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May 20, 2025
WashU Medicine fungal specialists fight often misdiagnosed infections
Fungal clinic recognized internationally for world-class diagnosis, care and research.
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May 7, 2025
A faster route to eliminating parasitic infection endemic to Africa
In a clinical trial, researchers find moxidectin, a new medicine for river blindness, also works for lymphatic filariasis.
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February 6, 2025
The future of vaccines is needle-free
Source: Vox
February 5, 2025
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine based on WashU technology to enter U.S. clinical trials
Trial will assess safety, efficacy of next-generation vaccine given via nasal spray, inhalation.
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October 15, 2024
New Nasal Vaccines Offer Better Protection from COVID and Flu—No Needle Needed
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October 2, 2024
Viruses found hiding in lungs’ immune cells long after initial illness
Lingering respiratory viruses set the stage for chronic lung disease, mouse study shows.
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September 30, 2024
$12 million grant to research how vaccines induce lasting immunity
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September 26, 2024
$12 million grant aimed at probing how vaccines induce lasting immunity
Study may inform design of next-generation COVID-19, flu vaccines.
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September 23, 2024
What Repeat COVID Infections Do to Your Body, According to Science
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September 16, 2024
WashU Medicine leads 2 major pandemic preparedness research projects
Two grants totaling $30 million a year for 3 years support efforts to design vaccines, drugs for understudied virus families.
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August 2, 2024
Potential drug effective against flesh-eating bacteria
Could combat serious antibiotic-resistant infections, mouse study indicates .
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July 31, 2024
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine halts transmission
Study in hamsters indicates vaccines targeting nose, mouth may be key to controlling spread of respiratory infections.
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July 17, 2024
Risk of long COVID declined over course of pandemic
Drop attributed mostly to vaccination but remaining risk still significant.
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July 12, 2024
Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
In fruit flies and mice, scientists ID possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases.
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June 27, 2024
Midwest Center for AIDS Research to help end regional HIV epidemic
St. Louis-based center unites scientists, public health experts, nonprofits to fight virus.
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June 21, 2024
Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19
Similar to smokers, cannabis users nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization, intensive care when infected with the virus.
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May 30, 2024
Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years later
Study also shows that patients hospitalized within 30 days after infection face 29% higher death risk in 3rd year compared with those not infected.
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May 24, 2024
Weil installed as Medoff professor
Recognized for helping reduce global burden of parasitic worm diseases.
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May 17, 2024
Repeat COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants, other viruses
Response to updated vaccine is shaped by earlier vaccines yet generates broadly neutralizing antibodies.
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May 7, 2024
Testing, treatment for sexually transmitted infections expanded in north St. Louis County
Expanded services aimed at reducing region’s high STI rates, disparities in sexual health.
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April 18, 2024
$6.2 million to help develop gene therapy for HIV
Genetically engineered B cells could produce super-antibodies to HIV.
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April 11, 2024
Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in early trial
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December 14, 2023
‘Long flu’ has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVID
Study shows patients hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 face increased risk of long-term health problems, death.
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November 21, 2023
Long-COVID clinic expanding reach to vulnerable metro, rural communities
Grant, partnership with community organizations expected to boost access to care to medically underserved.
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October 16, 2023
Hunstad named inaugural Strauss Professor
Pediatric infectious diseases specialist recognized for excellence in mentoring.
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August 21, 2023
Long COVID still worrisome 2 years after infection
Virus continues to pose risk of diabetes, lung problems, blood clots, GI issues, other conditions.
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August 4, 2023
Meeting the health challenges of climate change
Medical students at WashU and nationally are calling for more education on climate change.
Outlook Magazine
July 31, 2023
Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virus
Test results available in less than a minute.
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July 10, 2023
Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deaths
Study could expand treatment options for patients with severe COVID-19.
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June 14, 2023
Tick-borne Bourbon virus infects people, wildlife in St. Louis area
Virologist, wildlife veterinarian, ecologist team up to study lone star ticks that carry the virus.
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May 18, 2023
Research in mice offers clues for vaccinating against deadly bacteria
New therapies urgently needed for antibiotic-resistant Klebsiella.
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May 3, 2023
Bloodstream infections in preemies may originate from their gut microbiomes
Findings could guide future treatment, prevention strategies.
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April 25, 2023
COVID-19 vaccine appears more effective if received around midday
Circadian rhythm may help determine when a vaccine offers the most protection.
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April 11, 2023
New approach targets norovirus, world’s leading cause of foodborne infection
Dual vaccine comprising two diarrhea-causing viruses generates antibodies against both.
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April 6, 2023
COVID-19 patients’ blood plasma shows who is most likely to become severely ill
Specific proteins in plasma signal who eventually may need ventilators, face poor outcomes.
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April 3, 2023
Keeping COVID-19 in check likely to require periodic boosters
To be effective, boosters should target variants widely different from COVID-19 virus's original strain.
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