Ryan P. Calfee, MD, an associate professor of orthopedic surgery and medical director of the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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Plans underway for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trials
Washington University pediatric infectious diseases doctors plan to launch clinical trials this spring at St. Louis Children’s Hospital to evaluate
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Hand Hygiene: Washing with Soap vs Using Hand Sanitizer
Image Credit: Inspiration GP / Shutterstock.com Why is hand hygiene important in the COVID-19 pandemic? Our hands can be a
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Liquid biopsy for colorectal cancer could guide therapy for tumors
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis demonstrates that a liquid biopsy examining blood or
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Human immune cells have natural alarm system against HIV
Treatment for HIV has improved tremendously over the past 30 years; once a death sentence, the disease is now a
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What is Meditation?
Meditation has existed for many thousands of years. It is the practice of turning one’s attention to a sole point
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Cytokine Receptors
Cytokines are immunomodulating cell signalling molecules that are very important in the inflammatory processes of the body. They send signals
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What is Obesity Paradox?
The obesity paradox encompasses two basic premises. One of these includes the fact that obese individuals tend to survive longer
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Glioma Treatment
Glioma is a common type of brain tumor that originates in the glial cells of the brain. These cells form
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Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?
Fruit has long been a recommended source of calories, fiber and a host of nutrients. However, is there such a
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