This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ details how School of Medicine scientists began working with the virus, ramping up research efforts while the rest of the world was shutting down
Major boost in COVID-19 antibodies seen in breast milk after vaccination
The National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C) Data Enclave is a one-of-a-kind collection of clinical data that the research community can use to study COVID-19 and identify potential treatments. It now has data derived from electronic health records of more than 4 million people, including more than 1 million patients who tested positive for COVID-19. Researchers […]
In a preliminary study of COVID-19 patients with mild-to-moderate disease who were attempting to recover in their homes, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have found that the anti-depressant drug fluvoxamine seems to prevent some of the most serious complications of the illness, and makes hospitalization and the need for supplemental oxygen less likely.
Independent of cholesterol, gene variants raise risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
Joyce (Joy) Balls-Berry, PhD, MPE, Associate Professor of Neurology, Lead, Knight ADRC Health Disparities and Equity Core, Washington University in St. Louis, was recently elected to the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Board of Directors. The Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) was founded in 2009 to support the needs of the […]
Wesley House Association had to think fast after the COVID-19 pandemic led to a total shutdown almost a year ago. Today staff are still the only individuals inside the Wesley House at 4507 Lee Ave. in North St. Louis city, yet because of its strong partnerships and dedication to the residents of the 63115 zip […]
Sequencing results returned in a few days; costs similar to conventional testing
A Relationship Begins One could say she has community in her heart. Rev. Dr. Paulette Sankofa, EdD, grew up in the St. Louis West End and remembers the tight community connections, particularly among older adults that was commonplace at that time. It is this sense of community and respect for seniors instilled as a young […]
