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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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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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March 28, 2017
Rogue breast tumor proteins point to potential drug therapies
Such treatment options are missed by genomic sequencing.
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March 27, 2017
Book club for medical professionals explores field’s human side
Popular reading group discusses works involving death, PTSD, feminism and other topics.
Medical Campus & Community
March 24, 2017
Washington University School of Medicine Notifies Patients of Email Phishing Incident
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March 23, 2017
Scientists get closer look at living nerve synapses
Custom-built microscope reveals details of how neurons communicate.
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March 22, 2017
Surprising culprit in nerve cell damage identified
Findings suggest ways to block nerve cell damage in neurodegenerative diseases.
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March 21, 2017
Spinal cord stimulation relieves back pain without opioids
New approaches can help in battling opioid abuse.
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March 20, 2017
Stomach flutters, sweaty palms, sheer joy at Match Day
Medical students find out their destinations for residency training.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery, Video
March 17, 2017
Ruoff honored by emergency physician organization
Awarded Missouri College of Emergency Physicians’ Physician of the Year Award.
National Leaders
March 14, 2017
Eberlein testifies in support of medical research funding
Federal grants have yielded treatments, Siteman Cancer Center director tells Senate subcommittee.
Medical Campus & Community
March 13, 2017
$7 million aimed at illuminating the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers working to identify genetic factors that raise, lower disease risk.
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March 10, 2017
Scratching is catching in mice
Source: Science News
March 9, 2017
Obituary: Frederick Peterson, professor of clinical pediatrics, 85
Physician was longtime, influential figure at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Obituaries
March 9, 2017
Brain hardwired to respond to others’ itching
Researchers discover why mice scratch in response to other mice scratching.
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March 8, 2017
Experts call for increased efforts to prevent cancer
Strategies known to prevent cancer could cut disease rates in half.
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March 7, 2017
Academy of Science-St. Louis honors researchers
Five Washington University researchers, including two from the School of Medicine, are being honored as outstanding scientists.
Medical Campus & Community
March 3, 2017
The father of the microbiome
Gordon is expanding our understanding of human health into nonhuman realms.
Source: Washington Magazine
March 3, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center launches affiliate network
Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo., is first to join collaborative effort to enhance cancer care, prevention.
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February 28, 2017
Washington People: William Hawkins
Losses due to cancer inspired physician’s pursuit of medicine, research.
Washington People
February 27, 2017
Brody named Stupp Professor of Neurology
Physician-scientist a leading researcher in effects of traumatic brain injury.
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February 24, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center opens clinic for adult survivors of childhood cancer
Specialized care aimed at mitigating delayed complications.
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February 23, 2017
Perlmutter to chair Medical Sciences Section of AAAS
Recognized for research on genetic disorder that can cause severe liver damage.
National Leaders
February 23, 2017
New weight-loss therapy rids body of food before digestion
Patients can cut calories by up to 30 percent.
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February 22, 2017
When evidence says no, but doctors say yes
Source: The Atlantic
February 22, 2017
Popular heartburn drugs linked to gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damage
Most patients don't experience acute kidney problems beforehand.
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February 21, 2017
Distinguished Faculty, Goldstein honors awarded
School of Medicine faculty honored for dedication, talent, achievements.
Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery
February 20, 2017
Study reveals ways to improve outcomes, reduce costs for common heart procedure
Changes in coronary angioplasty could save $300 million annually.
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February 17, 2017
Mixed-income housing development to boost Forest Park Southeast neighborhood
Washington University redevelopment group leading revival.
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February 16, 2017
Brain scans detect signs of autism in high-risk babies before age 1
Source: NBC News