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Turnbull joins ARPA-H-funded critical illness research project

Turnbull joins ARPA-H-funded critical illness research project (Links to an external site)

WashU Medicine trauma surgeon contributes expertise in immune dysfunction and critical illness to ReSCUED digital-twin project.
Leg Swelling: What’s Normal vs. What’s Concerning

Leg Swelling: What’s Normal vs. What’s Concerning

Leg swelling is common, but sometimes it can signal a more serious condition. Learn what causes swollen legs and when it’s time to seek medical care.
Thyroid Glands – Washington Manual of Surgery

Thyroid Glands – Washington Manual of Surgery

Join general surgery resident Dr. Abby Chmiel for a discussion with expert endocrine surgeon Dr. Taylor Brown.
Dahlia Kenawy, MD, MS, and Megan McCaul, MD, join minimally invasive surgery division

Dahlia Kenawy, MD, MS, and Megan McCaul, MD, join minimally invasive surgery division (Links to an external site)

The Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery welcomes two new faculty members on October 1.
Taylor Aiken, MD, joins WashU Medicine Department of Surgery as surgical oncologist 

Taylor Aiken, MD, joins WashU Medicine Department of Surgery as surgical oncologist  (Links to an external site)

The Division of Surgical Oncology welcomes new fellowship-trained faculty member on October 1.
KSDK: Lindenwood Coach Gets Second Chance After Kidney Transplant

KSDK: Lindenwood Coach Gets Second Chance After Kidney Transplant (Links to an external site)

After years of coaching division one football while navigating kidney failure and dialysis, Isaac Akers is grateful to be back on the field pursuing his purpose.
Eberlein installed as president of ACS

Eberlein installed as president of ACS

Director of Siteman Cancer Center begins term as 107th president of the American College of Surgeons.
Parathyroid Glands – Washington Manual of Surgery

Parathyroid Glands – Washington Manual of Surgery

Join general surgery resident Dr. Abby Chmiel for a discussion with expert endocrine surgeon, Dr. Taylor Brown.
St. Louis Children’s Hospital again ranked No. 1 children’s hospital in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report

St. Louis Children’s Hospital again ranked No. 1 children’s hospital in Missouri and St. Louis by U.S. News & World Report (Links to an external site)

Rankings mark the 18th straight year St. Louis Children’s — staffed by WashU Medicine pediatric specialists — has topped the region for pediatric care.
Five Department of Surgery faculty recognized as Exceptional Women in Medicine® 

Five Department of Surgery faculty recognized as Exceptional Women in Medicine® 

The Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine recognition honors five surgeons for their outstanding contributions to advancing medicine and improving patient outcomes.
Trauma Resuscitation – Washington Manual of Surgery

Trauma Resuscitation – Washington Manual of Surgery

Join general surgery resident Dr. José Aldana for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon, Dr. Patrick Craft.
Liver transplants offer new hope for late-stage colorectal cancer

Liver transplants offer new hope for late-stage colorectal cancer (Links to an external site)

WashU Medicine transplant and cancer specialists transform outlook for some patients with limited treatment options.

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