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December 12, 2024
Taylors give $50M to Washington University
In the News
December 12, 2024
Gratitude inspires generous support for WashU Medicine’s neurosurgery department
In recognition of $50 million gift from Andrew and Barbara Taylor, department has been named the Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery .
News Release
November 18, 2024
Researchers define new subtypes of common brain disorder
Artificial intelligence identified 3 subtypes of Chiari type-1 malformations, could improve medical decision making .
News Release
November 14, 2024
New drug targets for Alzheimer’s identified from cerebrospinal fluid
Study pegs certain cellular activities to driving Alzheimer’s disease.
News Release
November 7, 2024
Researchers make glioblastoma cells visible to attacking immune cells
Strategy involves placing targets on deadly cancer's cells, potentially making them vulnerable to immunotherapies.
News Release
November 6, 2024
My social media is helpful and positive. Here is how yours can be, too
In the News
October 31, 2024
Researchers solve medical mystery of neurological symptoms in kids
Study identifies genes that cause rare, undiagnosed brain malformations.
News Release
October 30, 2024
Healthy brains suppress inappropriate immune responses
Harnessing this process may offer therapies for neuroinflammatory diseases such as MS, mouse study suggests.
News Release
October 23, 2024
Implantable device may prevent death from opioid overdose
Device delivers naloxone upon sensing drop in respiration, animal study shows.
News Release
October 15, 2024
Studies of migraine’s many triggers offer paths to new therapies
In the News
October 8, 2024
Camacho honored by NIH for research on emotional neurodevelopment
Neuroscientist selected for High-Risk, High-Reward program.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
September 4, 2024
Novel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injury
Mouse study shows engineered immune cell therapy protects damaged neurons.
News Release
August 23, 2024
Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease
Findings could point to new strategies to treat Alzheimer’s.
News Release
August 16, 2024
Stopping Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear
In the News
August 1, 2024
Aging-related genomic culprit found in Alzheimer’s disease
With new technique, patient-derived neurons accurately model late-onset Alzheimer’s, point to potential treatments.
News Release
July 30, 2024
Accuracy of diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies
Head-to-head comparison of 6 tests reveals which ones could replace spinal taps, brain scans.
News Release
July 22, 2024
Can we predict who will develop migraine headaches?
Adolescents focus of research on brain connectivity, hormones, pain sensitivity in determining migraine risk.
News Release
July 17, 2024
Psilocybin generates psychedelic experience by disrupting brain network
Study advances efforts to harness drug's mind-altering power to treat mental illness.
News Release
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.
News Release
July 11, 2024
Disparidades raciales en la demencia estan determinadas por factores sociales
Un estudio confirma que las diferencias raciales en la función cognitiva no se deben a diferencias en el origen genético.
News Release
July 11, 2024
Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors
Study indicates racial differences in cognitive function not due to genetic ancestry.
News Release
July 3, 2024
Experimental drug supercharges medicine that reverses opioid overdose
Adding newly ID’d compound makes naloxone more potent, longer lasting, mouse study shows.
News Release
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.
News Release
June 17, 2024
Repurposed drug may help stabilize vision in rare disease
Clinical trial for RVCL-S patients tests drug already approved as sickle cell disease treatment.
News Release
June 13, 2024
ADHD meds may help pregnant patients control opioid use disorder
Researchers aim to provide guidance on ADHD drugs for patients with opioid use disorder.
News Release
June 10, 2024
Multicenter clinical study supports safety of deep general anesthesia
Minimizing anesthesia during surgery for older adults does not prevent post-op delirium.
News Release, Video
May 22, 2024
Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adults
Routine cognitive testing may help older drivers plan for life after driving.
News Release
April 16, 2024
Alzheimer’s disease progresses faster in people with Down syndrome
Study highlights need to develop therapies for this vulnerable population.
News Release
April 15, 2024
Epilepsy drug prevents brain tumors in mice with NF1
Study lays groundwork for clinical trial aimed at preventing brain tumors in children with NF1.
News Release
April 4, 2024
CPAP replacement works well for the overweight, not obese, study finds
In the News
April 4, 2024
Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea is less effective for people with higher BMIs
Popular alternative to CPAP machines may not be appropriate for all.
News Release
April 3, 2024
Immunotherapy for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise in mouse study
Antibody mobilizes immune cells to clear amyloid plaques, reducing behavioral abnormalities.
News Release
March 20, 2024
Thompson named director of pediatric neurosurgery
Physician-scientist’s focus is on pediatric brain tumors.
News Release
March 8, 2024
How the mind works: Thinking about thinking
Investigating how the cells, circuits and structures of the brain give rise to the complex mental functions that make us who we are.
Outlook Magazine
March 4, 2024
Preschoolers with depression at greater risk of suicide during adolescence
Findings emphasize need for early mental health screenings, interventions.
News Release
February 28, 2024
Neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep
Findings could lead to new approaches for Alzheimer’s, other neurological conditions.
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