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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 11, 2019
Zipfel named Dacey Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery
Professorship honors former neurosurgery head.
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December 11, 2019
Questioning ‘the newer the better’ for blood transfusions
Source: New York Times
December 10, 2019
In transfusions for children, fresh and older blood are equally effective
Large, global study may change hospital transfusion practices.
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December 10, 2019
Washington People: James DuBois
Bioethics expert tackles big questions, fosters human side of science.
Washington People
December 10, 2019
Why doesn’t deep-brain stimulation work for everyone?
Personalized brain maps could improve treatment for Parkinson's disease, other neurological conditions.
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December 5, 2019
Trauma surgeon races to heal gun violence in the OR and neighborhood
Source: NPR/Kaiser Health News
December 5, 2019
Families with long, healthy life spans focus of $68 million grant
Long life study explores genetics of extreme longevity.
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December 3, 2019
Halting opioid abuse aim of several grants from NIH, CDC
Dozens of grants awarded nationwide in search of answers to addiction, deaths.
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November 26, 2019
Drug-resistant staph can spread easily in household environments
Research reinforces need for frequent hand washing.
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November 25, 2019
Gut microbes alter characteristics of norovirus infection
Findings, in mice, could guide research into future therapies.
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November 22, 2019
Brain imaging of babies with Down syndrome focus of $11.5 million grant
School of Medicine leading multicenter study aimed at understanding brain development in babies with the condition.
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November 21, 2019
Scientists unravel mysteries of cells’ whiplike extensions
Describing the structure of cilia opens doors to understanding range of diseases.
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November 20, 2019
AI helps identify gene, environment networks that shape personality
Personality genes strongly linked to learning, memory.
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November 20, 2019
Reflection of values: On tuition reduction and curriculum revision
A Q&A with Eva Aagaard, MD, and Valerie Ratts, MD.
Outlook Magazine
November 19, 2019
Major Alzheimer’s study to open 5 new Latin American sites
Expansion will shed light on Alzheimer’s disease in Latino populations.
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November 19, 2019
Medical students celebrate their teachers, mentors
Faculty, residents honored with Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.
Medical Campus & Community
November 17, 2019
Heart pump devices associated with serious complications in some patients shortly after heart stent procedure
More data needed regarding Impella ventricular assist devices.
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November 15, 2019
How do I know if my kid needs antibiotics
Source: New York Times
November 13, 2019
Plax honored by American Academy of Pediatrics
Recognized for her extensive work helping area teens.
National Leaders
November 13, 2019
Kipnis named BJC Investigator
Leader in groundbreaking research on interaction of brain and immune system to join faculty.
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November 8, 2019
Physician whose parents survived Holocaust gratified to treat veterans
Rauchman values contact with veterans he treats via VA St. Louis Health Care System.
Medical Campus & Community
November 7, 2019
Vogel-Hammen receives award for research in child, adolescent psychiatry
Honored with pilot research award focused on attention disorders.
National Leaders
November 6, 2019
Morris named 2019 Allen Distinguished Investigator
Award supports research into stem cell tracking system.
National Leaders
November 4, 2019
López named BJC Investigator
Will join molecular microbiology department.
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November 1, 2019
Washington University School of Medicine notifies patients of privacy breach
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November 1, 2019
New clues found to help protect heart from damage after heart attack
Boosting specific immune cells lowers inflammation in heart muscle.
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October 30, 2019
Kendall named director of allergy and immunology division
Physician-scientist studies allergies, immune diseases.
Medical Campus & Community
October 29, 2019
Personal bequest to benefit the underserved
Native St. Louisan Lee Kling is thinking about his city’s needs now and in the future.
Outlook Magazine
October 29, 2019
Abraham honored by medical informatics association
Recognized with 2019 New Investigator Award.
National Leaders
October 29, 2019
Washington People: Benjamin D. Humphreys
Physician-scientist a leading innovator in kidney research.
Washington People
October 28, 2019
New antidepressants on horizon
Neuroactive steroid drugs result from Taylor Family Institute, pharma collaboration.
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October 24, 2019
Flu antibody protects against numerous and wide-ranging strains
Could lead to universal flu vaccine, better flu therapies.
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October 23, 2019
Arthritis risk linked to obesity may be passed down through generations
Mouse studies show effects can linger at least two generations.
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October 23, 2019
Clues to improve cancer immunotherapy revealed
Helper T cells appear vital to more robust anti-tumor response.
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October 23, 2019
Surgeon weighs in on textured breast implants
The implants are linked to anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, a rare cancer.
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October 22, 2019
Dementia patients’ adult kids diagnosed earlier than their parents
Unknown genetic factors may affect when symptoms arise.
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