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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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June 2, 2016
New clues found to immune system’s misfiring in autoimmune diseases
Gene variants mapped to DNA regions that regulate immune cells.
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June 2, 2016
Gut microbes’ metabolite dampens proliferation of intestinal stem cells
Finding may provide clues to limitations of potential IBD treatment .
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May 26, 2016
Development of gut microbes and gut immunity linked
Findings could help researchers understand malnutrition and inflammatory immune disorders.
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May 25, 2016
Obituary: Morvarid Karimi, assistant professor of neurology, 44
Remembered as an intellectual force, generous spirit, champion of women's rights.
Obituaries
May 25, 2016
Itching for no reason? Immune system may be at fault
Researchers identify irregularities that may cause itching.
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May 25, 2016
Teens with marijuana-related problems decline, study shows
Source: Forbes
May 25, 2016
Siegel receives nuclear science award
Director of Division of Nuclear Medicine receives National Award of Nuclear Science & History.
National Leaders
May 24, 2016
Gas-filled balloon may offer new weight-loss option
Source: NBC News
May 24, 2016
As more states legalize marijuana, adolescents’ problems with pot decline
Fewer adolescents also report using marijuana.
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May 20, 2016
School of Medicine scientists develop iBooks for medical classes
Educational multimedia elements mimic a microscope's view.
Medical Campus & Community
May 20, 2016
Siegfried named Kolker professor
Glaucoma specialist installed in professorship that honors esteemed ophthalmologist.
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May 20, 2016
Commencement 2016
U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis calls on graduates to get into "good trouble" in Commencement address.
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May 20, 2016
The gene that paints birds red
Source: Atlantic
May 19, 2016
Class of 2016: Juan Pablo Saa
Fascinated by the brain, native Chilean pursues advanced degrees in occupational therapy and public health.
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May 19, 2016
Genomics aids diagnosis of unusual chronic meningitis case
The culprit: A bacterium more commonly linked to acne.
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May 19, 2016
How did cardinals get those bright red feathers?
Researchers find gene responsible for red color in birds.
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May 18, 2016
Guilak receives award from Osteoarthritis Research Society
Honor recognizes advancement in basic research in the field.
National Leaders
May 18, 2016
Cancer researchers named to federal Moonshot committees
Robert Schreiber and Graham Colditz will serve as advisers to National Cancer Moonshot Initiative.
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May 18, 2016
Class of 2016: Lulu Sun
Physician-scientist hopes to teach and inspire others.
Class Acts
May 17, 2016
School of Medicine nurses honored
Two nurses have received the 2016 Excellence in Nursing Award from St. Louis Magazine; six others were finalists.
Medical Campus & Community
May 17, 2016
Zika shown to penetrate the placenta, strengthening its link to birth defects
Source: Scientific American
May 17, 2016
New imaging tech could help scientists better understand Alzheimer’s
Source: Wall Street Journal
May 16, 2016
Ding named to committee to oversee NCI genomics data-sharing system
Called Genomic Data Commons, system will allow researchers to share information.
National Leaders
May 13, 2016
Class of 2016: Yewande Apatira
Physical therapist plans to empower women and advance women’s health in Africa.
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May 13, 2016
Dacey receives Cushing Medal from neurosurgery society
Honored for leadership, dedication and contributions to the field of neurosurgery.
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May 13, 2016
Obituary: Marvin E. Levin, professor emeritus of clinical medicine, 91
Physician advocated for patients with diabetes, helped start School of Medicine’s foot clinic .
Obituaries
May 12, 2016
Zika findings could be ‘game changers,’ opening doors to research
Source: STAT
May 12, 2016
Persistent childhood asthma sets stage for COPD
Lifelong attention may be needed to prevent worsening lung function.
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May 11, 2016
Brain scans find protein a marker of Alzheimer’s decline
Source: Associated Press
May 11, 2016
Brain imaging links Alzheimer’s decline to tau protein
Tau is better marker of progression to Alzheimer’s disease than amyloid beta.
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May 11, 2016
Class of 2016: Brian Bouchard
Sensitive and thoughtful, soon-to-be physician wants to treat the underserved.
Class Acts
May 11, 2016
Chicken coops, sewage treatment plants are hot spots of antibiotic resistance
Study surveyed bacterial ecosystems in developing countries.
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May 11, 2016
Mouse models of Zika in pregnancy show how fetuses become infected
Mice provide tool to test vaccines, therapeutics, understand Zika biology in pregnancy.
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May 10, 2016
Stem cells from diabetic patients coaxed to become insulin-secreting cells
If damaged cells are replaceable, type 1 diabetics wouldn't need insulin shots.
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May 9, 2016
Murphy, Virgin elected to National Academy of Sciences
Membership is one of highest honors that can be awarded to U.S. scientists.
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May 9, 2016
Brophy named to orthopaedic surgery board
Sports medicine specialist elected to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors.
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