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May 4, 2016
Newborn screening test developed for rare, deadly neurological disorder
Goal is to speed diagnosis and treatment of Niemann-Pick type C.
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April 29, 2016
Breast milk linked to significant early brain growth in preemies
Preemies fed mostly breast milk had larger brains by their due dates than those who consumed small amounts or none.
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April 20, 2016
Exposure to routine viruses makes mice better test subjects
Infections make mouse immune system act more like that in humans.
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April 14, 2016
Mice with genetic defect for human stuttering offer new insight into speech disorder
Animal model may help scientists understand molecular, neurological basis of stuttering.
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April 6, 2016
Surgeons test technology with potential to expand lung transplant donor pool
Device designed to recondition lungs, keep organs thriving outside body.
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April 5, 2016
New mouse model to aid testing of Zika vaccine, therapeutics
Model mimics aspects of infection in people.
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March 23, 2016
School of Medicine joins exclusive pediatric neuro-oncology consortium
Expands treatment options for children with brain tumors.
Medical Campus & Community
March 7, 2016
Preemies’ gut bacteria reveal vast scope of antibiotic resistance
Study supports push to minimize routine antibiotic use.
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February 24, 2016
School-based health clinic established at north St. Louis County high school
Started by the School of Medicine, the clinic addresses health and social services for teens.
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February 24, 2016
Laser surgery opens blood-brain barrier to chemotherapy
Technology may improve treatment for deadly brain cancer.
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February 23, 2016
Dietary link to stunted growth identified
Study links inadequate intake of amino acids to debilitating condition that affects millions .
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February 22, 2016
In obese patients, 5 percent weight loss has significant health benefits
Initial weight loss lowers risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease.
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February 18, 2016
Targeting gut microbes may reverse effects of childhood malnutrition
Healthy microbes, breast milk component suggest new treatment approach, mouse study shows .
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February 16, 2016
Washington University leads national effort to improve radiation therapy for U.S. veterans
New program will monitor quality and safety of radiation therapy at VHA centers nationwide.
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February 4, 2016
Scientists team up to fight Zika
School of Medicine research lays groundwork for diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccine.
School of Medicine
February 4, 2016
To prevent infection after C-section, chlorhexidine better than iodine
Evidence strong enough to change standard skin-prep practices for the procedure, researchers say.
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February 2, 2016
Building better health
Keeping 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 brain
Tiny implants measure intracranial pressure, temperature before being absorbed into the body.
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January 14, 2016
$60 million to fund study of genetics underlying common diseases
Heart disease, diabetes, stroke, autism and epilepsy are focus of research supported by National Institutes of Health.
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January 8, 2016
Ebola medical team develops guidelines for treating infected children
Protocol aims to improve young patients' chances of survival during future outbreaks.
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January 6, 2016
Lending a hand
Need 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 types
New finding could help improve the accuracy of existing genetic tests for cancer risk.
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December 14, 2015
Study uncovers hard-to-detect cancer mutations
Findings could help identify patients who would benefit from existing drugs.
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November 30, 2015
New center emphasizes student teamwork
The Center for Interprofessional Education was created by three institutions to further the goal of improving patient safety and quality in health care.
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