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New named professorship
Kelle Moley named James Crane Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
June 23,
2009 --
Kelle H. Moley, a world-renowned reproductive biologist, has been named the first James P. Crane Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the School of Medicine. Moley, vice chair for basic science research and director of the Division of Basic Science Research in obstetrics and gynecology, was installed in the new professorship at a ceremony June 10.
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Targeting treatments for endometrial cancer
Gene mutation marks aggressive endometrial cancer
May 26,
2009 -- Targeted therapies for endometrial cancer, the fourth most common cancer of U.S. women, have lagged behind that of many other cancers, say researchers at the School of Medicine. But the researchers have taken an important step toward changing that by identifying a genetic marker for high-risk endometrial cancer, opening the door for more directed and risk-appropriate treatments.
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New findings for in vitro fertilization procedure
Assisted hatching during IVF does not improve pregnancy rates in women younger than 38
April 15,
2009 -- Assisted hatching, a procedure commonly thought to improve pregnancy rates during in vitro fertilization (IVF), does not affect outcomes in most women younger than 38 years old, according to researchers at the School of Medicine. The findings are available online in Fertility and Sterility.
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NIH to set women's health research priorities
WU hosts public hearing, conference to help NIH prioritize women's health research
Feb. 16,
2009 -- What are your priorities for women's health research? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) wants to know. Washington University will host a national meeting March 4-6 on behalf of the NIH Office of Research in Women's Health as it begins to develop research priorities for the next decade.
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New approach to treating endometrial cancer
Breakthrough shows promise for treating endometrial cancer
Sept. 2,
2008 -- Researchers have found a potential new approach to treating endometrial cancer — a drug that was shown to be effective even against human endometrial cancer cell lines that tend to be treatment resistant. Scientists at the School of Medicine and the Translational Genomics Research Institute discovered that introducing a particular inhibitor drug can turn off cell receptors that are responsible for tumor growth.
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Heavy Metal Project
Heavy Metal Project aims to prevent lead poisoning in kids
June 17,
2008 -- Childhood lead poisoning has been a sizable problem in the city of St. Louis for many years due to deteriorating lead paint in older homes and rental units. In 2000, 31 percent of children tested in the city of St. Louis were poisoned, according to Daniel Berg, M.D., assistant professor of medicine.
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Birth spacing
Proper timing of pregnancies can help decrease the risk of premature delivery
May 29,
2008 -- The proper timing of pregnancies, Washington University researchers say, can decrease a woman's risk of having a baby born prematurely with a host of health problems.
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Appointment announced
David Stamilio named director of maternal-fetal medicine division
May 27,
2008 --
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David M. Stamilio, M.D., has been named director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the School of Medicine, effective July 1. Stamilio is replacing Yoel Sadovsky, M.D., who became director of the Magee-Womens Research Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. Stamilio's appointment was announced by George Macones, M.D., chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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A home for innovative research
Immense new facility to house BioMed 21 research at Washington University Medical Center
Oct. 30,
2007 --
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The largest building ever constructed on the campus of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis will be the home base for BioMed 21 — the University's innovative research initiative designed to speed scientific discovery and apply breakthroughs to patient care rapidly. The building is supported by a $30 million gift to Washington University's medical school from BJC HealthCare and will be named the BJC Institute of Health at Washington University.
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Reducing miscarriages
Diabetes drug could improve pregnancy outcomes in wider range of women with insulin resistance
Sept. 6,
2007 -- Women who are obese, have type 2 diabetes or a family history of type 2 diabetes could one day have more successful pregnancies because of a study at the School of Medicine. This study suggests that Metformin, the most commonly prescribed anti-diabetes drug, could potentially improve pregnancy outcomes in women with insulin resistance.
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