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December 14, 2023
‘Long flu’ has emerged as a consequence similar to long COVID
Study shows patients hospitalized for flu or COVID-19 face increased risk of long-term health problems, death.
News Release
November 21, 2023
Long-COVID clinic expanding reach to vulnerable metro, rural communities
Grant, partnership with community organizations expected to boost access to care to medically underserved.
News Release
August 21, 2023
Long COVID still worrisome 2 years after infection
Virus continues to pose risk of diabetes, lung problems, blood clots, GI issues, other conditions.
News Release
August 14, 2023
WashU Medicine nephrologist has risen to prominence, uncovering society’s biggest health issues
Al-Aly has become a leading COVID-19 researcher by tapping into big data.
Outlook Magazine, Profiles
July 31, 2023
Scientists develop breath test that rapidly detects COVID-19 virus
Test results available in less than a minute.
News Release
July 10, 2023
Anti-inflammatory drugs did not speed COVID-19 recovery but prevented deaths
Study could expand treatment options for patients with severe COVID-19.
News Release
July 3, 2023
Ding receives junior investigator award from virology society
Recognized for work on gut viruses and how they cause disease.
National Leaders
June 22, 2023
Curiel, Diamond receive innovation award
Researchers recognized for developing COVID-19 nasal vaccine .
National Leaders
June 5, 2023
Donated kidneys from deceased COVID-19 patients are safe to transplant
Study finds that such organs don't transmit virus that causes COVID-19.
News Release
June 2, 2023
Podcast: Advocating for science and truth
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' visits the School of Medicine’s 2023 Commencement ceremony, featuring an address by Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
May 2, 2023
Dean’s Impact Awards recognize faculty for extraordinary efforts during pandemic
48 faculty members across many disciplines honored.
Medical Campus & Community
April 25, 2023
COVID-19 vaccine appears more effective if received around midday
Circadian rhythm may help determine when a vaccine offers the most protection.
News Release
April 6, 2023
COVID-19 patients’ blood plasma shows who is most likely to become severely ill
Specific proteins in plasma signal who eventually may need ventilators, face poor outcomes.
News Release
April 3, 2023
Keeping COVID-19 in check likely to require periodic boosters
To be effective, boosters should target variants widely different from COVID-19 virus's original strain.
News Release
March 29, 2023
Scientists aim to develop vaccine against all deadly coronaviruses
$8 million NIH grant supports effort to avert next pandemic.
News Release
March 23, 2023
Paxlovid reduces risk of long-term health problems, death from COVID-19
Drug recommended to prevent severe complications of virus.
News Release
March 7, 2023
Long Covid patients more likely to have gastrointestinal problems, study finds
Source: New York Times
March 7, 2023
COVID-19 infections raise risk of long-term gastrointestinal problems
Addressing lingering GI issues critical part of post-infection care.
News Release
February 16, 2023
Fauci to speak at WashU Medicine Commencement
Nation’s top infectious diseases expert for decades to address graduating medical students.
Medical Campus & Community, News Release
February 15, 2023
Do repeat COVID infections increase the risk of severe disease or Long COVID?
Source: Scientific American
February 2, 2023
Pediatric primary care on the front lines of teen mental health crisis
Depression screenings, following up on mental health concerns have become important aspects of pediatric care.
Medical Campus & Community
December 21, 2022
Podcast: Brain-related issues can linger after patients recover from COVID-19
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' discusses one of the most common problems associated with long COVID-19.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
December 15, 2022
Vaccines’ real-world effectiveness studied with $12.5 million grant from CDC
Researchers will investigate vaccine efficacy; immune response to flu, COVID-19.
News Release
December 9, 2022
WashU’s nasal COVID-19 vaccine approved for use as booster in India
Many more people now eligible for vaccine delivered via nose drops.
News Release