Editors’ Picks February 24, 2016 School-based health clinic established at north St. Louis County high schoolStarted by the School of Medicine, the clinic addresses health and social services for teens.News Release February 24, 2016 Laser surgery opens blood-brain barrier to chemotherapyTechnology may improve treatment for deadly brain cancer.News Release February 23, 2016 Dietary link to stunted growth identifiedStudy links inadequate intake of amino acids to debilitating condition that affects millions .News Release February 22, 2016 In obese patients, 5 percent weight loss has significant health benefitsInitial weight loss lowers risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease.News Release February 18, 2016 Targeting gut microbes may reverse effects of childhood malnutritionHealthy microbes, breast milk component suggest new treatment approach, mouse study shows .News Release February 16, 2016 Washington University leads national effort to improve radiation therapy for U.S. veteransNew program will monitor quality and safety of radiation therapy at VHA centers nationwide.News Release February 4, 2016 Scientists team up to fight ZikaSchool of Medicine research lays groundwork for diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccine.School of Medicine February 4, 2016 To prevent infection after C-section, chlorhexidine better than iodineEvidence strong enough to change standard skin-prep practices for the procedure, researchers say.News Release February 2, 2016 Building better healthKeeping the toughest jobs safe requires boots-on-the-ground research and a can-do company attitude. A campus building project is putting these ideas in motion.Outlook Magazine January 18, 2016 Team develops wireless, dissolvable sensors to monitor brainTiny implants measure intracranial pressure, temperature before being absorbed into the body.News Release January 14, 2016 $60 million to fund study of genetics underlying common diseasesHeart disease, diabetes, stroke, autism and epilepsy are focus of research supported by National Institutes of Health.News Release January 8, 2016 Ebola medical team develops guidelines for treating infected childrenProtocol aims to improve young patients' chances of survival during future outbreaks.News Release January 6, 2016 Lending a handNeed a custom yet affordable anatomical structure made to order? Just hit print.Outlook Magazine December 22, 2015 Study uncovers inherited genetic susceptibility across 12 cancer typesNew finding could help improve the accuracy of existing genetic tests for cancer risk.News Release December 14, 2015 Study uncovers hard-to-detect cancer mutationsFindings could help identify patients who would benefit from existing drugs.News Release November 30, 2015 New center emphasizes student teamworkThe Center for Interprofessional Education was created by three institutions to further the goal of improving patient safety and quality in health care.News Release November 23, 2015 Study shows increase in infant deaths attributed to crib bumpersResearchers recommend ban on sale of bedding accessory.News Release November 16, 2015 Study sheds light on why parasite makes TB infections worseScientists have shown how a parasitic worm infection common in the developing world increases susceptibility to tuberculosis.News Release November 9, 2015 Research points to development of single vaccine for Chikungunya, related virusesCurrently there is no vaccine or treatment for Chikungunya or other alphaviruses.News Release October 30, 2015 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards 2015As a show of their appreciation for exemplary service in education, medical students recently presented faculty and house staff with the annual awards.Photo Gallery October 19, 2015 Premature birth appears to weaken brain connectionsNews Release October 8, 2015 Surgeons restore hand, arm movement to quadriplegic patientsNews Release September 29, 2015 New test detects all viruses that infect people, animalsNews Release September 14, 2015 Viruses flourish in guts of healthy babiesNews Release Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 11 12 13 14 15 Next ›
