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July 9, 2020
Search for cure for common parasitic infection focus of $5.5 million NIH grant
Toxoplasma infection affects about 2 billion people globally.
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July 9, 2020
Bennett named chief of breast imaging section
Radiologist also will lead clinical services.
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July 9, 2020
Global wildlife surveillance could provide early warning for next pandemic
Experts propose decentralized system to monitor wildlife markets, other hot spots.
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July 8, 2020
Experimental drug shows early promise against inherited form of ALS, trial indicates
Phase 1/phase 2 trial shows evidence for safety, biological activity of tofersen; phase 3 trial underway.
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July 8, 2020
Newest form of proton therapy offered at Siteman Cancer Center
Pencil-beam scanning delivers extremely precise treatments to tumors in sensitive areas.
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July 6, 2020
Study to examine social media’s effects on stress during COVID-19 pandemic
National Science Foundation grant funds analysis, Twitter-based interventions.
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July 1, 2020
Effort to screen potential COVID-19 antiviral drugs underway
Researchers can submit potential antiviral molecules for screening.
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June 25, 2020
Folding@home’s fight against COVID-19 enlists big tech, gamers, pro soccer
Over 4 million computers worldwide aiding coronavirus research.
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June 25, 2020
Neidorffs commit $5 million to honor distinguished clinicians
Gift to establish endowed professorships recognizing Robert C. Packman, John S. Daniels.
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June 22, 2020
Schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders focus of new clinic for teens, young adults
Clinic services provided free of charge.
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June 18, 2020
Siteman Cancer Center earns highest federal rating
‘Exceptional’ research program recognized among best in U.S.
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June 18, 2020
Stroke survival rates worse in rural areas, study says
Improved technologies for stroke care may leave rural areas behind.
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June 18, 2020
COVID-19 antibody tests evaluated as diagnostic test in low-resource settings
Such antibody tests use finger-prick blood samples, deliver quick results .
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June 16, 2020
Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infections
Providing such patients oral meds reduces hospital readmissions.
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June 16, 2020
Previously undetected brain pulses may help circuits survive disuse, injury
Research may lead to treatment advances for patients with immobilizing illness, injury.
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June 12, 2020
Scientists map how human retinal cells relay information to brain
Study may advance understanding of eye diseases involving retina.
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June 11, 2020
Patients with COVID-19 donate specimens to advance research efforts
Biorepository project initiated early in pandemic to streamline coronavirus research efforts.
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June 10, 2020
COVID-19 mouse model will speed search for drugs, vaccines
Could aid efforts to study risk factors for severe illness, death.
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June 9, 2020
Scientists generate early stem cells that form human placenta
Such cells aid efforts to understand miscarriage, preterm birth, other pregnancy complications.
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June 4, 2020
$3.7 million aimed at studying effect of manganese exposure on cognitive skills
Study of welders could shine light on early stages of Parkinson’s disease.
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June 2, 2020
Antibiotic-destroying genes widespread in bacteria in soil and on people
Chemical compound restores tetracycline's effectiveness by blocking bacterial resistance.
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May 29, 2020
#FitForTheFrontLine challenge supports front-line health-care workers
Fitness challenge unites nation's top medical centers to support, honor health-care heroes.
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May 26, 2020
$13.7 million to further adolescent brain development study
Grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse to extend landmark study.
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May 26, 2020
Experts urge caution in interpreting COVID-19 antibody tests
False positive results are cause for concern.
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