Topic: Gastroenterology & Digestive Disorders March 22, 2023 Early receives research mentoring awardHonor from American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.National Leaders March 7, 2023 COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problemsAddressing lingering GI issues critical part of post-infection care.News Release January 13, 2023 Newberry named Danforth WashU Physician-Scientist ScholarGastroenterologist is internationally regarded expert on inflammatory bowel diseases.News Release June 27, 2022 Gut bacteria mine dietary fiber to release beneficial nutrientsMolecule liberated from byproduct of juice manufacturing has positive effects on metabolism.News Release April 5, 2022 Gordon receives scientific innovator awardGut microbiome pioneer honored for contributions to gastroenterology field.News Release February 5, 2021 Scientists to explore whether anti-inflammatory drugs control blood sugarNew grant to fund research into drugs that showed promise in small study of people with Crohn’s 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 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 March 16, 2020 Breast milk may help prevent sepsis in preemiesKeeps gut bacteria from moving into bloodstream.News Release March 3, 2020 Radiation therapy for colon cancer works better when specific protein blockedTargeting protein helps radiation destroy tumor cells while preserving healthy tissue.News Release October 3, 2019 Uncommon weight-loss surgery best for reducing diabetes riskBiliopancreatic diversion improves insulin sensitivity, but some concerns remain.News Release September 17, 2019 Washington People: Gwen RandolphImmunologist shows that the journey is as important as the destination.Washington People June 5, 2019 Biomarker predicts which pancreatic cysts may become cancerousCysts likely to become cancerous ID'd with 95 percent accuracy.News Release April 30, 2019 Antibiotics may treat endometriosisTargeted treatment reduces number of disease-causing microbes in mice.News Release February 15, 2019 Lowe named Colten Professor of Pediatric ScienceNoted gastroenterologist was mentored by the former department head.News Release November 21, 2018 Common probiotic no help to young kids with stomach virusStudy examined children with diarrhea in nation’s emergency rooms.News Release, Video June 26, 2018 Chemotherapy-induced diarrhea traced to immune cellsPotential new drug target identified.News Release June 11, 2018 $14 million to fund research aimed at reducing childhood obesityHealth-care providers will deliver family-based treatment.News Release May 15, 2018 Bauer gift establishes named deanship at School of MedicineDavid H. Perlmutter, MD, is inaugural George and Carol Bauer Dean.News Release April 12, 2018 How highly contagious norovirus infection gets its startVirus infects rare intestinal cells in mice; findings point to therapeutic strategy.News Release February 21, 2018 Similarities found in cancer initiation in kidney, liver, stomach, pancreasPotential for therapies that interfere with early cancer growth.News Release December 15, 2017 Study prompts new ideas on cancers’ originsMouse study shows mature cells can create precancerous lesions.News Release December 4, 2017 Pursuing a precision paradigmMedical school experts describe the move from current standards of care to a more personalized approach to treatment.Source: Washington Magazine August 23, 2017 Ciorba named chief of gastroenterology division’s IBD programInflammatory bowel disease expert to direct specialists in Crohn’s disease, colitis.News Release Posts navigation 1 2 Next ›
