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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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October 27, 2017
$5.9 million aimed at gathering data on older motorists’ driving habits
Data may help people drive safely for longer.
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October 26, 2017
Carter named National Academy of Medicine fellow
Fellowship will focus on research in obstetrics and gynecology.
National Leaders
October 26, 2017
Key malaria parasite findings could lead to new treatments
Resistance to malaria drugs is a growing problem.
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October 25, 2017
Khanna named chief of pediatric radiology
Also becomes radiologist-in-chief at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
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October 24, 2017
Large declines seen in teen substance abuse, delinquency
Surveys over a decade indicate positive behavioral shifts.
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October 23, 2017
Monday, Oct. 23, proclaimed Gerty and Carl Cori Day
Scientists honored on 70th anniversary of day they were awarded Nobel Prize.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
October 20, 2017
Exercise, mindfulness, drug therapy tested in older adults
Goals of research are to improve thinking, find better ways to relieve depression.
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October 18, 2017
Meyers named chair of American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Board oversees certification for thoracic surgeons.
National Leaders
October 18, 2017
New gene-altering treatment offered for certain blood cancers
CAR-T immunotherapy may help patients who don’t respond to standard treatments.
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October 18, 2017
Obituary: Jeffrey F. Moley, professor of surgery, cancer researcher, 64
'Masterful surgeon’ advanced treatments for thyroid cancer.
Obituaries
October 16, 2017
Inside an epidemic
Overcoming America’s opioid crisis starts with understanding abuse patterns.
Outlook Magazine
October 16, 2017
Morris, Humphreys receive Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funding
Research supports international Human Cell Atlas project.
Medical Campus & Community
October 16, 2017
Portable 3-D scanner assesses patients with elephantiasis
Device measures swollen limbs faster, more easily than other methods.
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October 16, 2017
Hultgren elected to National Academy of Medicine
Recognized for distinguished contributions to medicine and health.
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October 13, 2017
Postdoc researcher Cao receives STAT honor
Pregnancy researcher recognized for studies of Zika infection, preterm birth.
National Leaders
October 13, 2017
$3.7 million to help research neurological disorders linked to manganese
Focus in South Africa, where most manganese found.
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October 11, 2017
WashU a partner in greenway project to connect Forest Park to the Arch
Teams interested in designing new greenway should submit qualifications by Nov. 21.
Medical Campus & Community
October 9, 2017
Alzheimer’s gene poses both risk — and benefits
Study suggests role of inflammation in brain disease is complicated.
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October 8, 2017
Trump contraceptive move could lead to more abortions
Source: NBC News
October 6, 2017
Committee enhancing diversity, inclusion at medical school
New senior-level position, faculty hiring policy are among actions taken.
Medical Campus & Community
October 2, 2017
Making the invisible visible
Imaging center brings the science of life to light.
Outlook Magazine
October 2, 2017
Managing head trauma in children
Source: New York Times
October 2, 2017
The dystopian fear of artificial wombs
Source: The Atlantic
September 28, 2017
Gordon receives 2017 Horwitz Prize
‘Father of microbiome’ honored for revealing importance of gut microbes in human health, disease.
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September 28, 2017
One dangerous mutation may cause the devastating birth defect tied to Zika
Source: Newsweek
September 27, 2017
New signage system to simplify wayfinding on Medical Campus
Inspired by navigational signs outside airports, signs will be installed in coming months.
Medical Campus & Community
September 27, 2017
Colditz appointed chair of National Academies of Sciences Workshop
Will discuss improving health research on small populations.
National Leaders
September 26, 2017
Washington People: Sarah England
Noted researcher encourages tenacity and tackling new challenges.
Medical Campus & Community
September 26, 2017
Genetic testing helps set safe dose of common blood thinner
Warfarin safety improves when key genes considered.
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September 26, 2017
Antibiotics warranted for kids with minor staph infections
Drugs reduce risk of recurrent infection.
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September 25, 2017
Chemo-loaded nanoparticles target breast cancer that has spread to bone
Treatment makes chemo more effective, less toxic, mouse study shows.
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September 25, 2017
Vision and hearing loss are tied to cognitive decline
Source: New York Times
September 25, 2017
Breast surgeons exert ‘enormous influence’ on patients’ choices
Source: Reuters
September 25, 2017
Antibody protects against both Zika and dengue, mouse study shows
Treating pregnant women before infection may protect fetuses from Zika.
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September 21, 2017
Breathing dirty air may harm kidneys
Health risks go up as air quality goes down.
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September 21, 2017
Air pollution tied kidney disease
Source: New York Times