Pangenome Reveals Hidden Melanoma Mutations
Washington University researchers found thousands of cancer-linked mutations missed by the conventional human reference genome.
St. Louis Diseases News
Coverage of diseases in St. Louis focuses on diagnosis, treatment breakthroughs and public health impact. Reporting follows the latest findings in research alongside local response to health alerts.
Cancer
Researchers Map Cervical Cancer Mutational Trajectories
A study at Washington University School of Medicine tracks how tumors evolve during standard chemoradiation therapy.
Alzheimer’s
Live Poll
Should medical institutions make large-scale research datasets more accessible to the public?
Washington University Publishes Brain Imaging Dataset
The new Knight Alzheimer Research Imaging dataset provides thousands of brain scans to help study Alzheimer’s disease progression.
Allergies
Live Poll
Do you plan to get a flu shot for yourself or your family this season?
SSM Health Opened Drive-Thru Flu Clinics in St. Louis
The network launched four locations to provide convenient vaccinations for residents.
Autism
Live Poll
Do recent discoveries in genetic pathways increase your trust in the future of medical treatments?
St. Louis Researchers Link Gene Loss to Angelman Syndrome
A new study reveals how UBE3A gene loss triggers a biological stress response that disrupts protein synthesis in the brain.
Diabetes
Live Poll
Should insurance companies simplify their approval processes for preventative medical treatments?
Insurance Barriers Limit Access to Injectable PrEP in St. Louis
A recent study found that insurance issues prevented over 40 percent of patients at a St. Louis clinic from receiving treatment.
More in Diseases
Day to day, that means monitoring clinical trials, awareness campaigns, treatment advancements and updates on current outbreaks. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns often dictate the flow of information for respiratory conditions, while emerging science dictates the pace for chronic illness management. Public health responses and the availability of clinical data are the variables that shape this reporting most often.