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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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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.
News Release, Photo Gallery
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.
News Release
September 15, 2017
Chen named Shelden Professor in Anesthesiology
Expert in itch discovered first itch-specific gene.
News Release
September 14, 2017
Medical history can point to earlier Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Algorithm could alert doctors to evaluate for the disease.
News Release
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.
News Release
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.
News Release
September 1, 2017
Orthopedic injury clinic to open in south St. Louis County
Clinic is 2nd operated by Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
News Release
August 31, 2017
Medical school and hospital align security services
Integration provides rapid, coordinated response for emergencies.
Medical Campus & Community
August 29, 2017
$46 million supports research likely to result in new therapies, improve health care
NIH grant nurtures translational research.
News Release
August 24, 2017
Washington University sets records in innovation, entrepreneurship
Record number of patent filings, invention disclosures, startups and more.
Medical Campus & Community
August 23, 2017
Ciorba named chief of gastroenterology division’s IBD program
Inflammatory bowel disease expert to direct specialists in Crohn’s disease, colitis.
News Release
August 23, 2017
English named 2017 Wylie Scholar
Program awards innovative early-career vascular surgeon-scientists.
National Leaders
August 23, 2017
Your UTI keeps coming back because we use too many antibiotics
Source: Popular Science
August 23, 2017
Eclipse wows Medical Campus
Total solar eclipse draws gawkers to Ellen S. Clark Hope Plaza.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
August 17, 2017
Enjoy the eclipse, but protect your eyes
Ophthalmologist offers tips for safe viewing.
Medical Campus & Community
August 16, 2017
Gordon receives Jacobæus Prize
Novo Nordisk Foundation recognizes gut microbiome research.
National Leaders