Topic: Patient Care May 12, 2021 University joins NIH initiative to create diverse national biomedical data resourceAs part of ‘All of Us’ research program, School of Medicine will seek to enroll local participants.News Release April 22, 2021 Among COVID-19 survivors, an increased risk of death, serious illnessMajor study details numerous long-term effects of COVID-19, pointing to massive health burden.News Release April 15, 2021 Treatment not always needed to prevent vision loss in patients with elevated eye pressureLandmark study shows most patients with elevated pressure don’t go on to lose vision.News Release April 13, 2021 Odibo named director of maternal-fetal & ultrasound division in OB-GYNPhysician-scientist studies prenatal diagnostic techniques, placental development.News Release April 9, 2021 Genomic testing services in pathology & immunology department to be expandedChanges aimed at improving diagnosis of cancer, inherited diseases.News Release March 10, 2021 Promising role for whole genome sequencing in guiding blood cancer treatmentSequencing results returned in a few days; costs similar to conventional testing.News Release March 7, 2021 Finding a possible early treatment for COVID-19 in a 40-year-old antidepressantSource: CBS News/60 Minutes March 4, 2021 Clinical trial in children to investigate rare inflammatory disorder linked to COVID-19Study examines immunologic roots of severe disease after infection with novel coronavirus.News Release February 25, 2021 Calfee named division director in orthopedic surgeryHand specialist chosen to lead Division of Hand and Microsurgery Service.News Release February 12, 2021 Liquid biopsy for colorectal cancer could guide therapy for tumorsBlood and urine samples identify disease that lingers after initial therapy.News Release February 9, 2021 Koch gift recognizes outstanding research, teaching in surgical oncologyFields named to endowed professorship honoring Eberleins.News Release January 29, 2021 ‘It’s why we got into medicine’Fierce sense of mission drives front-line workers as they treat COVID-19.Outlook Magazine 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 December 3, 2020 Washington University to offer genetic counseling master’s programTraining program for genetic counselors will help meet demand for such professionals.News Release October 16, 2020 Immune modulator drugs for COVID-19 focus of major NIH clinical trialPhase 3 trial involves hospitalized patients with moderate to severe disease.News Release August 27, 2020 Cochlear implants should be recommended for adults more oftenNew statement raises awareness of underused hearing device.News Release August 26, 2020 Washington University develops COVID-19 saliva testTest is faster, simpler than nasal, oral swab tests and enables screening on a massive scale.News Release August 23, 2020 African American children with autism experience long delays in diagnosisSuch delays lead to serious disparities in access to developmental therapy.News Release August 11, 2020 Clinical trial focuses on reducing overactive immune response in COVID-19FDA-approved drug for rare diseases of the complement system could help coronavirus patients.News Release August 4, 2020 Boosting immune system a potential treatment strategy for COVID-19Researchers find weakened, rather than hyperactive, immunity in response to virus.News Release June 25, 2020 Podcast: Racism as a public health issueThis episode of ‘Show Me the Science' focuses on racial disparities in COVID-19, as well as protests aimed at systemic racism.Podcast, Show Me the Science June 22, 2020 Schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders focus of new clinic for teens, young adultsClinic services provided free of charge.News Release June 18, 2020 Stroke survival rates worse in rural areas, study saysImproved technologies for stroke care may leave rural areas behind.News Release June 16, 2020 Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infectionsProviding such patients oral meds reduces hospital readmissions.News Release Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 2 3 4 5 … 14 Next ›