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December 22, 2025

New ALS drug stabilizes decline with improved strength, mobility for some

Long-term use of tofersen slows ALS disease progression in people with a genetic subtype, provides hope for treating other forms of ALS.

News Release

October 9, 2017
Alzheimer’s gene poses both risk — and benefits
Study suggests role of inflammation in brain disease is complicated.
News Release
October 8, 2017
Trump contraceptive move could lead to more abortions
Source: NBC News
October 6, 2017
Committee enhancing diversity, inclusion at medical school
New senior-level position, faculty hiring policy are among actions taken.
Medical Campus & Community
October 2, 2017
Making the invisible visible
Imaging center brings the science of life to light.
Outlook Magazine
October 2, 2017
Managing head trauma in children
Source: New York Times
October 2, 2017
The dystopian fear of artificial wombs
Source: The Atlantic
September 28, 2017
Gordon receives 2017 Horwitz Prize
‘Father of microbiome’ honored for revealing importance of gut microbes in human health, disease.
News Release
September 28, 2017
One dangerous mutation may cause the devastating birth defect tied to Zika
Source: Newsweek
September 27, 2017
New signage system to simplify wayfinding on Medical Campus
Inspired by navigational signs outside airports, signs will be installed in coming months.
Medical Campus & Community
September 27, 2017
Colditz appointed chair of National Academies of Sciences Workshop
Will discuss improving health research on small populations.
National Leaders
September 26, 2017
Washington People: Sarah England
Noted researcher encourages tenacity and tackling new challenges.
Medical Campus & Community
September 26, 2017
Genetic testing helps set safe dose of common blood thinner
Warfarin safety improves when key genes considered.
News Release
September 26, 2017
Antibiotics warranted for kids with minor staph infections
Drugs reduce risk of recurrent infection.
News Release
September 25, 2017
Chemo-loaded nanoparticles target breast cancer that has spread to bone
Treatment makes chemo more effective, less toxic, mouse study shows.
News Release
September 25, 2017
Vision and hearing loss are tied to cognitive decline
Source: New York Times
September 25, 2017
Breast surgeons exert ‘enormous influence’ on patients’ choices
Source: Reuters
September 25, 2017
Antibody protects against both Zika and dengue, mouse study shows
Treating pregnant women before infection may protect fetuses from Zika.
News Release
September 21, 2017
Breathing dirty air may harm kidneys
Health risks go up as air quality goes down.
News Release
September 21, 2017
Air pollution tied kidney disease
Source: New York Times
September 21, 2017
Clues to ancient past: baby mummy, dinosaur skulls scanned
Detailed images aid efforts to learn about ancient Egyptian life, dinosaur brain development.
News Release, Photo Gallery
September 20, 2017
Newly ID’d role of major Alzheimer’s gene suggests possible therapeutic target
Blocking ApoE4 in brain may prevent nerve cell death, inflammation.
News Release
September 20, 2017
Conference to focus on early brain development, social outcomes
Universitywide initiative explores intersection of neuroscience and societal issues.
News Release
September 19, 2017
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How medical center visionaries helped save the Central West End neighborhood.
Outlook Magazine, Photo Gallery
September 19, 2017
9 of 10 docs unprepared to use marijuana as treatment
Source: Health Day
September 19, 2017
Scientists find way to convert bad body fat into good fat
Potential for treating obesity identified in mice.
News Release
September 19, 2017
Body’s ‘bad fat’ could be altered to combat obesity, say scientists
Source: The Guardian
September 19, 2017
Pet, pest allergens linked to reduced asthma risk
Bacteria associated with allergens may play key role.
News Release
September 15, 2017
Chen named Shelden Professor in Anesthesiology
Expert in itch discovered first itch-specific gene.
News Release
September 14, 2017
Medical history can point to earlier Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Algorithm could alert doctors to evaluate for the disease.
News Release
September 14, 2017
Medical students not trained to prescribe medical marijuana
Many states allow medical pot, but few med schools address it.
News Release
September 13, 2017
Dehdashti, McKinstry, Woodard named radiology division directors
The 3 now lead nuclear medicine, diagnostic imaging and radiology research facilities.
News Release
September 12, 2017
Bradley recognized by American Society for Radiation Oncology
Named a fellow by international medical society.
National Leaders
September 11, 2017
Schreiber awarded Balzan Prize for pioneering cancer research
International honor recognizes scholarly and scientific achievements.
News Release
September 11, 2017
Future physicians receive white coats, take class oath
Classmates write then recite oath promising honesty, integrity.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
September 11, 2017
Does improving cardiovascular health reduce risk of dementia?
People at risk for Alzheimer’s sought for study.
News Release
September 7, 2017
Bonni elected to Canada’s premier academic society
Recognized for his studies on how the brain’s neurons connect.
National Leaders