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November 30, 2022
WashU, pharmacy scientists alter fentanyl, aim to make it less lethal, less addictive
Goal is to reduce dangerous side effects of potent opioid pain reliever.
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November 24, 2022
Diagnostic marker found for deadly brain disease marked by dementia, movement problems
Discovery could accelerate progress toward therapies for primary tauopathies.
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November 16, 2022
Study yields clues to why Alzheimer’s disease damages certain parts of the brain
Findings could help explain rare symptoms such as problems with language, vision.
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November 9, 2022
Rejuvenated immune cells can improve clearance of toxic waste from brain
Findings in mice suggest new therapeutic approach to Alzheimer’s, other age-related diseases.
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November 4, 2022
Understanding, treating pain, reducing opioid use, aim of $11.7 million grant
Funding from NIH HEAL Initiative.
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October 17, 2022
Adeoye, Guilak, Gutmann, Kipnis elected to National Academy of Medicine
Election is one of the highest honors for contributions to health, medicine.
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October 12, 2022
How do tired animals stay awake?
Fruit flies yield clues to a good night’s sleep, insomnia.
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October 11, 2022
$9 million to fund study of ‘jumping genes’ in Alzheimer’s
Researchers from several labs to study role of transposable elements.
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October 10, 2022
Research offers clues for treating fatal neurological disorder in kids
Enzyme replacement therapy, in mice and sheep, slowed brain degeneration.
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October 4, 2022
Scientists ID pathway that triggers mice to scratch when they see others do the same
Behavior surprisingly does not require brain’s visual cortex.
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September 30, 2022
Risk of Alzheimer’s dementia may be predicted with help of new tool
Demographic data, imaging results, biomarkers of study participants help determine risk.
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September 22, 2022
School of Medicine joins major NIH brain mapping effort
Will aid understanding of how the brain works in good health and disease .
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September 22, 2022
COVID-19 infections increase risk of long-term brain problems
Strokes, seizures, memory and movement disorders among problems that develop in first year after infection.
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September 21, 2022
Investigational drug for genetic form of ALS improves disease’s molecular signs
Extended use of tofersen may help stabilize muscle strength, control.
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August 24, 2022
Study points to new approach to clearing toxic waste from brain
Could aid efforts to find treatments for Alzheimer’s, other diseases.
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August 10, 2022
Rogers named director of child psychiatry division
Recognized for work on brain development in premature babies.
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August 3, 2022
How deep sleep keeps our brains intact
WashU was first to reveal the intricate link between fragmented sleep and dementia.
Outlook Magazine
July 28, 2022
Washington Early Recognition Center specializes in youth psychosis
The free clinic is one the Midwest's few specializing in conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in youths.
Outlook Magazine
July 26, 2022
Shellhaas named associate dean for faculty promotions, career development
New position aims to boost efforts toward innovative career development.
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July 22, 2022
Cruchaga named Morriss Professor
Studies genetic architecture of neurodegenerative diseases.
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July 21, 2022
Cigarette smokers who try to quit often end up vaping and smoking
Cessation treatment can aid such dual nicotine users.
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July 13, 2022
New center’s aim: to ID biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases
Tracy Family SILQ Center to accelerate progress toward better diagnostics, treatments.
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June 15, 2022
Suicides less common in states that passed Medicaid expansion
Rates of suicide rose nationwide but more slowly in states with greater Medicaid access.
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May 26, 2022
Abnormal development of brain’s visual system may contribute to autism
MRI scans of babies identify irregularities.
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May 19, 2022
Epilepsy drug stops nervous system tumor growth in mice
Hyperactive neurons drive tumor growth in NF1 cancer predisposition syndrome.
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May 11, 2022
Smoking-cessation program that targets cancer patients effective
Siteman program widens reach, lowers costs of tobacco treatment.
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May 10, 2022
Medication that lowers risk of overdose underused
Less than half of those eligible were given the proven medication; users of multiple substances received drug even less often.
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May 9, 2022
Lenze named head of Department of Psychiatry
Noted for expertise treating depression, anxiety and cognitive issues in older adults.
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April 28, 2022
Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identified
Similar to itch, pleasant touch transmitted by specific neuropeptide and neural circuit.
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April 21, 2022
Race of people given Alzheimer’s blood tests may affect interpretation of results
3 of 4 tests performed inconsistently across racial groups.
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April 21, 2022
Calming overexcited neurons may protect brain after stroke
New data prompts reconsideration of decades-old theory about brain injury due to stroke.
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April 14, 2022
Risky driving behaviors increase as common sleep disorder worsens
Diagnosing, treating sleep apnea may make driving safer for older adults.
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April 12, 2022
Poverty, crime linked to differences in newborns’ brains
Pregnant mothers’ environments influence brain development before birth.
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March 24, 2022
COVID-19 infection linked to higher risk of neuropathy symptoms
Symptoms persisted for months after a positive test for COVID-19.
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March 18, 2022
New strategy reduces brain damage in Alzheimer’s and related disorders, in mice
Targeting inflammatory brain cell may be effective for brain diseases linked to tau protein.
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March 17, 2022
In U.S., alcohol use disorder linked to 232 million missed workdays annually
Workplace absenteeism related to alcohol likely worsened during pandemic.
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