Risk of death from COVID-19 lessens, but infection still can cause issues 3 years later
New findings on long COVID — long-term effects on health experienced by many who have had COVID-19 — offer both good and bad news, according to a study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care system.
Dickson, Khabele, Longmore elected to Association of American Physicians
Three physician-scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been newly elected to the Association of American Physicians.
Holehouse receives NSF early-career award
Alex Holehouse, an assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation.
Weil installed as Medoff professor
Gary Weil, MD, has been named the inaugural Gerald and Judith Medoff Professor of Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Weil received the honor in recognition of his efforts to eliminate parasitic worm diseases as global public health threats.
Subtle cognitive decline precedes end to driving for older adults
Even slight cognitive changes can affect an older person’s decision to stop driving, according to a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings suggest that routine cognitive testing could help older adults and their physicians make decisions about driving that maximizes safety while preserving independence as long as possible.
Sade Williams Clayton
Postdoctoral research scholar Sade Williams Clayton works to advocate and build community for postdoctoral research trainees and others. She recently received a national award from the National Postdoctoral Association for her efforts.
Gut bacteria boost immune response to fight tumors
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a strain of gut bacteria can boost immune responses and enhance cancer immunotherapy to fight sarcoma tumors in mice.
Chemo for glioblastoma enhanced by tapping into cell’s daily rhythms
A study from biologists and clinicians at Washington University in St. Louis reports that glioblastoma cells have built-in circadian rhythms that create better times of day for treatment.
Pruitt named director of academic pediatrics division
Cassandra M. Pruitt, MD, a professor of pediatrics, has been named director of the Division of Academic Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Repeat COVID-19 vaccinations elicit antibodies that neutralize variants, other viruses
A study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that repeat vaccination with updated versions of the COVID-19 vaccine promotes the development of antibodies that neutralize a wide range of variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as related coronaviruses.
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