Exercise may reduce Alzheimer’s disease brain changes
Walking, jogging and other forms of regular aerobic exercise may actually ward off the onset of Alzheimer’s disease pathology in the brain, suggests newly published research from Washington University in St. Louis.
Tradition of excellence
When Kerry Kornfeld, MD, PhD, says his life began at the School of Medicine, he means that literally.
Language delays found in siblings of children with autism
Siblings of children with autism have more frequent language delays and other subtle characteristics of the disorder than previously understood. Girls also may be mildly affected more often than recognized in the past, according to a new study, led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
WUSTL awarded $18 million to treat heart, lungs with nanotechnology
An $18 million research program headed by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis will research therapies and diagnostic tools that use nanotechnology to treat heart and lung diseases.
Friends, family detect early Alzheimer’s signs better than traditional tests
Family members and close friends are more sensitive to early signs of Alzheimer’s dementia than traditional screening tests, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Down to a science
Women in science and medicine were the focus of the Spotlight on Women in Medicine and Science (SWIMS) symposium Sept. 22 at the School of Medicine.
Aortic valve replacement can be an option for inoperable patients, study shows
An innovative procedure that can replace a diseased heart valve is effective for patients who are too frail to endure open-heart surgery, according to results of a nationwide clinical study.
Committee recommends changes in cardiovascular disability benefits
A Washington University scientist has been working with the federal government to determine what makes heart disease disabling. To determine cardiac disability, the committee recommended more functional testing and also discussed the need to evaluate not only a patient’s heart but the patient’s mood as well because depression can make heart disease worse.
Common COPD drug may provide alternative treatment for adults with poorly controlled asthma
A drug commonly used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) successfully treats adults whose asthma is not well controlled on low doses of inhaled corticosteroids, says a new study.
Looking after the babies
A strong work ethic and the importance of family has fueled Terrie E. Inder’s passion for determining the impact of premature birth on brain injury and development in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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