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March 11, 2019
$10 million to help study noise-induced hearing loss
Army grant supports clinical trial of drug that may protect hearing.
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March 6, 2019
Potential new therapy for Crohn’s, colitis identified
Alternative to anti-inflammatory therapies reduces IBD symptoms in mice.
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March 5, 2019
Young kids with suicidal thoughts understand concept of death
Study refutes idea that children who talk about suicide don’t understand it.
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March 5, 2019
Fields named chief of surgical oncology section
Surgeon, researcher also associate program director of General Surgery Residency Program.
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February 28, 2019
$3.4 million aids effort to make a better flu vaccine
Study aims to understand why not all vaccines generate lifelong immunity.
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February 25, 2019
Woodard named Wilson Professor of Radiology
Recognized for accomplishments in cardiovascular imaging and research.
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February 22, 2019
Wang named Loewentheil Distinguished Professor
Wang studies intricacies of gene regulation.
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February 21, 2019
Unnecessary testing for UTIs cut by nearly half
Over-testing drives up health-care costs, promotes overuse of antibiotics.
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February 20, 2019
Needlemans commit $15 million aimed at therapies for chronic diseases
New centers’ researchers will target chronic diseases of aging.
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February 19, 2019
For adult scoliosis, surgery, other treatments are viable options
Surgery, physical therapy, injections can prevent spinal deterioration, lead to improvements .
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February 18, 2019
Warner named director of newborn medicine division
Pediatrician noted for expertise in the infant gut microbiome.
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February 15, 2019
Lowe named Colten Professor of Pediatric Science
Noted gastroenterologist was mentored by the former department head.
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February 14, 2019
School of Medicine expands mission of McDonnell Genome Institute
Will apply its powerhouse DNA sequencing to precision medicine.
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February 13, 2019
People with persistent leg pain after blood clot needed for study
Trial evaluates whether improving blood flow in legs reduces disability.
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February 7, 2019
Nerve transfer surgery gives hope to children with rare paralyzing illness
Procedure may help restore some function in children with acute flaccid myelitis.
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February 5, 2019
Less anesthesia during surgery doesn’t prevent post-op delirium
But close brain monitoring linked to lower 30-day mortality.
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February 4, 2019
Women’s brains appear three years younger than men’s
May explain why women more likely to stay mentally sharp in later years.
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February 4, 2019
Drug target identified for chemotherapy-resistant ovarian, breast cancer
Study finds mimic for BRCA genes that could be targeted to improve treatment.
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February 1, 2019
New clues discovered to lung transplant rejection
Points toward treatment to prevent a particularly deadly form of rejection.
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February 1, 2019
Cote named head of pathology and immunology
Cancer physician, scientist, entrepreneur plans to build on strong research, clinical programs.
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January 31, 2019
Gordon honored with Frontiers of Knowledge Award
BBVA Foundation recognizes human microbiome pioneer.
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January 30, 2019
Teitelbaum awarded 2019 King Faisal International Prize in Medicine
Leading expert in bone metabolism honored for work on bone breakdown, osteoporosis.
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January 29, 2019
University to help modernize radiation therapy in Guatemala
Project supported by partnerships and USAID grant.
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January 24, 2019
Sleep deprivation accelerates Alzheimer’s brain damage
Study in mice, people explains why poor sleep linked to Alzheimer’s .
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