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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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May 13, 2020
#WashU20: Kow Essuman
The MD/PhD candidate's research seeks new ways to treat people with neurodegenerative diseases.
Class Acts
May 12, 2020
Students, faculty providing coronavirus-related outreach to Latino population
Spanish-speaking students, faculty partner with community leaders to offer education aimed at preventing virus’ spread.
Medical Campus & Community
May 12, 2020
On the front lines: Jennifer Schmidt
General internist discusses how she has changed her clinic in response to COVID-19.
Video
May 8, 2020
Gene therapy in mice builds muscle, reduces fat
Approach may lead to new treatment approach for osteoarthritis, obesity.
News Release
May 8, 2020
Flies sleep when need arises to adapt to new situations
Study in fruit flies may shed light on sleep as an evolutionary tool.
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May 8, 2020
Stroke evaluations drop by nearly 40% during COVID-19 pandemic
Nationwide, fewer people with stroke symptoms receiving care at hospitals.
News Release
May 8, 2020
On the front lines: Jeffrey Henderson
Infectious diseases specialist describes how COVID-19 plasma therapy works.
Video
May 6, 2020
On the front lines: Tiffany Osborn
Critical care physician discusses critical care in the time of COVID-19.
Video
May 5, 2020
#WashU20: Kate Gerull
Embodying the spirit of the Class of 2020, Gerull advocates for women and underrepresented minorities in medicine.
Class Acts
May 5, 2020
COVID-19 in-home monitoring program launched
School of Medicine, BJC HealthCare program involves daily check-ins aimed at reducing hospitalizations.
News Release
May 4, 2020
Gutmann receives Advocate of Hope award
Honored for dedication to finding causes, treatments for common genetic disease.
National Leaders
May 1, 2020
Obesity prevented in mice treated with gene-disabling nanoparticles
Strategy uses particles to target gene in specific immune cells.
News Release
May 1, 2020
New targets for childhood brain tumors identified
Neurons, immune cells work together to promote tumor growth in neurofibromatosis type 1.
News Release
April 30, 2020
On the front lines in the fight against COVID-19
Medical professionals dramatically shift focus to help patients infected with coronavirus.
Medical Campus & Community
April 28, 2020
Emergency Operations Center responds to COVID-19
Medical school, Barnes-Jewish Hospital face challenge together.
Medical Campus & Community
April 27, 2020
Potential biomarker for autism identified in infants
Low levels of neuropeptide in babies’ cerebrospinal fluid linked to later diagnosis.
News Release
April 23, 2020
Maker Task Force works to protect front-line health-care workers
From medicine to engineering to clothing design, university expertise fights COVID-19.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
April 22, 2020
Diabetes reversed in mice with genetically edited stem cells derived from patients
CRISPR corrects genetic defect so cells can normalize blood sugar.
News Release
April 21, 2020
Podcast: Preserving mental, physical health while isolating at home
Healthy diet, exercise can help those adhering to pandemic's stay-at-home orders.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
April 16, 2020
COVID-19 survivors needed to donate blood plasma
Plasma transfusion program launched at Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
News Release
April 16, 2020
Research in most university labs moved from bench to internet
Some labs remain active, with focus switched to COVID-19.
Medical Campus & Community
April 13, 2020
Podcast: Clinical trials launch to evaluate antimalarial, antidepressant drugs to treat COVID-19
Repurposing of FDA-approved drugs is fastest way to launch COVID-19 clinical trials.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
April 13, 2020
Study to evaluate antidepressant as potential COVID-19 treatment
Drug fluvoxamine may help prevent life-threatening ‘cytokine storm’.
News Release
April 10, 2020
Anne Cross working to change face of multiple sclerosis care
Researcher made it her life’s work to study and treat patients with MS.
Outlook Magazine
April 10, 2020
Social distancing has graduate students defending theses online
Family, friends tune in from afar to support major milestone.
Medical Campus & Community
April 9, 2020
Clinical trial launches to evaluate antimalarial drugs for COVID-19 treatment
Cigna/Express Scripts provided the drugs; open to COVID-19 patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
News Release
April 4, 2020
All across the United States, the coronavirus is killing more men than women, data show
Source: Washington Post
April 3, 2020
With low supplies, DIY medical gear is on the rise
Source: NPR Science Friday
April 3, 2020
Medical Campus students mobilize to help health-care workers, community
Efforts include making face shields, summarizing research, providing child care, delivering food to those at risk.
Medical Campus & Community
April 3, 2020
Can plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients treat the sick?
Source: Science News
April 3, 2020
Coronavirus survivor: ‘In my blood, there may be answers’
Source: Associated Press
April 3, 2020
Medical clinic shifts approach to patient care to defend against COVID-19
FEMA disaster management strategy guides rapid turnaround.
News Release
April 3, 2020
Richards named head of neuroscience
Recognized for expertise in brain’s formation and wiring, developmental disorders.
News Release
April 2, 2020
Podcast: Can plasma from COVID-19 survivors help others battle the disease?
Henderson is a leader of clinical study exploring whether antibodies in plasma can be used as treatment.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
April 1, 2020
Ventilators can save lives of some COVID-19 patients, but they’re no panacea
Source: NPR
April 1, 2020
Lifestyle trumps geography in determining makeup of gut microbiome
Captive apes’ microbiomes more similar to some humans’ than to wild apes’.
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