Let the NO flow: discovery provides key to improving blood circulation, healing
An angiogram, or X-ray image of blood vesselsScientists have uncovered a new biomedical technique that could increase blood flow to alleviate problems associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and many surgical procedures. They found that blocking the action of a blood-clot-associated protein turns up the effect of a biologically produced gas that can open blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Type 2 diabetic patients needed for study of blood fat, heart health
A School of Medicine clinical study is investigating the link between blood fat and heart health in patients with type 2 diabetes.
David Holtzman honored for Alzheimer’s research
David M. Holtzman, M.D., is the co-recipient of the MetLife Foundation Award for Medical Research in Alzheimer’s Disease.
David Mutch named president-elect of gynecologic oncologist society
David G. Mutch, the Ira C. and Judith Gall Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named President-Elect II of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists. The society is a national medical specialty organization of physicians who are trained in the comprehensive management of women with malignancies of the reproductive tract.
Washington University surgeon develops treatment for foot deformity
Children born with a foot deformity that causes them to have a rigid flatfoot once faced extensive surgery to fully correct the problem. A treatment developed by a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at the School of Medicine has shown early success in correcting congenital vertical talus with minimal surgery in most cases.
CT scans virtually unwrap Science Center’s mummy
Courtesy PhotoSchool of Medicine researchers recently helped the Saint Louis Science Center probe the mysteries of a nearly 2,000-year-old baby mummy.
Tumor motion a key to lung cancer treatment
School of Medicine scientists have developed an apparatus designed to precisely target radiation therapy on a tumor that may move with breathing.
Vision finding could benefit Alzheimer’s treatment
Results from a School of Medicine visual-motion study may ultimately help patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dyslexia.
Supplements studied as way to limit macular degeneration
School of Medicine researchers are evaluating dietary supplements to determine if they can prevent damage from age-related macular degeneration.
Match game
Photo by Robert BostonThe University’s fourth-year medical students learned March 15 where they will do their residencies.
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