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Released: 18-Jun-2012 12:50 PM EDT
Saint Louis University Designs New NIH-Funded Program to Help Institutions Address Research Wrongdoing
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A $500,000 grant to Saint Louis University’s Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics will fund the first ever remediation program to aid institutions when they discover researchers who have engaged in wrongdoing or unprofessional behavior.

Released: 3-Apr-2012 5:10 PM EDT
Four Works Better Than Three
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Findings from a Saint Louis University study should bring better protection from influenza.

Released: 7-Mar-2012 10:25 AM EST
Wacky Weather Patterns Create Confusing Allergy Season
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A Saint Louis University allergist offers tips to distinguish between the common cold and allergies.

Released: 24-Feb-2012 11:35 AM EST
SLU Researcher Aims to Ease Chemotherapy Pain with Grant from Mayday Fund
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A solution to the problem of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) not only would dramatically improve quality of life for sufferers, but also would save lives by allowing cancer treatment to continue at optimal levels.

Released: 20-Feb-2012 11:00 AM EST
Don’t Be a Desk Potato: Break Up Sedentary Office Hours with Exercise
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A Saint Louis University occupational therapist offers advice to avoid the health risks associated with a sedentary job.

Released: 2-Feb-2012 7:00 AM EST
Doctors Aim to Dispel Myths about Vaccines
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Two Saint Louis University pediatricians are leading a Missouri State Medical Association statewide effort to change the way doctors respond to parents’ fears of vaccines, and to raise awareness about the importance of getting children vaccinated.

Released: 31-Jan-2012 2:40 PM EST
Five Reasons Not to Put Off a Colonoscopy
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Talk to your doctor to ease worries, says a Saint Louis University gastroenterologist.

Released: 5-Jan-2012 7:00 AM EST
Research Shows Progress Toward Genital Herpes Vaccine
Saint Louis University Medical Center

New NIH-funded research points investigators toward finding a genital herpes vaccine that works on both viruses that cause disease.

Released: 20-Dec-2011 11:55 AM EST
New Year’s Resolutions: Reality Check for Would-Be Runners
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Practical goals and preparation are the keys to success, a Saint Louis University physical therapist says.

Released: 21-Nov-2011 12:45 PM EST
SLU’s First Endowed Chair in Public Health Honors James Kimmey
Saint Louis University Medical Center

James R. Kimmey, M.D., MPH, the outgoing president and chief executive officer at Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH), had been executive vice president and vice president for health sciences at Saint Louis University.

Released: 30-Aug-2011 6:00 PM EDT
Don’t Tough it Out: Put An End to Allergy Bravado
Saint Louis University Medical Center

As ragweed season begins, a Saint Louis University allergist offers steps for relief.

Released: 30-Aug-2011 4:55 PM EDT
How Safe Are We? Preparing for the Next Terrorist Attack
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A decade after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a Saint Louis University bioterrorism export warms that we've become too complacent.

Released: 1-Aug-2011 11:00 AM EDT
Woes Worsen after Settlements for Back Injuries
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Saint Louis University researchers have found that financial and domestic problems escalate for those who settle claims for work-related back injuries, striking African-Americans, the poor and the young hardest.

Released: 13-Jul-2011 4:50 PM EDT
Neurologist Urges Awareness, Action to Fix Disparities in Stroke Care
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Education and prevention are keys to closing the health care gap, Saint Louis University doctor says.

Released: 3-May-2011 10:00 AM EDT
Researchers Join Forces to Cure Deadly Childhood Disease
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Saint Louis University's Center for World Health and Medicine and the Institute for OneWorld Health are teaming up to develop new drugs to combat diarrhea, the second leading cause of death in children under age 5.

Released: 15-Apr-2011 11:40 AM EDT
Neurosurgeon Pushes Brain Bypass to New Heights
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A new high-flow brain bypass procedure developed by a Saint Louis University surgeon is highlighted on the cover of Neurosurgery.

Released: 8-Apr-2011 11:15 AM EDT
Outsmarting Cancer Cells: Researchers Learn How They Spread
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Saint Louis University scientists discover how to control traffic in the lymphatic system.

30-Mar-2011 4:20 PM EDT
Game Changer: Hepatitis C Drug May Revolutionize Treatment
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Saint Louis University investigator Bruce Bacon, M.D., reports findings in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Released: 18-Feb-2011 11:15 AM EST
Saint Louis U Scientists Partner on Malaria Research
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Drug discovery drives a new collaboration between Saint Louis University's Center for World Health & Medicine and China's Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health.

Released: 10-Feb-2011 11:45 AM EST
Research Implicates Natural Toxin as Triggering Parkinson’s Disease
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Saint Louis University investigators build a case linking the chemical DOPAL to Parkinson's disease.

Released: 9-Feb-2011 2:20 PM EST
Don't Pitch Stockpiled Avian Flu Vaccine
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A vaccine that doesn't match today's bird flu can be valuable in fighting a potential pandemic

Released: 1-Feb-2011 3:30 PM EST
Say Cheese! Five Ways to Enjoy Cheese at Your Super Bowl Party
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Green Bay Packer Cheeseheads and Steeler fans unite. Saint Louis University nutrition and dietetics instructor Katie Eliot shares five favorite tips to enjoy cheese at your Super Bowl party.

Released: 23-Dec-2010 8:00 AM EST
‘Un-Growth Hormone’ Increases Longevity
Saint Louis University Medical Center

The findings are significant because some older adult take growth hormone for rejuvenation.

Released: 15-Dec-2010 1:00 PM EST
How to Navigate a Holiday Buffet Without a Stomach Ache (And How to Be Kind to Your Guests Who Get Them)
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Eating large quantities of rich foods outside our normal diet and routine can leave those with digestive conditions feeling ill and unable to fully enjoy their time with family and friends.

Released: 6-Dec-2010 12:00 PM EST
Research Fuels Hope for Hard-To-Treat Hepatitis C Patients
Saint Louis University Medical Center

The outlook for patients with hepatitis C continues to improve as results from a clinical trial led by a Saint Louis University researcher found that the drug boceprevir helped cure hard-to-treat patients.

Released: 11-Nov-2010 11:40 AM EST
Doctors Improve Treatment of Battlefield Injuries Through DOD-Funded Consortium
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Saint Louis University will work to improve treatment for wounded service members and civilians.

Released: 11-Nov-2010 9:00 AM EST
Invisible Injuries Plague Returning Soldiers
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A Saint Louis University neuropsychologist offers advice to veterans recovering from mild traumatic brain injury.

Released: 2-Nov-2010 8:00 AM EDT
X-ray Crystallography Reveals Structure of Precursor to Blood-Clotting Protein
Saint Louis University Medical Center

The inactive form of the blood-regulating protein thrombin and its molecular structure are the focus of ground-breaking research from Saint Louis University.

Released: 29-Oct-2010 3:00 PM EDT
Spice in Curry Could Prevent Liver Damage
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Early findings from a Saint Louis University researcher suggest curcumin may protect against liver fibrosis.

Released: 5-Oct-2010 4:00 PM EDT
Low Testosterone Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A research team that includes a Saint Louis University geriatrician found that having low testosterone may put older men at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers say the next step is to conduct a large study on testosterone to treat Alzheimer’s disease.

Released: 5-Oct-2010 6:00 AM EDT
Better Cholesterol Drugs May Follow Researcher’s Breakthrough
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Scientists have identified an important microRNA that may allow us to better control cholesterol levels in blood.

Released: 4-Oct-2010 12:00 PM EDT
Neurosurgeon Scans Brains for Landmark Wiring Map
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Imaging, cloud computing and genetics come together in the Human Connectome Project, an NIH-funded initiative to map the human brain.

Released: 23-Sep-2010 12:45 PM EDT
High Rate of C-Sections After Pelvic Fractures
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Investigators found that women who give birth after suffering pelvic fractures receive C-sections at more than double normal rates despite the fact that vaginal delivery after such injuries is possible.

Released: 19-Aug-2010 8:00 AM EDT
Health Disparities Exist Among Black and Hispanic Kidney Donors
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Black and Hispanic kidney donors are significantly more likely than white donors to develop hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease, according to new Saint Louis University research published in the August 19, 2010 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Released: 16-Aug-2010 4:45 PM EDT
When Is Your Sneezin’ Season?
Saint Louis University Medical Center

As ragweed season begins, a Saint Louis University doctor recommends learning your allergy triggers.

Released: 4-Aug-2010 4:45 PM EDT
Genetic Testing Best Left Out of Pharmacies/Internet, SLU Geneticist Warns
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Do-it-yourself home genetics test, which are relatively new and available online, are often not comprehensive and may cause unnecessary stress, warns Suzanne Mahon, DNSc., a clinical professor of hematology and oncology at Saint Louis University.

Released: 22-Jul-2010 11:05 AM EDT
Shortness of Breath: Old Age or Asthma?
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A Saint Louis University allergist says asthma and allergies are often misdiagnosed in the elderly.

Released: 18-Jun-2010 11:45 AM EDT
Investigators Perfect New Version of Blood-Regulator Thrombin
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Researchers have discovered a way to harness the enzyme thrombin’s anti-blood clotting properties.

Released: 14-Jun-2010 4:25 PM EDT
Applying Sunscreen: Are You Doing It Wrong?
Saint Louis University Medical Center

“If you’ve gone to the admirable effort of buying and applying sunscreen, make sure it’s working while you wear it,” says Dr. Quenby Erickson, a Saint Louis University dermatologist.

Released: 10-Jun-2010 9:00 AM EDT
Hands-On Dads: Today’s Fathers Are More Engaged
Saint Louis University Medical Center

There are more reasons than ever to be thankful for dad this Father’s Day. A Saint Louis University pediatrician offers today's active dads advice to stay involved in their children's lives at every stage.

Released: 3-Jun-2010 8:45 AM EDT
Snuffing Out Smoking in Those with HIV
Saint Louis University Medical Center

We know the problem, now we need solutions, Saint Louis University School of Public Health research finds.

Released: 19-May-2010 11:00 AM EDT
Fighting Dengue: SLU Studies Investigational Vaccine
Saint Louis University Medical Center

The NIH is sponsoring research of an investigational vaccine for a potentially deadly virus.

Released: 13-May-2010 12:45 PM EDT
Tackling Sports Physicals: Preparing to Play
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Visit your doctor before summer sports camps begin, a Saint Louis University expert says.

Released: 6-May-2010 2:00 PM EDT
The Biggest Winners: Summer Campers
Saint Louis University Medical Center

SLU researcher finds sense of belonging, shared goals help obese children become more fit.

Released: 5-May-2010 2:00 PM EDT
More Left-Side Skin Cancer, SLU Researcher Finds
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Drivers need to be aware of the amount of sun exposure they receive behind the wheel, says Scott Fosko, M.D., chair of dermatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Released: 29-Apr-2010 8:00 AM EDT
Vitamin E Helps Those with Fatty Liver Disease
Saint Louis University Medical Center

With no currently approved treatments for NASH, the research results are welcome findings.

Released: 27-Apr-2010 3:00 PM EDT
Doctor Shares Keys to Healthy Brain Aging
Saint Louis University Medical Center

As researchers learn more about how we age, they’re finding that genetics are only half of the story when it comes to developing Alzheimer’s disease.

16-Apr-2010 10:10 AM EDT
Casa de Salud Community Celebrates New Approach to Health Care
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A new wellness clinic connects new immigrants to services they need.

Released: 15-Apr-2010 2:10 PM EDT
Saint Louis U. Gets $5M for New Sustainability Center
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Established with a $5 million gift from the Alberici Foundation, Saint Louis University’s Center for Sustainability will develop creative, collaborative solutions to pressing environmental challenges facing society today and offer the first master's program of its kind in the Midwest.

Released: 9-Apr-2010 5:00 PM EDT
Allergy Sufferers Endure Perfect Spring Storm
Saint Louis University Medical Center

A bumper crop of allergens has a Saint Louis University doctor hustling to provide relief.



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