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May 2008
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WUSTL center for study of women's infectious diseases officially opens
May 5,
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| Photo courtesy of Scott Hultgren, John Heuser and Robyn Roth |
| A micrograph reveals an E. coli bacterium (in green) that is part of a community of bacteria known as a biofilm. |
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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis this week held opening ceremonies for a new center to study infectious diseases that preferentially affect women. The center for Women's Infectious Disease Research (cWIDR) will focus on issues such as microorganisms that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs), infections that lead to premature delivery, and potential contributing roles for microorganisms in life-threatening conditions such as cancer.
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Quick thinking by WUSM physician leads to international investigation
May 1,
2008 -- In early January, two patients undergoing kidney dialysis at St. Louis Children's Hospital had sudden life-threatening allergic reactions that caused their eyes, lips and tongues to swell, raised their heart rates and dropped their blood pressures dangerously low. After the dialysis staff treated the children with medication that relieved the symptoms, they called infectious diseases specialist Alexis Elward, who sprung into action to help determine the cause. Little did she know it would spark an international investigation into a common blood thinner and a recall of the drug from the market.
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April 2008
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Sixth-graders get a lesson in strawberry DNA
April 29,
2008 -- DNA sequencing has led scientists to map the human genome and could take them to huge advancements in medicine — possibly diagnosing and preventing disease. But Alex Heerman just wanted to create some deadly fruit. Heerman and his fellow McKinley Middle School sixth-graders learned how to extract DNA from strawberries during a demonstration by Latricia Wallace, outreach coordinator for the Genome Center at Washington University.
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Teefey balances a busy academic career with work in the Far East
April 17,
2008 --
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| Photo by Robert Boston |
| Teefey and colleague Bill Middleton look at ultrasound images. |
Sherry Teefey, professor of radiology, enjoys both her professional time with patients and colleagues and personal time spent not only hiking in mountain ranges around the world but also in medical education efforts in countries in Africa, Asia and South America.
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DBBS marks 35th anniversary, 1,000th graduate
April 17,
2008 -- Washington University's Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS) celebrated two milestones May 1-2: its 35th anniversary and the graduation of its 1,000th student. The Division spans both the University's Danforth and Medical campuses to provide Ph.D. training programs in biology and the biomedical sciences. Established in 1973, the Division has become the national model for graduate education in biology and biomedical sciences because of its collaborative, interdisciplinary approach.
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University Celebrates National DNA Day
April 17,
2008 -- National DNA Day is April 25. The day celebrates a most remarkable molecule, one that holds the instructions for life: DNA. DNA Day was created in 2003 to commemorate the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 50th anniversary of James Watson's and Francis Crick's discovery of DNA's double helical structure. Washington University played a key role in the Human Genome Project, an international effort to assemble in order the 3 billion letters that make up the genetic code.
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Tango provides fancy footwork for therapy
April 11,
2008 -- Despite a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease years ago, Wilfried Ute regularly dances the Argentine tango with his wife Adelt. Dancing has always been an integral part of their lives, and the couple jumped at the chance to participate in a Washington University study evaluating the therapeutic benefits of the tango for Parkinson's patients.
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WUSM clinic devoted to treating deadly, silent heart condition
April 9,
2008 -- Every so often we read a news report in which a young athlete collapses and dies during a competition — it's rare, but it happens. And when it does, often the cause is a silent heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic at the School of Medicine is devoted to diagnosis and treatment of HCM.
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Viagra celebrated for fixing more than one problem
April 1,
2008 -- Viagra, the breakthrough drug for battling male sexual dysfunction, hit the market 10 years ago. Now, physicians have now found an additional benefit for this type of drug. Many men are reluctant to visit the doctor but are eager to get the benefits of "the little blue pill." Their trips to the doctor to get a prescription may reveal underlying conditions including high blood pressure, undiagnosed or poorly controlled diabetes, heart disease or high cholesterol.
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Put on a happy face
April 1,
2008 --
Josiah Gerdts and Isabelle Chumfong, both first-year students in the School of Medicine, play the leads in "Bye Bye Birdie," the spring musical production by School of Medicine students.
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March 2008
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U.S. News: School of Medicine ranks among nation's top
March 31,
2008 -- Washington University School of Medicine is rated No. 3 in the nation among research-based medical schools, according to the newly released U.S. News & World Report rankings of graduate and professional programs. Individual programs at the School of Medicine also received top rankings: The Program in Occupational Therapy tied for the No. 1 rating, the Program in Physical Therapy tied for the No. 2 spot, and the Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences ranked No. 5.
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Walking lowers colon cancer risk in women
March 12,
2008 -- A team of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis and Harvard University has found that women who walk for at least two hours a week are less likely to get colon cancer than those who don't exercise regularly. The new finding builds on earlier evidence suggesting that physical activity decreases the risk of colon cancer in women.
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Stamp honoring Washington University scientist and Nobelist unveiled
March 11,
2008 --
What does former Washington University biochemist Gerty Cori, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in Medicine, have in common with chemist Linus Pauling, astronomer Edwin Hubble and physicist John Bardeen? The four American scientists have been honored by the U.S. Postal Service with a set of postage stamps recognizing their achievements.
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Artist anatomizes the self
March 5,
2008 -- Shelves weigh heavy with the anatomical art of the past thousand years. Plate by plate, detail by detail, artists rendered the three-dimensional anatomy of human figures on two-dimensional surfaces. Such works reveal more than meets the eye, according to artist Libby Reuter. Her works are on display at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center through May 15.
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February 2008
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Researchers evaluate health benefits of calorie restriction
Feb. 21,
2008 -- A School of Medicine study is underway to determine whether reducing calories by 25 to 30 percent and eating nutrient-dense foods can improve health and lengthen lives.
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Open Minds: 2008 Student, Faculty and Staff Art Show
Feb. 7,
2008 -- When the winter sky washes the campus in ochres and grays, the student Arts Commission hosts its annual exhibition featuring works by students, faculty and staff of Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM). The event promotes a passion for creativity in a community devoted to science and medicine. More entries, more variety, and a high level of craft combined to make this year's show remarkable.
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Stanley targets infectious disease, helps faculty meet research goal
Feb. 1,
2008 -- Located smack in the middle of the United States, St. Louis seems an unlikely place to study tropical diseases typically found half a world away in Africa and Asia. But when Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., came to Washington University as a fellow in 1983, he knew he wanted to devote his career to tropical diseases, having spent time treating patients in Africa as a Harvard medical student.
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January 2008
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Bear Cub Fund solicits grant applications
Jan. 3,
2008 -- The University Bear Cub Fund is soliciting grant applications from University researchers who want to move inventions from their laboratories toward commercialization. After a two-year gap in funding, the University has re-established the Bear Cub Fund grant program through the Office of Technology Management (OTM). The fund supports innovative translational research not normally backed by federal grants. Any Washington University faculty member, post-doctoral fellow, graduate student or employee may apply.
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December 2007
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Washington University physicians use PET scans to track cervical cancer
Dec. 19,
2007 -- A machine developed at Washington University to reveal the inner workings of brains and hearts is emerging as a premier tool for tracking cervical cancer. The device, called a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, is similar to MRI scanners but uses radioactivity instead of X-rays to create images of blood flowing through organs, brain activity and other processes.
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Audiology expert urges caution in selecting loud toys for children
Dec. 6,
2007 -- As the holidays approach, toy store shelves are stocked with toys that make noise. While toys with sound may be appealing to children, William Clark, Ph.D., director of audiology and communication sciences at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, cautions parents to be careful in choosing such toys.
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