August 2005
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Many teens seem confused about skin care
Aug. 16,
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| The majority of teenage girls agree that pimple-free skin makes their lives easier. |
The majority of teenagers seem to agree that not having acne is a good thing, but there are a variety of opinions on how to handle breakouts, according to a recent online survey conducted by the American Counseling Association. Dermatology professor Madhavi Kandula comments in the following release from PR Newswire.
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WUSM dermatologist loves being on the 'front lines of diagnosis'
Aug. 15,
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Whether it's a young adult with melanoma, a teenager with scarring acne or a grandfather with a non-melanoma skin cancer, Lynn A. Cornelius, M.D., loves that dermatology allows her to see an array of medical conditions and patients of all ages and from all walks of life.
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Researchers study brain's elastic properties
Aug. 12,
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How exactly does the human brain react to a fall or an automobile accident? Researchers at Washington University are working to answer that question through a new computer model based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data. Learn more in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article.
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Marfan researchers find reason for optimism
Aug. 10,
2005 -- New hope for Marfan Syndrome patients has sprung from a mouse model of the genetic disorder. Alan Braverman, WUSM professor of medicine and director of the Barnes-Jewish Marfan Clinic, tells the Suburban Journals about the great promise of understanding and treatment the mouse model holds.
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Male hormones could help slow aging in men, WU doctor says
Aug. 2,
2005 -- As men age, testosterone and growth hormone levels gradually wane. Energy, strength and physical function tend to decline as well. Geriatrician Ellen Binder is trying to determine if she can slow the process by restoring hormones in older men to more youthful levels. See details in the following St. Louis Post-Dispatch front-page article.
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Microscopic particles aid diagnosis and treatment of disease
Aug. 1,
2005 -- Imagine replacing numerous medical tests, scans or surgeries with a simple injection. That's the hope offered by nanoparticles — extremely small, bead-shaped carriers of medicinal agents.
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Scientists learning to eavesdrop on the language of cells
July 29,
2005 -- Cells are passing messages to each other in their own way of communicating. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and elsewhere are peering into the lives of cells. For more information, read the following story from Knight Ridder Newspapers.
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Children's earliest relationships set the stage for life
July 26,
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| A baby's first relationship is the most important. |
A child's first relationship can begin in the womb as a parent reads or talks to the unborn baby. An infant's first relationship is the most important because it begins the foundation for all future relationships, says School of Medicine child psychiatrist John Constantino.
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Researchers blame bacteria for intestinal disorder
July 25,
2005 -- Living inside each human intestinal tract are more microbes than there are human cells in the rest of the body. A poor relationship between these single-celled organisms and the intestines in which they reside could be the cause of irritable bowel syndrome, say School of Medicine researchers.
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Prosthetics give victims new hope
July 21,
2005 -- Not all facial plastic surgery patients seek their procedures simply for vanity's sake. School of Medicine physicans and staff construct dozens of prosthetics each week for victims of gun shots, cancer or serious accidents. Read more from nbc17.com.
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Botox being used to help heal foot ulcers
July 20,
2005 -- Botox is being used by School of Medicine researchers to help save diabetic patients' limbs. Physicians conducting a new study inject Botox into the lower leg of patients with foot ulcers that can lead to amputation. Read more and see video of the procedure from Ivanhoe.
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Summer sun can lead to major meltdowns
July 19,
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| Hydration is crucial during summer activities. |
The number of heat-related illnesses is rising as fast as the thermometer. Dehydration is the key component in most cases of sun-induced sickness. Barnes-Jewish Hospital and School of Medicine physicians Mark Levine and Matthew Matava discuss the symptoms and means for prevention in the following St. Louis Post-Dispatch article.
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Parents must make sure kids swim safely
July 18,
2005 --
With the heat of summer upon us, kids everywhere are flocking to the pool. With that in mind, Kim Quayle, St. Louis Children's Hospital emergency physician and an assistant professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine, provides a list of water safety tips in the following St. Louis Post-Dispatch article.
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New device aims to aid patients with very high blood pressure
July 15,
2005 -- An experimental device implanted into a Missouri man's chest hopes to do what maximum doses of four medications can't — lower his blood pressure. The electrical implant was activated at Barnes-Jewish Dialysis Center July 11. Marcos Rothstein, center director and associate professor of medicine, comments about the procedure in the following St. Louis Post-Dispatch article.
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Memory study shows brain function in schizophrenia can improve with support
July 13,
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| Deanna Barch (right) co-authored a memory study that used a functional magnetic resonance imaging machine to monitor brain activity of people with schizophrenia. |
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When encouraged to use memorization strategies commonly employed by healthy individuals, people with schizophrenia can be helped to remember information just as well as their healthy counterparts, a process that in itself seems to spur a normalization of memory-related activities in the brains of people with schizophrenia, suggests new research from Washington University in St. Louis.
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Family study seeks better genetic understanding, treatments for autism
June 29,
2005 -- While the effects of autism are well documented, the underlying causes remain a mystery to scientists. A group of researchers at the School of Medicine are conducting a study to gain a better understanding of the genetic influences on the the disorder. Read more from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Ludmerer receives American College of Physicians' highest honor
June 22,
2005 -- Kenneth Ludmerer, professor of medicine in the School of Medicine and of history in Arts & Sciences, was recently inducted as a master of the American College of Physicians. Ludmerer was one of only 45 physicians nationwide elected to mastership, the highest level achievable in the organization.
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Saliva gland transplant restores tears, leads to new vision for patient
June 21,
2005 -- Last year, Roger Beck became the first person to have a saliva gland transplanted from his mouth to his eye socket. The procedure has brought relief from a rare disease that left Beck blind and unable to produce moisture in his eyes. He's now crying tears of joy, and additional surgeries are restoring some of his vision. Read his story and watch news footage from News 14 Carolina.
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Gentler stem cell transplant gives eight-year-old new hope
June 13,
2005 -- A successful stem cell transplant involves the donor cells becoming permanently established in the patient's bone marrow, producing healthy blood cells. The process is quite a medical marvel, but the surgery can yield severe side effects. That's why researchers at the School of Medicine created a kinder, gentler process that is providing more positive outcomes for seriously ill patients, including the eight-year-old boy featured in the following story from Ivanhoe.
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Study examines role of testosterone, exercise in hip injuries
June 7,
2005 -- Hip fractures are among the most common bone breaks for adults over the age of 65. These injuries can render previously active adults severely disabled. Recovery from a hip fracture can be long and strenuous. That's why doctors at the School of Medicine are studying the effects of hormone therapy on hip fracture patients.
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