Enzymes newly discovered role may make it target for arthritis treatment
Scientists have found a new role for a previously identified enzyme that may make it a target for anti-inflammatory treatments.
Vaginal cancer detected more often with PET than CT scans
In patients with vaginal cancer, PET scans detected twice as many primary tumors and cancerous lymph nodes as did CT scans, according to researchers at the School of Medicine. At this time, however, Medicaid, Medicare and many private insurers specify CT (computed tomography) for diagnosing and monitoring this cancer.
Ludmerer receives American College of Physicians’ highest honor
He was one of only 45 physicians nationwide elected to mastership in 2005 at the college’s annual meeting in San Francisco.
Genes affect sensitivity to alcohol
Two genes were found to affect sensitivity to alcohol intoxication, interest in alcohol consumption and risk of developmental brain damage from alcohol.
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Highly appreciated
Photo by Robert BostonProject ARK members enjoy ice cream at the School of Medicine’s Employee Appreciation Day picnic at Hudlin Park.
A lifesaving leader
Richard D. Wetzel, Ph.D., first came to St. Louis to attend Concordia Seminary. But when he arrived at the seminary, he wasn’t dreaming of a small country church. He wanted to become a college professor. He comes from an extended family that includes nine college professors, and almost all of them taught at Lutheran colleges. […]
Method helps immune system attack its invaders
School of Medicine research shows the immune system can brand foreign proteins by chemically modifying their structure.
Post-op treatment for heart irregularity shows promise
Research suggests inflammation is the cause of postoperative atrial fibrillation, giving doctors new options for preventative therapy.
Older overweight adults needed for study
Until now, there were no studies to determine if exercise has protective effects in older obese people, says principal investigator Dennis Villareal.
Study of breast cancer in younger women seeks volunteers
Breast cancer in younger women is more often fatal than the disease in older women. A research team at the School of Medicine has begun a study designed to find genetic factors that may contribute to this difference and is calling for interested women to participate.
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