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March 28, 2017
Rogue breast tumor proteins point to potential drug therapies
Such treatment options are missed by genomic sequencing.
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March 24, 2017
Washington University School of Medicine Notifies Patients of Email Phishing Incident
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March 23, 2017
Scientists get closer look at living nerve synapses
Custom-built microscope reveals details of how neurons communicate.
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March 22, 2017
Surprising culprit in nerve cell damage identified
Findings suggest ways to block nerve cell damage in neurodegenerative diseases.
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March 21, 2017
Spinal cord stimulation relieves back pain without opioids
New approaches can help in battling opioid abuse.
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March 13, 2017
$7 million aimed at illuminating the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers working to identify genetic factors that raise, lower disease risk.
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March 9, 2017
Brain hardwired to respond to others’ itching
Researchers discover why mice scratch in response to other mice scratching.
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March 8, 2017
Experts call for increased efforts to prevent cancer
Strategies known to prevent cancer could cut disease rates in half.
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March 3, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center launches affiliate network
Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo., is first to join collaborative effort to enhance cancer care, prevention.
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February 27, 2017
Brody named Stupp Professor of Neurology
Physician-scientist a leading researcher in effects of traumatic brain injury.
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February 24, 2017
Siteman Cancer Center opens clinic for adult survivors of childhood cancer
Specialized care aimed at mitigating delayed complications.
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February 23, 2017
New weight-loss therapy rids body of food before digestion
Patients can cut calories by up to 30 percent.
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February 22, 2017
Popular heartburn drugs linked to gradual yet ‘silent’ kidney damage
Most patients don't experience acute kidney problems beforehand.
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February 20, 2017
Study reveals ways to improve outcomes, reduce costs for common heart procedure
Changes in coronary angioplasty could save $300 million annually.
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February 17, 2017
Mixed-income housing development to boost Forest Park Southeast neighborhood
Washington University redevelopment group leading revival.
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February 15, 2017
New collaboration with Pfizer aimed at speeding drug discovery
Washington University enters collaboration with Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation.
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February 14, 2017
New guidance developed for children hospitalized with mild head trauma
Risk score determines whether kids with abnormal CT scans require ICU care.
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February 9, 2017
Brain network connections may underlie social behavior linked to autism
Multicenter research effort may help identify autism risk earlier in life.
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February 8, 2017
Effort to improve radiation therapy for veterans receives nearly $4 million
Program monitors quality, safety of therapy at VHA centers nationwide.
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February 8, 2017
NICU study highlights need to reduce loud noises, boost beneficial sounds
Study measures noise in open wards, private rooms.
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February 1, 2017
$4 million funds study of sickle cell disease in teens, adults
Research to focus on improving outcomes for those with condition.
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February 1, 2017
Drug combination effective against chikungunya arthritis in mice
Findings suggest potential treatment for debilitating disease.
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January 31, 2017
Early signs of anxiety, depression may be evident in newborns
Brain scans may indicate clues to later problems .
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January 30, 2017
‘Mini-guts’ offer clues to pediatric GI illness
Model shows how viruses enter intestine.
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