A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS April 24, 2020
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Coronavirus survivor: ‘In my blood, there may be answers’
Associated Press
April 3, 2020
Dr. Jeffrey Henderson
Other outlets: Science News, USA Today, Reuters, Mother Jones, Dayton (Ohio) Daily News, Chemical & Engineering News, The Independent (UK), St. Louis American, KSDK-TV NewsChannel5 4/11/20, KSDK-TV NewsChannel5 4/13/20, KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis), interview along with Dr. Alfred Kim, KTVI-TV FOX2News

Ventilators can save lives of some COVID-19 patients, but they're no panacea
NPR
April 1, 2020
Dr. Tiffany Osborn
Other outlets: International Business Times, Business Insider, Syndicated story: AOL, McClatchy DC, Charlotte Observer, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Sacramento Bee

Missouri Coronavirus cases spike; unclear if It's a hot spot
The Associated Press/U.S. News & World Report
April 1, 2020
Dr. Steve Lawrence

The Covid-19 crisis too few are talking about: health care workers’ mental health
STAT News
April 3, 2020
Dr. Jessica Gold
Other outlets: Vox, STAT News 4/16/20

All across the United States, the coronavirus is killing more men than women, data show
Washington Post
April 4, 2020
Dr. Robyn Klein

Bitcoin bros are directing their powerful computers toward coronavirus COVID-19 research
Forbes
April 1, 2020
WUSM
Other outlets: Network World
Related news release

Trump suggests hydroxychloroquine may protect against Covid-19. Researchers say there's no evidence of that
CNN
April 5, 2020
Dr. Alfred Kim
Other outlets: KCUR-FM (Kansas City)

Scientists look for genetic clues into severe coronavirus cases
U.S. News & World Report
April 14, 2020
Dr. Megan Cooper

With low supplies, DIY medical gear is on the rise
Science Friday
April 3, 2020
Dr. Rob Poirier

2 infectious disease experts explain how the coronavirus pandemic is different from a flu pandemic
Business Insider
April 2, 2020
Dr. Abigail Carlson
Other outlets: Science Alert

Is the coronavirus outbreak making you anxious? Here’s why this happens and some tips for coping
Forbes
April 5, 2020
Dr. Jessica Gold
Other outlets: Self, InStyle, SmartBrief

Crowdsourced protein simulation exceeds supercomputers’ power
The Scientist
April 15, 2020
Dr. Greg Bowman
Other outlets: Inc., Decrypt, Ars Technica, Computer Weekly, The Irish Times
Related news release

The US doesn’t just need to flatten the curve. It needs to “raise the line.”
Vox
April 7, 2020
Dr. Karen Joynt Maddox
Other outlets: Vox (April 3, 2020), McClatchy Newspapers, Daily Mail (UK), Belleville News-Democrat, Belleville News-Democrat (separate story)

Doctor on COVID-19 frontlines sleeps in camper to protect her family
Fox News
April 5, 2020
Dr. Tiffany Osborn
Other outlets: KMOV-TV News4, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, KTVI-TV FOX2News 4/15/20

What the US can learn from other countries about when to lift a lockdown, and what can happen if we lift it too early
Business Insider
April 15, 2020
Dr. Abigail Carlson

When patients ask, what should clinicians advise about hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus?
Fierce Healthcare
April 2, 2020
Dr. Alfred H.J. Kim

Experts: uneven stay-at-home orders could mean wider pandemic
Voice of America
April 4, 2020
Dr. Jason Newland

Longevity gene may protect against a notorious Alzheimer’s risk gene
Scientific American
April 14, 2020
Dr. David M. Holtzman

How to launder your clothes—and face masks—even if you don’t have a washing machine
Vogue
April 9, 2020
Dr. Dharushana Muthulingam

"Financial Times Trump’s malaria drug hope: ‘game changer’ or dangerous gamble?"
Financial Times (subscription required)
April 13, 2020
Dr. Jessica Gold

Coronavirus: why there’s no quick fix for a Covid-19 vaccine
South China Morning Post
April 11, 2020
Dr. Michael Kinch

St. Louis researchers mobilize on new coronavirus, seeking treatments, answers
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 5, 2020
Dr. Michael Diamond, Dr. Jeffrey Henderson

COVID-19 Is dangerous for people with asthma — that puts black St. Louisans at risk
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
April 9, 2020
Dr. Karen Joynt Maddox
Other outlets: KTVI-TV FOX2News

Washington University launches clinical trial on controversial drug chloroquine to treat coronavirus
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 9, 2020
Dr. Rachel M. Presti, Dr. Steve Lawrence
Other outlets: KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio), KSDK-TV NewsChannel5, KMOV-TV News4
Related news release

Watch your well-being during coronavirus distancing
The (Alton) Telegraph
April 2, 2020
Dr. Graham Colditz

Black St. Louis left behind in COVID-19 testing, supplies
St. Louis American
April 1, 2020
Dr. Will Ross

Loss of smell and taste can be only signs of coronavirus
KTVI-TV FOX2News
March 31, 2020
Dr. Jay Piccirillo

St. Louis is flattening the curve because of social distancing
KTVI-TV FOX2News
April 10, 2020
Dr. Steve Lawrence
Other outlets: KMOV-TV News4

Health care volunteers step up in Missouri to help fight COVID-19, save lives
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 4, 2020
Sophie Evans, third-year medical student at WUSM

Washington University students team up with Salvation Army to feed seniors shut in due to coronavirus
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
April 4, 2020
WUSM

What to do if — or when — you get coronavirus symptoms, or a positive diagnosis
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 7, 2020
Dr. Stephen Liang

'The overwhelming majority are black and brown' | ICU doctor notes racial disparity in COVID-19 patients
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
April 6, 2020
Dr. Laurie Punch
Other outlets: KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)

Wash U doctor answers your coronavirus questions
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
April 5, 2020
Dr. Jason Newland
Other outlets: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5 4/9/20, KSDK-TV NewsChannel5 4/12/20

Childbirth during a pandemic means new challenges for St. Louis area hospitals, moms-to-be
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 6, 2020
Dr. Jeannie Kelly

How women at NIH’s research hospital lost chances at childbearing
KPLR-TV News 11
April 2, 2020
Dr. Kenan Omurtag

Linda Eissenberg: why washing your hands and social distancing works
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 6, 2020
Dr. Linda Eissenberg

'False-negative' COVID-19 results hit close to home for Mike Bush
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
April 7, 2020
Dr. Jason Newland

Eclectic St. Louis team of doctors, engineers and machinists answers call for emergency ventilators
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 13, 2020
Dr. Broc Burke

Kansas City metro leaders are frustrated by Missouri hospitals not disclosing COVID-19 details
KCUR-FM (Kansas City)
April 10, 2020
Dr. Karen Joynt Maddox

Attorney general’s office orders St. Louis area stores to stop selling masks at inflated prices
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 9, 2020
Dr. Tammie Benzinger

Wash U to test OCD drug for potential COVID-19 treatment
KMOV-TV News4
April 15, 2020
Dr. Eric Lenze, Dr. Caline Mattar
Other outlets: KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis), St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Related news release

Missouri health care workers lack legal protections for potential life-or-death COVID-19 decisions
KCUR-FM (Kansas City)
April 8, 2020
Dr. Jay Malone

April 11th 2020 - Health Matters, coronavirus and COVID-19
KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis)
April 11, 2020
Dr. Rachel Presti, Dr. Jane O'Halloran, Dr. Robyn Klein

New York needs more step-down units for coronavirus patients
The Buffalo News (Free subscription required)
April 15, 2020
Dr. Karen Joynt Maddox

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