Tag: "Washington University School of Medicine"
Dr. Lukas Wartman Story Gains National Attention
Over the past couple of weeks, the story of oncologist and cancer survivor Lukas Wartman, MD, has gained much national attention. Dr. Wartman, was diagnosed with leukemia and through an analysis of his genes by Washington University researchers at the Siteman Cancer Center, oncologists were able to develop a therapy specific to Dr. Wartman that [...]
Pedal the Cause 25% Discount Runs Through August 1
As you get ready for the weekend, just a reminder it’s not too late to sign up for the cycling event Pedal the Cause at a discount. Those who register before August 1 will receive 25% off. In addition, high school and college students are eligible for a special reduced fundraising commitment of only $100. [...]
Washington University Medical Center campus renewal plan presented to CWE group
Here’s your chance to look back at the history and peek at the future of the Washington University Medical Center. We encourage Central West End residents to come listen to Barnes-Jewish Hospital president Rich Liekweg discuss plans for the medical center campus at 9:15 a.m., this Saturday, May 5, at Rosati-Kain High School, 4389 Lindell. Rich’s presentation, “Washington University Medical [...]
Working to inhale: Free asthma screening to assess breathing problems
If you or your children have ever had trouble breathing, you might want to take advantage of a free asthma screening from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the St. Louis Science Center. The event is sponsored by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology with physicians and staff from Washington University and [...]
Smoking and Obesity Make Half of All Cancers Preventable
According to a new study from our partners at Washington University School of Medicine, more than half of all cancer diagnoses are due to smoking and obesity and are preventable. The study’s lead author, the Siteman Cancer Center’s Graham Colditz, MD, was cited in a Washington University news release with “data demonstrating that smoking alone is [...]
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