IntroductionMedical mycology: A neglected area of microbiology?Evolution of anti-fungal therapiesRecent advancementsReferencesFurther reading Fungal infections affect billions of people worldwide and, in severe cases can cause […]
Suicides less common in states that passed Medicaid expansion
Although there have been steady increases over the past 20 years in the number of people nationwide who die by suicide, researchers at Washington University […]
How is Bioluminescence Used in Cancer Research?
What is bioluminescence?The luciferin-luciferase systemBioluminescence imagingApplications in cancer researchReferences Further reading Bioluminescence systems are widely used in cancer research, particularly in preclinical studies conducted in both […]
Psychedelic Medicine: Past, Present, and Future
Psychedelics are a group of hallucinogenic drugs that alter thought, perception, and feelings by causing sensations that seem real but are not. Psychedelics come in […]
How has COVID-19 affected Organ Transplantation?
The retrovirus coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had a profound impact on all facets of the medical industry. Media and medical experts alike have held […]
For accuracy, brain studies of complex behavior require thousands of people
As brain scans have become more detailed and informative in recent decades, neuroimaging has seemed to promise a way for doctors and scientists to “see” […]
Investigating the Epidemic for Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is a global public health concern, defined as sustained damage to the renal parenchyma that results in deterioration of kidney function with […]
Plant-Based Drugs and Medicines
Plants have been used as the source of drugs for long ages, and as of today, approximately 70,000 species have been screened for their potential […]
Should you Mix COVID Vaccines?
Recent evidence on heterologous prime-boost coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination has shown promising results in terms of inducing robust immune responses against deadly severe acute […]
Insight into Expired Medicines
Expired medicines are a common and unpleasant reality of life in today’s developed world, and even in many relatively developed parts of low- and middle-income […]
$7.5 million redesign of CWE MetroLink Station completed
Washington University Medical Campus employees, students and visitors arriving and departing on trains at the Central West End MetroLink Station might be surprised to see […]
What is Amniotic Fluid Embolism?
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening condition that affects pregnant women shortly before, during, or immediately after labor and delivery. It is a syndrome […]
What Are the Health Benefits of Yoga?
Yoga is a mindful movement practice that originates from India. It includes meditation, as well as a combination of positions, strengthening, and breathing exercises. The […]
Emotional aspects of chronic pain isolated in brain circuitry
Negative emotional states and physical pain are intimately connected. Numerous people who suffer from chronic, persistent pain also deal with negative emotions and loss of […]