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September 16, 2022
Parker-Oliver named to chair in palliative medicine and supportive care
Kodner chair created with gift from Anne and John McDonnell.
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September 15, 2022
Gordon honored by National Academy of Medicine
Gut microbiome pioneer to be recognized with newly established award.
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September 13, 2022
School of Medicine joins NIH initiative to expand use of AI in biomedical research
Project to develop framework for using AI to diagnose disease based on sound of patients’ voices.
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September 7, 2022
Nasal COVID-19 vaccine approved in India based on Washington University technology
Inhaled vaccine may reduce infection, transmission.
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September 2, 2022
Low testosterone may increase risk of COVID-19 hospitalization for men
Boosting testosterone in men with low levels may reduce serious illness.
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September 1, 2022
Simple blood test may predict neurotoxic complications of CAR-T cell therapy
Identifying high-risk patients could improve cancer care.
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August 31, 2022
Drug combo therapy in mice blocks drug resistance, halts tumor growth
May lead to better treatments for deadliest form of lung cancer.
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August 30, 2022
WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare partner with new company to accelerate lifesaving research
CuriMeta aims to enable data-driven innovation for the benefit of patients.
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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 22, 2022
Study offers insights into how pancreatic cancer develops
Atlas of pancreas tumors reveals important new findings in treatment resistance, possible new therapies.
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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 9, 2022
Experimental drug reduces risk of death from blood vessel rupture in mice
Could lead to therapies for people at risk of sudden rupture due to abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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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.
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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 14, 2022
Washington University School of Medicine notifies patients of privacy incident
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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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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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June 28, 2022
$5.3 million grant supports research into lung cancer recurrence
Detailed analysis could help predict which tumors are likely to return.
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June 27, 2022
Medical students, faculty honor body donors
‘This is an occasion for gratitude, immense gratitude’.
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June 27, 2022
Gut bacteria mine dietary fiber to release beneficial nutrients
Molecule liberated from byproduct of juice manufacturing has positive effects on metabolism.
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June 21, 2022
Doyle installed as distinguished chair in transplantation
Surgeon named Mid-America Transplant/Department of Surgery Distinguished Endowed Chair in Abdominal Transplantation.
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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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June 15, 2022
Progression of diabetic kidney disease may be slowed with drug combinations
Mouse study points to benefits of combining newer class of diabetes drugs with older treatments.
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