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December 10, 2024

WashU Medicine reaches all-time high in NIH funding

NIH grants recognize the quality and significance of WashU Medicine research in enabling life-changing advances in medicine.

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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.
News Release
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
September 21, 2017
Clues to ancient past: baby mummy, dinosaur skulls scanned
Detailed images aid efforts to learn about ancient Egyptian life, dinosaur brain development.
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September 20, 2017
Newly ID’d role of major Alzheimer’s gene suggests possible therapeutic target
Blocking ApoE4 in brain may prevent nerve cell death, inflammation.
News Release
September 20, 2017
Conference to focus on early brain development, social outcomes
Universitywide initiative explores intersection of neuroscience and societal issues.
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September 19, 2017
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How medical center visionaries helped save the Central West End neighborhood.
Outlook Magazine, Photo Gallery
September 19, 2017
9 of 10 docs unprepared to use marijuana as treatment
Source: Health Day
September 19, 2017
Scientists find way to convert bad body fat into good fat
Potential for treating obesity identified in mice.
News Release
September 19, 2017
Body’s ‘bad fat’ could be altered to combat obesity, say scientists
Source: The Guardian
September 19, 2017
Pet, pest allergens linked to reduced asthma risk
Bacteria associated with allergens may play key role.
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September 15, 2017
Chen named Shelden Professor in Anesthesiology
Expert in itch discovered first itch-specific gene.
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September 14, 2017
Medical history can point to earlier Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Algorithm could alert doctors to evaluate for the disease.
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September 14, 2017
Medical students not trained to prescribe medical marijuana
Many states allow medical pot, but few med schools address it.
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September 13, 2017
Dehdashti, McKinstry, Woodard named radiology division directors
The 3 now lead nuclear medicine, diagnostic imaging and radiology research facilities.
News Release
September 12, 2017
Bradley recognized by American Society for Radiation Oncology
Named a fellow by international medical society.
National Leaders
September 11, 2017
Schreiber awarded Balzan Prize for pioneering cancer research
International honor recognizes scholarly and scientific achievements.
News Release
September 11, 2017
Future physicians receive white coats, take class oath
Classmates write then recite oath promising honesty, integrity.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
September 11, 2017
Does improving cardiovascular health reduce risk of dementia?
People at risk for Alzheimer’s sought for study.
News Release
September 7, 2017
Bonni elected to Canada’s premier academic society
Recognized for his studies on how the brain’s neurons connect.
National Leaders
September 7, 2017
Medical students plunge into health disparities in underserved communities
Orientation program helps 1st-year students understand how inequities impact patients.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
September 7, 2017
Potential new therapy relieves chronic itch
FDA-approved arthritis drug may work in new ways to fight itch.
News Release
September 7, 2017
Human skin cells transformed directly into motor neurons
New technique could aid treatments for diseases that lead to paralysis.
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September 6, 2017
Injecting Zika virus into adult brains? Researchers say it could shrink cancer
Source: USA Today
September 5, 2017
Zika virus used to treat aggressive brain cancer
Source: BBC News
September 5, 2017
Zika virus kills brain cancer stem cells
Virus potentially could be used to treat deadly disease.
News Release
September 1, 2017
Stahl honored by research society
Recognized as a founding father of extracellular vesicle research.
National Leaders
September 1, 2017
Froelke named EMS medical adviser for national organization
Nonprofit dedicated to reducing number of medical errors.
National Leaders
September 1, 2017
Bacharier named inaugural Strunk Chair to advance pediatric asthma research
Pediatric allergist was Strunk's mentee, research partner.
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