School of Medicine

Photo by Bob BostonNational and local legislative staff members recently visited the Medical Campus to learn why academic medical centers are unique.

Photo by Tim ParkerSen. Jim Talent visits with John W. McDonald and a patient during a recent trip to the School of Medicine to learn about medical research.

“Recent studies have shown that depression also increases the risk of dying in the first year or two after bypass surgery,” Kenneth E. Freedland said.

Two particular proteins appear to act as “chaperones” orchestrating the clearance of potentially hazardous molecules out of the brain.

Photo by Bob BostonAs the number of ethnic patients seeking plastic surgery continues to rise, understanding how to preserve ethnicity is critical.

John G. Csernansky was attending medical school at New York University when he had one of those rare epiphanies that reveal a person’s true calling. Medical students at NYU did their psychiatry rotations at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan. Just the name “Bellevue” conjures up the image of a psychiatric hospital for many, but in fact, […]

Photo by Bob BostonMark D. Levine teaches first-year medical students how to lift a patient into an ambulance.The events of September 11 reinforced the need for crises preparation, and that includes the training of medical students.

Alex S. Evers, M.D., wears a number of hats. He is the Henry E. Mallinckrodt Professor and head of the Department of Anesthesiology and a professor of medicine and of molecular biology and pharmacology. He also chairs the board of directors for the Washington University Faculty Practice Plan. He’s been at the University since 1983, […]

The Parkway Hotel is holding an open house for the Medical Campus from noon-6 p.m. Feb. 10.

A study provides the first scientific proof of a theory that could open a significant new front in the battle to control autoimmune diseases.