Study of welders could shine light on early stages of Parkinson’s disease Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received a $3.7 million grant to investigate the link between manganese and cognitive problems. Understanding how the metal harms the brain could lead to better ways to prevent or treat some forms […]
Author: McKinzie Tolliver
DOM Insider Volume 4
In this Issue: Letter from the Chair, Stories of Care, Resilience and Hope from Across the Department of Medicine, Voices from Across the Department of Medicine, COVID-19 EPIC Update, Share Hero Stories, and Department of Medicine Health Care Heroes
5 Questions with William G. Powderly, MD (Links to an external site)
New COVID-19 Risk Assessment Tool and Registry
Lead by Washington University, researchers in the field of critical care outcomes have collaborated to set up an open-access website that provides an outcome risk assessment calculator for severe COVID-19 patients getting various treatments. Read more and download flyer
Heart Team Summit COVID-19 Town Hall
The Heart Team Summit Team is pleased to invite you to a second one hour complimentary webinar on Thursday April 16, 2020 at 4:00 PM (CDT) featuring Cardiology and Pulmonary Critical Care faculty from Ascension St. Vincent, Northwestern Medicine and Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. View here for more information.
That Guy – A COVID Public Health Announcement (Links to an external site)
Conceived, produced and directed by WashU med students of the Entering Class of 2017. A parody of “Bad Guy” (Billy Eilish) to emphasize the importance of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remember to practice social distancing and limit contact with others as much as possible, regardless of your age.
Medicine Grand Rounds
Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 8:00 am – Clopton Auditorium
Department of Medicine Clinic Director Adapts FEMA Guidelines in Light of COVID-19
Just six weeks on the job, Jennifer Schmidt, MD, medical director at the Washington University Complete Care Clinic, found herself preparing to cope with the demands of COVID-19. As a trained clinician, she turned to guidelines, and has adapted the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Command System to manage the clinic’s operations during this fast-changing […]
Department of Medicine Clinic Director Adapts FEMA Guidelines in Light of COVID-19 (Links to an external site)
Just six weeks on the job, Jennifer Schmidt, MD, medical director at the Washington University Complete Care Clinic, found herself preparing to cope with the demands of COVID-19. As a trained clinician, she turned to guidelines, and has adapted the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Command System to manage the clinic’s operations during this fast-changing […]
Staying Safe from Respiratory Viral Infections
Dr. Patrick Aguilar, director of Medical Critical Care at BJH and WUSM, discusses personal protective equipment and provides guidance to keep our staff and patients safe.
WashU in the News: MSNBC The Beat With Ari Melber – Coronavirus (Links to an external site)
DOM Insider Volume 3
In this Issue: Letter from the Chair, Divisional Spotlight, Research, Education and Clinical News, Forum for Women in Medicine, New Faculty, Leadership, Awards/Grants/Honors, In the News, A Closer Look, Upcoming Events, Funding, Epic Update, and Division Fellowship Match List
DOM Insider Volume 2
In this Issue: Letter from the Chair, Divisional Spotlight, Research News, Clinical News, Education News, New Faculty Leadership, Awards/Grants/Honors, DOM Faculty Affairs, Forum for Women in Medicine, Upcoming Events and Symposiums, Epic Update, and Giving
DOM Insider Volume 1
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Department of Medicine newsletter, The DOM Insider. In this Issue: Letter from the Chair, Divisional Spotlight, EPIC Update, Research News, Clinical News, Education News, Faculty Updates, Awards/Grants/Etc., Trainee Updates, OUTMed at St. Louis Pridefest, and Giving