Scientists identify new fuel-delivery route for cells
Scientists at the School of Medicine have identified a previously unknown route for cellular fuel delivery, a finding that could shed light on the process of aging and the chronic diseases that often accompany it.
Book explores cancer prevention among low-income women of color
A Washington University in St. Louis interdisciplinary initiative has sparked a wave of faculty research and the publication of a new book examining the incidence of cancer among low-income women of color in St. Louis and the Metro East communities of Illinois, including East St. Louis.
Wright president-elect of orthopedic surgery board
Rick W. Wright, MD, the Jerome J. Gilden Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named president-elect of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Wright will serve a one-year term as president-elect and become president of the organization in October.
Tiny, implantable device uses light to treat bladder problems
A team of neuroscientists and engineers, including some at the School of Medicine, has developed a tiny, implantable device that has potential to help people with bladder problems bypass the need for medication or electronic stimulators.
Moderate drinking not harmful for older patients with heart failure
A study from the School of Medicine suggests that people over 65 who are newly diagnosed with heart failure can continue to drink moderate amounts of alcohol without worsening their condition.
Medication for severe acne alters skin microbiome
A new study from the School of Medicine shows that the common acne medication isotretinoin alters the microbiome of the skin. The study raises the possibility of developing microbiome-based acne treatments.
Philips named co-director of infectious diseases division
Tuberculosis expert Jennifer Philips, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine, has been named co-director of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Obituary: J. Evan Sadler, director of hematology, 67
Pioneering hematologist J. Evan Sadler, MD, PhD, a world-renowned expert in the study and treatment of blood clotting disorders and director of the Division of Hematology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, died Thursday, Dec. 13, at his home in Clayton, Mo., following a brief illness. He was 67.
New genetic clues to early-onset form of dementia
An international team of researchers, led by the School of Medicine, has found that a lone mutation in a single gene that causes an inherited form of frontotemporal dementia makes it harder for neurons in the brain to communicate with one another, leading to neurodegeneration.
Artificial intelligence and the future of medicine
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform medicine. Two School of Medicine experts discuss how AI may change health care and what challenges need to be addressed before it can become part of routine care.
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