Category: News

Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities focuses on Access to Care for Breast and Cervical Cancer screenings

This week is Black Maternal Health week and new studies show Black women are three times more likely to die during pregnancy or child birth than white women.

The vaccines do not impact sperm count, fertility treatment, or a woman’s ability to get pregnant, research shows

Major boost in COVID-19 antibodies seen in breast milk after vaccination

Some Missouri residents might still be hesitant to receive the vaccine.

The World Health Organization is updating its guidance on the COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women after a statement earlier this week led many to believe the agency was advising against pregnant women getting vaccinated.

Study will evaluate testing access and if pregnant women with COVID-19 need specialized care

Researchers receive funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop low-cost, bedside equipment for people in underserved regions

findings suggest that women becoming moms for the first time should begin pushing right away when they become completely dilated, for the best outcome for themselves and for their babies

No increased risks to newborns, study shows

New integrated center changes care model for women and babies

Dr. Camaryn Chrisman Robbins discusses why the fourth trimester is a critical time for mom and baby

New configuration at the Women & Infants Center brings mothers who have high-risk or complicated labor and deliveries much closer to their babies.

Dr. Michael Bebbington talks about in-utero Spina bifida surgery, the first of its kind at Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Fostering the infant-parent bond motivated the design of this new center

Dr. Emily Jungheim discusses treatment and the importance of cervical cancer awareness

The womb was thought to be sterile, but some scientists argue that it’s where the microbiome begins.

Jeffrey Peipert and David Eisenberg comment on cut back of free birth control requirement.

Noted researcher encourages tenacity and tackling new challenges.

Trial will evaluate if clean-fuel stoves can reduce household pollution.

Treatment prevents virus from crossing placenta to infect fetus, mouse study shows.

Study conducted in primarily African-American population.

Finding ways to stop epidemics like Zika inspires Indira Mysorekar, PhD.

Publication compared skin antiseptic agents at cesarean delivery.

Findings help explain UTI link to sexual activity.

Ob/gyn faculty collaborating with engineering school to study new cancer imaging techniques.

Without coverage, many cannot afford multiple infertility treatments.

Medical students find out their destinations for residency training.

Dr. Lewis Wall and his wife founded Dignity Period with a clear mission in mind.

Dr. David Eisenberg discusses risks involved in penalizing hospital abortions.

Hopkins nephrologist will lead Washington University Physicians.

Washington University School of Medicine is a hotspot of Zika research.

First intervention shown to prevent maternal-fetal transmission.

Ceremony highlights Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.

The Washington University researchers’ landmark study about human sexuality was published 50 years ago.

Human studies needed to determine if men are similarly affected.

Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health and medicine.

The hospital stay is critical in learning to breast-feed, yet hospital practices often interfere with success.

Reproductive endocrinologist enjoys helping patients build their families.

Scientists’ collaborations will include Zika virus, preterm birth, infertility

Indira Mysorekar, PhD, and virologist Michael Diamond, MD, PhD, developed mouse models to understand Zika virus infection during pregnancy.

A team led by Kelle H. Moley, MD, found a high-fructose diet during pregnancy may harm the placenta and restrict fetal growth.

An expansion of our partner hospitals will include new facilities for our women and infants patients, opening in late 2017.

Op-ed by Colleen McNicholas, DO: Birth control is fundamental basic health care that every woman should have access to.

Study led by Methodius G. Tuuli, MD, finds chlorhexidine is better than iodine, recommends altering standard skin-prep practices.