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Rescue docs provide on-scene care Washington University in St. Louis has the only EMS program in Missouri that routinely sends emergency medicine physicians along with its own ambulances to treat trauma patients. These physicians work side-by-side with area emergency responders to provide top-quality patient care when every second counts. Play >
2011/04/11
New advice on flu shot The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that individuals 6 months of age and older get an influenza vaccination. This year's vaccine protects people from three types of flu, including the H1N1 virus that created last year's flu epidemic. Play >
2010/10/26
Multidisciplinary center specializes in little-known blood vessel disorder While symptoms of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) can be minor -such as nosebleeds and fatigue- the disease can become severe, affecting many different parts of the body. Rupture of malformed blood vessels can lead to breathing difficulties, brain abscesses and even stroke. The HHT Center at Washington University School of Medicine brings physicians from diverse specialties together to diagnose and treat this complex disease. Play >
2010/10/26
Chest compression-only CPR improves survival in cardiac arrest patients Standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) involves alternating chest compressions with rescue breaths. But heart attack patients who receive CPR from bystanders fare better if their resuscitators skip the rescue breaths and do only chest compression, according to a study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Play >
2010/10/15
Slather on the sunscreen Sunscreens are an effective way to protect the skin against sunburn and reduce the risk of skin cancer. Yet many people don't use sunscreens correctly. newer broad-spectrum sunscreens block both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, but they need to be reapplied every two hours to be effective, say Washington University dermatologists. Most sunscreens must be applied at least 30 minutes before going outside. Play >
2010/08/17
Doctors diagnose rare lung worm infection Physicians at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have diagnosed a rare parasitic infection in six people who had consumed raw crayfish from streams and rivers in Missouri. Paragonimiasis causes fever, cough, chest pains, shortness of breath and extreme fatigue. The infection is generally not fatal, and is easily treated if properly diagnosed. But the illness is so unusual that most doctors are not aware of it. Play >
2010/05/25
Vintage video of doctors and students promoting smoking Many tobacco promotions have implied the acceptance of smoking by doctors, scientists and even college students. Play >
2010/03/04
Protection from UV light may help reduce wrinkles Skin is subject to two types of aging: intrinsic and photo. Photo aging applies to parts of the body regularly exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. Simple preventative measures like shade and sunscreen may help prevent or delay fine lines and wrinkles. Retinoids, vitamin A derivatives available by prescription, may help restore elasticity to wrinkled skin for some patients. Play >
2009/07/07
Study seeks mechanisms that treat disease and reduce aging Researchers are evaluating the health benefits of both a calorie restricted diet and resveratrol, a compound found in grapes and berries. Both are believed to have properties that can improve organ function, help fight neurological diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, and even reduce the aging process. Play >
2009/05/14
Improve health and productivity with "Meetings on the Move" Today more than 30% of the American population is obese. "Meetings on the Move" is a concept to increase productivity and improve employees' health by getting them up from their desks and on the move. Play >
2009/04/06
Prostate cancer screening not necessary for some older patients Men with a limited life expectancy due to advanced age and existing medical conditions may not benefit from annual prostate cancer screening, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine. Play >
2009/03/18
Older Americans receive benefits from volunteering as tutors A new study from Washington University in St. Louis and Johns Hopkins University, in partnership with Experience Corps, has showed that people over 55 years old that volunteer as tutors experience many physical and mental health benefits. Play >
2009/03/12
Grad student's kidney gives life to stranger After hearing a radio program about kidney donation, Washington University School of Medicine graduate student Chuck Rickert decided to anonymously donate one of his kidneys to a complete stranger. Play >
2009/03/09
NIH conference focuses on women's health March 4-6 at Washington University, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is asking researchers and concerned citizens what they think are the most important issues regarding women's health. The NIH hopes to find guidance for funding of future women's health research. Play >
2009/02/25
New method of auditory training for people with hearing loss Principles of cognitive psychology and second language learning were incorporated into a new computer-based auditory training program for people with hearing loss. The WUSM program is designed to help those patients better understand spoken words. Play >
2009/01/29
Clinical trial tests new treatment for leg blood clots Approximately 250,000 U.S. patients are diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious medical condition consisting of precarious blood clots in the leg, every year. School of Medicine researchers will lead a multi-center clinical trial to gauge the effectiveness of a promising new treatment for DVT. Play >
2008/09/15
Portion control key to weight control MORE tips from Connie Diekman, director of nutrition, to monitor your food portions to help keep you from adding pounds. Play >
2008/07/14
Portion control key to weight control Interested in keeping the pounds off this holiday season? A nutrition expert at Washington University in St. Louis has some very simple tips for remembering accurate portion sizes, which may be even more important than the food choices you make. Play >
2008/07/14
New hearing aids pass restaurant noise test Using a special sound room to accurately replicate the noise in an Italian restaurant, WUSM researchers put a popular new hearing aid technology to the test. Michael Valente explains the results of the study. Play >
2008/07/10
Loud toys can lead to damaged hearing in children Toys that are too loud as well as iPods® and other popular MP3 players can damage sensitive hair cells that line the inner ear. If the exposure is repetitive, permanent hearing loss can result. William Clark, director of audiology and communication sciences, uses an acoustic mannequin to demonstrate the effects of certain toys and popular electrical gadgets on the hearing of children. Play >
2008/03/17
Nutritionist offers tips to avoid adding pounds during the holidays With all the holiday parties and food available around this time of year, how does one stay fit? Connie Diekman discusses how to approach holiday food and stay fit. Play >
2007/12/17
Spoken word piece calls attention to hepatitis B Medical student Jason Hill and recent graduate Leon Scott perform their spoken word piece about hepatitis B prevention. Their performance is now part of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association's national campaign. Play >
2007/07/30
Low-back pain management subject of clinical trial The Program in Physical Therapy conducted a clinical trial of two conservative low-back pain treatments to examine their effectiveness. Both treatments focus on patient education. Play >
2007/05/03
Selecting and fitting the right hearing aid About one-third of people age 65-75 and up to half of those older than 75 have some hearing loss. WUSM professor Michael Valente and his staff work to identify the underlying cause of the problem so the appropriate treatment can be implemented. Play >
2007/04/30
Disabling protein may allow time to treat the plague The deadly attack of the bacterium that causes pneumonic plague is significantly slowed when it can't make use of a key protein, WUSM scientists report. Play >
2007/01/26
Global program aims to eliminate elephantiasis A 20-year global effort to eliminate the parasitic infection filariasis, which is a leading cause of disability, seems to be producing positive results. Infection with the parasites, threadlike filarial worms, can lead to the dramatic, disfiguring swelling known as elephantiasis. Play >
2006/03/23
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