SearchPast Issues April 17, 2008

New genetic links to psoriasis uncovered School of Medicine researchers have discovered seven new sites of common DNA variation that increase the risk of psoriasis. Cardiologist Reiss appointed Fox Distinguished Professor in Medicine Craig K. Reiss, M.D., has been named the Sam and Marilyn Fox Distinguished Professor in Medicine at the School of Medicine. 'Put on a happy face' "Bye Bye Birdie," the spring musical production by School of Medicine students, will be held April 24, 25 and 26 at the Whelpley Auditorium on the St Louis College of Pharmacy campus. Brain network in children less complex than in adults A brain network linked to introspective tasks is less intricate and well connected in children, School of Medicine scientists have learned. PET scans' impact on cancer care confirmed PET scans of cancer patients led clinicians to change treatment plans for more than a third of the patients, School of Medicine researchers found.