
Source: PBS News Hour
December 29, 2020
Where year two of the pandemic will take us
Source: The Atlantic
December 29, 2020
Podcast: Vaccines have arrived but COVID-19 treatments progressing much more slowly
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' contrasts the rapid development of effective vaccines with the lack of progress toward effective therapies.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
December 29, 2020
Ross named Alumni Endowed Professor of Medicine
Nephrologist honored for excellence in patient care, teaching, research and commitment to health equity.
News Release
December 28, 2020
Common brain malformation traced to its genetic roots
Discovery could aid early screening, shed light on how Chiari malformation arises.
News Release
December 25, 2020
Health-care workers spend Christmas comforting COVID patients
Source: NBC Nightly News
December 24, 2020
A pandemic pregnancy is a more dangerous pregnancy
Source: The Atlantic
December 18, 2020
Hang in there, help is on the way
Source: New York Times
December 18, 2020
Hlatshwayo Davis appointed to St. Louis City Board of Health
Infectious diseases expert will help guide public health policy.
National Leaders
December 17, 2020
Historic, hopeful moment arrives as COVID-19 vaccinations begin on Medical Campus
Employees with close patient contact begin receiving Pfizer vaccine; older ages prioritized.
Medical Campus & Community
December 16, 2020
Narrow hallways pose higher infection risk; hospitalized COVID-19 patients often need readmission
Source: Reuters
December 16, 2020
Protein involved in removing Alzheimer’s buildup linked to circadian rhythm
Brain protein helps explain link between circadian rhythm, Alzheimer’s disease.
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December 15, 2020
COVID-19 is 10 times deadlier for people with Down syndrome, raising calls for early vaccination
Source: Science News
December 15, 2020
COVID-19 patients at higher risk of death, health problems than those with flu
Data analysis offers comparison of the 2 viruses.
News Release
December 15, 2020
Garcia to head Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
Renowned biochemist known for contributions to field of epigenetics.
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December 15, 2020
Washington People: Eric W. Carson
Increasing diversity, mentorship in medicine are key goals for orthopedic surgeon.
Washington People
December 14, 2020
Don receives award from pediatric radiology society
Recognized for pioneering work on digital radiology, imaging.
National Leaders
December 12, 2020
Is eating fish healthy?
Source: BBC
December 11, 2020
‘Help is on the way’: How the U.S. will turn the tide of the pandemic in 2021
Source: NBC Nightly News
December 11, 2020
Infectious diseases organization honors 5 faculty
Barrette, Henderson, Hunstad, Liang, Reno named fellows of Infectious Diseases Society of America.
National Leaders
December 10, 2020
Combo of blood tests could offer more accurate Alzheimer’s diagnostics, researchers say
Source: Fox News
December 9, 2020
Podcast: COVID-19 vaccines around the corner
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' reports on progress toward a vaccine and how to stay safe before vaccines become widely available.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
December 9, 2020
Toxin provides clues to long-term effects of diarrhea caused by E. coli
Bacteria change surface of human intestine to benefit themselves.
News Release
December 8, 2020
Monitoring labor in pregnancy aim of grant to develop imaging technology
Researchers receive funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop low-cost, bedside equipment for people in underserved regions.
News Release
December 8, 2020
Bateman, Diamond, Hultgren named to National Academy of Inventors
School of Medicine scientists honored for innovation.
News Release
December 7, 2020
Novel form of Alzheimer’s protein found in spinal fluid indicates stage of the disease
Discovery could lead to better diagnostics, speed efforts to find treatment.
News Release
December 3, 2020
Washington University to offer genetic counseling master’s program
Training program for genetic counselors will help meet demand for such professionals.
News Release
December 3, 2020
Construction progresses on neuroscience research building
Project will be the largest in School of Medicine’s history.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
December 2, 2020
Fitzpatrick named a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Imaging Scientist
Award supports developing imaging methods, enhancing training at School of Medicine.
National Leaders
December 1, 2020
Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified
In mouse study, loss of molecule contributes to disease while surplus reduces symptoms.
News Release
November 30, 2020
First blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s goes on sale
Source: Associated Press
November 24, 2020
Can you repeat that? Hearing trouble more obvious with masks
Source: Associated Press
November 24, 2020
AAAS names 7 Washington University faculty as 2020 fellows
Four of the newly named fellows are School of Medicine faculty.
Medical Campus & Community
November 24, 2020
ICU doctor warns ‘this is what you’ll see at the end of your life’ if COVID precautions aren’t taken
Source: CNN