Grand Rounds May
St. Louis’s Only LenSx for Cataract Surgery Allows Patients to ‘See Like Never Before’
People in St. Louis now have a new option for cataract surgery – the LenSx laser procedure. The LenSx is located in the Surgery Center on the campus of SSM St. Clare Health Center is the only one in St. Louis, and one of only about 100 in the United States...
Grand Rounds April
Miles Against Melanoma Presents their Third Annual Miles Against Melanoma 5K
On June 8, Miles Against Melanoma will host their 3rd annual Miles Against Melanoma 5K; a family-friendly walk or run, event and concert which will raise awareness and funds for melanoma...
Grand Rounds March
Rare national honor bestowed on St. Louis area orthopedic surgeon
A St. Louis area orthopedic surgeon has become only the sixth person to win a rarely bestowed honor from the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO) for major contributions,...
Grand Rounds February
WUSM Receives $100,000 Grant to Fund Innovative Cancer Research
A mother. A sister. A daughter. For every three women, one will develop some type of cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society...
January Grand Rounds
New Procedure for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
A recently FDA-approved endovascular repair option is dramatically improving patient safety and reducing recovery time for patients with life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Grand Rounds December
Health Care Reform: The Financial Impact in 2013 and Beyond
As the third year of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) approaches,...
Grand Rounds November
Three receive NIH awards to pursue innovative ideas
Three scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received awards to pursue visionary research that has the potential to transform science and improve public health...
Grand Rounds October
Alton Memorial Adds New Physicians to Staff
Dr. Jessica Portillo
Jessica Portillo, MD, has joined Family Physicians of Alton, and is on staff at Alton Memorial Hospital...
Grand Rounds September
William Chapman, MD, named Eugene M. Bricker Chair of Surgery
William C. Chapman, MD, FACS has been named as the Eugene M. Bricker Chair of Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Chapman is chief of the division of...
Grand Rounds August
Dr. Naheed T. Bashir joins Missouri Spine & Pain Management
Naheed T Bashir, MD recently joined Missouri Spine &Pain Management. Missouri Spine and Pain Management is very pleased to have Dr Bashir as one of the newest additions to the practice...
Grand Rounds July
Mercy and Patients First Take a Step Closer to Full Integration
Mercy and Patients First Health Care have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore the possibility of fully integrating physicians, services and physical assets. This is an important step in the process because it now means that Mercy and Patients First are in exclusive negotiations to integrate the two organizations.
Grand Rounds June
Susan Shuster Joins St. Louis Medical News
Professional relations director perfect fit for B2B publishing team
Susan Shuster brings a lot of heart to the St. Louis Medical News publishing team...
Grand Rounds May
New Technology From Barnes-Jewish Helps City Fire Department Treat Heart Attack Patients Faster
New technology purchased by several local groups, including Barnes-Jewish Hospital, is allowing the St. Louis City Fire Department to better treat heart attack patients in the area...
Ground Rounds April
“Scarless” hysterectomy available at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center at SLUCare Center for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Leading-edge “scarless” hysterectomy surgery is now available at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center by SLUCare physicians Brigid Holloran-Schwartz, MD, and Patrick Yeung, Jr., MD...
Ground Rounds March
Same genes linked to early- and late-onset Alzheimer’s
The PET image of the brain shows a build-up of amyloid in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease.
The same gene mutations linked to inherited, early-onset Alzheimer’s disease have been found in people with the more common late-onset form of the illness...
Grand Rounds February
Genome Institute receives $114 million grant
Washington University’s Genome Institute has received a $114 million grant to continue its groundbreaking genomic research.
The institute is a world leader in unraveling the genetic basis of cancer,...
Ground Rounds January
Shen Yun - Ancient Culture Reborn
Every legend has its history. Every story has its truths. And the best are rarely forgotten.
For the past 5,000 years, China amassed a diverse legacy of heroes, myths, and values that still resonate in the present. Today, Shen Yun Performing Arts is reviving the essence of traditional Chinese culture in full color on stages around the world. In February, the company will be back at Robinson Center Music Hall for the fourth time.
Grand Rounds December
St. Anthony’s Medical Center Welcomes Gastroenterologist Michael Presti, M.D., a specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology, recently joined the staff of St. Anthony’s Medical Center and the St. Anthony’s Physician Organization. Dr. Presti is a member of the practice of St. Anthony’s Gastroenterology, located on St. Anthony’s campus. Dr. Presti earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in general surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Colo...