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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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February 12, 2020
Morris awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
Developmental biologist recognized for promising early-career research.
National Leaders
February 12, 2020
Collaboration with SLU leads to purchase of $5 million microscope
Will allow shared access to imaging center, enhance biomedical research.
News Release
February 10, 2020
Drugs fail to slow decline in inherited Alzheimer’s disease
Source: Associated Press
February 10, 2020
Investigational drugs didn’t slow memory loss, cognitive decline in rare, inherited Alzheimer’s, initial analysis indicates
Top-line data reported from international trial.
News Release
February 8, 2020
‘Where We’re Heading’
At his inauguration, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin outlined his vision for the future.
Medical Campus & Community
February 7, 2020
Teaching support ramps up in advance of new curriculum
The new Academy of Educators is building a community of physician and science educators.
Outlook Magazine
February 6, 2020
Looking toward Day of Dialogue & Action
A Q&A with keynote speaker Aisha Sultan, award-winning columnist, filmmaker and podcaster.
Medical Campus & Community
February 6, 2020
Abu-Amer named J. Albert Key Professor
Professorship endows research into causes of inflammation and related skeletal problems.
News Release
February 5, 2020
Breast cancer prevention trial underway
Osteoporosis drug investigated in premenopausal women to see if it reduces breast density.
News Release
February 5, 2020
Gene ID’d as potential therapeutic target for dementia in Parkinson’s
Targeting gene linked to Alzheimer’s may reduce dementia risk in Parkinson’s.
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February 3, 2020
Noise-induced hearing loss blocked with drug compound
Signals that cause damage blocked in mice.
News Release
January 29, 2020
Immune responses to tuberculosis mapped across 3 species
Detailed genetic road map will guide research into TB treatments, vaccines.
News Release
January 28, 2020
1 in 4 kids who get antibiotics in children’s hospitals are prescribed the drugs incorrectly
Overuse contributes to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria.
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January 23, 2020
‘Jumping genes’ help stabilize DNA folding patterns
Long understood as source of novel genetic traits, jumping genes also provide genomic stability.
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January 23, 2020
High-protein diets boost artery-clogging plaque, mouse study shows
Such diets lead to weight loss but could increase heart attack risk.
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January 17, 2020
Walter named Edward P. Evans Endowed Professor
Oncologist honored for research, patient care in myelodysplastic syndromes.
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January 16, 2020
$29 million for new phase of international Alzheimer’s study
Research focuses on precisely how the disease develops in the brain.
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January 15, 2020
Mutations in donors’ stem cells may cause problems for cancer patients
Heart problems, graft-versus-host disease are concerns.
News Release
January 13, 2020
Klingensmith named a vice president of American Board of Surgery
Surgeon has served in several roles for the organization.
National Leaders
January 13, 2020
Khabele named head of obstetrics and gynecology
Known as outstanding physician-scientist in gynecologic oncology.
News Release
January 13, 2020
Investigational drugs block bone loss in mice receiving chemotherapy
Culprit identified in bone loss from cancer therapy.
News Release
January 7, 2020
Obituary: Taevin Symone Lewis, occupational therapy graduate, 26
Was first to enroll in program linking Harris-Stowe State University and Washington University.
Obituaries
January 6, 2020
Fitzpatrick elected to microscopy society governing council
Noted for his expertise in cellular imaging, 3D microscopy.
National Leaders
January 6, 2020
Miller receives international innovation prize
Recognized for developing experimental treatment for ALS.
National Leaders
January 3, 2020
Food for thought
Understanding obesity by examining nutrition and metabolism.
Outlook Magazine
December 26, 2019
Proton therapy as effective as standard radiation with fewer side effects
Lower hospitalization rates following proton therapy could offset its higher upfront cost compared with standard radiation therapy.
News Release
December 24, 2019
Why isn’t there a vaccine for staph?
New approach points to untapped immune cells, early immunization.
News Release
December 21, 2019
From the office of the Dean: Advancing medicine
A look back on some of the outstanding contributions in health and medicine in 2019.
Outlook Magazine, Video
December 18, 2019
Scientists find way to supercharge protein production
Discovery promises to aid production of protein-based drugs, vaccines, other biomaterials.
News Release
December 17, 2019
White named chair in palliative medicine and supportive care
Becomes inaugural holder of Stokes Family Endowed Chair.
News Release
December 17, 2019
Hogan elected officer of American Epilepsy Society
Expert on neuroimaging, pharmacological treatment of epilepsy.
National Leaders
December 16, 2019
Asthma severity linked to microbiome of upper airway
Study raises question of whether altering bacteria in the airway could help asthma patients.
News Release
December 14, 2019
Collective power
Through a crowdsourced network, Greg Bowman seeks cures for diseases — including his own.
Outlook Magazine
December 12, 2019
Restoring arm, hand function after spinal cord injury focus of clinical trial
Participants sought for innovative spinal cord-injury surgery.
News Release
December 12, 2019
Two School of Medicine students named to Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ lists
Erica Barnell, Derek Platt recognized for accomplishments in health care, science.
Medical Campus & Community
December 12, 2019
Depression, anxiety may hinder healing in young patients with hip pain
Pre-operative depression, anxiety linked to worse postsurgical outcomes.
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