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Sept. 28, 2006
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Larry J. Shapiro, M.D., executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, talks with Lacie (left) and Casey McCullough, a first-year medical student, and their 1-year-old son, Ryan, at the St. Louis Cardinals game Aug. 6 against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Education, retraining reduce catheter-associated infections

An education program reduced bloodstream infections associated with central venous catheters in critical care patients by 21 percent, School of Medicine researchers found.

Growth factor triggers increase of new blood vessels in the heart

The Sonic hedgehog, discovered by School of Medicine researchers, could benefit patients suffering from ischemic heart disease and myocardial infarctions.