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January 15, 2020
Mutations in donors’ stem cells may cause problems for cancer patients
Heart problems, graft-versus-host disease are concerns.
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January 13, 2020
Khabele named head of obstetrics and gynecology
Known as outstanding physician-scientist in gynecologic oncology.
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January 13, 2020
Investigational drugs block bone loss in mice receiving chemotherapy
Culprit identified in bone loss from cancer therapy.
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December 26, 2019
Proton therapy as effective as standard radiation with fewer side effects
Lower hospitalization rates following proton therapy could offset its higher upfront cost compared with standard radiation therapy.
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December 24, 2019
Why isn’t there a vaccine for staph?
New approach points to untapped immune cells, early immunization.
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December 18, 2019
Scientists find way to supercharge protein production
Discovery promises to aid production of protein-based drugs, vaccines, other biomaterials.
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December 17, 2019
White named chair in palliative medicine and supportive care
Becomes inaugural holder of Stokes Family Endowed Chair.
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December 16, 2019
Asthma severity linked to microbiome of upper airway
Study raises question of whether altering bacteria in the airway could help asthma patients.
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December 12, 2019
Restoring arm, hand function after spinal cord injury focus of clinical trial
Participants sought for innovative spinal cord-injury surgery.
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December 12, 2019
Depression, anxiety may hinder healing in young patients with hip pain
Pre-operative depression, anxiety linked to worse postsurgical outcomes.
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December 11, 2019
Zipfel named Dacey Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery
Professorship honors former neurosurgery head.
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December 10, 2019
In transfusions for children, fresh and older blood are equally effective
Large, global study may change hospital transfusion practices.
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December 10, 2019
Why doesn’t deep-brain stimulation work for everyone?
Personalized brain maps could improve treatment for Parkinson's disease, other neurological conditions.
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December 5, 2019
Families with long, healthy life spans focus of $68 million grant
Long life study explores genetics of extreme longevity.
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December 3, 2019
Halting opioid abuse aim of several grants from NIH, CDC
Dozens of grants awarded nationwide in search of answers to addiction, deaths.
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November 26, 2019
Drug-resistant staph can spread easily in household environments
Research reinforces need for frequent hand washing.
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November 25, 2019
Gut microbes alter characteristics of norovirus infection
Findings, in mice, could guide research into future therapies.
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November 22, 2019
Brain imaging of babies with Down syndrome focus of $11.5 million grant
School of Medicine leading multicenter study aimed at understanding brain development in babies with the condition.
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November 21, 2019
Scientists unravel mysteries of cells’ whiplike extensions
Describing the structure of cilia opens doors to understanding range of diseases.
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November 20, 2019
AI helps identify gene, environment networks that shape personality
Personality genes strongly linked to learning, memory.
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November 19, 2019
Major Alzheimer’s study to open 5 new Latin American sites
Expansion will shed light on Alzheimer’s disease in Latino populations.
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November 17, 2019
Heart pump devices associated with serious complications in some patients shortly after heart stent procedure
More data needed regarding Impella ventricular assist devices.
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November 13, 2019
Kipnis named BJC Investigator
Leader in groundbreaking research on interaction of brain and immune system to join faculty.
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November 4, 2019
López named BJC Investigator
Will join molecular microbiology department.
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