Inside the data: A look at Washington University's position as a medical research powerhouse
Each year, the National Institutes of Health grants more than $40 billion to thousands of institutions across the country for health research projects. In 2020, researchers in St. Louis and surrounding areas were granted $585 million in NIH grants for 1,132 projects. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - May 14, 2021 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Maddy Simpson Source Type: news
Compound may prevent risk of a form of arrhythmia from common medications
(Washington University in St. Louis) The team discovered a compound that prevents and even reverses the underlying physiological change that can lead some drugs to cause heart problems. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 14, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Triple-negative breast cancer more deadly for African American women
(Washington University School of Medicine) New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that non-Hispanic African American women with triple-negative breast cancer have lower survival rates than non-Hispanic white women with this type of breast cancer. The study demonstrates the need for additional research to address disparities in cancer care and understand whether tumor biology or nonbiological reasons such as systemic racism -- or a combination of such factors -- may be driving these disparities. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - May 13, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Cancer has ripple effect on distant tissues
(Washington University in St. Louis) A new study with zebrafish shows that a deadly form of skin cancer -- melanoma -- alters the metabolism of healthy tissues elsewhere in the body. The research from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that these other tissues could potentially be targeted to help treat cancer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - May 13, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Pfizer-BioNTech Has Requested Full Approval of Their COVID-19 Vaccine From the FDA
Pfizer-BioNTech announced on May 7 that they have requested that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) start the process of fully approving their COVID-19 vaccine. The companies will continue to supply the agency with additional data on vaccination safety and effectiveness on a rolling basis over coming weeks. The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the shot in December, based on short-term data on safety and efficacy.
Now, the companies have the required six-month data on the vaccine to support a biologics license application, which the FDA will review over the next several weeks before making a decision.
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Source: TIME: Health - May 7, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized COVID-19 Source Type: news
Covid has killed 7M people around the world - more than double official tally - study claims
Analysts at Washington University estimate the disease has caused about 6.9million deaths globally - as opposed to the 3.2m declared by the World Health Organization (WHO). (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 6, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How West African Leaders Can Tackle Youth and Gender Inequities
Women informal cross-border traders. Credit: Trevor Davies/IPSBy Ifeanyi Nsofor, Adaeze Oreh, and John Lazame TindabilMay 6 2021 (IPS) Recently, both Republics of Benin and Chad held their 2021 national elections. These countries are among thirteen countries on the continent billed to elect new political leaders in 2021 alone. This is a good opportunity to improve conditions on the continent. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified other issues on the continent like youth unemployment that better leadership could help improve.
These are three ways West African leaders can better help their nations at this time of CO...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - May 6, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ifeanyi Nsofor, Adaeze Oreh, and John Lazame Tindabil Tags: Africa Gender Global Governance Headlines Health Poverty & SDGs Source Type: news
Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer in women under 50
(Washington University School of Medicine) Colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a link between drinking sugar-sweetened beverages and an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer in women under age 50. The findings suggest that heavy consumption of sugary drinks during adolescence (ages 13 to 18) and adulthood can increase the disease risk. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - May 6, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Pitt, WashU awarded $10.7 Million for Alzheimer's disease genetic research
(University of Pittsburgh) Despite decades of research and investment, the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease are still largely unknown, stymieing drug development and early diagnosis efforts. A new $10.7 million, five-year project led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis aims to change that with the first comprehensive study using whole genome sequencing to address a critical gap in knowledge about the disease. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 5, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Bai lab develops stable, efficient, anode-free sodium battery
(Washington University in St. Louis) The lab of Peng Bai has developed a stable, anode-free sodium ion battery that is highly efficient, will be less expensive and is significantly smaller than a traditional lithium ion battery. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - May 3, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Among COVID-19 survivors, an increased risk of death, serious illness
(Washington University School of Medicine) Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis showed that COVID-19 survivors -- including those not sick enough to be hospitalized -- have an increased risk of death in the six months following diagnosis with the virus. They also have catalogued the numerous diseases associated with COVID-19, providing a big-picture overview of the long-term complications of COVID-19 and revealing the massive burden this disease is likely to place on the world's population in the coming years. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - April 22, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Timing of Chemotherapy for Glioblastoma May Matter
WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2021 -- Chemotherapy for glioblastoma (GBM) may work better in the morning, according to a study recently published online in Neuro-Oncology Advances.
Anna R. Damato, from the Washington University School of Medicine in St.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 21, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
UW researchers studying how to make online arguments productive
(University of Washington) University of Washington researchers worked with almost 260 people to understand online disagreements and to develop potential design interventions that could make these discussions more productive and centered around relationship-building. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - April 19, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Mountain high: Andean forests have high potential to store carbon under climate change
(Washington University in St. Louis) The Andes Mountains in South America are the world's longest mountain range and a hotspot of biodiversity. But the forest that climbs up this mountain range provides another important service to humanity. Andean forests are helping to protect the planet by acting as a carbon sink, absorbing carbon dioxide and keeping some of this climate-altering gas out of circulation, according to new research published in Nature Communications. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - April 19, 2021 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Norovirus clusters are resistant to environmental stresses and UV disinfection, new study finds
(George Washington University) Clusters of a virus known to cause stomach flu are resistant to detergent and ultraviolet disinfection, according to new research. The findings suggest the need to revisit current disinfection, sanitation and hygiene practices aimed at protecting people from noroviruses. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - April 15, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
