News Source: Innovate Magazines November 18, 2016 A changing landscape: Alzheimer’s disease, research and the future of careOngoing research is changing the outlook on Alzheimer's from hopeless to hopeful.Innovate Magazines April 5, 2016 Treating prostate cancer with precisionA new needle-based treatment for less aggressive forms of prostate cancer is now available.Innovate Magazines October 9, 2015 Interventions to address lung transplant rejectionResearchers at Washington University are using innovative approaches to address major complications that can occur after lung transplant surgery.Innovate Magazines October 1, 2015 Circadian rhythm and lung immune functionResearchers at Washington University are looking at the relationship between circadian rhythms and lung response to respiratory infections.Innovate Magazines September 28, 2015 Antibiotic evaluated for reducing brain injury due to bleedingInvestigators at Washington University are studying the use of the antibiotic minocycline to prevent delayed injury in patients with brain bleeds.Innovate Magazines September 21, 2015 Simulator aids video-assisted lung cancer surgery trainingA novel simulator is helping surgeons learn to perform video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) on patients with lung cancer.Innovate Magazines September 2, 2015 Trial evaluates mechanisms driving five major cancer typesNIH grant makes Washington University the hub of national clinical trial.Innovate Magazines May 4, 2015 Research center seeks broad solutions for neurological diseasesThe Hope Center for Neurological Disorders explores common avenues of disease to develop and apply solutions broadly.Innovate Magazines May 1, 2015 Understanding genetic influences on early outcomes after a strokeResearchers are looking for genetic factors that may aid in the development of therapies that could improve stroke outcomes.Innovate Magazines April 30, 2015 Electromagnetic field therapy may improve glioblastoma survivalNew treatment option may extend patients' survival time significantly.Innovate Magazines December 16, 2014 Researchers define viral link to chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseResearch is uncovering a link between common viral infections and certain forms of lung disease, leading to potential therapies.Innovate Magazines December 12, 2014 Malignant brain tumor care advances with greater precision and customizationNew treatments and techniques are improving outcomes for patients with malignant brain tumors.Innovate Magazines December 12, 2014 Wakefulness protein may be target for Alzheimer’s preventionA protein that stimulates the brain to awaken from sleep may be a target for preventing Alzheimer’s disease, a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine suggests.Innovate Magazines, School of Medicine December 10, 2014 Gene therapy delivery method successfully targets tumor blood vesselsCancer researchers have developed a gene-delivery method that targets tumor blood vessels and could slow tumors’ growth or make them more susceptible to chemotherapy and radiation.Innovate Magazines December 4, 2014 Tricyclic antidepressants evaluated in patients with inflammatory bowel diseaseA new study shows tricyclic antidepressants may improve symptoms of patients with Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).Innovate Magazines December 4, 2014 Uncovering molecular pathways of urinary obstructionResearch at Washington University School of Medicine is clarifying the underlying causes of urinary obstruction with the goal of discovering new drug targets and treatments.Innovate Magazines November 21, 2014 Computer model to predict post-surgical complicationsA new computer model may predict which lung surgery patients are more likely to develop complications after surgery. A care team could then intervene early to try to avoid intubating or sending the patient back to the ICU.Innovate Magazines November 21, 2014 Lung perfusion technology may increase the donor poolWashington University surgeons are testing a new way of preserving lungs in hopes of increasing numbers of acceptable donors.Innovate Magazines November 20, 2014 National data analysis clarifies best approaches to lung cancer treatmentA Washington University thoracic surgeon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is examining national data sets to determine which lung cancer treatments lead to the best patient outcomes at various stages of the disease. These studies may help shape lung cancer treatment nationwide.Innovate Magazines November 20, 2014 Lung transplantation: Bench science pursues solutions for long-term survivalResearch at Washington University School of Medicine is helping to improve the survival of patients who receive lung transplants.Innovate Magazines November 19, 2014 Kidney stone surgery and antibioticsStudy examines the use of shorter courses of antibiotics given after kidney stone surgery.Innovate Magazines November 3, 2014 Seeking new guidelines for managing strokes with unknown time of onsetWashington University School of Medicine is participating in a trial looking at new treatment options for patients who have had a stroke with unknown time of onset.Innovate Magazines October 31, 2014 Novel trial targets genetic form of ALSWashington University School of Medicine researchers are investigating a novel targeted therapy to treat the neurodegenerative disorder ALS.Innovate Magazines October 27, 2014 Understanding inflammation and the inner earStudying inflammation and the inner ear, researchers at Washington University hope to better understand hearing loss and disease.Innovate Magazines Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 6 Next ›
