Measuring mitochondrial DNA could predict who will need ICU care, intubation
Rapid blood test identifies COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease

Measuring mitochondrial DNA could predict who will need ICU care, intubation
January 13 blogpost, “Fight Against COVID-19 Aided by Sepsis Researchers” features Richard Hotchkiss, MD and Kenneth Remy, MD. Read the entire blog post here.
Virtual talk also open to general public
Lecture hosted by Department of Medicine will be available online to public
Discovery could aid early screening, shed light on how Chiari malformation arises
This episode of ‘Show Me the Science’ contrasts the rapid development of effective vaccines with the lack of progress toward effective therapies
Researchers at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis are conducting discussion groups with parents and staff in the Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) to develop communication tools surrounding COVID-19 testing and vaccination.
Employees with close patient contact begin receiving Pfizer vaccine; older ages prioritized