October 23, 2024 White Coat Ceremony marks beginning of medical training 124 students receive white coats, recite class oath.Medical Campus & Community January 9, 2018 You’re over 75, and you’re healthy. Why are you taking a statin?Source: New York Times January 8, 2018 Initiative to help cancer patients quit smokingNew NCI-funded program will help Siteman patients kick habit.News Release January 8, 2018 Obituary: Raymond H. Wittcoff, emeritus trustee, benefactor, 96Longtime university supporter and member of the School of Medicine’s National Council since 2005.Obituaries January 4, 2018 In new year, resolve to learn your risks of cancer, Type 2 diabetes, other diseasesFree digital tool measures risks, offers tips for better health.News Release January 2, 2018 Viruses exacerbate disease caused by Leishmania parasiteEvolution of parasite viruses hints at how Leishmania first infected vertebrates.News Release January 2, 2018 Formula made with cow’s milk does not increase diabetes riskStudy examined children predisposed to the disease.News Release December 27, 2017 Good named to neonatology advisory councilGroup aims to reduce cases of deadly intestinal disease.National Leaders December 27, 2017 Lack of sleep boosts levels of Alzheimer’s proteinsStudy shows sleepless night taxes brain’s waste-disposal abilities.News Release December 26, 2017 Kidney disease can lead to diabetes, not just the other way aroundSource: U.S. News & World Report December 22, 2017 Obituary: Stephen L. Johnson, professor of genetics, 56Leader in zebrafish genetics was known for studies of tissue regeneration, organ development.Obituaries December 18, 2017 Building the foundation for discoveryKey centers play pivotal roles to advance the school's enormous capabilities in precision medicine.Source: Washington Magazine December 15, 2017 Van Essen receives Glass Brain AwardRecognized for lifetime achievement in mapping brain connections.National Leaders December 15, 2017 Study prompts new ideas on cancers’ originsMouse study shows mature cells can create precancerous lesions.News Release December 15, 2017 This may be a turning point in treating neurodegenerative diseasesSource: The Guardian December 14, 2017 New standards promote healthy learning environment for physiciansMed school medical historian played key role in revisions.Medical Campus & Community December 13, 2017 Deadly heart rhythm halted by noninvasive radiation therapyFive patients treated for ventricular tachycardia.News Release December 13, 2017 A promising futureDoctoral students across the School of Medicine contribute to discoveries that are changing medicine.Source: Washington Magazine December 13, 2017 A ‘game changer’ for patients with irregular heart rhythmSource: New York Times December 13, 2017 Gordon receives Sanofi-Institut Pasteur AwardScientist honored for role in founding, leading field of gut microbiome research.News Release December 12, 2017 A key to tackling childhood obesity: Involve families and follow upParents modeling healthy behaviors leads to markedly better outcomes.News Release December 12, 2017 Medical School faculty named to National Academy of InventorsAchilefu, Holtzman, Leuthardt honored for innovation.News Release December 11, 2017 $3.9 million supports research to turn bacteria into biofuel producersMedical, engineering schools team up to create biofuels independent of food crops.News Release December 11, 2017 WashU research spurs new WHO guidelines for disabling tropical diseaseTriple-drug treatment effective against lymphatic filariasis.News Release December 11, 2017 Generation at risk: America’s youngest facing mental health crisisSource: NBC Nightly News December 11, 2017 Kidney disease increases risk of diabetes, study showsElevated urea levels likely a culprit.News Release December 7, 2017 Brain networks that help babies learn to walk ID’dAutism risk, walking linked via brain connections.News Release December 7, 2017 Undaunted explorerTimothy Ley and his team were the first to sequence a cancer genome in 2008. They're still searching for cures nonstop.Source: Washington Magazine December 6, 2017 Clot-busting drugs not recommended for most patients with blood clotsLarge clinical trial concludes such treatment does not prevent long-term complications.News Release December 6, 2017 Alzheimer’s damage in mice reduced with compound that targets APOE geneAPOE is major Alzheimer’s risk gene.News Release December 5, 2017 Obituary: Arthur D. Loewy, professor of anatomy and neuroscience, 74Studied how the brain regulates bodily functions.Obituaries December 5, 2017 Obesity prevented in mice fed high-fat dietMice with genes that activate a protein pathway have leaner fat cells.News Release December 4, 2017 Medicare shift to quality over quantity presents challengesNew payment system may disproportionately burden small physician practices.News Release December 4, 2017 Medical school to review, revise curriculumDe Fer to lead efforts as associate dean for medical student education.Medical Campus & Community December 4, 2017 Pursuing a precision paradigmMedical school experts describe the move from current standards of care to a more personalized approach to treatment.Source: Washington Magazine December 1, 2017 Obituary: John A. Pierce, former director of pulmonary and critical care, 92Physician-scientist was division's founding director.Obituaries November 30, 2017 Dutcher named cell biology society fellowScientist honored for advances in cell biology.National Leaders Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 53 54 55 56 57 … 116 Next ›
