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January 15, 2021
Rapid blood test identifies COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease
Measuring mitochondrial DNA could predict who will need ICU care, intubation.
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January 15, 2021
COVID-19 impact on pregnant women focus of NIH grant
Study will evaluate testing access and if pregnant women with COVID-19 need specialized care.
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January 14, 2021
Acute itching in eczema patients linked to environmental allergens
Newly identified pathway explains why antihistamine drugs often don’t work to control severe itch.
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January 8, 2021
Carter named director of OB-GYN clinical research division
Physician-scientist noted for research involving community-based interventions to promote health equity for women, babies.
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January 6, 2021
Improving tests for tropical worm diseases aim of $2.95 million grant
Gates Foundation grant targets global elimination of onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis.
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January 4, 2021
For moms, oxygen during childbirth often unnecessary
Research shows no benefits for infants.
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December 29, 2020
Ross named Alumni Endowed Professor of Medicine
Nephrologist honored for excellence in patient care, teaching, research and commitment to health equity.
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December 28, 2020
Common brain malformation traced to its genetic roots
Discovery could aid early screening, shed light on how Chiari malformation arises.
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December 16, 2020
Protein involved in removing Alzheimer’s buildup linked to circadian rhythm
Brain protein helps explain link between circadian rhythm, Alzheimer’s disease.
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December 15, 2020
COVID-19 patients at higher risk of death, health problems than those with flu
Data analysis offers comparison of the 2 viruses.
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December 15, 2020
Garcia to head Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
Renowned biochemist known for contributions to field of epigenetics.
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December 9, 2020
Toxin provides clues to long-term effects of diarrhea caused by E. coli
Bacteria change surface of human intestine to benefit themselves.
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December 8, 2020
Monitoring labor in pregnancy aim of grant to develop imaging technology
Researchers receive funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop low-cost, bedside equipment for people in underserved regions.
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December 8, 2020
Bateman, Diamond, Hultgren named to National Academy of Inventors
School of Medicine scientists honored for innovation.
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December 7, 2020
Novel form of Alzheimer’s protein found in spinal fluid indicates stage of the disease
Discovery could lead to better diagnostics, speed efforts to find treatment.
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December 3, 2020
Washington University to offer genetic counseling master’s program
Training program for genetic counselors will help meet demand for such professionals.
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December 1, 2020
Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified
In mouse study, loss of molecule contributes to disease while surplus reduces symptoms.
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November 24, 2020
Severe scoliosis in African Americans focus of $3.2 million grant
Study examines genetic risk factors associated with spinal curvature.
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November 19, 2020
Young people with disabilities focus of COVID-19 testing grant
$5 million grant to fund saliva tests for students, teachers, staff in schools operated by Special School District of St. Louis County.
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November 19, 2020
Clinical trial to evaluate sepsis treatment in children
Trial will enroll patients with life-threatening condition.
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November 18, 2020
Lethal brain infections in mice thwarted by decoy molecule
Discovery of receptor, generation of decoy could help contain outbreaks of Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus.
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November 13, 2020
Study: Respiratory failure in COVID-19 usually not driven by cytokine storm
Findings indicate anti-inflammatory drugs likely to benefit only a fraction of people with severe disease.
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November 12, 2020
Fluvoxamine may prevent serious illness in COVID-19 patients
Antidepressant drug repurposed for patients with coronavirus infection.
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November 10, 2020
Making cancer cells more susceptible to dying
Findings could aid anti-tumor drug development.
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