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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.

News Release

November 7, 2016
Future physicians honor medical faculty, residents
Ceremony highlights Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.
Medical Campus & Community
November 7, 2016
New technique aids search for genetic roots of disease
Researchers can create sets of mutated DNA sequences quickly, cheaply.
News Release
November 7, 2016
Antibody protects developing fetus from Zika virus, mouse study shows
First intervention shown to prevent maternal-fetal transmission.
News Release
November 4, 2016
How this broccoli enzyme can slow aging
Source: Time
November 4, 2016
NMN compound reduces signs of aging in mice
Source: United Press International
November 4, 2016
Zika causes infertility, lasting harm to testes in mice: U.S. study
Source: Reuters
November 4, 2016
Zika virus reduces male fertility in mice
Source: Time
November 4, 2016
Zika ravages testes of mice; study raises concern about men
Source: Associated Press
November 3, 2016
8 types of cancer you’re more likely to get if you’re overweight
Source: Prevention
November 2, 2016
$34 million effort aims to image brain from childhood through old age
Research to focus on effects of aging, provide clues to neurological function, mental health.
News Release
November 2, 2016
Cause of inflammation in diabetes identified
Could be target for preventing related heart attacks, strokes.
News Release
November 2, 2016
Earlier Alzheimer’s diagnosis may be possible with new imaging compound
New tool detects Alzheimer’s protein, may help identify brain changes, assess treatment effects.
News Release
October 31, 2016
Zika infection reduces fertility, lowers testosterone in male mice
Human studies needed to determine if men similarly affected.
News Release, Video
October 27, 2016
Natural compound reduces signs of aging in healthy mice
Safety of NMN being tested in small clinical trial in Japan.
News Release
October 26, 2016
For some COPD patients, portable oxygen treatment provides no benefit
Study addresses long-standing questions for those with moderately low blood oxygen levels.
News Release
October 26, 2016
Achilefu receives inaugural breast cancer research award
$4.5 million from U.S. defense department funds innovative light therapy .
News Release
October 26, 2016
Brain scans of children with Tourette’s offer clues to disorder
Differences noted in brain regions involving sensation, sensory processing.
News Release
October 25, 2016
Hanson named chair of NIH study section
Leads membrane biology and protein processing group.
National Leaders
October 24, 2016
Rao recognized for work on tropical diseases
Honored with 2016 Anne Maurer-Cecchini Award for research on lymphatic filariasis.
National Leaders
October 24, 2016
Possible strategy identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, other disorders
Research leads to development of compounds to correct mitochondrial dysfunction.
News Release
October 21, 2016
Movement redefined
By adopting movement science as a central tenet, the Program in Physical Therapy has reshaped its profession.
Outlook Magazine
October 19, 2016
Scientists link single gene to some cases of autism spectrum disorder
Findings could provide clues about other genes involved in autism.
News Release
October 18, 2016
Medical assistant program provides opportunities, addresses shortage
Internships doorway to health sciences field for north St. Louis, north St. Louis County residents.
Medical Campus & Community
October 17, 2016
Macones elected to National Academy of Medicine
Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health and medicine.
News Release
October 13, 2016
$3.8 million to help explore brain’s circuitry using light
Researchers aim to understand how brain is wired.
News Release
October 12, 2016
$8 million grant aids effort to eliminate elephantiasis
Major study of 3-drug treatment regimen funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
News Release
October 11, 2016
It’s time to rethink high-protein diets for weight loss
Source: Time
October 11, 2016
Surgery helps MLB pitchers overcome nerve-compression injuries
Following procedures, most pitchers perform at, or better than, pre-injury play.
News Release
October 11, 2016
Washington People: Emily Jungheim
Reproductive endocrinologist enjoys helping patients build their families.
Medical Campus & Community, Washington People
October 11, 2016
High-protein diet curbs metabolic benefits of weight loss
Insulin sensitivity unimproved in obese women who lose weight but consume excess protein.
News Release
October 10, 2016
Learning labs
For most medical students, there’s a major obstacle to doing research: being in medical school. Not at WashU.
Outlook Magazine
October 7, 2016
Methadone provides pain relief for kids with sickle cell
Relieves pain more quickly, lasts longer than other drugs.
News Release
October 6, 2016
$2 million awarded to help prevent antibiotic resistance
Funding is part of $14 million awarded by CDC to curb growing threat.
News Release
October 6, 2016
Decoding of tarsier genome reveals ties to humans
Findings refine understanding of primate evolution.
News Release
October 4, 2016
Semenkovich honored by American Diabetes Association
Award recognizes leading scientists in diabetes research.
National Leaders
October 4, 2016
Gordon receives Beering Award
Honor recognizes pioneering work on the human microbiome.
National Leaders, News Release