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No more needles: New device regulates blood sugar for diabetics
March 29,
2007 -- Diabetes can cause devastating health complications. Monitoring and managing blood glucose levels is key to dodging the damaging effects of the disease. A new device can make that process easier and more effective for patients. By wearing a glucose monitoring sensor and insulin pump underneath their clothing, patients can automatically regulate their blood sugar.
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Berg to be remembered at memorial service March 31
March 27,
2007 -- Leonard Berg, M.D., was a pioneer in the assessment and detection of Alzheimer's disease, the founder and former director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and professor emeritus of neurology. In honor of his distinguished careers both as a clinician and researcher, a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. March 31 in the Connor Auditorium of the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center. A reception will follow. Berg died Monday, January 15, 2007, at age 79 following a stroke.
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No Mardi Gras: Physical therapy students choose hard work for spring break
March 27,
2007 -- Most college students did not spend their spring breaks gutting homes damaged by hurricane Katrina. Some, including a group of 20 physical therapy students from the School of Medicine, did. New Orleans native Sara Reardon and a group of classmates donated their spring break time to helping families in need recover from the aftermath of the deadly hurricane.
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A 'guiding light' in cancer care
March 23,
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| Photo by Robert Boston |
| (From left) Alex Denes, M.D., and John Welch, M.D., Ph.D., a fellow in hematology/oncology, visit with patient Richard Wall at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. |
In an era of super-specialized cancer care, Alex Denes, M.D., is earning great praise for his skills as a generalist. Denes, a medical oncologist for nearly 30 years, cares for all the hospitalized cancer patients at Siteman Cancer Center, regardless of their type of cancer. Breast, lung, colon, liver or any of the other myriad types of cancer - Denes treats them all with an expertise matched by few.
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WUSM doctors search for an answer to stop ringing in the ears
March 21,
2007 -- Millions of Americans suffer daily from constant ringing in their ears — a condition known as tinnitus. Researchers at the School of Medicine are exploring several options for treating the disorder. One study shows that melatonin, which is available over-the-counter, may help lessen the ringing.
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Senate appropriations committee to hear testimony from NIH director
March 16,
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| Funding pressures mount for scientists engaged in basic research, says Samuel Stanley, vice chancellor for research, in his lab with graduate student Ted Oliphant. |
From noon - 2 p.m. on Monday, March 19, the U.S. Senate Labor-Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee will hear testimony from National Institutes of Health Director Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D., and four U.S. scientists about the funding of the NIH budget.
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Sharing research results for neurological disorders
March 7,
2007 -- Doctors at the School of Medicine are collaborating to find treatments and cures for neurological disorders that affect millions of Americans. A cluster of labs known as the Hope Center has grown from a partnership between the School of Medicine and Hope Happens.
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A proactive approach to bone care
March 5,
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| Photo by Robert Boston |
| Diemer discusses patient Christine Filcoff's treatment after a bone density test. |
Four years ago, Kathryn Diemer was riding her Irish thoroughbred horse, Patronus, when he suddenly bolted. Diemer fell and broke her back. As a physician, she always had felt empathy toward her patients with osteoporosis, a disease that breaks down tissue in bones. But her fall only heightened her sense of sympathy. Compassion, contagious enthusiasm and training at Washington University with top bone clinicians helped Diemer become a leader in her field.
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Survival rate for pancreatic cancer is improving
March 1,
2007 -- The survival rate for pancreatic cancer patients use to be less than a year, but advances in surgical techniques and follow-up treatment have improved the rate for many according to William Hawkins and Steven Stasberg. Both are doctors at the School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center.
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A three-tiered career: doctor, scientist, professor
Feb. 28,
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| Photo by Robert Boston |
| Robert Rothbaum (left) with patient Jordan Allard |
They simply call him "Dr. Bob." Referring to him in a more familiar style is a testament to how comfortable Robert Rothbaum makes his patients feel. The same demeanor also makes him popular with first-year medical students who are adjusting to their new setting. Rothbaum divides his 25-year tenure at the School of Medicine into three "careers." His first career focused on cystic fibrosis, and his second career centered on gastroenterological disorders. His third — and current — career is teaching medical students.
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Northwest Tower creates nearly 200,000 square feet of new office space
Feb. 27,
2007 -- The new Northwest Tower on Children's Place adds eight floors and 195,000 square feet of office space to bring together faculty in the departments of Pediatrics, Surgery, Anesthesiology and Internal Medicine. Bridges connect the tower to St. Louis Children's Hospital and the Clinical Sciences Research Building, and also link the medical school's north campus with its south campus.
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Washington University celebrates Michael and Irene Karl
Feb. 21,
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| Irene and Michael Karl |
Washington University will celebrate the fantastic careers of Michael and Irene Karl at 4:30 p.m., Feb. 23, at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center. Both scientists, through their work at the School of Medicine, made great contributions to the medical and scientific communities throughout their illustrious careers.
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$13 million orthopaedic surgery center to be completed by summer
Feb. 16,
2007 -- Construction is underway in west St. Louis County to build a new, $13 million orthopaedic facility, a joint project of The Washington University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
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University's 1,000th liver transplant recipient is all smiles one year later
Feb. 6,
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| Photo by Robert Boston |
Kaidence Oliver, 22 months, entertained a number of members of the St. Louis media Jan. 17 during a celebration honoring her as the University's 1,000th liver transplant recipient. She received her new liver one year ago at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
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Brain-imaging system to monitor babies brains without harmful radiation
Feb. 2,
2007 -- Radiologist and researcher Joe Culver is developing a brain-imaging system to help doctors diagnose and treat premature infants. He's also helping form a company that could bring it to market. "Within 18 months to two years, we hope to be able to have this product in the marketplace," he said. "We think it will benefit society once it's out there."
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Surgeon repairs trauma injury from Hawaii surf
Jan. 29,
2007 -- Last July, Tim Russell and his family were enjoying a trip to Kauai, Hawaii, hiking, surfing and enjoying the sunshine. While bodysurfing in a remote area, Russell caught a wave. Then a wave caught him — slamming his head against the sand. When he came up for air, he had lost control of his arms and couldn't swim. Six months later, Russell can lift his arms overhead and out to the side with little or no pain thanks to the surgical expertise of Susan Mackinnon.
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New techniques make hip surgery a better option
Jan. 22,
2007 -- The first time Danielle Giessman's leg started to hurt, the solution was simple. She stopped kickboxing. But while searching for the source of the pain, she learned that both of her hip sockets were deformed, a condition called dysplasia. Once, doctors would have had few options, but advances in hip surgery and a greater understanding of how the hip joint works are helping patients such as Giessman get back to a pain-free lifestyle.
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Pneumonia vaccines prevent many infections, reduce complications
Jan. 19,
2007 -- There are currently two pneumonia vaccines available to the public — one for children, and one for adults. The bacteria responsible for pneumonia can be deadly, and the vaccines can prevent many infections. Streptococcus pneumoniae causes 500,000 cases of pneumonia and 40,000 deaths per year, making it the leading cause of infectious disease mortality among adults.
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WUSM occupational therapist battles through adversity and fellow athletes
Jan. 8,
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| Photo by Jennifer Silverberg, Riverfront Times |
The sport of "murderball" — brought to national attention in 2005 by the documentary of the same name — is not quite as heinous as it sounds. It's no wheelchair ride through the park, either. Often resulting in a mangled mess of wheelchair parts, quadriplegic rugby is generally played indoors with rules akin to traditional rugby. WUSM occupational therapist Kerri Morgan is an avid participant in the sport and is working diligently to tryout for the U.S. Paralympic Team — a team dominated by male athletes.
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Cutting calories without exercise can lead to lowered bone density
Jan. 5,
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| Villareal |
Dieting alone is not the best way to lose weight, according to a recent study by associate professor Dennis Villareal. Regular exercise should accompany a healthy diet, he says, but not just to help keep off the pounds. A calorie restricted diet paired with an absence of exercise can lead to decreased bone density. Read more about this research in U.S. News & World Report.
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