When Marcy Lagarde felt sudden excruciating pain in her left arm and had trouble lying down she knew something wasn’t right.
Living with Marfan syndrome, Marcy’s journey after aortic dissection (Links to an external site)
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For Your Health – Make Health Gains with Whole Grains (Links to an external site)
Moving toward a diet with more whole foods and fewer processed and fast foods is a great goal for everyone — and can have many health benefits. Adding more whole grains to our weekly menus can help us do just that.
Voice of survival: A radio broadcaster’s journey through a rare heart condition (Links to an external site)
When well-known St. Louis radio broadcaster John Carney, 61, experienced a sudden, life-threatening aortic dissection, WashU Medicine experts at Barnes-Jewish Hospital identified the hidden genetic condition behind it—and set out to save his life.
SAFE accolade recipients – December 2025/January 2026
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Siteman Investment Program Awards $2.44 Million for Cancer Research (Links to an external site)
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine is pleased to announce funding for 13 new projects.
Blood pressure: What it is, how it works, and why it matters
Understanding your blood pressure reading can help you take heart-healthy steps.
Reduce stress for a healthier heart
Stress can have a negative impact on heart health, but there are ways to manage it.
Pancreas: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist Dr. Dominic Sanford.
Method spots early signs of infection after breast cancer reconstruction (Links to an external site)
Rapid detection, treatment of infections could avoid complications, additional surgeries after mastectomy
Miller named reviewer of the year
Recognized for his contributions to congenital cardiac surgery research by the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Sacks named inaugural managing director of ASPS journal portfolio
Director of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Justin Sacks, MD, MBA, appointed to national office at American Society Plastic Surgeons.
Understanding the importance of healthy bile ducts
Healthy bile ducts are crucial to our digestive system. Here’s how to keep them in good health.
What are bile ducts?
Bile ducts transport digestive fluids throughout the body to help break down fats in the food we eat.
Pancreas: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist, Dr. Dominic Sanford.
How to give blood: Process, eligibility, frequency
Giving blood is an easy way to make a positive impact, but how does the donation process work?
What are the benefits of blood donation?
Here are 4 top benefits of donating blood, plus ways donated blood can help save lives.
How donated blood helps surgical patients
Blood transfusions are crucial for maintaining blood volume, stabilizing blood pressure, and ensuring adequate oxygen delivery during surgeries.
Beating the odds: A pastor’s journey through advanced, lifesaving heart care (Links to an external site)
When Pastor Vic Comstock, 63, arrived at a hospital near his home in Moberly, Missouri, he thought he was battling pneumonia.
Chest Trauma – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Hannah Phelps for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon Dr. Grace Niziolek
Healthy eating for your thyroid
Choosing foods with certain key nutrients can help you maintain optimal thyroid health.
How the thyroid works: Hormone production and regulation
Small but mighty, the thyroid plays a crucial role in maintaining our overall health.
Postoperative Care – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert acute and critical care surgeon Dr. Isaiah Turnbull.
Dr. Jeffrey Bailey Will Be COT Vice Chair, RCOT Chair (Links to an external site)
Bailey to assume Vice Chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma and Chair of the Regional Committees on Trauma roles in March 2026.
Surgery faculty provide international care
Surgical faculty provide life-saving care and clinical education, both at home and abroad.
Birth defects: What to know, from head to toe
Birth defects can affect any part of the body, but they don’t make a person defective.
Michael Bonebrake, MD, joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Trauma surgeon joins critical care surgery section on January 5.
Prenatal care and birth defects
Prenatal care is essential for the health of both the mother and the developing baby
Appendix – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Paul Kepper for a discussion with expert colorectal surgeon Dr. William Chapman Jr.
SAFE accolade recipients – November/December
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Pivotal advancement achieved in lung transplantation immunity
Bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue contributes to the resistance to chronic inflammation after infection of transplanted lungs.
The Good Surgeon project explores the Kemper Art Museum at WashU
Residents and faculty focus on the art of attention during recent Good Surgeon event.
Repairing hearts (Links to an external site)
WashU startups attract record-setting $1.7 billion in private-sector investment over past year (Links to an external site)
Capital accelerates commercialization of WashU discoveries into life-changing diagnostics, therapeutics and medical devices
What to know about cancer screening guidelines in 2026
Screening tests can help detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Learn more about current guidelines.
Lung and Mediastinal Disease – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Louisa Bai for a discussion with expert thoracic surgeon Dr. Whitney Brandt.
For Your Health — A Fresh Look at Healthy Goals in the New Year (Links to an external site)
Even short walks are a positive step toward better health.
Healthy lifestyle habits for 2026
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you feel better and prevent disease. Here are 8 tips for your health.
Head, Neck, and Spinal Trauma – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Nicole Santucci for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon Dr. Jessica Staszak.
When is valve replacement necessary for pulmonary valve stenosis?
Some cases of pulmonary valve stenosis may require valve replacement. Learn why.
Can surgery replace a diseased heart valve?
Surgery can replace a diseased heart valve with a new one.
Community outreach champion – Frank Olumba, MD
General surgery resident is recognized for his commitment to community outreach.
Anorectal Disease – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Ahmed Eltahir for a discussion with expert colorectal surgeon Dr. Matthew Mutch.
Swana named urologic surgery residency program director
Urologic surgeon-educator to lead residency training program.
Mammograms vs. other screening methods: What to know
Mammograms are the gold standard for breast cancer screening, but how do other methods compare?
Transplant Surgery – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Sydney Beache for a discussion with expert transplant surgeon Dr. Jason Wellen.
New Plaza West Tower expands WashU Medicine’s advanced, research-driven heart and vascular care (Links to an external site)
16-story tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital increases access to life-saving care and state-of-the-art imaging across the region
Sweat: What’s normal vs. what’s excessive?
Sweating is a natural body function, but excessive sweating can be a sign of hyperhidrosis.
How to manage hyperhidrosis: Effective home remedies and medical treatments
Excessive sweating can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. Here’s how to make it better and when to seek treatment.
Munfakh honored with lifetime achievement award
Recognizing Dr. Nabil Munfakh’s 25 years of consummate excellence in cardiothoracic surgical care and leadership.
Inguinal Hernias – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Bradley Kushner for a discussion with expert hernia surgeons Dr. Jeffrey Blatnik and Dr. Arnab Majumder.