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April 16, 2021

Women seeking help for unmet needs often overdue for cervical cancer screenings

Interventions beyond health navigators are needed to ensure access to prevention services.

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April 15, 2021

Treatment not always needed to prevent vision loss in patients with elevated eye pressure

Landmark study shows most patients with elevated pressure don’t go on to lose vision.

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April 13, 2021

Odibo named director of maternal-fetal & ultrasound division in OB-GYN

Physician-scientist studies prenatal diagnostic techniques, placental development.

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April 9, 2021

Genomic testing services in pathology & immunology department to be expanded

Changes aimed at improving diagnosis of cancer, inherited diseases.

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April 6, 2021

For breastfeeding moms, COVID-19 vaccinations may also protect babies

Major boost in COVID-19 antibodies seen in breast milk after vaccination.

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March 31, 2021

Chemo for glioblastoma may work better in morning than evening

Study indicates timing of chemotherapy could improve treatment for deadly brain cancer.

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March 11, 2021

Combating COVID-19: Labs pivot to fight a common enemy

Labs retooled to investigate how the virus causes disease and to develop drugs, vaccines and diagnostics.

Outlook Magazine

March 10, 2021

Promising role for whole genome sequencing in guiding blood cancer treatment

Sequencing results returned in a few days; costs similar to conventional testing.

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March 7, 2021

Finding a possible early treatment for COVID-19 in a 40-year-old antidepressant

Source: CBS News/60 Minutes

March 4, 2021

Clinical trial in children to investigate rare inflammatory disorder linked to COVID-19

Study examines immunologic roots of severe disease after infection with novel coronavirus.

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March 2, 2021

Major NIH study seeks to understand unusual forms of diabetes

Researchers seek participants with diabetes that doesn’t fit type 1 or type 2 categories.

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February 25, 2021

Calfee named division director in orthopedic surgery

Hand specialist chosen to lead Division of Hand and Microsurgery Service.

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February 18, 2021

Plans underway for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trials

Trials to help determine how well immune systems of children respond to vaccines that are shown to be safe, effective in adults.

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February 17, 2021

For bleeding patients, can cold storage of platelets improve blood clotting?

$26 million in funding to help determine whether cold platelets can reduce blood loss more effectively than those stored at room temperature .

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February 12, 2021

Liquid biopsy for colorectal cancer could guide therapy for tumors

Blood and urine samples identify disease that lingers after initial therapy.

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February 9, 2021

Koch gift recognizes outstanding research, teaching in surgical oncology

Fields named to endowed professorship honoring Eberleins.

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January 29, 2021

‘It’s why we got into medicine’

Fierce sense of mission drives front-line workers as they treat COVID-19.

Outlook Magazine

January 15, 2021

Rapid blood test identifies COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease

Measuring mitochondrial DNA could predict who will need ICU care, intubation.

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January 15, 2021

COVID-19 impact on pregnant women focus of NIH grant

Study will evaluate testing access and if pregnant women with COVID-19 need specialized care.

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January 12, 2021

Doctors test popular anti-depressant to see if it fights off COVID-19

Source: CNN

January 8, 2021

Carter named director of OB-GYN clinical research division

Physician-scientist noted for research involving community-based interventions to promote health equity for women, babies.

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January 4, 2021

For moms, oxygen during childbirth often unnecessary

Research shows no benefits for infants.

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December 3, 2020

Washington University to offer genetic counseling master’s program

Training program for genetic counselors will help meet demand for such professionals.

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December 1, 2020

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

In mouse study, loss of molecule contributes to disease while surplus reduces symptoms.

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November 19, 2020

Clinical trial to evaluate sepsis treatment in children

Trial will enroll patients with life-threatening condition.

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November 12, 2020

Fluvoxamine may prevent serious illness in COVID-19 patients

Antidepressant drug repurposed for patients with coronavirus infection.

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October 30, 2020

Washington University begins recruiting participants for phase 3 COVID-19 investigational vaccine clinical trial

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October 16, 2020

Immune modulator drugs for COVID-19 focus of major NIH clinical trial

Phase 3 trial involves hospitalized patients with moderate to severe disease.

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September 3, 2020

Global trial to test whether MMR vaccine protects front-line health-care workers against COVID-19

Vaccine may strengthen immune response to viral infections; trial to enroll up to 30,000 health-care workers .

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August 27, 2020

Cochlear implants should be recommended for adults more often

New statement raises awareness of underused hearing device.

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August 26, 2020

Washington University develops COVID-19 saliva test

Test is faster, simpler than nasal, oral swab tests and enables screening on a massive scale.

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August 23, 2020

African American children with autism experience long delays in diagnosis

Such delays lead to serious disparities in access to developmental therapy.

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August 19, 2020

Major weight loss — whether from surgery or diet — has same metabolic benefits

For severely obese, it's the weight loss alone that drives improvements such as remission of diabetes.

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August 11, 2020

Clinical trial focuses on reducing overactive immune response in COVID-19

FDA-approved drug for rare diseases of the complement system could help coronavirus patients.

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August 4, 2020

Boosting immune system a potential treatment strategy for COVID-19

Researchers find weakened, rather than hyperactive, immunity in response to virus.

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July 23, 2020

Gut microbes might might keep malnourished children from growing

Source: New York Times