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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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December 8, 2020
Bateman, Diamond, Hultgren named to National Academy of Inventors
School of Medicine scientists honored for innovation.
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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.
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December 3, 2020
Washington University to offer genetic counseling master’s program
Training program for genetic counselors will help meet demand for such professionals.
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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
November 24, 2020
Severe scoliosis in African Americans focus of $3.2 million grant
Study examines genetic risk factors associated with spinal curvature.
News Release
November 23, 2020
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine up to 90% effective and easily transportable, company says
Source: Washington Post
November 19, 2020
Young people with disabilities focus of COVID-19 testing grant
$5 million grant to fund saliva tests for students, teachers, staff in schools operated by Special School District of St. Louis County.
News Release
November 19, 2020
Chaudhuri receives V Scholar Award
Will fund patient-focused cancer research.
National Leaders
November 19, 2020
Clinical trial to evaluate sepsis treatment in children
Trial will enroll patients with life-threatening condition.
News Release
November 18, 2020
Luby honored for advancing understanding of brain, behavior disorders
Awarded Ruane Prize for Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Research.
National Leaders
November 18, 2020
Lethal brain infections in mice thwarted by decoy molecule
Discovery of receptor, generation of decoy could help contain outbreaks of Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus.
News Release
November 17, 2020
Podcast: Preparing for winter and the holidays under the shadow of COVID-19
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' reports on how to try to stay safe during the holiday season as COVID-19 cases spike around the country.
Podcast, Show Me the Science