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September 1, 2021

Early COVID-19 shutdowns helped St. Louis area avoid thousands of deaths

Delays in implementing public health orders likely would have resulted in many more hospitalizations, deaths.

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September 17, 2021
Podcast: Shutdowns in COVID-19’s early days helped St. Louis area avoid thousands of deaths
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on public health orders’ potential to slow devastation caused by the delta variant.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
September 16, 2021
Time until dementia symptoms appear can be estimated via brain scan
Alzheimer’s dementia predicted by brain amyloid levels, age.
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September 15, 2021
Schneider named leader of new rhinology division
New division in otolaryngology-head & neck surgery to focus on disorders of nose, sinuses, anterior base of skull .
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September 13, 2021
Gordon receives Balzan Prize
International foundation honors work on gut microbiome research.
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September 10, 2021
Obituary: Allen Sclaroff, professor of clinical otolaryngology, 75
Oral surgeon dedicated to patient care, graduate education over 40-year career.
Obituaries
September 9, 2021
$7 million to support research into how human genome works
Project will shed light on how variations in DNA affect health, disease.
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September 7, 2021
COVID-19 boosters are coming but who will get them and when?
Source: Associated Press
September 3, 2021
Woodard named outstanding researcher by radiology society
Recognized for accomplishments in cardiovascular imaging.
National Leaders
September 2, 2021
Rockwell-Hopkins named associate vice chancellor for operations, facilities
Leading more than $1 billion in construction projects, among other duties .
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September 2, 2021
The debate over Covid-19 vaccine boosters, what to call them, and whether they’re needed
Source: STAT News
September 1, 2021
Rheumatoid arthritis treated with implanted cells that release drug
In mouse study, rewired cells automatically release biologic drug in response to inflammation.
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September 1, 2021
COVID-19 transmission at school rare for children with disabilities
Weekly saliva tests contributed to low rates during previous school year.
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September 1, 2021
COVID-19 long-haulers at risk of developing kidney damage, disease
Attention to kidneys important part of post-COVID-19 care.
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September 1, 2021
Another hidden Covid risk: Lingering kidney problems
Source: New York Times
August 31, 2021
Podcast: Vaccines and COVID-19 infection generate protective antibodies, even against delta
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on the work of scientist Ali Ellebedy, who has published several papers about the immune response to vaccines and COVID-19 infection.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
August 31, 2021
Liquid biopsies may aid diagnosis, treatment of bladder, nerve tumors
Blood, urine biopsies could pave way for more personalized cancer therapy.
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August 31, 2021
Fall-prevention program can help reduce harmful in-home falls by nearly 40%
Community-based program helps older adults make safety-focused modifications to their homes.
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August 31, 2021
Immunity to COVID-19 could last longer than you’d think
Source: NPR Morning Edition
August 30, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine elicits antibodies in 90% taking immunosuppressants
However, people treated for autoimmune conditions produce weaker responses than healthy people.
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August 30, 2021
Cardiac arrest? Someday, drones may come to save you
Source: U.S. News & World Report
August 26, 2021
How to lose weight in midlife: The role of snacks, spouses and sleep
Source: NBC News Today Show
August 26, 2021
New Missouri sites announced for infusion treatments
Source: Associated Press
August 25, 2021
Exercise could help fight ‘chemo brain’ in breast cancer patients
Source: U.S. News & World Report
August 24, 2021
Williams named director of hospital medicine division
Recognized for expertise in quality improvement, teamwork, care transitions.
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August 24, 2021
Why do short-lived lung infections lead to long-lasting lung damage?
Study points to mechanism of post-viral lung damage; suggests targets of intervention.
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August 20, 2021
Antibody protects against broad range of COVID-19 virus variants
Targets key part of virus’ spike protein that changes little across variants.
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August 19, 2021
$6.2 million grant to fund Center for Perioperative Mental Health
Researchers to study ways to improve mental health for surgery patients.
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August 19, 2021
Antibodies block specific viruses that cause arthritis, brain infections
Could form basis of universal therapy, vaccines for alphaviruses.
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August 18, 2021
With fluvoxamine, doctors find an old drug that may actually work against COVID-19
Source: Los Angeles Times
August 18, 2021
Creed honored for research involving mood, chronic pain, substance use
Neuroscientist receives award from Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
National Leaders
August 18, 2021
Physical activity associated with better cognition in breast cancer patients
Moderate to vigorous exercise may be important in addressing ‘chemo brain’.
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August 17, 2021
Despite spreading easily, delta is uniquely weak against Covid-19 antibodies, study finds
Source: Forbes
August 17, 2021
Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant
Findings help explain why vaccinated people at low risk during delta surge.
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August 12, 2021
An infectious-disease doctor answers all your questions about the delta variant
Source: Vogue
August 12, 2021
What we think we know about metabolism may be wrong
Source: New York Times
August 12, 2021
Memory disorders after viral infections focus of $8.7 million grant
Research program investigates link between viral infections, memory problems.
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