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December 10, 2019
Washington People: James DuBois
Bioethics expert tackles big questions, fosters human side of science.
Washington People
October 30, 2019
Kendall named director of allergy and immunology division
Physician-scientist studies allergies, immune diseases.
Medical Campus & Community
October 28, 2019
New antidepressants on horizon
Neuroactive steroid drugs result from Taylor Family Institute, pharma collaboration.
News Release
October 15, 2019
$3.7 million supports crowdsourced database of cancer genomics
Open-source database aims to connect genetics of a tumor to possible treatments.
News Release
October 4, 2019
Alzheimer’s research reset
Source: Science Magazine
October 3, 2019
Uncommon weight-loss surgery best for reducing diabetes risk
Biliopancreatic diversion improves insulin sensitivity, but some concerns remain.
News Release
September 27, 2019
School of Medicine establishes Division of Physician-Scientists
Yokoyama named inaugural director of division that aims to increase number of physicians who conduct research.
News Release
September 24, 2019
For hospitalized patients with fungal infections, specialists save lives
Infectious disease physicians cut death rates by 20%.
News Release
September 19, 2019
Childhood obesity in low-income Missouri families aim of CDC grant
$3.7 million will help evaluate Family-based Behavioral Treatment.
News Release
September 18, 2019
Brantmeier named faculty fellow in international research
Linguist with extensive international experience will advise investigators conducting research worldwide.
Medical Campus & Community
September 17, 2019
School of Medicine receives award to develop physician-scientists
Burroughs Wellcome Fund institutional award aims to boost number of doctors who also conduct research.
News Release
September 15, 2019
Radiation therapy effective against deadly heart rhythm
Standard cancer treatment offers hope to severely ill heart patients.
News Release
September 12, 2019
Cresci spearheads precision medicine statement for heart failure
Cardiologist chairs American Heart Association’s personalized medicine statement.
National Leaders
September 11, 2019
$5 million grant endows research to advance blood disorder therapies
Edward P. Evans Foundation funds new center focused on myelodysplastic syndromes.
News Release
September 9, 2019
Use of antibiotics in preemies has lasting, potentially harmful effects
Drug resistance, unhealthy bacteria persist in gut microbiome.
News Release
August 26, 2019
Stable home lives improve prospects for preemies
Medical challenges at birth less important than stressful home life in predicting future psychiatric health.
News Release
August 26, 2019
Seed funding
Research investment targets lesser-known form of cancer.
Outlook Magazine
August 16, 2019
Children with mild asthma can use inhalers as needed
Study focused on African American kids supports asthma treatment based on symptoms.
News Release
August 13, 2019
Washington People: Andrea Wang-Gillam
Oncologist aims to improve outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer.
Washington People
August 1, 2019
A blood test for Alzheimer’s? It’s coming, scientists report
Source: New York Times
August 1, 2019
Siteman Cancer Center awarded $7.8 million to expand clinical trials access
Washington University physicians to play leadership role in designing innovative NCI network trials.
News Release
July 31, 2019
Goal-oriented rehab improves recovery in older adults
Patient-centered physical, occupational therapy improves function.
News Release
July 29, 2019
Extending human life
Two new centers focus on chronic diseases of aging.
Outlook Magazine
July 25, 2019
For pregnant moms with addiction, Wash U clinic offers drug treatment and prenatal care
Source: St. Louis Public Radio
July 23, 2019
Covey named Taylor Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry
Professorship supports research in new treatment strategies for psychiatric illness.
News Release
July 19, 2019
Excluding minorities from Alzheimer’s research is wrong – and it’s keeping us from finding a cure
Source: Quartz
July 17, 2019
More cancer patients get help to quit smoking
Siteman Cancer Center expands smoking-cessation efforts.
News Release
July 10, 2019
Creed, McCall named Rita Allen Foundation Scholars
Pain researchers receive grants awarded to early-career scientists.
National Leaders
July 9, 2019
Right brain, left brain: Tapping the brain’s capacity to rewire itself
A physician's creative quest primes the world for a neuroprosthetics revolution.
Outlook Magazine
July 8, 2019
The meat-allergy tick also carries a mystery killer virus
Source: Wired
July 1, 2019
School of Medicine forms collaboration with medical center in China
Will aid with design, technology, physician training for new hospital.
News Release
June 11, 2019
Heartburn drugs can lead to fatal heart or kidney disease
Source: New York Times
June 11, 2019
St. Louis transplant surgeons fear new organ allocation rules could harm patients
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 7, 2019
Powderly to lead Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences
Public health expert will direct the NIH-funded institute.
News Release
June 7, 2019
Heartburn drugs again tied to fatal risks
Source: U.S. News & World Report
June 5, 2019
Biomarker predicts which pancreatic cysts may become cancerous
Cysts likely to become cancerous ID'd with 95 percent accuracy.
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