A Saint Louis University study finds that routine doses of acetaminophen energize nursing home residents who have moderate to severe dementia and are likely to have chronic pain.
Saint Louis University researchers are gearing up to study three vexing problems that affect older women: osteoporosis, hearing loss and dizziness.
A new article puts in perspective some "startling" new research regarding Avian flu.
A new Saint Louis University study disputes conventional wisdom about teenage mothers. It found that early parenthood did not ruin their lives.
Private businesses need to act sooner rather than later in preparing for a possible avian flu outbreak, says William Stanhope, associate director of the Institute for Biosecurity at Saint Louis University School of Public Health.
The federal government needs to take a lead in directing state and local health departments to prepare for an avian flu pandemic, says Greg Evans, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Biosecurity at Saint Louis University School of Public Health.
Lost medical records stemming from recent catastrophes such as Hurricane Katrina have highlighted the need for families to maintain their own personal health records.
Genetics are partly responsible for how we feel physically and emotionally, new Saint Louis University School of Public Health research finds.
A new protease inhibitor is showing promise for the nearly 50 percent of patients who remain unresponsive to the standard drug regimen to treat hepatitis C.
Talking to your child about sex can be uncomfortable. A Saint Louis University physician and contributing author of a book says being approachable and sharing your expectations opens the door to good communications.
New research may give doctors a way to predict life-threatening heart problems in women. The team studied middle-aged diabetic women who underwent dobutamine stress echocardiography tests and concluded the test could help doctors predict fatal heart problems.
Relatively few senior adults likely will pick a new Medicare prescription drug plan because the choices are confusing and overwhelming, predicts a Saint Louis University health economist.
The avian flu is likely to place a huge financial strain on U.S. hospitals unless the government offsets losses not covered by insurance, authors of a book chapter on international health management predict. The researchers studied how SARS affected Taiwan hospitals in 2002-2003.
Every Nov. 11, Americans take time to remember our nations' veterans and their extraordinary sacrifices. But we should also remember the serious health problems some of those heroes face on a daily basis, says a Saint Louis University hepatologist.
New study can assist physicians with identifying patients who are at high risk for inactivity during pregnancy.
Pediatricians are doing hearing screenings on children and ignoring the results, a study by a Saint Louis University researcher finds.
Saint Louis University research finds that a trend first believed to be temporary is permanent.
Research by a team of Saint Louis University scientists points to a new class of drugs that get past the blood brain barrier and could work in treating diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
New Saint Louis University research examines interventions to designed to curb fetal alcohol syndrome.
In the first study of its kind, researchers at Saint Louis University have demonstrated that immunization with a new vaccine could potentially prevent more than a million cases of pertussis (whooping cough) each year in adolescents and adults.
Pamela Cacchione, Ph.D., has received a $1.47 million grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research to study the impact a nursing intervention designed by SLU researchers will have on nursing home residents.
New Saint Louis University research shows electron-beam CT scans are more accurate than conventional catheter angiography.
A Saint Louis University associate professor of pediatrics calls the American Academy of Pediatrics' revised recommendations about bed-sharing and SIDS "gutsy."
Saint Louis University experts are available as sources on Hurricane Rita stories.
Doctors may be missing out on an opportunity to talk to kids and their parents about weight issues, research in Pediatrics shows.
A Saint Louis University health economist says the Kaiser Report's findings about soaring medical insurance premiums aren't surprising.
A Saint Louis University obstetrician and nationally recognized exercise expert says the reluctance of his colleagues to recommend exercise during pregnancy is old-fashioned.
Saint Louis University experts are able to discuss Katrina's long-term effects.
Saint Louis University experts are available to comment on many aspects relating to Hurricane Katrina.
A Saint Louis University professor of Earth and atmospheric sciences, warned of flooding and other problems for the Deep South in his 2003 book Geological Hazards should a hurricane of Katrina's magnitude ever hit. Kusky is available for interviews on the magnitude of the hurricane, as well as its significant implications.
Saint Louis University scientists have figured out how a cancer-killing compound can slip past the blood brain barrier to fight malignant glioblastomas.
Raj Sindwani, M.D., is on a mission to teach patients about modern treatments for sinusitis so they can literally breathe easier. He says patients no longer need to go through antiquated or painful procedures with the advent of image-guided sinus surgery and pain-free endoscopies.
You've bought new binders, plenty of notebook paper, pens and pencils in anticipation of the start of school. But have you selected a homework shirt? A Saint Louis University pediatrician explains how the right garb can transport kids to a homework state of mind.
CSI may be a fictional TV series, but the characters' real-life counterparts are gathering at Saint Louis University School of Medicine to hone their craft. Serial killers, sports deaths and internet crimes are among the topics.
People with excessive sweating disorder find Botox injections can improve their quality of life.
One third of nursing home residents who have Alzheimer's disease miss out on stimulation because their vision is not corrected, says a Saint Louis University study.
Vagal nerve stimulation, approved Friday by the Food and Drug Administration, offers hope to sickest depressed patients, says a Saint Louis University psychiatrist who studied the treatment.
Scientists have an explanation for a why a U.S. monkeypox outbreak in 2003 failed to produce a single death.
An intense dislike of the gym or reluctance to work out in the sweltering heat of summer can result in many women avoiding exercise altogether. A carefully planned home workout might be just the solution.
The coauthors of a book about preparing nurses to deal with the aftermath of a terror attack say nurses must be ready to be on the frontline after disaster strikes.
The new Harry Potter book presents a painless way parents can discuss growing up with their children and is good summer fun, a Saint Louis University pediatrician says.
July 4 signals that summer is flying by. Gas prices continue to soar. Sounds like a recipe to pass on a summer get-away. A Saint Louis University pediatrician suggests looking in your own backyard for a memorable vacation.
Patients who need a positron emission tomography/computed tomography procedure to evaluate known or suspected malignancies should lay off the java, according to research by Medhat M. Osman, M.D., Ph.D.
Revolutionary new whole-body PET/CT scans will allow doctors to better diagnose and treat cancer. Physicians predict this innovative imaging protocol will become the standard for all PET centers because of its noninvasive nature, large field of view, accuracy, ease of use, speed and patient comfort.
It doesn't take as long as previously thought for chronic alcohol consumption to produce lasting effects on learning and memory, Saint Louis University research shows.
Elderly patients are at the greatest risk of dying in the hospital if they can't care for themselves, a new study finds. The Saint Louis University physician who conducted the research says that's good news because therapy can help senior adults improve their ability to function.
With prom season and spring weddings now in full force, a dermatologist gives advice on dealing with the pimples that sometimes come with stressful events.
Doctors can make a difference in encouraging diabetic patients to exercise by helping them create and follow through on a concrete plan, Saint Louis University research shows.
New research finds that some African-American adults as young as 50 say they are so afraid of falling that they stop moving around, which causes frailty and increases the likelihood that they might fall.
The end of an era or an new beginning? At the end of this baseball season, the St. Louis Cardinals' Busch stadium will be torn down to make way for a new ballpark. A Saint Louis University professor of communications examines what this change means for Redbird nation.
RSS
Medicine keyboard_arrow_right
Sciencekeyboard_arrow_right
Life keyboard_arrow_right
Business keyboard_arrow_right
Journal News keyboard_arrow_right
By Location keyboard_arrow_right
Meetings, Grants, and Events keyboard_arrow_right