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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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April 27, 2017
Van Essen, Sadat to receive 2017 faculty achievement awards
Leuthardt to be honored for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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April 27, 2017
Stem cells edited to fight arthritis
Goal is vaccine that targets inflammation in joints.
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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.
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April 19, 2017
Antibody helps detect protein implicated in Alzheimer’s, other diseases
May lead to novel ways to diagnose, monitor brain injury.
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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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April 14, 2017
Diamond named Gasser Professor of Medicine
Honor recognizes groundbreaking work on emerging viral infections.
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April 13, 2017
$3.5 million funds study aimed at applying precision medicine to rare tumor disorder
Research to focus on causes of diverse symptoms in neurofibromatosis.
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April 11, 2017
Washington People: Charles Goldfarb
Hand specialist treats kids with birth differences, athletes with hand injuries, other ailments.
Washington People
April 10, 2017
Racette named Robert Allan Finke Professor of Neurology
Physician-scientist recognized for work on manganese neurotoxicity.
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April 5, 2017
Pediatrics names vice chair of clinical affairs, strategic planning
Gastroenterologist Mark Lowe to help expand outpatient programs.
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April 4, 2017
$3.6 million to fund personalized 3-D brain maps to guide neurosurgeries
Academic-industry partnership aims to improve brain surgery.
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April 4, 2017
Study reverses thinking on genetic links to stress, depression
Scientists re-examine data exploring connection between serotonin gene, depression, stress.
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March 30, 2017
Vaginal bacteria can trigger recurrent UTIs, study shows
Findings help explain UTI link to sexual activity.
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March 29, 2017
Genetic errors associated with heart health may guide drug development
One family with rare gene mutation gives clues to preventing heart attacks.
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March 28, 2017
Proliferation of marijuana ads alarms addiction researchers
More than half of young marijuana users encounter online ads, survey finds .
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March 28, 2017
Insurance coverage for IVF increases chance of having baby
Without coverage, many cannot afford multiple infertility treatments.
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