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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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August 4, 2020
Boosting immune system a potential treatment strategy for COVID-19
Researchers find weakened, rather than hyperactive, immunity in response to virus.
News Release
July 28, 2020
Podcast: Folding@home enlists computers to ID COVID-19 treatment targets
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' highlights an effort led by Washington University scientists to use computing power from around the world to identify vulnerabilities in the coronavirus.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
July 28, 2020
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
Source: Associated Press
July 28, 2020
Alzheimer’s protein in blood indicates early brain changes
Promising target for blood-based diagnostic test.
News Release
July 27, 2020
Lab-created virus can help COVID-19 research, developers say
Source: U.S. News & World Report
July 24, 2020
Malhotra elected president of sleep medicine society
Currently president-elect, will take over as president next year.
National Leaders
July 23, 2020
Student advocates working for passage of Medicaid expansion Aug. 4
Group that formed in response to COVID-19 has made ballot initiative a top aim.
Medical Campus & Community
July 23, 2020
Gut microbes might might keep malnourished children from growing
Source: New York Times
July 22, 2020
Specific bacteria help explain stunted growth in malnourished children
14 types of bacteria in small intestine linked to stunted growth, inflammation.
News Release
July 22, 2020
2 immunotherapies merged into single, more effective treatment
Mouse study suggests strategy may work against variety of cancers.
News Release
July 21, 2020
5 physician-scientists named inaugural Dean’s Scholars
Program supports doctors who want to conduct basic science research.
Medical Campus & Community
July 21, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine trials to be conducted at Washington University, Saint Louis University
Vaccine trials to enroll about 3,000 area residents.
News Release
July 21, 2020
Solnica-Krezel elected president of international zebrafish research society
Developmental biologist recognized for global leadership in zebrafish research.
National Leaders
July 20, 2020
Lab-made virus mimics COVID-19 virus
Is safer to work with, can aid efforts to find drugs, vaccines.
News Release
July 15, 2020
Loeb Teaching Fellows announced
Hagemann, Mian, Miller-Thomas awarded fellowships for 2020-22.
Medical Campus & Community
July 14, 2020
Gut bacteria protect against mosquito-borne viral illness
Chikungunya-infected mice with healthy microbiomes less sick, less likely to spread infection.
News Release
July 13, 2020
Podcast: Wildlife surveillance may help identify the next pandemic
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on monitoring and identifying pathogens that might jump from animals into humans.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
July 9, 2020
Search for cure for common parasitic infection focus of $5.5 million NIH grant
Toxoplasma infection affects about 2 billion people globally.
News Release
July 9, 2020
Bennett named chief of breast imaging section
Radiologist also will lead clinical services.
News Release
July 9, 2020
Global wildlife surveillance could provide early warning for next pandemic
Experts propose decentralized system to monitor wildlife markets, other hot spots.
News Release
July 9, 2020
Future of summer camps uncertain amid pandemic
Source: NBC Nightly News
July 8, 2020
Experimental drug shows early promise against inherited form of ALS, trial indicates
Phase 1/phase 2 trial shows evidence for safety, biological activity of tofersen; phase 3 trial underway.
News Release
July 8, 2020
Davis, Luby receive 2020 faculty achievement awards
Covey to be honored for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Medical Campus & Community
July 8, 2020
Newest form of proton therapy offered at Siteman Cancer Center
Pencil-beam scanning delivers extremely precise treatments to tumors in sensitive areas.
News Release
July 6, 2020
Study to examine social media’s effects on stress during COVID-19 pandemic
National Science Foundation grant funds analysis, Twitter-based interventions.
News Release
July 1, 2020
Effort to screen potential COVID-19 antiviral drugs underway
Researchers can submit potential antiviral molecules for screening.
News Release
June 28, 2020
Do probiotics actually do anything?
Source: 60 Minutes - CBS News
June 28, 2020
Do probiotics actually do anything?
Source: CBS News/60 Minutes
June 25, 2020
Podcast: Racism as a public health issue
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science' focuses on racial disparities in COVID-19, as well as protests aimed at systemic racism.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 25, 2020
Folding@home’s fight against COVID-19 enlists big tech, gamers, pro soccer
Over 4 million computers worldwide aiding coronavirus research.
News Release, Video
June 25, 2020
Neidorffs commit $5 million to honor distinguished clinicians
Gift to establish endowed professorships recognizing Robert C. Packman, John S. Daniels.
News Release
June 24, 2020
Ferguson receives award from blindness-prevention organization
Stein Innovation Award provides funding aimed at understanding visual system.
National Leaders
June 23, 2020
On the front lines: Intensive care physician Patrick Aguilar
Medical critical care director discusses preparing for the pandemic.
Video
June 22, 2020
Schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders focus of new clinic for teens, young adults
Clinic services provided free of charge.
News Release
June 20, 2020
Obituary: Momoko Oyama, medical school student, 24
Third-year med student had planned to become neonatologist.
Obituaries
June 18, 2020
Siteman Cancer Center earns highest federal rating
‘Exceptional’ research program recognized among best in U.S.
News Release