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January 24, 2023
Power of cancer drugs may see boost by targeting newly ID’d pathway
Researchers discover previously unknown way cells protect their genomes during replication.
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January 18, 2023
Quality of treatment for lung cancer varies widely across US
Researchers identify measures to improve treatment quality, health outcomes.
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January 13, 2023
Newberry named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist Scholar
Gastroenterologist is internationally regarded expert on inflammatory bowel diseases.
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January 12, 2023
Gut bacteria affect brain health, mouse study shows
Findings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.
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January 11, 2023
Some hospitalized patients’ infections may develop from their own bacteria
Study in mice indicates medical interventions can awaken dormant, hidden bacteria.
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January 11, 2023
Study reveals obesity-related trigger that can lead to diabetes
Many with elevated insulin levels also have defects in an enzyme key to fatty acid processing .
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January 2, 2023
Dry eye disease alters how the eye’s cornea heals itself after injury
Mouse study IDs gene and protein that could be targets for therapy.
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December 29, 2022
Study reveals how chronic blood cancer transitions to aggressive disease
Findings could lead to new therapies, prevention strategies.
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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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December 14, 2022
WashU, Eisai form drug discovery collaboration
Focus is on therapies for Alzheimer’s, other neurodegenerative diseases.
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December 13, 2022
Exercise, mindfulness don’t appear to boost cognitive function in older adults
In healthy older adults, neither led to measurable improvements after 6 months, 18 months.
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December 9, 2022
Odibo named Lang endowed chair in OB-GYN
Physician-scientist noted for expertise in prenatal diagnosis, fetal care.
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December 9, 2022
WashU’s nasal COVID-19 vaccine approved for use as booster in India
Many more people now eligible for vaccine delivered via nose drops.
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December 7, 2022
Some forms of childhood malnutrition, stunting may be preventable with vaccines
In mice, vaccination prevents gut damage linked to toxin from diarrhea-causing bacteria.
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December 7, 2022
Evidence of autoimmunity’s origins uncovered via new approach
Study opens pathway to better diagnosis, treatment of autoimmune diseases.
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December 6, 2022
Study supports urging smoking-cessation treatment to patients in cancer care
National study shows cancer centers help patients stop smoking.
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December 5, 2022
Immunotherapy eliminates disease-causing cells in mice with MS-like disease
Successful cancer treatment approach extended to autoimmune disease.
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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 28, 2022
More frequent CT scans not associated with improved outcomes after lung cancer surgery
Less frequent CT scans may reduce health-care costs, patient anxiety.
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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 22, 2022
Drug triggers immune cells to attack prostate cancer
Compound kills tumors in mice, human cancer cells in multiple ways.
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November 22, 2022
Lee to lead pulmonary & critical care division
Pulmonologist specializes in body’s response to lung infections.
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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 16, 2022
Lung infections caused by soil fungi are a problem nationwide
Outdated maps of disease-causing fungi may lead to delayed, missed diagnoses .
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