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September 28, 2020
Cerebral palsy also has genetic underpinnings
Long thought a disease of environmental triggers, new study finds rare mutations in single genes that can cause disorder.
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September 24, 2020
Antibodies protect against wide range of influenza B virus strains
Findings point the way to developing a broad-spectrum flu drug.
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September 22, 2020
Cancer centers to address pandemic’s impact on cancer prevention, treatment
As a participating site, Siteman Cancer Cancer will help examine how COVID-19 is affecting medically underserved populations..
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September 14, 2020
Older people with early, asymptomatic Alzheimer’s at risk of falls
Even without cognitive problems, those with Alzheimer’s-related brain damage at increased risk of falls.
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September 14, 2020
Immune system affects mind and body, study indicates
Immune cells produce molecule that influences vigilance, alertness in mice.
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September 11, 2020
Imaging agent developed at Washington University spotlights inflammation
Animal study of Galuminox promising for lung disease; has potential uses in cancer, diabetes, COVID-19, other diseases.
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September 8, 2020
Adeoye named head of new emergency medicine department
First to hold BJC HealthCare Distinguished Professorship of Emergency Medicine.
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September 4, 2020
Rubenstein named director of pediatric allergy and pulmonary medicine division
Physician-scientist noted for expertise in cystic fibrosis.
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September 3, 2020
Global trial to test whether MMR vaccine protects front-line health-care workers against COVID-19
Vaccine may strengthen immune response to viral infections; trial to enroll up to 30,000 health-care workers .
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September 2, 2020
$10 million in grants aimed at preventing organ rejection after transplantation
Researchers to study how immune cells respond after lung, heart transplants.
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August 31, 2020
College students access eating disorders therapy via phone app
Multi-university study shows app can help students reduce symptoms, ease depression.
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August 31, 2020
Study provides insight on how to build a better flu vaccine
New approach enables scientists to see how immune system responds to vaccination.
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August 28, 2020
Genetic mutations may be linked to infertility, early menopause
Gene in fruit flies, worms, zebrafish, mice and people may help explain some fertility issues.
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August 28, 2020
COVID-19 disproportionately affects developmentally disabled
In great need of in-person supports, developmentally disabled are overlooked in pandemic-related decisions, experts say.
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August 27, 2020
Novel clinical trial launched to test multiple therapeutics to treat COVID-19
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August 27, 2020
Identifying emerging diseases focus of new international collaboration
School of Medicine to become 1 of 10 sites under new Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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August 27, 2020
Cochlear implants should be recommended for adults more often
New statement raises awareness of underused hearing device.
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August 26, 2020
Washington University develops COVID-19 saliva test
Test is faster, simpler than nasal, oral swab tests and enables screening on a massive scale.
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August 23, 2020
African American children with autism experience long delays in diagnosis
Such delays lead to serious disparities in access to developmental therapy.
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August 21, 2020
Nasal vaccine against COVID-19 prevents infection in mice
Nasal delivery produces more widespread immune response than intramuscular injection.
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August 19, 2020
Major weight loss — whether from surgery or diet — has same metabolic benefits
For severely obese, it's the weight loss alone that drives improvements such as remission of diabetes.
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August 19, 2020
New center to explore brain, immune system connections
Discoveries will aid efforts to develop immune therapies for neurological diseases.
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August 12, 2020
Drug development for severe respiratory diseases supported with $3.9 million grant
New drug candidate targets asthma, COPD, other progressive lung diseases.
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August 11, 2020
Clinical trial focuses on reducing overactive immune response in COVID-19
FDA-approved drug for rare diseases of the complement system could help coronavirus patients.
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