Marilyn Cohn, Ph.D
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Estrogen could prevent tooth loss in older women
Postmenopausal women who took a daily dose of estrogen along with calcium, vitamin D and regular dental checkups improved the condition of their jaw, which could potentially reduce the risk of tooth loss. Women who had regular checkups but took only calcium and vitamin D also improved jaw mass and density, though to a significantly lesser extent than those who received estrogen. Full story |
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Virus
in babies might cause chronic asthma
While most scientists believe that allergies cause asthma, School of Medicine researchers are uncovering a second potential cause for this common respiratory illness. Their new model suggests that a viral infection in the first years of life may leave a lasting mark on the immune system, causing chronic respiratory problems later. "While the allergic response may increase
during an asthma attack, our research suggests
that the anti-viral response also increases,"
said Michael J. Holtzman, M.D., the Selma and
Herman Seldin Professor of Medicine and professor
of cell biology and physiology. "We think that
a virus in infancy or childhood creates a hit-and-run
effect, where a brief infection causes permanent
changes in the body's anti-viral system." Full story
University faculty listed among top physicians nationally The School of Medicine is home to some of America's top doctors, according to a recently released directory of leading physicians in the United States and Canada. This year's directory includes 88 Washington University physicians at Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's hospitals. Physicians were selected through a nomination
process in which doctors were asked to whom
they would recommend friends and family members
seeking medical care. After extensive research,
interviews and correspondence, 4,254 physicians
were selected from over 20,000 candidates. Full story
Cancer research grants now available Applications now are being accepted for awards from the University's American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS-IRG). Applications are due by 4 p.m. Sept. 16. The program provides seed money for new projects initiated by junior faculty members. Awards of up to $20,000 will be made for one year. Eligibility is limited to instructors and
assistant professors who are within eight years
of their first independent research or faculty
appointment. Individuals who previously have
received ACS-IRG awards or major grants from
the National Institutes of Health, the National
Science Foundation, the American Cancer Society
or Veterans Affairs are not eligible. Applicants
must be U.S. citizens or have proof of permanent
residency at the time of application. Full story
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