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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 31, 2018
Drugs that suppress immune system may protect against Parkinson’s
People who take immunosuppressants less likely to develop the disease.
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May 29, 2018
Brain cancer vaccine effective in some patients
Personalized vaccine may extend survival of glioblastoma patients.
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May 25, 2018
Zika’s silver lining: Fighting cancer
Source: Bloomberg
May 23, 2018
Gordon receives British Royal Society’s highest honor
Illuminated role of gut microbial communities in human health, disease.
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May 21, 2018
Clues found to early lung transplant failure
Treatments targeting inflammation may prevent deadly condition.
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May 21, 2018
Eczema drug effective against severe asthma
Dupilumab reduced asthma symptoms, improved lung function.
News Release, Video
May 20, 2018
Congratulations, Class of 2018!
"Destined to make a difference.” Resilience and renewal reign at Commencement ceremonies.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
May 18, 2018
Revealing the mysteries of early development
Zebrafish shed light on birth defects, cancer treatment.
Medical Campus & Community
May 17, 2018
Blood type affects severity of diarrhea caused by E. coli
Researchers ID protein responsible for blood-group difference.
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May 16, 2018
Why chikungunya, other arthritis-causing viruses target joints
Study finds molecular handle that viruses use to get inside certain cells.
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May 15, 2018
Medical students honor body donors
Donors help to advance medical education, research.
Medical Campus & Community
May 15, 2018
Bauer gift establishes named deanship at School of Medicine
David H. Perlmutter, MD, is inaugural George and Carol Bauer Dean.
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May 11, 2018
Lee named Stupp Professor of Neurology
Physician-scientist recognized for work on stroke recovery.
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May 10, 2018
4 medical students named Howard Hughes fellows
Award offers year of mentored research.
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May 10, 2018
$5 million supports innovative breast cancer trial
Research aims to improve therapies for hard-to-treat tumors.
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May 8, 2018
Medical students create Hawaiian floral crowns for Siteman patients
'When you make a lei, you're putting a piece of your self or your spirit into it for the recipient'.
Medical Campus & Community
May 7, 2018
Ances installed as inaugural Brennan Professor
Research focuses on Alzheimer’s diagnosis, treatment.
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May 7, 2018
Miller receives Essey award from neurological society
Recognized for advancing research into ALS.
National Leaders
May 4, 2018
Vedantham-led team honored for clinical research
Work showed most clots don’t need to be treated with clot-busting drugs.
Medical Campus & Community
May 3, 2018
Why some bacteria eat antibiotics and what we can do about it
Source: NBC News
May 3, 2018
How a light touch can spur severe itching
Aging linked to decline in cells that control itch response.
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May 2, 2018
Strasberg honored by American Surgical Association
Lauded for developing technique in laparoscopic gallbladder removal.
National Leaders
April 30, 2018
Advocating to end health disparities
MD candidate Michelle Mendiola Plá's ethics, drive inspired by her native Puerto Rico.
Class Acts, Medical Campus & Community
April 30, 2018
Bacteria’s appetite may be key to cleaning up antibiotic contamination
Antibiotics in environment contribute to drug resistance.
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April 27, 2018
Bruchas receives Rising Star Award
Penn's Mahoney Institute honors anesthesiology professor for neuroscience research.
National Leaders
April 26, 2018
Rates of autism continue to rise, new data indicate
Many children still diagnosed late, after age 4.
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April 24, 2018
Experimental arthritis drug prevents stem cell transplant complication
Drug fights graft-versus-host-disease in mice.
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April 23, 2018
Feibel honored with lectureship
Also honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award.
National Leaders
April 23, 2018
Gereau chosen for Pain Society fellowship
Program focuses on communication, advocacy for pain care.
National Leaders
April 22, 2018
Neurosurgeon Eric Leuthardt: ‘An interface between mind and machine will happen’
Source: The Guardian
April 20, 2018
Obituary: James Lee, surgery department coordinator, 59
Staff member helped, befriended scholars worldwide.
Obituaries
April 20, 2018
Perlmutter, Bowen elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Academy honors exceptional scholars, leaders, artists, innovators.
Medical Campus & Community
April 19, 2018
Defect in debilitating neurodegenerative disease reversed in mouse nerves
Drug compound may help against Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
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April 19, 2018
Achilefu, Frazier to receive 2018 faculty achievement awards
Among three honors announced by chancellor.
Medical Campus & Community
April 18, 2018
Psoriasis treated with compound derived from immune cells
Compound may be effective against other autoimmune diseases, mouse study shows.
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April 18, 2018
Brain scans may help diagnose neurological, psychiatric disorders
Study shows that brain networks reliably track individuals over time.
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