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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 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
February 15, 2017
Van Essen honored by Cognitive Neuroscience Society
Recognized for his work mapping human brain.
National Leaders
February 15, 2017
New collaboration with Pfizer aimed at speeding drug discovery
Washington University enters collaboration with Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation.
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February 14, 2017
Three questions with Gautam Dantas
A microbiology professor discusses antibiotic resistance and his lab’s efforts to help physicians fight antibiotic-resistant infections.
Source: Washington Magazine
February 14, 2017
New guidance developed for children hospitalized with mild head trauma
Risk score determines whether kids with abnormal CT scans require ICU care.
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February 12, 2017
Killer Figure: Why having an apple shape can be deadly
Source: Associated Press
February 9, 2017
Tan named president-elect of EMS organization
Will promote legislation that improves emergency medical care.
National Leaders
February 9, 2017
Brain network connections may underlie social behavior linked to autism
Multicenter research effort may help identify autism risk earlier in life.
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February 8, 2017
Effort to improve radiation therapy for veterans receives nearly $4 million
Program monitors quality, safety of therapy at VHA centers nationwide.
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