Local contraception study under way
Ten thousand St. Louis-area women are expected to participate in a study comparing patient satisfaction, discontinuation rates and the effectiveness of birth control.
Getting an emissions test? Be wary, says professor
In the never-ending quest to make sure cars are not spewing large quantities of pollution into the air, states are implementing new and easier ways to ensure automobiles are both safe and environmentally friendly.
Gambling assessment tool first step in addressing racial/ethnic disparities
“With African-Americans and other minority groups having both problem and pathological gambling rates that are two to three times higher than Caucasian gamblers, accurate diagnosis is essential to treat gambling addiction,”
Obituary: Clouse, gastroenterology specialist, 56
Ray E. Clouse M.D., professor of medicine and of psychiatry, died at his home on Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, of complications from lung cancer. He was 56.
Babies’ brains to be monitored using light scans
School of Medicine researchers have improved a recently developed brain imaging technique to allow brain scans of infants.
The amicable professor
Photo by David KilperThe swashbuckling economist frequently instructs using a fencing foil. He keeps it safe. He doesn’t lunge or attack anyone. Instead Glenn MacDonald, Ph.D., uses the foil to engage his students in animated discussions about microeconomics or game theory or his daughter’s belly-button jewelry.
“Boesman and Lena”
Photo by Stewart GoldstenThe St. Louis Black Rep will open its 31st season with “Boesman and Lena” at Edison Theatre Sept. 12-23.
Laumeier Park design finalists launch series
The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts and Laumeier Sculpture Park will launch the school’s fall Architecture Lecture Series Sept. 10. Beginning with talks by three prominent architects — David Lewis, Lawrence Scarpa and Charles Rose.
Help save a life by donating blood
Sign up today to donate blood or volunteer at Washington University’s first campus-wide blood drive. The event will be held Tuesday, September 11 at 12 locations and a variety of times to fit your schedule. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to articipate in this exciting effort, where one hour of your time as a blood donor can save up to three lives.
Heart repair may give migraine relief
More than 30 million Americans suffer from debilitating migraine headaches, but a current worldwide clinical trial may have many on the road to relief. Closing a small hole in the heart has already alleviated migraine symptoms for a group of stroke patients, says WUSM physician John Lasala. Now, a clinical trial of hundreds of patients is trying to better gauge the effectiveness of the procedure.
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