The Translational Science Benefits Model website features two new case studies illustrating how research teams have used the TSBM in their research to highlight both the demonstrated and potential impact of their work. Using 3D Holograms to Treat Cardiac Arrhythmia—Developing and using 3D hologram technology (ELVIS) to guide physicians during cardiac ablation procedures. Advancing the […]
A new study by WashU Med maternal-fetal medicine researchers shows that the novel coronavirus infects maternal and fetal cells in the placenta and alters the balance of hormones that regulate blood pressure. This finding, published in the journal Med, helps explain why coronavirus infection has been linked to serious pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia, that […]
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
At the start of 2020, Melanie K.’s main concern was how her shoulder surgery in July would impact her year. She had no idea the COVID-19 pandemic would threaten even greater limitations. However, Melanie dealt with her obstacles in great form; she provided physical therapy to young clients, coached gymnastics with the Illinois Special Olympics, […]
Tina A. has an intrinsic desire to help others. She loves helping her customers find high-end, reasonably priced clothing at Dos Resale Boutique in downtown Clayton. In November 2020, her desire to help others motivated her to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine trial. Resale Tina doesn’t like to hold onto anything that she no longer […]
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 […]