Bad neighborhood conditions triple disabilities risk
“Our study shows that it’s not just who you are or what you do, but where you live that affects your well-being,” says lead author Mario Schootman.
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Campus Watch
The following incidents were reported to University Police Feb. 28-March 7. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Feb. 28 9:53 a.m. — A […]
Anti-inflammatory drug’s potentially deadly side effect found to be rare
A study found no new cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy & confirmed the 3 previously identified cases of PML associated with use of the drug.
Spring break
The Record will not be published next week due to spring break. Look for our next issue March 24.
Obituary: Botwinick, professor emeritus of neurology, psychology; 83
He played a key role in the development of the Washington University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center; he died Feb. 12 after a brief illness.
Medicine, art go hand in hand
Photo by Robert BostonThese pieces of art are part of the Student, Faculty and Staff Art Show at the Farrell Learning and Teaching Center through March 15.An exhibit on the Medical Campus features paintings, photographs, sculptures and 3-D pieces done by students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Skinker-Parkway intersection to be closed 10 days
Crews will be removing the temporary bridges south of the intersection, back filling the hole and completing the pavement through March 20.
Diversity initiative launches Web site
The Web site will be used to support the goal of the Washington University Diversity Initiative, which is to increase racial diversity and gender balance.
Of note
Yoram Rudy, Ph.D.,
Mark S. Wrighton, Chancellor,
John C. Morris, M.D.,
Chrysanthe Preza, Ph.D.,
Scott Saunders, M.D.,
J. Perren Cobb, M.D. More…
Weekly fitness course for adults offered
Taught by Lori Khazen, WUSTL assistant soccer coach and soccer strength coach, the course will be held from 12:10-12:50 p.m. March 14-May 2 in the South 40.
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