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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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March 4, 2024
Preschoolers with depression at greater risk of suicide during adolescence
Findings emphasize need for early mental health screenings, interventions.
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March 4, 2024
Schwarz named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar
Innovative radiation oncologist noted for research to develop treatments for deadly gynecologic cancers, heart conditions.
Medical Campus & Community
March 1, 2024
Obituary: Philip E. Cryer, former director of endocrinology division, 84
Emeritus professor was a noted clinical endocrinologist, teacher.
Obituaries
February 28, 2024
Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep
Findings could lead to new approaches for Alzheimer’s, other neurological conditions.
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February 27, 2024
Shellhaas receives Child Neurology Society’s highest honor
Pediatric neurologist recognized for outstanding teaching, scholarship, service.
National Leaders
February 26, 2024
Washington University joins NIH cancer screening clinical trials network
New network to evaluate emerging technologies in diverse populations.
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February 23, 2024
Human development: Starting out strong
WashU Medicine researchers are leading efforts to understand the factors that influence brain development.
Outlook Magazine
February 23, 2024
Obituary: Justin B. Serugo, research technician, 44
Congolese refugee, then U.S. citizen, was dedicated to malnutrition research.
Obituaries
February 23, 2024
Ju named Morriss Professor
Neurologist studies role of sleep in neurodegenerative diseases.
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February 22, 2024
Medicare approves genetic test for solid tumors
Test can quickly identify treatable cancer mutations, guide precision therapy.
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February 21, 2024
Alzheimer’s blood test performs as well as FDA-approved spinal fluid tests
Could make early Alzheimer’s diagnosis, treatment accessible to more people.
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February 20, 2024
New cell-based immunotherapy offered for melanoma
FDA approved treatment via Accelerated Approval pathway.
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February 19, 2024
Shellhaas elected to American Epilepsy Society board
Specialist in neonatal seizures will help advance epilepsy research, medical care.
National Leaders
February 16, 2024
Jacobi, Zickuhr named Loeb Teaching Fellows
Focus will be on mental health curriculum, improving skills for narrative feedback.
Medical Campus & Community
February 16, 2024
Key regulator of decision-making pinpointed in brain
Findings shed light on mental illnesses, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety.
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February 14, 2024
Brain tumors: Fighting with targeted tools
To understand and treat brain tumors we have to attack them from different angles, and tailor therapy to each patient.
Outlook Magazine
February 14, 2024
American Society for Clinical Investigation honors physician-scientists
Early-career scientists awarded for achievements in research .
National Leaders
February 13, 2024
University’s technology, innovation hub celebrates 100th faculty startup
Office of Technology Management fuels entrepreneurial spirit.
Medical Campus & Community
February 8, 2024
Gordon receives Nemmers Prize
Gut microbiome pioneer recognized for outstanding contributions to medical science.
News Release
February 7, 2024
How does waste leave the brain?
Discovered route serves as passageway to clear fluid waste from brain.
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February 6, 2024
NIH grant to fund radiation oncology center on Medical Campus
School named part of national network focused on biology of irradiated tumors.
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January 31, 2024
Sleep quality: Keeping the brain sharp
From diabetes and heart disease to depression, Alzheimer’s and more, scientists are exploring how sleep disturbances undermine health – and what can be done to address it.
Outlook Magazine
January 30, 2024
Obituary: Sudhir Singh, endocrinology specialist, 45
Physician noted for patient care with focus on metabolic, endocrine disorders.
Obituaries
January 26, 2024
Breast cancer rates increasing among younger women
Analyzing rates by age, race, tumor characteristics could inform prevention strategies.
News Release
January 25, 2024
Newly opened Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building dedicated
Celebration signals ‘new era for medical science’.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
January 25, 2024
Pediatric Heart Network names medical school a core site for heart disease research
Will team up with Children’s Hospital Colorado as part of network to improve pediatric heart health.
News Release
January 17, 2024
Raghuraman named director of clinical research division in OB-GYN
Specializes in high-risk pregnancies, clinical research to improve care.
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January 16, 2024
Washington University and Deerfield Management launch VeritaScience to drive drug discovery
Deerfield Management makes 10-year commitment of up to $130 million to accelerate translation of Washington University discoveries to improve human health.
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January 15, 2024
Pain & addiction: Breaking the grip
Solving pain and addiction will require translating scientific insights into clinical practice.
Outlook Magazine
January 11, 2024
Awardees announced for Needleman innovation, commercialization program
DeSelm, DiPersio, Lavine receive support to advance promising therapeutics in cancer, heart disease.
Medical Campus & Community
January 11, 2024
Zipfel receives Dacey award for cerebrovascular research
Honor named after mentor, former head of neurosurgery department.
National Leaders
January 8, 2024
Life span increases in mice when specific brain cells are activated
Brain cells communicate with fat tissue to produce cellular fuel, counteract effects of aging.
News Release
January 8, 2024
A ‘unique, indelible impact’: Q&A with Dean Perlmutter
Talent, technologies coalesce to drive revolutionary therapies.
Outlook Magazine
January 3, 2024
Metabolism-boosting, bile acid-reducing drugs improve gut health
Findings in mice indicate new approach may help children with stunted growth.
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January 3, 2024
Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells
Structural biology research also enables scientists to design decoy molecule that blocks deadly infection.
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December 18, 2023
To help advance fight against vision loss, Fort pledges $15 million
Gift to School of Medicine will fund discovery research on ocular diseases.
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