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September 30, 2021

Construction of neuroscience building perseveres despite pandemic

Collaboration key to keeping project on time, on budget.

Medical Campus & Community, Video

September 1, 2021
COVID-19 long-haulers at risk of developing kidney damage, disease
Attention to kidneys important part of post-COVID-19 care.
News Release
September 1, 2021
Another hidden Covid risk: Lingering kidney problems
Source: New York Times
August 31, 2021
Podcast: Vaccines and COVID-19 infection generate protective antibodies, even against delta
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on the work of scientist Ali Ellebedy, who has published several papers about the immune response to vaccines and COVID-19 infection.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
August 31, 2021
Liquid biopsies may aid diagnosis, treatment of bladder, nerve tumors
Blood, urine biopsies could pave way for more personalized cancer therapy.
News Release
August 31, 2021
Fall-prevention program can help reduce harmful in-home falls by nearly 40%
Community-based program helps older adults make safety-focused modifications to their homes.
News Release
August 31, 2021
Immunity to COVID-19 could last longer than you’d think
Source: NPR Morning Edition
August 30, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine elicits antibodies in 90% taking immunosuppressants
However, people treated for autoimmune conditions produce weaker responses than healthy people.
News Release
August 30, 2021
Cardiac arrest? Someday, drones may come to save you
Source: U.S. News & World Report
August 26, 2021
How to lose weight in midlife: The role of snacks, spouses and sleep
Source: NBC News Today Show
August 26, 2021
New Missouri sites announced for infusion treatments
Source: Associated Press
August 25, 2021
Exercise could help fight ‘chemo brain’ in breast cancer patients
Source: U.S. News & World Report
August 24, 2021
Williams named director of hospital medicine division
Recognized for expertise in quality improvement, teamwork, care transitions.
News Release
August 24, 2021
Why do short-lived lung infections lead to long-lasting lung damage?
Study points to mechanism of post-viral lung damage; suggests targets of intervention.
News Release
August 20, 2021
Antibody protects against broad range of COVID-19 virus variants
Targets key part of virus’ spike protein that changes little across variants.
News Release
August 19, 2021
$6.2 million grant to fund Center for Perioperative Mental Health
Researchers to study ways to improve mental health for surgery patients.
News Release
August 19, 2021
Antibodies block specific viruses that cause arthritis, brain infections
Could form basis of universal therapy, vaccines for alphaviruses.
News Release
August 18, 2021
With fluvoxamine, doctors find an old drug that may actually work against COVID-19
Source: Los Angeles Times
August 18, 2021
Creed honored for research involving mood, chronic pain, substance use
Neuroscientist receives award from Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
National Leaders
August 18, 2021
Physical activity associated with better cognition in breast cancer patients
Moderate to vigorous exercise may be important in addressing ‘chemo brain’.
News Release
August 17, 2021
Despite spreading easily, delta is uniquely weak against Covid-19 antibodies, study finds
Source: Forbes
August 17, 2021
Antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccination effective against delta variant
Findings help explain why vaccinated people at low risk during delta surge.
News Release
August 12, 2021
An infectious-disease doctor answers all your questions about the delta variant
Source: Vogue
August 12, 2021
What we think we know about metabolism may be wrong
Source: New York Times
August 12, 2021
Memory disorders after viral infections focus of $8.7 million grant
Research program investigates link between viral infections, memory problems.
News Release
August 11, 2021
Wang receives award to further develop pregnancy imaging system
Burroughs Wellcome Fund to support scientist’s research on noninvasive imaging of uterine contractions.
National Leaders
August 11, 2021
Research to explore how genes, other factors affect cardiometabolic disease risk
$8.8 million to fund research into interaction of specific genes with demographic, lifestyle factors.
News Release
August 9, 2021
$33 million to support study comparing anesthetic medications
University of Michigan and Washington University to coordinate research to determine best anesthetic care.
News Release
August 5, 2021
COVID vaccine boosters: the most important questions
Source: Nature
August 5, 2021
Mom who wanted COVID-19 vaccine after pregnancy goes on ventilator after emergency C-section
Source: USA Today
August 5, 2021
Schmidt recognized for contributions to neuropathology
Expert on peripheral nervous system honored for work as educator, clinician, researcher.
National Leaders
August 5, 2021
Farnsworth honored for excellence in clinical chemistry research
Recognized for studies evaluating, improving clinical laboratory testing.
National Leaders
August 5, 2021
Obituary: Michael M. Mueckler, professor emeritus of cell biology & physiology, 67
Expert in blood-sugar control was associate director of diabetes center.
Obituaries
August 4, 2021
Loeb Teaching Fellow announced
Riaz awarded fellowship for 2021-23.
Medical Campus & Community
August 4, 2021
Bergom elected councilor-at-large for radiation society
Radiation oncologist will serve a 3-year term.
National Leaders
August 3, 2021
Podcast: New threats from highly contagious delta variant
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how a variant of the COVID-19 virus is wreaking havoc in Missouri and around the country and what we can do to slow this new wave of infections.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
August 3, 2021
A possible side effect? Thousands of people saw menstruation changes post-vaccine
Source: NPR