Stories by: August 20, 2013 Physical Therapy Orientation 2013First-year students in the Program of Physical Therapy (PT) toured frequently-used classrooms and offices and heard from around the School of Medicine during orientation week.Photo Gallery August 16, 2013 White Coat Ceremony 2013The MD Class of 2017 took a symbolic step into the medical profession by writing an oath to future patients and accepting their white coats at this annual ceremony.Photo Gallery August 14, 2013 Restoring hearing loss: Chick studies show promiseNew research in chicks is identifying factors involved in regenerating the inner ear hair cells. This work could lead to new therapies for hearing loss.Innovate Magazines August 13, 2013 Men have slim chance of breast cancer but still at riskIn the News August 8, 2013 Tread the Medfari Kickoff 2013School of Medicine employees danced their way into a new session of Tread the Med with West African music and dance from Kreative Pandemonium at the August 8 kickoff event.Photo Gallery August 5, 2013 Medical Plunge 2013As part of their orientation, first-year medical students participated in a weeklong medical “plunge” that explored the topics of public health, diversity and health-care disparities in St. Louis.Photo Gallery August 1, 2013 Device investigated to treat moderate heart failureWashington University is part of a study to compare ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy to optimal medical management in patients with heart failure.Innovate Magazines August 1, 2013 Treatment options for high-risk lung cancer patientsDoctors at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Siteman Cancer Center are comparing radiation versus surgical treatment in high-risk lung cancer patients.Innovate Magazines June 19, 2013 Low frequency sound from wind turbines affects the inner earNew research examines how large commercial wind turbines negatively affect our health.Innovate Magazines June 19, 2013 Improving depression and anxiety therapy in seniorsResearchers at Washington University are looking for better ways to help older adults deal with depression and anxiety.Innovate Magazines June 19, 2013 Tackling treatment-resistant depressionDoctors are providing new options for individuals with major depression who are resistant to traditional treatment.Innovate Magazines June 12, 2013 New treatment options for kidney cancerResearchers at Washington University are making advances in treating kidney cancer patients.Innovate Magazines June 10, 2013 Understanding and treating spasmodic dysphoniaA multidisciplinary collaboration at Washington University is examining the causes and latest treatments for spasmodic dysphonia, a voice muscle disorder.Innovate Magazines June 10, 2013 Immune cells contribute to macular degenerationNew research shows immune cells in mice may damage or protect against age-related macular degeneration, depending on the cells’ age.Innovate Magazines May 29, 2013 Scientists evaluate surveillance after bladder cancerNew research is examining care after surgery in patients with bladder cancer with the goal of improving survival rates.Innovate Magazines May 17, 2013 Commencement 2013Across the School of Medicine, graduating students celebrated with faculty, staff, family and friends.Medical Campus & Community, Photo Gallery May 15, 2013 Catherine Appleton, MDThe physician discusses her work as a breast cancer radiologist and how her patients, family and mentors have influenced her career.Washington People April 9, 2013 Exploring the brain-gut connectionWashington University gastroenterologists are studying how the brain and gut interact and may be linked to bowel issues.Innovate Magazines April 8, 2013 Collaborative care benefits stroke patientsWashington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and The Rehabilitation Institute have formed the Brain Recovery Core to improve stroke rehabilitation.Innovate Magazines April 5, 2013 Researchers study how gut microbes influence healthResearchers at Washington University are trying to understand the relationship between our gut microbes and human health and disease.Innovate Magazines April 5, 2013 Bronchial thermoplasty: a promising option for severe asthmaWashington University School of Medicine has several studies underway to test a new technology for the treatment of asthma.Innovate Magazines April 5, 2013 Pomegranate juice may prevent pregnancy complicationsWashington University School of Medicine research shows pomegranate juice given during pregnancy may help prevent some health issues in babies.Innovate Magazines April 2, 2013 Same immune cell missteps occur in high cholesterol and macular degenerationNew research raises the intriguing possibility that drugs prescribed to lower cholesterol may be effective against age-related macular degeneration.Innovate Magazines March 29, 2013 Environmental chemicals linked to early menopauseNew findings show certain environmental chemicals are associated with early onset of menopause.Innovate Magazines Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 100 101 102 103 104 105 Next ›