Pain, itch responses regulated separately
School of Medicine researchers have now determined that pain and itch are regulated by different molecular mechanisms.
Cause of vision loss in macular degeneration also plays role in other diseases
School of Medicine scientists have determined that the same factors play key roles in three different diseases that can lead to blindness.
Treatment filters out bad cholesterol
Photo by Tim ParkerSchool of Medicine physicians offer patients with high cholesterol a new technique called LDL apheresis, which filters bad cholesterol out of the blood.
Calorie restriction may affect people differently than animals
Calorie restriction may not be as effective at extending life in people as it is in rodents, according to School of Medicine scientists.
Assessing cardiovascular risk for HIV patients
WUSTL researchers and colleagues reported that the risk for heart attack is 70 percent to 80 percent higher among people with HIV compared to those who do not have HIV.
Common arm injuries among NFL players tracked by research
New School of Medicine research shows arm injuries are causing NFL players to miss significant game and practice time.
Gene variants linked to metabolic syndrome and HDL cholesterol levels
School of Medicine nutrition researchers have identified five common genetic variations that increase the risk of metabolic syndrome.
First U.S. incision-free procedure for obesity performed here
Photo by Tim ParkerSchool of Medicine doctors have performed the first non-surgical procedure in the United States that restricts the size of the stomach to treat obesity.
Weekend eating slows weight loss, researchers find
School of Medicine researchers found that people on strict diet and exercise programs lose weight more slowly because they eat more on weekends.
Substantial increases in alcohol dependence found in women
School of Medicine researchers found heavy alcohol use at younger ages combined with greater alcohol use by women.
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