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November 21, 2023

Long-COVID clinic expanding reach to vulnerable metro, rural communities

Grant, partnership with community organizations expected to boost access to care to medically underserved.

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September 20, 2023
How do toxic proteins accumulate in Alzheimer’s and other diseases?
Key steps leading to such accumulation identified; could inform new therapeutic approaches.
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September 19, 2023
WashU’s MD program receives highest level of accreditation
Accolade validates school’s new curriculum, exceptional learning environment.
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September 14, 2023
Comprehensive Head & Neck Tumor Center established at Siteman Cancer Center
Washington University physicians provide multispecialty, cutting-edge, expert care to patients while advancing the field through innovative research.
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September 12, 2023
Grant supports physician-scientists studying infectious diseases, immunology
NIH-funded program encourages early-career doctors to pursue research.
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September 7, 2023
Fiber from crustaceans, insects, mushrooms promotes digestion
Findings, in mice, suggest engaging immune system with such fiber to counteract obesity.
News Release
September 7, 2023
Medical Campus welcomes Entering Class of 2023
124 students will train to become doctors, physician-scientists.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
September 6, 2023
Obituary: Stanley Paul Hmiel, MD, PhD, pediatric nephrologist, 64
Was medical director of pediatric kidney transplant program.
Obituaries
September 6, 2023
Losing weight on a diet or Ozempic? Here’s why you still need exercise.
Source: Washington Post
September 5, 2023
$11.6 million grant supports innovative research in endometrial cancer
NCI SPORE grant aimed at improving prevention, treatment, reducing disparities.
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August 31, 2023
Mennerick named director of Division of Biology & Biomedical Sciences
Psychiatry researcher aims to break down academic silos, enhance student experience.
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August 31, 2023
Obituary: Carlos A. Perez, MD, professor emeritus of radiation oncology, 88
Radiation oncologist made groundbreaking contributions to field.
Obituaries
August 29, 2023
Shooting survivors have ‘distressingly high’ risk of repeat firearm injury, study finds, especially young Black males
Source: CNN
August 29, 2023
How do developing brains assemble and organize themselves?
Brain areas marked by distinct activity patterns very early, marsupial study shows.
News Release, Video
August 28, 2023
Do antibiotics really wipe out your gut bacteria?
Source: BBC
August 25, 2023
Gill installed as inaugural Nash professor in pediatrics
Physician-scientist noted for research involving respiratory diseases in children.
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August 24, 2023
New study suggests people who tested negative for Covid-19 can still develop long Covid
Source: STAT News
August 23, 2023
Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it
Source: CNN
August 22, 2023
Aspirin can help prevent a second heart attack, but most don’t take it
Daily aspirin use is inexpensive and could reduce cardiovascular deaths globally.
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August 21, 2023
Long COVID still worrisome 2 years after infection
Virus continues to pose risk of diabetes, lung problems, blood clots, GI issues, other conditions.
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August 17, 2023
Medicare approves WashU Medicine’s whole-genome test for blood cancers
Complete picture of genetic errors can advance precision medicine approaches to treatment.
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August 16, 2023
What to know about the new Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
Washington University involved in clinical trials, will offer drug in collaboration with BJC HealthCare.
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August 14, 2023
WashU Medicine nephrologist has risen to prominence, uncovering society’s biggest health issues
Al-Aly has become a leading COVID-19 researcher by tapping into big data.
Outlook Magazine, Profiles
August 14, 2023
Scientists reveal how proteins drive growth of multiple cancer types
Understanding of molecular basis of cancer may lead to new therapies.
News Release
August 14, 2023
First robot-assisted liver transplant in U.S. performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 11, 2023
COVID-19 took a toll on heart health and doctors are still grappling with how to help
Source: Associated Press
August 10, 2023
Siteman earns prestigious merit extension from National Cancer Institute
Recognizes excellence in cancer care, prevention, research, training, outreach.
News Release
August 4, 2023
Podcast: Newly approved drug may slow progression of Alzheimer’s
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on approval of a drug that attacks a key protein that contributes to dementia from Alzheimer’s disease.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
August 4, 2023
Meeting the health challenges of climate change
Medical students at WashU and nationally are calling for more education on climate change.
Outlook Magazine
August 3, 2023
Cognitive function in Down syndrome-associated Alzheimer’s focus of grant
NIH-supported study lays groundwork for Alzheimer’s clinical trials involving people with intellectual disabilities.
News Release
August 2, 2023
Study defines disparities in memory care
Provides baseline to measure progress toward racial equity in care for Alzheimer’s disease.
News Release
August 1, 2023
Obituary: Linda Repa-Eschen, business director, 72
Longtime dedicated employee in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Lipid Research.
Obituaries
July 31, 2023
Fueling progress in orthopedic surgery
Couple funds first endowed professorship in pediatric orthopedics.
Outlook Magazine
July 31, 2023
Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virus
Test results available in less than a minute.
News Release
July 28, 2023
Three shots this Fall? What to know about getting the RSV, flu and COVID vaccines
Source: AARP
July 28, 2023
Clukies, Malik named Loeb Teaching Fellows
Will focus on firearm safety, enhancing anatomy education through radiology.
Medical Campus & Community
July 28, 2023
A half-million Americans may have tick-linked meat allergy, C.D.C. says
Source: New York Times