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WUSM researchers have developed a diagnostic tool for identifying pathological gambling disorder.More than 80 percent of the U.S. population gambles at some time in their lives. It might be the lottery, bingo or poker. Most never need treatment for problem gambling, but others lose control and lose their houses or cars and damage family relationships as a result of compulsive gambling. Little is known about why people gamble and how to predict who is likely to become a pathological gambler, but Washington University researchers have developed a diagnostic tool for identifying pathological gambling disorder, and they’re beginning to learn who is at risk.

The design of the eye and the muscles and bone that surround it help the brain manage certain complex aspects of eye movement, according to researchers at the School of Medicine. The finding, published in Neuron, may help push an old debate about how eye movement is controlled toward resolution and help eye surgeons better diagnose and treat disorders such as strabismus (crossed eyes) that lead to misalignment of the eyes.

A four-star rating from Charity Navigator — the largest independent charity evaluator in America — is the highest score possible. For the fifth consecutive year, Washington University has received a four-star rating, based on an evaluation of two broad areas of financial health.

Awards received by Victoria Fraser, Jay Piccirillo and Bradley Evanoff will help the division take a major step forward in educating & training clinical investigators.

He died Nov. 10 of prostate cancer; the survey contributed to a ban on testing nuclear weapons in the atmosphere.

Women’s cross country finishes third nationally The No. 3 women’s cross country team took third place at the NCAA Championship for the second straight season, matching its program-best finish from a year ago. The women were led by junior Beth Herndon and sophomore Tyler Mulkin, who each earned All-America honors. Washington U. totaled 132 points […]

The finding may help push an old debate about how eye movement is controlled toward resolution & help surgeons better diagnose & treat disorders.

Scientists found they could frequently predict whether a volunteer’s response would be right or wrong before the volunteers even performed an action. More medical news

She has 17 years of experience in government & not-for-profit management; most recently, she was executive director of the Central Reform Congregation.

She teaches undergraduate and graduate printmaking and drawing majors, as well as general elective printmaking.