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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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October 6, 2020
Brain inflammation in Parkinson’s disease focus of $3.2 million grant
Study probes inflammation’s role in spreading brain damage; may have implications for MS, Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.
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October 5, 2020
Nobel awarded to Charles Rice for hepatitis C discoveries at Washington University School of Medicine
Research fueled advances that have saved millions of lives.
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October 2, 2020
Basis of developmental disabilities focus of $11.3 million in grants
Research to examine genetic, environmental factors linked to such disabilities and how to improve lives of those affected.
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October 2, 2020
Pediatrics names vice chairs in clinical investigation, clinical informatics
Dharnidharka, Lozovatsky named to newly created roles.
Medical Campus & Community
October 1, 2020
Podcast: The making of a fast, accurate saliva test for COVID-19
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on a saliva test developed by School of Medicine scientists to detect the virus that causes COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
September 30, 2020
Stem cells offer new glimpse at how the placenta emerges—and how the fetus-sustaining organ can fail
Source: Science
September 29, 2020
Kerschensteiner honored for work with neural circuits, visual system
Lauded by Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
National Leaders
September 28, 2020
Cerebral palsy also has genetic underpinnings
Long thought a disease of environmental triggers, new study finds rare mutations in single genes that can cause disorder.
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September 24, 2020
‘A journey of a lifetime’
Students embark on medical journeys during pandemic, new curriculum rollout.
Medical Campus & Community
September 24, 2020
Antibodies protect against wide range of influenza B virus strains
Findings point the way to developing a broad-spectrum flu drug.
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September 23, 2020
U.S. reaches COVID-19 milestone: Death toll is over 200,000
Source: NPR/Morning Edition
September 22, 2020
Cancer centers to address pandemic’s impact on cancer prevention, treatment
As a participating site, Siteman Cancer Cancer will help examine how COVID-19 is affecting medically underserved populations..
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September 18, 2020
Maddox selected as American College of Cardiology trustee
Will serve three-year term on organization’s board of trustees.
National Leaders
September 17, 2020
Westerhouse honored with AAMC Distinguished Service Award
Head of Medical Public Affairs recognized by Association of American Medical Colleges Group on Institutional Advancement.
National Leaders
September 17, 2020
William H. Danforth, chancellor emeritus, trustee emeritus, dies at 94
Led university into era of remarkable accomplishment in higher education, scholarship, clinical care.
Medical Campus & Community, Obituaries
September 17, 2020
Schwarz elected vice president of radiation research society
Radiation oncologist will become society president in 2022.
National Leaders
September 17, 2020
Buchman elected president of neurotology society
Head of otolaryngology first will serve year as president-elect.
National Leaders
September 17, 2020
Ask the experts: Vaccines and vaccinationalism
Source: NBC News
September 16, 2020
Gutmann receives award from neurological association
Honored for work on role of immune system in brain tumors.
National Leaders
September 16, 2020
Podcast: COVID-19, social media and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' examines problems the pandemic causes for those with developmental disabilities, and how social media increases stress related to the virus.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
September 14, 2020
Older people with early, asymptomatic Alzheimer’s at risk of falls
Even without cognitive problems, those with Alzheimer’s-related brain damage at increased risk of falls.
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September 14, 2020
Baldridge named infectious diseases investigator
Award supports research on diarrhea-causing viruses.
National Leaders
September 14, 2020
Immune system affects mind and body, study indicates
Immune cells produce molecule that influences vigilance, alertness in mice.
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September 11, 2020
Imaging agent developed at Washington University spotlights inflammation
Animal study of Galuminox promising for lung disease; has potential uses in cancer, diabetes, COVID-19, other diseases.
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September 11, 2020
China OKs human trials for nasal spray coronavirus vaccine
Source: Fox News
September 10, 2020
Could common vaccine given to kids help prevent COVID-19 in adults?
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
September 9, 2020
Big Idea: Cortex
Innovation and imagination have helped build a regional center for technology and entrepreneurism.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
September 9, 2020
Rushing a COVID-19 vaccine risks leaving behind the people most at risk | Opinion
Source: Newsweek
September 8, 2020
Adeoye named head of new emergency medicine department
First to hold BJC HealthCare Distinguished Professorship of Emergency Medicine.
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September 4, 2020
Rubenstein named director of pediatric allergy and pulmonary medicine division
Physician-scientist noted for expertise in cystic fibrosis.
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September 4, 2020
Covid testing, not a cure, is what investors need to watch
Source: Wall Street Journal
September 3, 2020
Global trial to test whether MMR vaccine protects front-line health-care workers against COVID-19
Vaccine may strengthen immune response to viral infections; trial to enroll up to 30,000 health-care workers .
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September 3, 2020
‘It does not even come close’: Virtual learning a struggle for many special needs students, parents
Source: St. Louis Public Radio
September 3, 2020
Newly FDA-approved COVID-19 test developed at WashU is ‘major development’
Source: KSDK-TV
September 2, 2020
$10 million in grants aimed at preventing organ rejection after transplantation
Researchers to study how immune cells respond after lung, heart transplants.
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September 1, 2020
Telemedicine health clinic opens for employees and dependents 18 and older
WashU Express Care began offering services online Sept. 1.
Medical Campus & Community