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December 22, 2025

New ALS drug stabilizes decline with improved strength, mobility for some

Long-term use of tofersen slows ALS disease progression in people with a genetic subtype, provides hope for treating other forms of ALS.

News Release

February 21, 2019
Unnecessary testing for UTIs cut by nearly half
Over-testing drives up health-care costs, promotes overuse of antibiotics.
News Release
February 20, 2019
Klingensmith, Andriole elected to prestigious medical academy
Physicians recognized as ‘master surgical educators’.
National Leaders
February 20, 2019
Obituary: Stanley E. Thawley, professor emeritus of otolaryngology, 75
Head and neck surgeon known for dedication to patient care.
Obituaries
February 20, 2019
Needlemans commit $15 million aimed at therapies for chronic diseases
New centers’ researchers will target chronic diseases of aging.
News Release
February 19, 2019
For adult scoliosis, surgery, other treatments are viable options
Surgery, physical therapy, injections can prevent spinal deterioration, lead to improvements .
News Release
February 19, 2019
New curriculum aims to improve physician training, benefit St. Louis
Leader Eva Aagaard’s focus on eliminating health disparities.
Medical Campus & Community
February 19, 2019
Yi awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
Neuroscientist recognized for work on autism spectrum disorders.
National Leaders
February 18, 2019
Warner named director of newborn medicine division
Pediatrician noted for expertise in the infant gut microbiome.
News Release
February 18, 2019
University diversity team works to align ‘our values and our reality’
Leaders to speak at Day of Discovery, Dialogue & Action.
February 15, 2019
Lowe named Colten Professor of Pediatric Science
Noted gastroenterologist was mentored by the former department head.
News Release
February 14, 2019
Boime, Covey named National Academy of Inventors senior members
Developmental biologists recognized for successes in developing therapeutics.
National Leaders
February 14, 2019
School of Medicine expands mission of McDonnell Genome Institute
Will apply its powerhouse DNA sequencing to precision medicine.
News Release
February 13, 2019
People with persistent leg pain after blood clot needed for study
Trial evaluates whether improving blood flow in legs reduces disability.
News Release
February 10, 2019
The heartbreak and heroism of being the X-Men in Alzheimer’s disease
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
February 8, 2019
Dantas honored by microbiology society
Recognized for expertise in antibiotic resistance.
National Leaders
February 7, 2019
Nerve transfer surgery gives hope to children with rare paralyzing illness
Procedure may help restore some function in children with acute flaccid myelitis.
News Release, Video
February 6, 2019
On the frontiers of psychiatry
Physician-scientists aim to reduce the impact of mental illness on society.
Outlook Magazine
February 6, 2019
Sedentary lifestyle could increase risk of colorectal cancer in young women
Source: NBC News
February 6, 2019
O’Keefe honored by Orthopaedic Research Society
Recognized for advancing understanding of musculoskeletal disease.
National Leaders
February 5, 2019
Washington People: Douglas Char
Emergency medicine physician is known for love of teaching and disaster medicine expertise.
Medical Campus & Community, Washington People
February 5, 2019
Less anesthesia during surgery doesn’t prevent post-op delirium
But close brain monitoring linked to lower 30-day mortality.
News Release
February 4, 2019
Scans show women’s brains remain youthful as male brains wind down
Source: NPR
February 4, 2019
Women’s brains appear younger than men’s, study finds
Source: CNN
February 4, 2019
Women’s brains appear three years younger than men’s
May explain why women more likely to stay mentally sharp in later years.
News Release
February 4, 2019
Drug target identified for chemotherapy-resistant ovarian, breast cancer
Study finds mimic for BRCA genes that could be targeted to improve treatment.
News Release
February 1, 2019
Developmental biologists win BioArt competition
Image of mouse olfactory epithelium shows the beauty in science.
Medical Campus & Community
February 1, 2019
New clues discovered to lung transplant rejection
Points toward treatment to prevent a particularly deadly form of rejection.
News Release
February 1, 2019
Cote named head of pathology and immunology
Cancer physician, scientist, entrepreneur plans to build on strong research, clinical programs.
News Release
January 31, 2019
Gordon honored with Frontiers of Knowledge Award
BBVA Foundation recognizes human microbiome pioneer.
News Release
January 30, 2019
Teitelbaum awarded 2019 King Faisal International Prize in Medicine
Leading expert in bone metabolism honored for work on bone breakdown, osteoporosis.
News Release
January 29, 2019
University to help modernize radiation therapy in Guatemala
Project supported by partnerships and USAID grant.
News Release
January 27, 2019
Just one night of sleep loss can affect body and mind, studies find
Source: Forbes
January 25, 2019
Serving with a clear mission
Monique Williams AB '95, MD '99, MSCI '08.
Profiles
January 24, 2019
Sleep deprivation accelerates Alzheimer’s brain damage
Study in mice, people explains why poor sleep linked to Alzheimer’s .
News Release
January 23, 2019
White named director of Division of Palliative Medicine
Division focuses on relieving suffering, enhancing life for patients, families.
News Release
January 21, 2019
Utmost care: A day in the life of the School of Medicine
See the breadth of ongoing efforts to advance research, education and the best medical care possible for patients.