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Shared symptoms of Chikungunya virus, rheumatoid arthritis may cloud diagnosis

A mosquito-borne virus that has spread to the Caribbean and Central and South America, and has caused isolated infections in Florida, often causes joint pain and swelling. The symptoms are similar to those seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research from the School of Medicine.

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Joe installed as Benjamin E. Youngdahl Professor

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton installed Sean Joe, PhD (left), as the Benjamin E. Youngdahl Professor of Social Development during a ceremony Jan. 26 in Brown Hall Lounge. He is a leading authority on suicide among black Americans.

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Medical school art show illustrates talents

The School of Medicine’s annual art show is underway. Works of art created by medical students, faculty and staff will be on display at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center through Wednesday, Feb. 11.

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Flashback to Lunar New Year Festival

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Race & Ethnicity Day of Discovery and Dialogue: February 5 & 6
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11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6

‘How Much Wastewater Are You Drinking?’

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2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6

Funding for new ventures

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9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7

Women’s self-defense class

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Noon Monday, Feb. 9

‘Gender Transitions in Later Life’

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WUSTL Campus Voices

‘How to write a bad poem’

Literary scholar Marjorie Perloff, recipient of the university’s 2014 International Humanities Medal, offers her thoughts on writing poetry for the Arts & Sciences podcast “Hold That Thought.”

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Medical school service award nominations sought

Nominations are now open for the 16th annual School of Medicine Dean’s Distinguished Service Award as well as the Research Support and Operations Staff awards. Nominations are due by Feb. 28.

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Notables: Faculty, Staff and Studet News & Achievements

Shelli Kastin, of University Libraries, recently received a volunteer award from the nonprofit agency Provident.
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