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June 8, 2023
Children’s brain scans provide clues to processing of emotional cues
As children age, such brain activity becomes similar to how the brains of peers process such cues.
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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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March 28, 2023
Rogers, Smyser awarded MERIT grant for research on preterm babies
Grant totaling more than $7 million could be extended in 5 years.
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February 16, 2023
WashU research spurs changes to global guidelines for feeding malnourished kids
Reformulation of therapeutic food boosts children’s brain development, IQ.
News Release
February 9, 2023
Disrupted flow of brain fluid may underlie neurodevelopmental disorders
New imaging technique reveals circulation patterns in developing brain.
News Release
December 15, 2022
Vaccines’ real-world effectiveness studied with $12.5 million grant from CDC
Researchers will investigate vaccine efficacy; immune response to flu, COVID-19.
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November 17, 2022
Pediatric Center of Excellence in Nephrology established with NIH funding
WashU center’s researchers to create maps showing genetic details of normal and diseased kidneys.
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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 28, 2022
Cellular housekeeping process implicated in fatal neurological disorder
Neurons made from Huntington’s disease patients’ skin cells shed light on cognitive decline.
News Release
October 13, 2022
Media Advisory: WashU Medical Campus street to be renamed Nash Way to honor physicians who advocated and cared for generations of St. Louis children
Name change honors beloved pediatricians Helen E. Nash, MD, and her brother Homer E. Nash Jr., MD.
News Release
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 5, 2022
A family of pediatricians paves way for health equity in St. Louis
Street on Medical Campus to be renamed Nash Way.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release, Profiles
August 10, 2022
Rogers named director of child psychiatry division
Recognized for work on brain development in premature babies.
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July 26, 2022
Shellhaas named associate dean for faculty promotions, career development
New position aims to boost efforts toward innovative career development.
News Release
July 7, 2022
Wall to direct pediatric and adolescent orthopedics
Pediatric hand specialist also will be orthopedic surgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s .
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May 26, 2022
Inappropriate antibiotics for nonhospitalized kids cost US at least $74 million
Such prescriptions can cause complications including diarrhea, rashes.
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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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April 12, 2022
Poverty, crime linked to differences in newborns’ brains
Pregnant mothers’ environments influence brain development before birth.
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March 16, 2022
For accuracy, brain studies of complex behavior require thousands of people
Findings will encourage more data sharing, collaboration among researchers.
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March 11, 2022
Leonard to lead pediatric otolaryngology division
Division cares for children with all types of ear, nose and throat conditions.
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March 9, 2022
Department of Pediatrics names 2 new vice chairs
Newland named vice chair of community health, strategic planning; Pruitt, vice chair of outpatient health.
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February 27, 2022
Antibiotic doesn’t prevent future wheezing in babies hospitalized with RSV
Study of azithromycin suggests antibiotics do not prevent wheezing after RSV infection; may have opposite effect.
News Release
January 31, 2022
Researchers solve medical mystery of deadly illness in young child
Cross-disciplinary team identifies genetic cause of rare, undiagnosed lung disease.
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January 19, 2022
Drug mimics beneficial effects of fasting in mice
Blocking arginine metabolism leads to improved metabolic health, weight loss.
News Release
January 12, 2022
New treatment target ID’d for radiation-resistant cervical cancer
Approach harnesses newly identified method of cell death.
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January 10, 2022
Improving health of mothers, infants aim of imaging tech to monitor contractions
NIH and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation fund more than $6.8 million toward effort.
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December 10, 2021
For children, young adults with recurrent AML, immunotherapy shows promise
Natural killer cells could help young patients with few treatment options.
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December 10, 2021
Asthma may reduce risk of brain tumors — but how?
Mouse study IDs immune cells as link, points to potential therapeutic approaches.
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November 23, 2021
Prenatal, early-life influences on child brain development focus of new study
Washington University is national data coordinating site for child development study.
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November 2, 2021
Enhanced therapeutic foods improve cognition in malnourished children
DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, can improve language, social, motor skills.
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October 25, 2021
Glatz to lead pediatric cardiology division
Pediatric cardiologist focused on spectrum of congenital heart disease.
News Release
October 6, 2021
Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trial underway
Washington University part of national Moderna study.
News Release, Video
October 5, 2021
NIH awards 4 medical school scientists prestigious ‘high-risk, high-reward’ grants
Richards, Laidlaw, Orvedahl, Shmuylovich chosen for their innovative research projects.
News Release
September 1, 2021
COVID-19 transmission at school rare for children with disabilities
Weekly saliva tests contributed to low rates during previous school year.
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July 22, 2021
‘Good cholesterol’ may protect liver
Study in mice, human blood samples, suggests HDL from the intestine may prevent liver inflammation.
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