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July 30, 2024
Accuracy of diagnostic blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease varies
Head-to-head comparison of 6 tests reveals which ones could replace spinal taps, brain scans.
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July 23, 2024
Pagliarini named HHMI Investigator
Prestigious award will fund research on mitochondria and related disorders for seven years.
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July 22, 2024
Can we predict who will develop migraine headaches?
Adolescents focus of research on brain connectivity, hormones, pain sensitivity in determining migraine risk.
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July 17, 2024
Risk of long COVID declined over course of pandemic
Drop attributed mostly to vaccination but remaining risk still significant.
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July 17, 2024
Psilocybin generates psychedelic experience by disrupting brain network
Study advances efforts to harness drug's mind-altering power to treat mental illness.
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July 12, 2024
Brain inflammation triggers muscle weakness after infections
In fruit flies and mice, scientists ID possible way to block muscle fatigue in long COVID, other diseases.
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July 11, 2024
Disparidades raciales en la demencia estan determinadas por factores sociales
Un estudio confirma que las diferencias raciales en la función cognitiva no se deben a diferencias en el origen genético.
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July 11, 2024
Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors
Study indicates racial differences in cognitive function not due to genetic ancestry.
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July 3, 2024
Experimental drug supercharges medicine that reverses opioid overdose
Adding newly ID’d compound makes naloxone more potent, longer lasting, mouse study shows.
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July 2, 2024
Zayed to lead new Division of Surgical Sciences
Vascular surgeon to advance innovative patient care, research.
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June 27, 2024
Midwest Center for AIDS Research to help end regional HIV epidemic
St. Louis-based center unites scientists, public health experts, nonprofits to fight virus.
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June 24, 2024
WashU Medicine launches Center for Translational Bioinformatics
Center will support new collaborations, infrastructure to accelerate precision medicine.
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June 21, 2024
Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID-19
Similar to smokers, cannabis users nearly twice as likely to need hospitalization, intensive care when infected with the virus.
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June 19, 2024
Modifying homes for stroke survivors saves lives, extends independence
Clinical trial shows program to help stroke patients supports safe transition home.
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June 17, 2024
Repurposed drug may help stabilize vision in rare disease
Clinical trial for RVCL-S patients tests drug already approved as sickle cell disease treatment.
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June 13, 2024
ADHD meds may help pregnant patients control opioid use disorder
Researchers aim to provide guidance on ADHD drugs for patients with opioid use disorder.
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June 13, 2024
Prescription program for fruits, vegetables could help improve community’s health
Collaboration with BJC HealthCare, Schnucks supports healthy eating to combat chronic disease.
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June 10, 2024
Multicenter clinical study supports safety of deep general anesthesia
Minimizing anesthesia during surgery for older adults does not prevent post-op delirium.
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May 30, 2024
Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years later
Study also shows that patients hospitalized within 30 days after infection face 29% higher death risk in 3rd year compared with those not infected.
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May 28, 2024
Washington University researchers consulting people of St. Louis on whether to participate in trauma research study to investigate treatment strategies for injured children who are bleeding to death
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May 24, 2024
Weil installed as Medoff professor
Recognized for helping reduce global burden of parasitic worm diseases.
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May 22, 2024
Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adults
Routine cognitive testing may help older drivers plan for life after driving.
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May 17, 2024
Gut bacteria boost immune response to fight tumors
Microbe enhances cancer immunotherapy in mouse study.
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May 17, 2024
Repeat COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants, other viruses
Response to updated vaccine is shaped by earlier vaccines yet generates broadly neutralizing antibodies.
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