December 17, 2020 Historic, hopeful moment arrives as COVID-19 vaccinations begin on Medical Campus Employees with close patient contact begin receiving Pfizer vaccine; older ages prioritized.Medical Campus & Community January 22, 2021 Imaging agent may help gauge kidney healthCould aid in assessments of donated kidneys, ID people in early stages of disease.News Release January 20, 2021 Study reveals links between fatty liver disease, liver cancerMice expressing increased levels of protein develop advanced liver disease.News Release January 20, 2021 Boschert receives award from laboratory animal science associationRecognized for advancing ethical science, technology in research animal care practices.National Leaders January 20, 2021 Ludmerer, DuBois named Hastings Center FellowsHonor given to those whose work has informed understanding of ethical issues in health.National Leaders January 20, 2021 For some, GI tract may be vulnerable to COVID-19 infectionPeople with Barrett’s esophagus have SARS-CoV-2 receptors in upper GI tract.News Release January 19, 2021 Obituary: Luis Glaser, former head of biological chemistry department, 88Scientist trained in laboratory of Nobel laureates Gerty and Carl Cori.Obituaries January 15, 2021 Rapid blood test identifies COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe diseaseMeasuring mitochondrial DNA could predict who will need ICU care, intubation.News Release January 15, 2021 COVID-19 impact on pregnant women focus of NIH grantStudy will evaluate testing access and if pregnant women with COVID-19 need specialized care.News Release January 14, 2021 Studies will evaluate COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among health-care personnelPart of national effort to evaluate those who were first to receive vaccine.Medical Campus & Community January 14, 2021 Acute itching in eczema patients linked to environmental allergensNewly identified pathway explains why antihistamine drugs often don’t work to control severe itch.News Release January 12, 2021 Doctors test popular anti-depressant to see if it fights off COVID-19Source: CNN January 8, 2021 Carter named director of OB-GYN clinical research divisionPhysician-scientist noted for research involving community-based interventions to promote health equity for women, babies.News Release January 7, 2021 Fauci gives COVID-19 update to School of Medicine faculty, staff, studentsVirtual talk also open to general public.Medical Campus & Community, Video January 6, 2021 Improving tests for tropical worm diseases aim of $2.95 million grantGates Foundation grant targets global elimination of onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis.News Release January 4, 2021 Fauci to discuss COVID-19 during online med school event Jan. 7Lecture hosted by Department of Medicine will be available online to public.Medical Campus & Community January 4, 2021 For moms, oxygen during childbirth often unnecessaryResearch shows no benefits for infants.News Release December 29, 2020 How the pandemic is shaping our 2021 resolutions — and what experts want you to keep in mindSource: PBS News Hour December 29, 2020 Where year two of the pandemic will take usSource: The Atlantic December 29, 2020 Podcast: Vaccines have arrived but COVID-19 treatments progressing much more slowlyThis episode of 'Show Me the Science' contrasts the rapid development of effective vaccines with the lack of progress toward effective therapies.Podcast, Show Me the Science December 29, 2020 Ross named Alumni Endowed Professor of MedicineNephrologist honored for excellence in patient care, teaching, research and commitment to health equity.News Release December 28, 2020 Common brain malformation traced to its genetic rootsDiscovery could aid early screening, shed light on how Chiari malformation arises.News Release December 25, 2020 Health-care workers spend Christmas comforting COVID patientsSource: NBC Nightly News December 24, 2020 A pandemic pregnancy is a more dangerous pregnancySource: The Atlantic December 18, 2020 Hang in there, help is on the waySource: New York Times December 18, 2020 Hlatshwayo Davis appointed to St. Louis City Board of HealthInfectious diseases expert will help guide public health policy.National Leaders December 16, 2020 Narrow hallways pose higher infection risk; hospitalized COVID-19 patients often need readmissionSource: Reuters December 16, 2020 Protein involved in removing Alzheimer’s buildup linked to circadian rhythmBrain protein helps explain link between circadian rhythm, Alzheimer’s disease.News Release December 15, 2020 COVID-19 is 10 times deadlier for people with Down syndrome, raising calls for early vaccinationSource: Science News December 15, 2020 COVID-19 patients at higher risk of death, health problems than those with fluData analysis offers comparison of the 2 viruses.News Release December 15, 2020 Garcia to head Department of Biochemistry and Molecular BiophysicsRenowned biochemist known for contributions to field of epigenetics.News Release December 15, 2020 Washington People: Eric W. CarsonIncreasing diversity, mentorship in medicine are key goals for orthopedic surgeon.Washington People December 14, 2020 Don receives award from pediatric radiology societyRecognized for pioneering work on digital radiology, imaging.National Leaders December 12, 2020 Is eating fish healthy?Source: BBC December 11, 2020 ‘Help is on the way’: How the U.S. will turn the tide of the pandemic in 2021Source: NBC Nightly News December 11, 2020 Infectious diseases organization honors 5 facultyBarrette, Henderson, Hunstad, Liang, Reno named fellows of Infectious Diseases Society of America.National Leaders December 10, 2020 Combo of blood tests could offer more accurate Alzheimer’s diagnostics, researchers saySource: Fox News Posts navigation 1 2 3 … 88 Next ›
