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August 21, 2023
Long COVID still worrisome 2 years after infection
Virus continues to pose risk of diabetes, lung problems, blood clots, GI issues, other conditions.
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August 17, 2023
Medicare approves WashU Medicine’s whole-genome test for blood cancers
Complete picture of genetic errors can advance precision medicine approaches to treatment.
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August 16, 2023
What to know about the new Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
Washington University involved in clinical trials, will offer drug in collaboration with BJC HealthCare.
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August 14, 2023
Scientists reveal how proteins drive growth of multiple cancer types
Understanding of molecular basis of cancer may lead to new therapies.
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August 10, 2023
Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer Institute
Recognizes excellence in cancer care, prevention, research, training, outreach.
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August 3, 2023
Cognitive function in Down syndrome-associated Alzheimer’s focus of grant
NIH-supported study lays groundwork for Alzheimer’s clinical trials involving people with intellectual disabilities.
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August 2, 2023
Study defines disparities in memory care
Provides baseline to measure progress toward racial equity in care for Alzheimer’s disease.
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July 31, 2023
Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virus
Test results available in less than a minute.
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July 27, 2023
Aft named inaugural Moley Professor of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery
Honored for surgical excellence, pioneering breast cancer research.
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July 26, 2023
Newland named inaugural Schnuck chair in pediatric infectious diseases
Pediatrician noted for research involving COVID-19.
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July 19, 2023
Kidney tissue atlas serves as blueprint for understanding kidney injury, disease
Research collaboration details molecular knowledge, step toward personalized medicine.
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July 13, 2023
Payne installed as an inaugural Becker Professor
Honored for global leadership in informatics, data science.
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July 13, 2023
Tau-based biomarker tracks Alzheimer’s progression
Novel marker found in cerebrospinal fluid also could speed development of Alzheimer’s drugs.
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July 12, 2023
First robotic liver transplant in U.S. performed by Washington University surgeons
Groundbreaking surgery performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
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July 10, 2023
Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deaths
Study could expand treatment options for patients with severe COVID-19.
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June 28, 2023
Improved orthopedic health doesn’t necessarily mean improved mental health
Study indicates anxiety improves only with major health progress, but depression does not.
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June 27, 2023
In battling obesity and prediabetes, combining exercise with weight loss is key
Insulin sensitivity improved twofold when exercise paired with 10% weight loss.
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June 27, 2023
Poverty negatively impacts structural wiring in children’s brains, study indicates
Reducing obesity, boosting cognitive enrichment may improve kids’ brain health.
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June 20, 2023
Wang, nationally recognized geneticist, named head of genetics
Leads major NIH-funded genome projects, demonstrates passion for educating next generation of physicians, scientists.
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June 16, 2023
Martin to lead pediatric surgery division
Surgeon-scientist also to be surgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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June 15, 2023
Diagnosis of rare, genetic muscle disease improved by new approach
Accurate diagnosis is a crucial step toward appropriate treatment.
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June 14, 2023
Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Gut microbes of people with pre-symptomatic Alzheimer’s differ from those of healthy people.
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June 14, 2023
Tick-borne Bourbon virus infects people, wildlife in St. Louis area
Virologist, wildlife veterinarian, ecologist team up to study lone star ticks that carry the virus.
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June 13, 2023
Maternal vitamin D deficiency increases lifetime diabetes risk in offspring
Studies in mice and in human immune cells link low prenatal vitamin D in mothers to insulin resistance in offspring.
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