Future STARS: High-school students conduct research
Photo by Robert BostonM.D.-Ph.D. student Danielle Scheidenhelm works with STARS program participant Diane Ma.54 high-schoolers participated in the program, which pairs students and teachers with research mentors from area universities.
Irregular heart rhythm treatment shows promise
Cardiac researchers have found treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs after heart surgery may lessen or prevent atrial fibrillation.
Campus Watch
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African-Americans may suffer more arthritis pain
University researchers used questionnaires, physical examinations and laboratory tests to assess symptoms and disability levels.
Obituary: Joseph
Harold J. Joseph died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, of cerebral hemorrhage at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.
Siteman reduces disparity in cancer care
The National Cancer Institute has awarded the center a five-year, $1.25 million grant to support its Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities.
Of note
Michael C. Ogilvie, Ph.D.,
Richard H. Rochberg, Ph.D.,
Pratim Biswas, Ph.D.,
Patrick Crowley, Ph.D.,
and more…
PET scans detect more vaginal cancer than CT scans
However, Medicaid, Medicare and many private insurers specify CT (computed tomography) for diagnosing and monitoring this cancer.
Volunteers sought for first days of class
The Office of Student Activities and Student Union are looking for volunteers to help new students find their way to classes.
Cancer research grant seeks junior faculty
Applications are being accepted for the University’s American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant.
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