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Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013

 
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University’s research key in new international guidelines for treatment of severe malnutrition

The World Health Organization has released new guidelines for the treatment of severe acute malnutrition, based in large part on research at the School of Medicine. Shown is the school’s Mark Manary, MD, whose research helped spur the changes.

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WUSTL staff encouraged to apply for weeklong study-abroad program

Applications are now being accepted for WUSTL’s 2014 Global Diversity Overseas Seminar (GDOS) program. The GDOS program is a staff-development opportunity involving seminars, group discussions and assigned readings culminating in a week-long trip to a country that hosts one of WUSTL’s study-abroad programs. Next year’s destination is Ghana. The application deadline is Jan. 8.

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Study aims to boost safety in construction

​Ann Marie Dale, PhD (right), of the School of Medicine, has conducted studies to evaluate methods to reduce injuries that construction workers suffer. She is shown here with Lisa Jaegers (left), also of the School of Medicine, and Fritz Hoffmeister, of C&R Mechanical Co., at the Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis construction site.

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Breaking down stress: Mindfulness, breathing and yoga can beat back stress’ side effects

Slowly take five deep breaths. In the latest installment of the Record’s series looking at stress, WUSTL experts offer this and other tips for overcoming stress. Plus, check out a video from South 40 Fitness Center yoga instructor Lynda Anderson.

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Noon Wednesday, Dec. 11

Prevention & Control program seminar

“NIH-FDA Partnership on Tobacco Regulatory Science” by Helen Meissner, Office of Disease Control, National Inst. of Health. Co-sponsored by Siteman Cancer Center and Inst. for Public Health. Free and open to the public. Event details. Taylor Ave. Bldg., Room 2131, Medical Campus. (314) 454-8981.

3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15

Dept. of Music Messiah
sing-along

The performance will include the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah as well as the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Free and open to the public. Record story. Graham Chapel. daniels@wustl.edu or (314) 935-5566.

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Register for WUSTL’s i teach symposium

The Teaching Center, University Libraries and Arts & Sciences will co-sponsor the biennial i teach symposium Jan. 9. Held every other year, the all-day event features interactive presentations by WUSTL instructors from across disciplines. 

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