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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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May 30, 2017
Drug believed to reduce postoperative pain and delirium does neither
Study shows ketamine may spur hallucinations, nightmares in older patients.
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May 30, 2017
Study urges aggressive identification of, treatment for sepsis
Each hour treatment is delayed increases risk of death.
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May 26, 2017
The best-kept secrets to winning grants
Source: Nature
May 26, 2017
Mind-controlled device helps stroke patients retrain brains to move paralyzed hands
Device reads brain signals, converts them into motion.
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May 26, 2017
Battlefield to bedside
High-intensity military medicine spurs innovations for civilians, too.
Outlook Magazine
May 24, 2017
Rare gene mutations inspire new heart drugs
Source: New York Times
May 24, 2017
Alumna profile: Leana Wen, MD
Public health advocate tackles opioid crisis.
Outlook Magazine, Profiles, Video
May 23, 2017
Do probiotics actually do anything?
Source: Popular Science
May 21, 2017
School of Medicine celebrates Class of 2017
Graduates gathered with faculty, staff, family and friends for hooding and recognition ceremonies.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery, Video
May 19, 2017
Does fizzy soda help an upset stomach?
Source: Wall Street Journal
May 17, 2017
Cancer drug may help patients with severe asthma
Therapy targets immune cells driving lung inflammation.
News Release
May 17, 2017
New imaging technique aims to ensure surgeons completely remove cancer
Combines light, sound to create detailed images of cells more quickly than current approach.
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May 17, 2017
Mutch named Gershman Chair in colon and rectal surgery
Has served as chief of surgery section since 2015.
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May 16, 2017
Piston honored by Microscopy Society of America
Honored for work on fluorescent imaging techniques.
National Leaders
May 16, 2017
Washington People: Bradley Schlaggar
Family's medical challenges deepen neurologist's understanding of what it means to be a doctor.
Washington People
May 16, 2017
Obituary: Robert C. Drews, emeritus professor, trustee, 86
Ophthalmologist had lifelong association with university as student, teacher, benefactor, trustee.
Obituaries
May 12, 2017
Pediatrics names executive vice chair, three vice chairs
Physicians appointed to posts: Cole, Elward, Lowe, White.
Medical Campus & Community
May 10, 2017
Obituary: Jean Holowach Thurston, professor emerita, 99
Pediatric neurologist was at forefront of research into seizure disorders.
Obituaries
May 9, 2017
DiPersio honored by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Oncologist recognized for improving quality of patients' lives.
National Leaders
May 8, 2017
Obituary: John M. Fredrickson, former head of otolaryngology, 86
Noted for contributions to microsurgical technique and research in head and neck physiology.
Obituaries
May 8, 2017
Antibiotic resistance circumvented in lab
Strategy suggests ways to prepare for emerging superbugs.
News Release
May 5, 2017
Med student fills the gap in disability training
Hilary Gallin develops curriculum aimed at improving care for patients with disabilities.
Class Acts, Video
May 4, 2017
Faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Van Essen and Sibley among Washington University’s four new academy members.
Source: Washington University News
May 4, 2017
Quayle named director of pediatric emergency medicine
Physician also to be installed as Dana Brown Chair for Emergency Medicine.
News Release
May 4, 2017
Potential predictor of glaucoma damage identified
Research in mice and patients suggests biomarker could predict vision loss.
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May 3, 2017
Obituary: Travis C. Mazer, graduate student in molecular genetics and genomics, 25
Michigan native began PhD program in August.
Obituaries
May 1, 2017
‘Beauty and the Beast’ characters serenade pediatric patients
Students performing in annual med school musical take act to St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Medical Campus & Community
April 28, 2017
Salute calls for community commitment to youth
The SPOT earns recognition as health advocacy organization of the year.
Source: The St. Louis American
April 28, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center opens expanded St. Charles County facility
Coordinated care allows a patient’s treatment plan to be determined in one visit.
News Release
April 27, 2017
Van Essen, Sadat to receive 2017 faculty achievement awards
Leuthardt to be honored for innovation and entrepreneurship.
News Release
April 27, 2017
Stem cells edited to fight arthritis
Goal is vaccine that targets inflammation in joints.
News Release
April 26, 2017
Patient meets doctor who discovered, named his condition
Boy's health-care providers arrange for meeting on Medical Campus.
Medical Campus & Community
April 20, 2017
Tuuli receives national clinical research award
Publication compared skin antiseptic agents at cesarean delivery (video available).
National Leaders, Video
April 20, 2017
Study: Accomplished female scientists often overlooked
Conference organizers invite male speakers over equally qualified women.
News Release
April 19, 2017
Antibody helps detect protein implicated in Alzheimer’s, other diseases
May lead to novel ways to diagnose, monitor brain injury.
News Release, Video
April 18, 2017
Patients with hearing loss benefit from training with loved one’s voice
Software lets patients practice listening to most important voices.
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