November 2008
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Nov. 19,
2008 -- Survival of head and neck cancer patients is greatly affected by coexisting ailments
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Nov. 17,
2008 -- Pain and itch responses regulated separately
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Nov. 17,
2008 -- Cooling the brain prevents cell death in young mice exposed to anesthesia
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Nov. 17,
2008 -- Drug therapy for premature infants destroys brain cells in mice
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Nov. 14,
2008 -- Gene chips accurately detect pneumonia in ICU patients on ventilators
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Nov. 11,
2008 -- Brain implants may help stroke patients overcome partial paralysis
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Nov. 10,
2008 -- Brain scans demonstrate link between education and Alzheimer's
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Nov. 9,
2008 -- Simple brain mechanisms explain arbitrary human visual decisions
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Nov. 5,
2008 -- Washington University scientists first to sequence genome of cancer patient
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Nov. 3,
2008 -- Previously unknown immune cell may help those with Crohn's and colitis
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October 2008
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Oct. 29,
2008 -- Interferon could be a key to preventing or treating multiple sclerosis
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Oct. 27,
2008 -- Moderate use averts failure of type 2 diabetes drugs in animal model
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Oct. 23,
2008 -- Deprived of a sense of smell, worms live longer
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Oct. 23,
2008 -- First gene for clubfoot identified at Washington University School of Medicine
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Oct. 22,
2008 -- Scientists find new genes linked to lung cancer
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Oct. 20,
2008 -- Seemingly suicidal stunt is normal rite of passage for immune cells
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Oct. 20,
2008 -- $8.6 million grant will test new strategies to eliminate cancer disparities
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Oct. 13,
2008 -- Gordon, Holtzman elected to Institute of Medicine
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Oct. 10,
2008 -- Cause of vision loss in macular degeneration also plays role in diabetic retinopathy, other retinal diseases
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Oct. 9,
2008 -- Treatment filters bad cholesterol out of blood
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Oct. 8,
2008 -- Scientists adapt economics theory to trace brain's information flow
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Oct. 7,
2008 -- Nearly scarless surgery removes gallbladder through bellybutton incision
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Oct. 5,
2008 -- Form of Crohn's disease traced to disabled gut cells
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September 2008
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Sept. 30,
2008 -- Direct recording shows brain signal persists even in dreamless sleep
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Sept. 29,
2008 -- MS patients have higher spinal fluid levels of suspicious immune molecule
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Sept. 24,
2008 -- Researchers note differences between people and animals on calorie restriction
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Sept. 23,
2008 -- Worm genome offers clues to evolution of parasitism
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Sept. 23,
2008 -- New predictive tool can help determine treatment of breast cancer patients
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Sept. 23,
2008 -- Racial disparities decline for cancer in Missouri
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Sept. 18,
2008 -- Zoberi named medical director of radiation oncology at Siteman's West County facility
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Sept. 15,
2008 -- Old and new therapies combine to tackle atherosclerosis
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Sept. 15,
2008 -- $10 million clinical trial tests new treatment for blood clots in the leg
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Sept. 11,
2008 -- Washington University Physicians provide Emergency Department services at newly renovated Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
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Sept. 10,
2008 -- Van Hare appointed director of pediatric cardiology at Washington University
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Sept. 9,
2008 -- Genetic region linked to a five times higher lung cancer risk
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Sept. 4,
2008 -- Team of scientists uncovers genetic mutations linked to aggressive brain tumor
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Sept. 2,
2008 -- Breakthrough shows promise for treating endometrial cancer
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Aug. 28,
2008 -- Rapid changes in key Alzheimer's protein described in humans
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Aug. 19,
2008 -- Silver is the key to reducing pneumonia associated with breathing tubes
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Aug. 14,
2008 -- $3 million project will study one-sided hearing and cochlear implants
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Aug. 11,
2008 -- Gene's newly explained effect on height may change tumor disorder treatment
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Aug. 6,
2008 -- Parents shape whether their children learn to eat fruits and vegetables
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Aug. 4,
2008 -- Researchers track common arm injuries among NFL players
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July 31,
2008 -- Brain tweak lets sleep-deprived flies stay sharp
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July 30,
2008 -- More than 300 Washington University physicians named to "Best Doctors" List
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July 29,
2008 -- New disease-fighting nanoparticles look like miniature pastries
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July 24,
2008 -- First U.S. incision-free procedure for obesity performed at Washington University
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July 23,
2008 -- Exercise could be the heart's fountain of youth
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July 22,
2008 -- WUSTL to lead new international Alzheimer's disease research network
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July 21,
2008 -- Sleckman named director of Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine
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July 17,
2008 -- Researchers discover primary sensor that detects stomach viruses
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July 17,
2008 -- How cells die determines whether immune system mounts response
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July 11,
2008 -- Stem cell transplant for sickle cell disease subject of clinical trial
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July 10,
2008 -- New hearing aid technology passes the restaurant noise test
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July 8,
2008 -- WUSTL receives $9 million to create stroke research center
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July 7,
2008 -- Control switches found for immune cells that fight cancer, viral infection
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July 2,
2008 -- Seizures in newborns can be detected with small, portable brain activity monitors
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July 2,
2008 -- Gene directs stem cells to build the heart
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June 30,
2008 -- Weekends slow weight loss, researchers find
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June 27,
2008 -- New for kidney cancer: robotic surgery
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June 26,
2008 -- Park receives Society of Neurological Surgeons' highest honor
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June 25,
2008 -- DeBaun named Ferring Family Chair in Pediatric Cancer and Related Disorders
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June 25,
2008 -- Bear Cub grants awarded
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June 20,
2008 -- Certain anticancer agents could be harmful to patients with heart disease
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June 19,
2008 -- Allergy expert has advice for flood victims
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June 17,
2008 -- Steroids in female mouse urine light up nose nerves of male mice
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June 17,
2008 -- Gene variants linked to metabolic syndrome and HDL cholesterol levels
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June 12,
2008 -- Burroughs Wellcome Fund recognizes three for infectious diseases research
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June 9,
2008 -- Gene variation linked to earlier onset of Alzheimer's symptoms
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June 5,
2008 -- Bradley named head of proton beam therapy center
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June 4,
2008 -- Initiating drinking at younger age heightens women's risk for alcohol dependence
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June 3,
2008 -- Stanton to head administration, finance at School of Medicine
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May 27,
2008 -- Skin defects set off alarm with widespread and potentially harmful effects
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May 27,
2008 -- David Stamilio named director of maternal-fetal medicine division
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May 21,
2008 -- Doctors can unmask deceptive high-risk breast tumors using genetic profile
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May 18,
2008 -- Personalized therapy for asthma and COPD could soon be here
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May 16,
2008 -- Disabling mouse enzyme increases fertility
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May 15,
2008 -- Bone drug could help prevent the spread of breast cancer
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May 13,
2008 -- Girls, young women can cut risk of early breast cancer through regular exercise
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May 8,
2008 -- Suspected cause of type 1 diabetes caught "red-handed" for the first time
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May 7,
2008 -- Platypus genome explains animal's peculiar features; holds clues to evolution of mammals
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May 6,
2008 -- Researchers find way to make tumor cells easier to destroy
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April 28,
2008 -- Experts discuss aging's impact on ability to drive, find other transportation
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April 22,
2008 -- Environment influences when drinking begins; genes' role increases in transition to alcohol dependence
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April 20,
2008 -- Many African-Americans have a gene that prolongs life after heart failure
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April 17,
2008 -- Readily available treatment could help prevent heart disease in kidney patients
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April 17,
2008 -- Washington University in St. Louis and AstraZeneca announce Alzheimer's research collaboration
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April 9,
2008 -- Researchers close in on origins of main ingredient of Alzheimer's plaques
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April 8,
2008 -- Barch named new director of Conte Center
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April 7,
2008 -- Surgeons announce advance in atrial fibrillation surgery
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April 3,
2008 -- Researchers uncover new genetic links to psoriasis
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April 3,
2008 -- Reiss named Fox professor
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April 3,
2008 -- Drug prevents abnormalities that lead to seizures, mouse study shows
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April 2,
2008 -- Nano-sized technology has super-sized effect on tumors
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March 27,
2008 -- Piwnica-Worms named Gerty T. Cori Professor
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March 26,
2008 -- Study confirms impact of PET scans on cancer care
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March 25,
2008 -- Older women, not men, have a hard time maintaining muscle mass
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March 25,
2008 -- Hearts of HIV-positive individuals recover from exertion more slowly
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March 21,
2008 -- Jeff Michalski named interim head of Department of Radiation Oncology
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March 21,
2008 -- First study hints at insights to come from genes unique to humans
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March 20,
2008 -- Deadly genetic disease prevented before birth in zebrafish
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March 14,
2008 -- School of Medicine to lead international pediatric lung transplant research trials
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March 12,
2008 -- Monitoring device fails to lower risk of anesthesia awareness
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March 6,
2008 -- Fugitive cancer cells can be blocked by stopping blood cells that aid them
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March 6,
2008 -- Brain network linked to contemplation in adults is less complex in children
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March 5,
2008 -- Scientists successfully treat new mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease
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March 3,
2008 -- Clinical depression raises risk of death for heart attack patients years after attack
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March 1,
2008 -- Mouse model tightly matches pediatric tumor syndrome, will speed drug hunt
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Feb. 27,
2008 -- World Glaucoma Day set for March 6
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Feb. 26,
2008 -- Schaffer named Minnich professor
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Feb. 26,
2008 -- Unique radiology center puts research scanners in the heart of a hospital
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Feb. 25,
2008 -- Washington University unveils draft sequence of corn genome
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Feb. 24,
2008 -- Potential osteoporosis treatment could help patients fortify their bones
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Feb. 20,
2008 -- Gene newly linked to inherited ALS may also play role in common dementia
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Feb. 18,
2008 -- Siblings of schizophrenia patients display subtle shape abnormalities in brain
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Feb. 15,
2008 -- Researchers at Guze Symposium to explore links between alcohol and suicide
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Feb. 13,
2008 -- Researchers evaluate therapies for anorexia nervosa
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Feb. 12,
2008 -- Gene chips used to distinguish ventilator-associated pneumonia from underlying critical illness
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Feb. 4,
2008 -- Chemical chaperone could open door to treatment of neurological disorder
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Jan. 31,
2008 -- Scientists evaluate diabetes drug to treat depression
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