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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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August 10, 2017
Drug trial shows promise for deadly neurological disorder
Cyclodextrin slows progression of Niemann-Pick type C.
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August 10, 2017
Test uses nanotechnology to quickly diagnose Zika virus
May be possible to use approach with other emerging infectious diseases.
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August 10, 2017
Alzheimer’s risk linked to energy shortage in brain’s immune cells
Energizing the cells in mice limits damage to neurons.
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August 10, 2017
Gordon recipient of Massry Prize
Three scientists honored for revealing roles of microbes in human health, disease.
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August 8, 2017
Ophthalmology department renamed in honor of John F. Hardesty
$10 million from daughter to fund research, patient care and recognize legacy.
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August 4, 2017
First of 10 expected BJC Investigators named
Helen McNeill’s work in developmental biology spans birth defects to cancer.
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August 4, 2017
The Midnight Scan Club
Source: Science Friday
August 3, 2017
Protein-rich diet may help soothe inflamed gut
Mice fed tryptophan develop immune cells that foster a tolerant gut.
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August 3, 2017
Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu
Mouse study reveals how gut microbes fight influenza.
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August 3, 2017
Ultrasound trainees visit Medical Campus as part of international study
Trial will evaluate if clean-fuel stoves can reduce household pollution.
Medical Campus & Community
August 3, 2017
Short sleep linked to body mass, waist size
Source: Reuters
July 31, 2017
Testing begins for student-created app to aid Alzheimer’s diagnosis
By speeding detection, app aims to free doctors to discuss treatment, implications with patients.
Medical Campus & Community
July 28, 2017
Obituary: Denise Thomas, medical assistant and student, 52
Thomas was to finish work toward bachelor’s degree in the fall.
Obituaries
July 27, 2017
Melanoma isn’t the only serious skin cancer
Source: Health Day
July 27, 2017
CRISPR sheds light on rare pediatric bone marrow failure syndrome
Gene editing reveals how the disease impairs formation of blood cells.
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July 27, 2017
Scientists become research subjects in after-hours brain-scanning project
Unique features of individual brains captured.
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July 26, 2017
Klingensmith named chair of American Board of Surgery
Board certifies surgeons, oversees continuous certification.
National Leaders
July 26, 2017
Anxious? Cellular roots of anxiety identified
Specific neurons fire when there’s a chance of a bad experience.
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July 25, 2017
Loeb Teaching Fellows announced
Kao, Nunez awarded fellowships for 2017-19.
Medical Campus & Community
July 24, 2017
New group supports LGBTQ community at medical school
Group focusing on networking, mentorship, education, patient care.
Medical Campus & Community
July 24, 2017
Aggressive UTI bacteria hijack copper, feed off it
Findings suggest ways to 'starve' hard-to-treat E. coli infections.
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July 20, 2017
Klein named vice provost and associate dean for graduate education
Physician-scientist to lead Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences.
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July 20, 2017
Soccer, wrestling among sports tied to risk of knee arthritis
Source: Reuters
July 19, 2017
Director of Cancer Biology Division named
From research to patient care, Schwarz seeks to deliver optimal radiation therapy.
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July 19, 2017
Blood test IDs key Alzheimer’s marker
Study findings are significant step in predicting disease risk.
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July 13, 2017
Strategy to battle opioid epidemic encourages multilevel approach
Washington University pain expert among researchers to author new recommendations.
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July 13, 2017
Vaccines protect fetuses from Zika infection, mouse study shows
Mothers vaccinated prior to pregnancy bore young with no sign of virus.
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July 12, 2017
Surgery for early prostate cancer may not save lives
Most men just as likely to survive with limited or no treatment.
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July 12, 2017
In autism, genes drive early eye gaze abnormalities
Twin study reveals strong genetic influences on how infants visually explore social world.
News Release, Video
July 12, 2017
Building connections
A new campus plan brings communities together and improves the experience for employees, patients, students and visitors.
Outlook Magazine
July 11, 2017
Here’s how sleep loss can affect Alzheimer’s
Source: NBC News
July 10, 2017
Type 1 diabetes risk linked to intestinal viruses
One virus may protect against disease, others may increase risk.
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July 10, 2017
Sleep, Alzheimer’s link explained
Poor sleep leads to increase in Alzheimer's proteins associated with cognitive decline.
News Release
July 10, 2017
Shapiro to lead University of Hawaii physicians
He served as dean of the School of Medicine from 2003 to 2015.
Medical Campus & Community
July 10, 2017
Malaria drug protects fetuses from Zika infection
Treatment prevents virus from crossing placenta to infect fetus, mouse study shows.
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July 5, 2017
Heartburn drugs may increase risk of early death
Source: New York Times