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.
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.
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.
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.
Fireworks safety? Theres no such thing says emergency medicine specialist
Medical experts suggest leaving fireworks to professionals.Fireworks can be beautiful against the night sky on July 4th, but a Washington University emergency medicine specialist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital says, for safety’s sake, parents and children should leave the fireworks to professionals. All fireworks are dangerous, especially to children. Typically, about two-thirds of all fireworks injuries occur in the days around the July 4th holiday.
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