Endoscopic ultrasound highly accurate in evaluating ambiguous radiographic findings of the pancreas Aug 28, 2008
"Often, patients with these radiologic findings are referred for EUS in lieu of waiting for repeated imaging. Our study looked to determine the performance characteristics of EUS and/or EUS with FNA in diagnosing a pancreatic tumor in this patient population," said study lead author Banke Agarwal, MD, Saint Louis University School of Medicine. "We found that EUS and/or an EUS-FNA for diagnosing a pancreatic neoplasm was 99.1 percent accurate with 88.8 percent sensitivity and 100 percent... (EurekAlert!)
2008-09 Men's Basketball Schedule Released Aug 27, 2008
The Saint Louis University department of athletics today announced its 2008-09 men's basketball schedule. The slate is highlighted by non-conference games against Boston College and Nebraska. (Slubillikens.com)
Kids Follow Parents' Lead on Fruits and Vegetables Aug 26, 2008
"We know that parents have a tremendous influence over how many fruits and vegetables their children eat," lead researcher Dr. Debra Haire-Joshu, of Saint Louis University School of Public Health in St. Louis, commented in a written statement. "When parents eat more fruits and vegetables, so do their children," she added. (MEDLINEplus)
Redhawks Soccer Game Against Billikens Cancelled Aug 23, 2008
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. (Friday, August 22, 2008) Tonight s Redhawks soccer season opener against in-state rival Saint Louis University has been cancelled due to inclement weather that is expected to hit the Cape Girardeau area this evening. The game will be rescheduled at a later time in the Redhawks schedule. (Gosoutheast.com)
Memphis Men's Soccer Heads to No. 19 Saint Louis on Saturday Aug 23, 2008
- The Memphis Tigers men's soccer squad is set to face-off with the NSCAA preseason 19th-ranked Billikens of Saint Louis University at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Hermann Stadium in Saint Louis. The Billikens are coming off of a season in which they finished 12-2-5 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. (Gotigersgo.com)
Women's Soccer Kicks Off 2008 Season Against Saint Louis Aug 22, 2008
Southeast kicks off the season at home against Saint Louis University on Aug. 23 and then hosts Missouri State on Aug. 29. Southeast then travels to St. Louis, Mo. (Gosoutheast.com)
Spicer among strong list of alumni returning Aug 21, 2008
Brookbank served two seasons as an assistant under at Saint Louis University. Kordes coached Brookbank's senior season while an assistant at Illinois and Brookbank remembers a fiery, yet compassionate young coach. (Fightingillini.com)
Angus, Patterson Named CSN Preseason All-Americans Aug 21, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University seniors (Portsmouth, England) and (Birmingham, England) were named to CollegeSoccerNews. com's preseason All-America teams today. (Slubillikens.com)
Commercial projects stay hot as housing market cools Aug 20, 2008
Saint Louis University rounds out the list with two projects, each projected to cost $80. 5 million: the Edward A. Doisy Research Center now under construction in Midtown, combined with the renovation of existing laboratory space, and the Saint Louis University Arena ... Genevieve County $900 million Mississippi River bridge $690 million to $910 million MetroLink expansion $678 million Highway 40 reconstruction $535 million Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District system upgrades $500 million... (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Nursing battles faculty shortage, industry demand Aug 18, 2008
BRIAN CASSIDY Teri Murray, dean of the Saint Louis University School of Nursing, is hopeful that partnering hospitals with nursing schools in Missouri will help increase the number of teachers. In the midst of a national nursing shortage, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville turns away more than 200 qualified applicants for its school of nursing every year. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
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Saint Louis, Saint Louis University High Scouts Grade: 79. Position Rank: 32. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Memphis Soccer Kicks Off Pre-Season Practice Aug 16, 2008
The Tigers will continue pre-season practice with two-a-days up until the U of M's final exhibition match against pre-season NSCAA ranked opponent, Saint Louis University on Saturday, Aug. 23 in St. Louis. Tiger fans can also catch the team when they play an inter-squad game in a Blue vs. Gray match-up at Mike Rose Stadium on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.. (Gotigersgo.com)
Grand Opening Announced for Billiken Fan Store, Online Store Aug 16, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University has announced the grand re-opening of the SLU Shop, the official Billiken fan store located in Chaifetz Arena, and the relaunch of the online store. With the opening of the new SLU Shop and the relaunch of the online store, Billiken fans will be able to shop at the Chaifetz Arena location or via the Web throughout the year. (Slubillikens.com)
Nano Vaccine For Hepatitis B Shows Promise For Third World Aug 14, 2008
17, 2003) With an estimated 170 million people around the world already infected with hepatitis C, Saint Louis University is testing, for the first time in humans, an investigational vaccine that researchers ... (May 4, 2006) Saint Louis University School of Medicine researchers are studying the effectiveness of a drug for patients with chronic hepatitis B that is currently used to treat. (Science Daily)
Parents Shape Whether Their Children Learn To Eat Fruits And Vegetables Aug 14, 2008
Haire-Joshu and researchers at Saint Louis University School of Public Health tested a program that taught parents in their homes how to provide preschool children easy access to more fruits and vegetables and examined whether changes in what the parents ate affected what their children consumed ... 19, 2007) If you are looking for a way to encourage your children eat their fruits and vegetables, search no further than your backyard, suggests new Saint Louis University ... 17, 2004) Research at... (Science Daily)
Redhawks Cut-down Sycamores 3-2 in Exhibition Opener Aug 13, 2008
The Redhawks showed no rust as they defeated the Sycamores 3-2 in the first of three exhibition games they will play before their season opener against Saint Louis University on August 22. The Redhawks, who were named the OVC preseason favorite on Monday, took no time in scoring the game s first goal of the game as senior placed a header into the back corner off a perfectly placed corner kick by fellow senior six minutes into the game. (Gosoutheast.com)
Two Players Move On at 2008 ITA Championships Aug 13, 2008
In consolation play, Toulch is poised to face Halee Elmore of Saint Louis University at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Toulch, lost in second round play to Anamika Bhargava of Pepperdine, 6-0, 6-0. (Gotigersgo.com)
SLU Cancer Center receives $400K Aug 13, 2008
A $150,000 gift from Francis Stroble, a SLU alum and trustee emeritus, and his wife Ruth will expand breast cancer research by Maurice Green, professor and chairman of Saint Louis University's Institute for Molecular Virology ... The gift is from Deborah Manne, a clinical oncology nurse and dental hygienist at Saint Louis University Cancer Center, and her husband Marshall Manne, a periodontist and clinical faculty member in the periodontics program at SLU's Center for Advanced Dental Education. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
AMA Foundation Presents $10,000 Scholarships to Promising Medical Students Aug 12, 2008
The recipients are: -- Puya Alikhani, Texas Ath Science Center College of Medicine -- Diana Badillo, Stanford University School of Medicine -- Andrew Barina, Saint Louis University School of Medicine -- Karl Bezak, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine -- Rozalina Grubina, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine -- Nadia Hernandez, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston -- Stephanie Hu, Harvard Medical School -- Arman Kilic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine --... (PR Newswire)
Helicopter Parents Aug 12, 2008
Dr. Ken Haller, associate professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, said that being an advocate for a child is a noble thing, but at a certain point, parents need to step back and let their children become advocates for themselves. "That's the only way kids will be able to learn the skills they'll need to take care of themselves when they become adults," Haller said. (KCRA 3, CA)
COMPLETE LIST: Is there a stroke center near you? Aug 12, 2008
Saint Louis University Hospital. Saint Louis. (USA Today -- News)
A New Look At How Memory And Spatial Cognition Are Related Aug 8, 2008
New Saint Louis University research in this month's Peptides provides a. . (Science Daily)
WAHL: Old McBride back for U.S. Aug 7, 2008
Old enough, for pity's sake, to have scrimmaged against the 1992 U.S. Olympic team as a promising 20-year-old forward at Saint Louis University. And yet McBride may be the most important of the three over-age additions to a U.S. under-23 team that has failed to score much all year, either during the Olympic qualifying tournament in March or in two exhibitions over the past week (in which the U.S. was shut out by both the Ivory Coast and Cameroon). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Possible McCain Running Mate Pawlenty Offers Ideas for Reforming ... Aug 7, 2008
The key question for Gov. Pawlenty, said Joel K. Goldstein, a professor at Saint Louis University School of Law, is: "Is he a plausible president behind someone of McCain's age and health history?". Write to John D. McKinnon at and Douglas Belkin at. (Wall Street Journal)
Baseball Players Thrive in Summer Leagues Aug 6, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Numerous Saint Louis University baseball players have succeeded in various summer leagues this off season. Below are a few highlights of summer baseball action from around the country that featured returning and incoming Billiken baseball players. (Slubillikens.com)
Eggs For Breakfast May Aid Weight Loss Aug 6, 2008
A team led by a psychologist from Saint Louis University put 152 overweight or obese people into four groups: two groups were told to have two eggs with breakfast every morning, and two groups were told to have a bagel that was equivalent in calories. Half of the egg people and half of the bagel people were also put on a low-fat diet with about 1,000 calories a day less than they would usually eat. (Click2Houston, TX)
Billikens Picked to Win A-10 Men's Soccer Title Aug 5, 2008
St. Louis - Saint Louis University men's soccer has been selected to capture the 2008 Atlantic 10 Conference Championship, according to voting conducted by the league's head coaches. The Billikens return nine starters from last year's squad that grabbed the league's regular season title and finished 12-2-5 overall. (Slubillikens.com)
New Treatment Therapy Helps Inhibit Hepatitis C Aug 2, 2008
30, 2006) Saint Louis University scientists are presenting research today on a more effective way to treat hepatitis C patients who have been unresponsive to current drug. (June 21, 2007) Treating hepatitis B patients with the drug entecavir can cause those who are also infected with HIV to become resistant to two of the most important drugs in the anti-HIV arsenal. (Science Daily)
Charlotte Chosen to Defend A-10 Women's Soccer Title Aug 1, 2008
The six-team A-10 Women's Soccer Championship will be held Nov. 6-9 at Robert R. Hermann Stadium on the campus of Saint Louis University. 2008 Predicted Order Of Finish (2007 A-10/Overall record in parentheses). (Charlotte49Ers.com)
2008 Men's Soccer Outlook Aug 1, 2008
They will finish their exhibition season when they travel to Saint Louis University to take on the Billikens on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.. The U of M will open the 2008 regular season with the Memphis Diadora Tournament. (Gotigersgo.com)
Billiken Great Brian McBride Lands With Chicago Fire Jul 31, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University soccer legend , who is returning to Major League Soccer after a five-year stint with Fulham FC of the English Premier League, will resume his MLS career with the Chicago Fire. McBride's rights were acquired from Toronto FC for Chad Barrett, a 2009 first-round draft choice and conditional future considerations. (Slubillikens.com)
Eating Disorder Symptoms More Common Among Female Athletes And Exercisers Jul 30, 2008
13, 2006) Female college athletes on low-calorie diets could be putting themselves at risk for stress fractures, according to new Saint Louis University research published in this month's American Journal of. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Dietary Factors Appear To Be Associated With Diabetes Risk Jul 30, 2008
27, 2007) A recent study by a Saint Louis University researcher confirms findings that about half of the U.S. population has a version of a gene that causes them to metabolize food differently, putting them at. . (Science Daily)
Teamwork Cuts Out Unnecessary Biopsies, Researchers Find Jul 26, 2008
New Saint Louis University research found that when nuclear medicine clinicians and treating physicians work together to interpret PET-CT scan results, the accuracy dramatically improves, sparring patients unnecessary pain and suffering ... According to Mark Varvares, M.D., the study's lead author and the Donald and Marlene Jerome Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Louis University, both nuclear medicine and treating physicians have become better at interpreting... (Science Daily)
Daniel Lisch Joins Billiken Basketball Squad Jul 26, 2008
St. Louis - Saint Louis University head men's basketball coach announced that 6-foot-2 guard Daniel Lisch (Belleville, Ill. Belleville West) has joined the Billiken basketball squad. (Slubillikens.com)
Head And Neck Cancer: Quick Way To Determine If Cancer Has Spread Jul 25, 2008
New Saint Louis University research has found that the PET-CT scanner can be used as a stand-alone tool to detect secondary cancers, which occur in 5 to 10 percent of head and neck cancer patients ... will streamline care for head and neck cancer patients allowing them to begin treatment earlier, says Michael Odell, M.D., assistant professor of otolaryngology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. (Science Daily)
Grown-up P.E. class has adults reliving childhood Jul 24, 2008
Ethel Frese, a professor of physical therapy at Saint Louis University and board certified cardiovascular and pulmonary specialist, said Old School P.E. fits into a trend toward fitness programs that move beyond the traditional bike or treadmill by emphasizing entertainment. "The nice thing about doing a group activity is that you get the social interaction, which is also part of general health," she said, noting research that shows people with lots of friends and strong social networks living... (Concord Monitor)
How Carrots Help Us See The Color Orange Jul 24, 2008
D., acting director of the Obesity Prevention Center at Saint Louis University, had her. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Chris Harriman Named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Jul 23, 2008
St. Louis - Saint Louis University head men's basketball coach announced that Chris Harriman has been named assistant men's basketball coach. Harriman comes to the Billikens after four years as assistant coach at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Fla. (Slubillikens.com)
Calcium May Be The Key To Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Jul 22, 2008
7, 2004) Nerve cells with a mutant calcium channel don't communicate as effectively as those with a normal calcium channel, according Saint Louis University research that is published in the Proceedings. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Jack Swarbrick Appointed Director Of Athletics At Notre Dame Jul 22, 2008
Swarbrick and his wife, Kimberly, are the parents of four children: Kate, a junior at Saint Louis University; Connor, a sophomore at Wake Forest University; Cal, a junior in high school; and Christopher, a high school sophomore. -- ND. (Und.com)
Brian McBride Named to Olympic Team Jul 19, 2008
ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University soccer great is one of 18 players who will represent the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing next month. The announcement was made by U.S. Men's Olympic Team head coach Peter Nowak. (Slubillikens.com)
Vical Announces Breakthrough for Pandemic Influenza DNA Vaccines With Preliminary Human Data Jul 17, 2008
"The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that an adjuvanted DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses even against this relatively weak immunogen," said Robert B. Belshe, M.D., Dianna and J. Joseph Adorjan Endowed Professor of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who was the lead external safety monitor for the study. "Successful development of a safe and... (PR Newswire)
CORRECTED: Vical says its DNA vaccine for bird flu works Jul 17, 2008
"The preliminary results from this Phase 1 trial indicate for the first time that ... DNA vaccination against H5N1 influenza is well-tolerated and can induce impressive antibody responses," Dr. Robert Belshe of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, who monitored safety, said in a statement. "Successful development of a safe and effective DNA vaccine will help address the potential public health threat of pandemic influenza.". (Scientific American)
Eating Less May Slow Aging Process Jul 16, 2008
A new study, by Saint Louis University researchers, found this hormone decrease occurs when humans regularly skip rich desserts or substitute a turkey sandwich for a Big Mac and fries every day. "Our research provides evidence that calorie restriction does work in humans like it has been shown to work in animals," study lead author Edward Weiss, associate professor of nutrition and dietetics at Saint Louis University's Doisy College of Health Sciences, said in a prepared statement. (MEDLINEplus)
News From The Sports Information Office Jul 15, 2008
Martin graduated in May 2006 from Saint Louis University with a degree in communications where she also put together an impressive playing career for the Billikens. The Franklin, Tenn. (BearcatInsider.com)
SLU Hospital names Anuszkiewicz COO, Baumer as chief strategy officer Jul 15, 2008
Her primary focus will be improving patient care, working closely with physicians and staff between the hospital, SLUCare, and Saint Louis University School of Medicine to further expand health-care services for the community ... the teaching hospital for Saint Louis University, has 356 beds, admits more than 17,000 patients annually, performs more than 200 organ transplants a year and treats more than 2,000 major trauma cases a year ... Saint Louis University Hospital is owned by Dallas-based... (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Best anti-aging trick? Start eating less Jul 13, 2008
"There is plenty of evidence that calorie restriction can reduce your risks for many common diseases including cancer, diabetes and heart disease," says Saint Louis University researcher Edward Weiss, who last week announced a new study that brings fresh understanding to how it works. "And you may live to be .". (MSNBC -- Health)
Category rankings: Athletes Jul 13, 2008
St. Louis Saint Louis University High ... St. Louis Saint Louis University High. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Clark Selected for NCAA Leadership Institute Jul 13, 2008
ST. LOUIS - The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has selected Saint Louis University director of (athletic) academic services Mary Clark to participate in the 2008-09 Leadership Institute for Ethnic Minority Males and Females ... "I'm excited about the opportunity to grow as a professional and the chance to represent Saint Louis University.". (Slubillikens.com)
Bills Welcome Miami (Fla.) Transfer Kathryn Hester Jul 13, 2008
"She brings obvious size and talent, but more importantly she provides leadership, passion for the game, a selfless attitude and the experience that comes with having played in one of the nation's top women's basketball conferences (Atlantic Coast Conference) the past two years. Kat has gone head-to-head with some of the country's best players, and for her to bring that level of competitiveness to our program is immeasurable. "I am thrilled that Kat has decided to jumpstart her career at Saint... (Slubillikens.com)
Seattle P-I: Where Are They Now: Chuck Randall, basketball coach, inventor Jul 13, 2008
Ehrat said his nephew, Randy Albrecht, a one-time Saint Louis University assistant coach, encouraged him to build a specialized rim. He obtained the original rim patent in 1982, and has since been forming liaisons or purchasing interests from several competing people, including Dittrich and Simonseth. (Wwuvikings.com)
Shedding Light On The Molecular Basis Of Crib Death Jul 8, 2008
10, 2005) A Saint Louis University associate professor of pediatrics calls the American Academy of Pediatrics' revised recommendations about bed-sharing and SIDS. (July 26, 2007) One of the greatest medical mysteries of our time has taken a leap forward in medical understanding with new research. (Science Daily)
Want to stay young? Cut on calories Jul 7, 2008
In the study, Weiss of Saint Louis University and his colleagues wanted to know if calorie reduction would lower T3 levels in humans. To determine if the lowered levels of T3 were a result of calorie restriction and just not decreases in fat mass in general, the researchers recruited volunteers to lose weight through exercise, the 'Rejuvenation Research' reported. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Startup: Vital signs of a young regional company Jul 5, 2008
Before that, he launched and sold three other companies and spent four years as an executive at Anheuser-Busch Inc. He has an MBA from Saint Louis University in St. Louis. Kent Schnepp, 31, vice president of client service and strategy, was founder and president of Schnepp Media of Eugene, an interactive media agency focused on site design and Web applications. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Geologists Push Back Date Basins Formed, Supporting Frozen Earth Theory Jul 5, 2008
(May 14, 2001) A Saint Louis University researcher has made a discovery near the Great Wall in China that could change the science of plate tectonics and provide some clues into how life might have developed on. (Jan. (Science Daily)
SLU Law School adds 5 to faculty Jul 5, 2008
Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River, and its School of Law is the oldest law school west of the Mississippi, established in 1843. dbarr@bizjournals. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Cut your calories to look younger, live longer: Study Jul 5, 2008
The new study, by scientists at Saint Louis University, found that even reducing 300 to 500 calories daily, had a similar biological effect on humans and, therefore, may slow the aging process. Over recent years, there has been a huge amount of debate about whether calorie restriction slows the aging process in humans, said Edward Weiss, co-author of the study. (Sify)
Billiken Softball Players Blog About European Adventure Jul 4, 2008
Vienna, Austria - Saint Louis University softball players and are traveling to Austria and Hungary this summer on a 10-day softball trip (Vienna Softball Series) with USA Athletes International, Inc. The pair will keep Billiken fans updated on their trip through a blog on www. slubillikens. (Slubillikens.com)
Ron Hines Honored at CoSIDA Convention for 25 Years of Service Jul 3, 2008
Currently six of his former employees are SID's including Brad Kirtley (Austin Peay), John Kean (Missouri University of Science and Technology), Rick Kindhart (Missouri State), Justin Maskus (Missouri Southern), Kyle Schwartz (The Ohio Valley Conference) and Brian Kunderman (Saint Louis University). Hines and his wife Mary have three children and seven grandchildren. (Gosoutheast.com)
Cutting Calories May Slow Aging Jul 3, 2008
New Saint Louis University research suggests cutting back on calories could be a promising strategy ... D., associate professor of nutrition and dietetics at Saint Louis Universitys Doisy College of Health Sciences and lead author of the study. (Newsmax)
Paul Biancardi Accepts Position with ESPN Jul 2, 2008
"Coach Majerus established the foundation for greatness in the Saint Louis program this past season, and I know first hand that the Billikens are heading to the top of the Atlantic 10 Conference under his tutelage. It was rewarding to be a part of that process. The SLU athletic department is in the hands of a dynamic leader in Chris May. I foresee excellence in the future for the entire department with his vision and leadership. I would also like to thank Father Biondi and the entire Saint Louis... (Slubillikens.com)
Inadequate Sleep May Exacerbate Cellular Aging In The Elderly, Animal Study Suggests Jul 1, 2008
(July 24, 2006) While changes to sleep requirements and patterns occur throughout life, sleep problems are not a normal consequence of aging, according to a review article by Saint Louis University. (June 9, 2008) Sleep quality and quantity among nurses is negatively influenced by adverse work schedules and additional home demands. (Science Daily)
Former La Crosse bishop to head Vatican tribunal Jun 30, 2008
In January, Burke called on Saint Louis University, a Jesuit school, to discipline Majerus for publicly supporting abortion rights. Every pro-choice Catholic Democrat politician should be very nervous, Reese said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Bedsharing And Bassinets: Two New Studies Assess The Risks Jun 27, 2008
10, 2005) A Saint Louis University associate professor of pediatrics calls the American Academy of Pediatrics' revised recommendations about bed-sharing and SIDS. (June 9, 2008) Parental adaptation to infant sleep was poorer when infants spent any part of the night with their parents, even when parents endorsed. (Science Daily)
