A new blood test has been found to more accurately predict the development of tuberculosis up to two years before
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Telemedicine provides accurate diagnosis of rare cause of blindness in preemies: Study finds little difference between in-person, remote exams
Accurately detecting a rare, but devastating cause of blindness in premature babies can be done as effectively with telemedicine as
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Brain differences in athletes playing contact vs. Noncontact sports
A study from researchers at Indiana University in the journal NeuroImage: Clinical has found differences in the brains of athletes
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Class clowns: Playful boys viewed more negatively than playful girls, study finds: Study confirms gender differences in how teachers perceive playfulness — and provides insights into the potentially damaging effects of discouraging playful behavior in the classroom
New research shows that playful boys are viewed as rebellious and disruptive by their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade teachers
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Not just housekeeping: A new way to control protein production in stem cells
Thousands of distinct cell types are needed to build a fully developed newborn. Individual cells take on their identities by
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Doctors should consider using e-cigarettes to help patients who have repeatedly failed to quit tobacco, a new study says
Growing evidence of the effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a quitting aid means doctors should consider recommending them as a less
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2018 Distinguished Faculty, Goldstein honors awarded
Each year, Washington University School of Medicine faculty members nominate their peers for Distinguished Faculty Awards, to recognize their colleagues’ wide-ranging
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Cheers, joyful tears at Match Day
During the first year of medical school, many students already have fast-forwarded four years and marked in their calendars the
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Patient safety check-up: Promise, progress and a need for vigilance
Long-time patient safety advocate Tejal Gandhi, MD, has seen the U.S. health system improve when it comes to patient safety
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Double-drug strategy blocks escape route for most lung cancers
A one-two combo punch using two currently available drugs could be an effective treatment for the majority of lung cancers,
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