Nerve injury appears to be root of diabetes-related vision loss
New research from the School of Medicine indicates that much of that diabetes-related vision loss may result from nerve cell injury that occurs long before any blood vessels are damaged. The finding may lead to new approaches to treating it.
C. Prakash Gyawali: Digging deep into the symptoms
Gastroenterologist C. Prakash Gyawali, MD, uses complex tools to learn what’s behind patients’ symptoms and treat them more effectively.
School of Medicine launching Institute for Informatics
From analyzing vast DNA sequences to handling electronic medical records, the importance of big data in medicine has increased dramatically in recent years. To support the growing need to manage and harness big data, the School of Medicine is launching an Institute for Informatics and has named Philip R.O. Payne its first director.
Rare form of diabetes may require alternate treatment
Patients with a rare, genetic form of diabetes often are misdiagnosed as having type 2 diabetes because the two share symptoms. But new research at the School of Medicine suggests that treating such patients with therapies designed for type 2 diabetes is potentially harmful and guidelines need to change.
IDEA Labs honored by St. Louis Regional Chamber
Washington University student group IDEA Labs received the Spirit of St. Louis Award at the St. Louis Regional Chamber’s 2016 Arcus Awards for advancing the city’s rich history and global reputation as a hub of innovation and forward-looking vision.
Higher blood levels of omega-3 may help depression in heart patients
New research at the School of Medicine indicates that initial levels of omega-3 fatty acids in a heart patient’s blood have a significant impact on whether that person will respond to omega-3 supplements to treat depression.
Researchers honored by American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Two Washington University researchers, Elaine Mardis and Ann Gronowski, have been recognized by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry for exceptional research and service in the field of laboratory medicine.
Bacteria, viruses in gut linked to severity of HIV infection
In two studies led by researchers at the School of Medicine, scientists have identified intestinal bacteria and viruses as possible sources of inflammation and disease related to HIV-related infections.
Gut microbes linked to deadly intestinal disease in preemies
An imbalance of certain gut microbes appears to be the underlying cause of a frequently fatal intestinal illness in premature babies, according to new research led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Austin to receive Urology Care Foundation award
Paul F. Austin, MD, a professor of surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, will receive the John W. Duckett Pediatric Research Excellence Award from the American Urology Association’s Urology Care Foundation.
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