Innovative approach helps new mothers get hepatitis C treatment
Delivering medications to the bedside while women are still in the hospital after giving birth dramatically improves cure rates from the virus, a new WashU Medicine study finds.
Surprising new roles discovered for known cancer gene
Scientists at WashU Medicine have identified unexpected functions of a key gene known for blood cell formation. When mutated, the gene, DNMT3A, may contribute in previously unknown ways to blood cancers.
Trust in CDC on flu, vaccines falls nearly 20% among St. Louisans
New School of Public Health survey data show a sharp drop in confidence ahead of flu season.
Johnson named director of Division of Urologic Surgery
Michael H. Johnson, MD, has been named director of the Division of Urologic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine.
Building momentum: School of Public Health marks milestones
The School of Public Health is rapidly expanding with new people, spaces and initiatives. In August, faculty and staff gathered to begin shaping the school’s strategic plan.
Microbiome instability linked to poor growth in kids
WashU Medicine researchers found that children with fluctuating gut microbiomes showed poorer growth compared with kids with a more stable microbiome. The study sequenced the genomic material from fecal samples collected from toddlers in Malawi.
How harmful bacteria hijack crops
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have identified the protein involved in costly plant infestations, pointing the way to possible protections.
Yoo, Sun recognized for developing novel method to study aged neurons
Andrew S. Yoo, the Phil and Sima Needleman Distinguished Professor of Developmental Biology at WashU Medicine, and Zhao Sun, a staff scientist in Yoo’s laboratory, have received the Morby Prize from the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund in recognition of their groundbreaking paper that describes a novel method to study aged neurons.
Mouse study links chronic pain to disrupted sleep patterns
Researchers at WashU Medicine have developed the first mouse model to replicate the disrupted sleep patterns seen in people with chronic pain.
Do Not Resuscitate
Hospital Evil ... Where No One Can Hear You Scream
When medical intern Harry Lindmark’s patient gruesomely dies, he fears an “Angel of Death” is loose in his hospital. Soon, however, Harry falls under suspicion when unexpected deaths mount. His desperate investigation to clear his name reveals a nightmarish conspiracy: Hungering souls of those long-dead are killing his patients, led by the vengeful soul of […]
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