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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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January 30, 2017
Online database aims to collect, organize research on cancer mutations
Goal is to help clinicians treat patients based on tumor genetics.
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January 25, 2017
Drug compound halts Alzheimer’s-related damage in mice
Appears to reverse some neurological harm.
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January 24, 2017
Study unveils new way to starve tumors to death
Blocking cancer cells’ metabolism may make treatments more effective, less toxic.
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January 20, 2017
New insight into origin of stomach cancer
Cancer pathway doesn't work as previously thought.
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January 20, 2017
New genetic engineering technique could help design, study biological systems
Technique works in organisms from bacteria to animals.
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January 16, 2017
Persistent infection keeps immune memory sharp, leading to long-term protection
Findings suggest such infections have benefits and risks.
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January 9, 2017
Medical School leadership team recruits new physician executive
Hopkins nephrologist will lead Washington University Physicians.
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December 29, 2016
Many smokers with serious mental illness want to kick habit
Few get treatments, counseling to help them quit.
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December 28, 2016
Low levels of manganese in welding fumes linked to neurological problems
Current safety standards may not protect workers adequately.
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