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High school girls’ soccer and basketball players have highest rates of ACL injuries

Dr. Clayton Nuelle, orthopedic surgeon for MU Health Care, treats ACL injuries routinely. Dr. Nuelle is the team doctor for Mizzou women’s soccer.

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Tremendous support celebrating $42.5M expansion of Varro Life Sciences is sign of growth for Cortex!

“You can just feel the energy,” recalled Sam Fiorello, President and CEO of Cortex Innovation District.

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Siteman is taking cancer prevention into communities with a comprehensive “Health on the Move” van!

The “Health on the Move” mobile unit will provide screening and other essential resources in St. Louis and 82 counties in Missouri and Illinois.

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Just like kids in a classroom, St. Louis science teachers take on mySci science experiments!

The mySci program is helping teachers become comfortable with hands-on science.

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Sleep aid blocks neurodegeneration in mice revealing a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s

Lemborexant, and similar sleep drugs, show promise in treating disorders related to tau, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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St. Louis tick expert warns about the dangers of ticks and gives prevention tips

“I want people to know that the risk from ticks and tick-borne diseases are real, and they should not be neglected,” said WashU ecologist Solny Adalsteinsson.

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Vaccine clinical trials for mosquito-borne diseases, including success with a West Nile vaccine

West Nile virus is a serious concern among public health experts and continues to be monitored in U.S., which is why SLU is investigating a West Nile vaccine.

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Two brothers share their talents to make medical devices that can rapidly detect airborne threats

The accomplished Cirrito Brothers, Tom and John, share their talents at Varro Life Sciences in the Cortex Innovation District.

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A new advancement in robotic surgery allows surgeons to see, feel and do more

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is embracing the latest advancement in robotic surgery.

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A total ankle replacement is a Missouri man’s ticket to freedom from arthritis and back on the road!

Artificial ankle joints have become more advanced over the years. The experts say ankle replacements are generally as effective as knee replacements.

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