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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.

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August 24, 2016
Obesity is linked to at least 13 types of cancer
Source: New York Times
August 24, 2016
Excess weight linked to 8 more cancer types
Limiting weight gain could help to reduce risk of these cancers.
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August 19, 2016
Lang named chair of NIH study section
Will lead team charged with evaluating musculoskeletal impairments, potential therapies.
National Leaders
August 19, 2016
Two medical students named Howard Hughes fellows
Distinguished award offers a year of mentored research.
Medical Campus & Community
August 18, 2016
Michalski elected radiation oncology co-chair of NCI steering committee
Group evaluates, prioritizes national clinical trials.
National Leaders
August 18, 2016
New clues found to how ‘cruise-ship’ virus gets inside cells
Discovery improves tools for investigating common but hard-to-study virus.
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August 17, 2016
Acetaminophen does not worsen children’s asthma symptoms
Over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer can be given safely to kids with mild asthma.
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August 17, 2016
Sadler receives award from American Society of Hematology
Honor recognizes basic research in bleeding and clotting disorders.
National Leaders
August 17, 2016
Long-term exposure to female scent changes courtship behavior in male mice
Over time, males lose ability to detect female scent.
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August 16, 2016
Why we might be wrong about HDL cholesterol
Source: Time
August 15, 2016
$10.4 million awarded for pancreatic cancer research
Federal grant will fund new ways of treating deadliest form of the disease.
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August 11, 2016
High and low levels of ‘good cholesterol’ may cause premature death
Intermediate levels may increase longevity.
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August 11, 2016
Incoming medical students create a professional class oath
Physicians-in-training pledge patient devotion.
Medical Campus & Community
August 11, 2016
Are you your microbiome? Ed Yong explains it all
Source: Gizmodo (Australia)
August 9, 2016
New study shows breast tumors evolve in response to hormone therapy
Analysis of single tumor sample inadequate to provide best treatment.
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August 8, 2016
Beneficial role clarified for brain protein associated with mad cow disease
Protein helps maintain nerve function over lifespan.
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August 5, 2016
How the venomous, egg-laying platypus evolved
Source: National Geographic
August 3, 2016
High school student awarded for work on Ebola protein from bats
School of Medicine professor mentored student.
Medical Campus & Community
August 2, 2016
Study finds marker of aggressive prostate cancer
May inform future tests to help doctors decide how best to treat prostate tumors.
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August 2, 2016
Van Dillen honored by physical therapy association
Has been key in advancing clinical practice and research regarding low back pain.
National Leaders
August 1, 2016
Cirrito receives MetLife award for Alzheimer’s research
Researcher is known for developing a way to measure levels of amyloid beta in brain.
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August 1, 2016
National Cancer Institute acting director to visit Medical Campus on Friday, Aug. 5
Douglas R. Lowy, MD, will discuss National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
Medical Campus & Community
July 28, 2016
Technology alone may not close disparities in medical research
Source: Reuters
July 28, 2016
Use of internet in medical research may hinder recruitment of minorities, poor
Race, education, socioeconomic factors all linked to lower online participation .
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July 27, 2016
Hackett named Dodge Scholar in Pediatrics
Highly regarded neonatologist noted for excellence in clinical care, mentoring.
Medical Campus & Community
July 27, 2016
Kyei receives Young Physician-Scientist award
Award recognizes young physician-scientists with notable research achievements.
National Leaders
July 27, 2016
Rajagopal awarded Young Physician-Scientist honor
Award recognizes young physician-scientists with notable research achievements.
National Leaders
July 27, 2016
Antibodies identified that thwart Zika virus infection
Could lead to vaccines, diagnostic tests and therapies.
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July 27, 2016
Prostate cancer isn’t colorblind
Source: New York Times
July 26, 2016
Study identifies neural circuits involved in making risky decisions
Is a bird in the hand worth two in the bush?.
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July 22, 2016
Researchers just doubled what we know about the map of the human brain
Source: The Washington Post
July 21, 2016
Medical student receives prestigious fellowship to research nerve injury
Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society honors Alexandra Keane.
Medical Campus & Community
July 21, 2016
Doctors paid by drug companies more likely to use those companies’ meds
Researchers analyzed data regarding ophthalmologists.
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July 20, 2016
Updated brain map identifies nearly 100 new regions
Source: New York Times
July 20, 2016
Map provides detailed picture of how the brain is organized
Will help neurological, psychiatric research.
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July 19, 2016
Obituary: Jessie L. Ternberg, professor emerita of surgery, surgery in pediatrics, 92
The first female surgical resident at Barnes, Ternberg served for decades at the School of Medicine and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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