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March 7, 2022
Novel treatment makes pancreatic cancer susceptible to immunotherapy, mouse study shows
Washington University to lead national clinical trial investigating therapy.
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March 2, 2022
Damage early in Alzheimer’s disease ID’d via novel MRI approach
New method has potential for helping diagnose Alzheimer’s before symptoms develop.
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March 1, 2022
Risk of schizophrenia assessed with new screening tool
16-question tool designed to identify young people at high risk.
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February 28, 2022
New way viruses trigger autoimmunity discovered
In mice, roseolovirus disrupts immune cells’ process of learning self-recognition.
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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.
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February 25, 2022
Does improving sleep reduce signs of early Alzheimer’s disease?
Clinical trial seeks seniors with sleep issues but no cognitive problems.
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February 23, 2022
Risk, resiliency in aging brain focus of $33 million grant
Multicenter team aims to understand how, why brain changes with age.
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February 22, 2022
Blood test for Alzheimer’s highly accurate in large, international study
When combined with genetic risk factors, test up to 93% accurate at identifying people at risk of Alzheimer's dementia.
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February 16, 2022
COVID-19 survivors face increased mental health risks up to a year later
Data point to rise in anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts.
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February 15, 2022
Antibodies improve in quality for months after COVID-19 vaccination
Rising antibody quality may partially compensate for falling levels.
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February 11, 2022
Diabetes, metabolic syndrome in mice treated with novel class of compounds
Improves insulin secretion, lowers blood sugar.
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February 10, 2022
Washington University participates in clinical trial of Moderna omicron booster
People who have received 2 or 3 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be enrolled.
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February 9, 2022
Researchers unravel omicron’s secrets to better understand COVID-19
Studies show omicron resists antibodies; causes milder disease in mice, hamsters.
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February 8, 2022
Promoting resilience in health-care workers aim of new grant
WashU receives part of $103 million to address depression, anxiety related to pandemic.
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February 7, 2022
COVID-19 infections increase risk of heart conditions up to a year later
Cardiovascular care essential part of post-infection care.
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February 3, 2022
COVID-19 exposure-alert system that uses smartphones expands in Missouri
MO/Notify pop-up notifications can help slow virus’ spread but users need to opt in .
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February 1, 2022
Possible new method identified to assess severity of TB infection
Metabolite of TB-causing bacteria also may help monitor response to treatment.
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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 26, 2022
Home-monitoring program for COVID-19 is effective, bridges digital divide
School of Medicine, BJC HealthCare program reaches patients in under-resourced communities.
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January 24, 2022
WashU part of $65 million NIH study of schizophrenia in young people
Teens, young adults needed for study aimed at improving early diagnosis.
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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.
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January 14, 2022
Boosting T cells improves survival in mice with glioblastoma
Treatment with interleukin-7 revs up immune system against deadly brain tumor.
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January 12, 2022
Study examines risk factors for severe health problems in kids with COVID-19
Pediatric data collected internationally before spread of delta, omicron variants.
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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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