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October 29, 2018
Breast milk, formula nurture similarities, differences in gut microbes
Health consequences of differences uncertain.
News Release
October 18, 2018
Course teaches medical trainees how to provide care in developing countries
'You have to think on your feet and out of the box'.
Medical Campus & Community
October 17, 2018
Mysteries explored
Pioneering neurologist Marcus Raichle, MD, opened up the human brain to scientific investigation.
Outlook Magazine
October 15, 2018
Bonni, Diamond elected to National Academy of Medicine
Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health and medicine.
News Release
October 9, 2018
In childbirth, when to begin pushing does not affect C-section rates
Women who delay pushing face higher risks for infection, bleeding.
News Release
October 8, 2018
Implantable, biodegradable devices speed nerve regeneration in rats
Pulses of electrical stimulation help heal injured nerves.
News Release
September 28, 2018
Fighting the vaccine wars on the side of science
Kinch writes about one of humankind’s greatest inventions.
Medical Campus & Community
September 20, 2018
Conference for women in medicine provides camaraderie, inspiration
200 medical and premedical students in attendance.
Medical Campus & Community
August 28, 2018
Health disparities key focus of medical school orientation
Program helps train future physicians in caring for underprivileged patients.
Medical Campus & Community
August 28, 2018
Washington People: Robyn Klein
Neuroimmunologist promotes diversity in science.
Washington People
August 23, 2018
New medical students craft class oath, receive white coats
Incoming class of 2018 welcomed to school and medical profession.
Medical Campus & Community
August 23, 2018
Alzheimer’s one day may be predicted during eye exam
Noninvasive test may screen for disease before symptoms appear.
News Release
August 8, 2018
Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces likelihood of C-sections
No increased risks to newborns, study shows.
News Release
July 31, 2018
Critical Connections
New integrated center changes care model for women and babies.
Outlook Magazine
July 24, 2018
Washington People: Allison King
Physician-scientist focuses on young adults with sickle cell disease.
Medical Campus & Community, Washington People
July 11, 2018
Big Data
Putting information-based tools in doctors’ hands.
Outlook Magazine
July 11, 2018
School of Medicine names new leader for diversity and inclusion
Sherree Wilson noted for bringing people together around issues of diversity.
News Release
July 5, 2018
Non-opioid drug relieves pain in mice, targets immune cells
Investigational drug works differently than addictive opioid drugs.
News Release
June 29, 2018
Air pollution contributes significantly to diabetes globally
Even low pollution levels can pose health risk.
News Release
June 19, 2018
Parent-child therapy helps young children with depression
Early intervention supports kids in processing emotions.
News Release
June 19, 2018
Decades of dedication lead to drug trial for rare, fatal illness
Old cancer drug may treat devastating blood vessel disease.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
June 13, 2018
Radiation beam to the heart
Doctors halt deadly rhythm with noninvasive therapy.
Outlook Magazine
May 31, 2018
Smoking rates decline when mentally ill get help to quit
Such patients have higher than average smoking rates.
News Release
May 29, 2018
Brain cancer vaccine effective in some patients
Personalized vaccine may extend survival of glioblastoma patients.
News Release