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Cardiologist Helps Educate Others About Marfan Syndrome

  • January 18, 2010
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While Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting one in 5,000 people, it is rare enough that all too often it can be misdiagnosed by physicians.

Former Rams Star Leads MLK Day Activities at Barnes-Jewish

  • January 13, 2010
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Retired St. Louis Rams cornerback Aeneas Williams, pastor of Spirit of the Lord Family Church, will be guest speaker at Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorative service.

Esophageal Cancer and Barrett's Esophagus

  • January 12, 2010
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Steven Edmundowicz, MD, chief of endoscopy in the division of gastroenterology at Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital explains the risks as well as a new procedure for Barrett’s in this Q&A.

Barnes-Jewish 56ICU Receives Prestigious Beacon Award

  • January 11, 2010
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Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s cardiothoracic intensive care unit (56ICU) has received the prestigious Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Cold Weather, Snow Shoveling Can Lead to Heart Attack

  • January 6, 2010
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With temperatures nationwide dropping well below freezing -- and snow on the way in the St. Louis area  -- doctors say people should be wary of their heart in such conditions.

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