Small but mighty, the thyroid plays a crucial role in maintaining our overall health.
How the thyroid works: Hormone production and regulation
Category: Patient Care
Stories about conditions, procedures, techniques and advancements in patient care from the Department of Surgery.
Healthy eating for your thyroid
Choosing foods with certain key nutrients can help you maintain optimal thyroid health.
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.
Prenatal care and birth defects
Prenatal care is essential for the health of both the mother and the developing baby
Repairing hearts (Links to an external site)
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.
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.
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.
Mammograms vs. other screening methods: What to know
Mammograms are the gold standard for breast cancer screening, but how do other methods compare?
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
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.
Sweat: What’s normal vs. what’s excessive?
Sweating is a natural body function, but excessive sweating can be a sign of hyperhidrosis.
GLP-1s vs. Weight loss surgery: Which is right for you?
With the rising popularity of GLP-1 medications, many people exploring weight loss options are asking: Should I try medication or consider surgery?
What happens during a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is one of the most effective tools we have for detecting and preventing colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer: Know the signs
Understanding signs of colorectal cancer can help with early detection and treatment.
Who should get screened for lung cancer?
Lung cancer is a significant public health issue, impacting thousands of lives each year.
Why is lung cancer screening important?
Lung cancer screening plays a crucial role in detecting the disease early, improving survival rates, and reducing mortality.
5 ways to improve circulation
Good circulation is essential for keeping your heart, brain, and limbs healthy.
Leg swelling: What’s normal vs. what’s concerning
Many people experience swollen legs or ankles at some point in their lives.
Propelled by passion (Links to an external site)
Finding purpose and perspective in life’s challenges (Links to an external site)
A home run for awareness and research (Links to an external site)
A heart for the community (Links to an external site)
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Ranked No. 1 in Pediatrics in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report (Links to an external site)
WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital team performs first pediatric “domino” partial heart transplant in Midwest (Links to an external site)
The St. Louis Children’s Hospital, WashU Medicine Heart Center has become one of only eight programs in the nation to perform this rare, lifesaving procedure
4 things to know about minimally invasive pancreatic cancer surgery
Robotic surgery can have many benefits for people with pancreatic cancer.
Pulliam joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric surgical specialist joins faculty October 1.
Audrey’s brave new chapter (Links to an external site)
Young patient thriving after heart transplant
Care with heart (Links to an external site)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital unveils state-of-the-art patient care tower (Links to an external site)
The newly completed Plaza West Tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital will expand critical care capabilities and provide advanced imaging and the latest in surgical preparation and recovery.
Kidd joins Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colorectal surgery specialist joins faculty September 1.
Tevlin joins Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Craniofacial specialist joins plastic surgery faculty.
Brown joins Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic and reconstructive surgery residency alum joins faculty.
Myckatyn, Tenenbaum recognized among America’s best plastic surgeons in 2025
Plastic surgeons named leading doctors by Newsweek and Statista.
Surgeons recognized among America’s best doctors in 2025
Vascular, colorectal surgeons named leading doctors by Newsweek and Statista.
Colorectal cancer care makes progress through steady support (Links to an external site)
As young-onset colorectal cancer diagnoses rise, we are innovating care, thanks to donors through the Foundation.
Colorectal surgeon expanding to Missouri Baptist
WashU Medicine physician to bring expertise in colon and rectal surgery to new location.
Freeman named chief medical officer of Christian Hospital
Critical care surgeon to oversee clinical operations at hospital in north St. Louis County.
Ohman named director of the Division of Vascular Surgery (Links to an external site)
Surgeon and researcher specializes in aortic disease, will be first director of new division
Pediatric plastic surgery nurse recognized with Excellence in Nursing Award
Regional accolade celebrates nurse Sybill Naidoo for excellence in service to the community.
SAFE accolade recipients – March/April 2025
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Is Going to the Bathroom ‘Just in Case’ Bad for You? (Links to an external site)
Brown and Gillanders receive Focused Practice Designation
Endocrine surgeons recognized for expertise in complex thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
Amber Leis, MD, joins the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic surgeon joins WashU Medicine on May 1.
Surgery recognized at 2025 Distinguished Service Teaching Awards
Four members of the Department of Surgery recognized with Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.
New risk prediction model shows promise for early breast cancer detection
A new study validates an innovative method of analyzing mammograms to predict risk of developing breast cancer over five years.
Fox named President of American Society for Peripheral Nerve
Surgeon-scientist, Ida Fox, MD, to serve as president of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve.
When His Heart Stopped, a New Life Began (Links to an external site)
