A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS August 9, 2016
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Opinion: Prostate cancer isn’t colorblind
The New York Times
July 27, 2016
WUSM, Drs. Lannis Hall, Arnold D. Bullock, Angela L. Brown and Graham Colditz
Related news release

How the venomous, egg-laying platypus evolved
National Geographic
July 30, 2016
Dr. Wes Warren, WUSM
Related news release

Critics of weight-loss device urge U.S. regulator to reverse approval
Reuters
July 27, 2016
Dr. Shelby Sullivan, WUSM
Other outlets: Reuters/Scientific American, and Reuters/Business Insider

Technology alone may not close disparities in medical research
Reuters/FOX News Health
July 29, 2016
Dr. Sarah Hartz, WUSM
Related news release

Israeli-US research: Pregnant women may suffer from sleep apnea
The Jerusalem Post
August 1, 2016
Dr. Yehuda Ginosar, WUSM

Alzheimer’s drug test disappoints, but some see benefit
CNN/KTVZ.com (Central Oregon)
July 27, 2016
Dr. Ganesh Babulal

Zika vaccine ‘breakthrough’: Scientists claim to have identified landmark formula for a jab to stop the epidemic
The Daily Mail (UK)
July 27, 2016
Dr. Daved Fremont, WUSM
Related news release

New quality ratings roil hospitals, give consumers help
CNBC
July 27, 2016
Dr. Clay Dunagan, BJH, WUSM
Other outlet: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Can drinking Coca-Cola be good for cyclists?

Cyclist (UK)
July 26, 2016
WUSM

Why and how we take risks
The Free Press Journal (India)
July 27, 2016
Dr. Ilya Monosov, WUSM
Related news release

Childhood poverty linked to brain changes related to depression
Pakistan Observer
August 4, 2016
Dr. Deanna M. Barc, WUSM

Pain doctors: Insurance companies won’t cover the alternatives to opioids
Business Insider (Australia)
August 7, 2016
Dr. Ted Cicero
Related news release

Barnes-Jewish Hospital ranked on U.S. News & World Report National Honor Roll
St. Louis Business Journal
August 2, 2016
BJH, Steve Lipstein
Other outlets: Ladue News, KTRS, KTVI, KMOV

St. Louis is at the center of a multi-front fight against obesity
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 25, 2016
Drs. Samuel Klein and Shelby Sullivan, WUSM
Related news release
Other outlet: The Hamilton Spectator (Canada)/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Nurses battle secondary traumatic stress
KSDK
August 8, 2016
Michele Gatzert, DNP, RN
Rebekah Howard, BSN, RN

What to do if you suspect your child is dealing with a mental health issue
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
August 1, 2016
Dr. Joan L. Luby, WUSM
Other outlet: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Related news release

New lungs, new lease on life for retired detective
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 4, 2016
BJH, Dr. Derek Byers, WUSM

Commentary: A call for civility in turbulent times
The St. Louis American
July 28, 2016
Dr. Will Ross, WUSM

The science behind an Olympic athlete’s heart
KSDK
August 4, 2016
Dr. Andrew Kates

Dr. Jessie Ternberg, first female surgeon at Barnes Hospital, dies at 92
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 30, 2016
Dr. Jessie Ternberg, WUSM
Related news release

Ice Bucket Challenge helps fund Washington University’s research
KSDK
August 8, 2016
Dr. Tim Miller, WUSM

Lung transplant patient now counsels others
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 4, 2016
Derek Byers, MD, PhD
David Kneib (patient)

Vascular disease and dementia
KTVI
August 8, 2016
Dr. Arun Varadhachary

Researchers identify gestational sleep apnea, a diagnosis for pregnant women
Medical Xpress
July 27, 2016
Dr. Yehuda Ginosar, WUSM

Moderate weight loss of 5% to 10% to achieve improvements
Albany Daily Star
7/27/16
Dr. Samuel Klein
Related news release

Why has KSDK’s Anne Allred been off the air?
Belleville News Democrat
August 7, 2016
Drs. Brad and Barb Warner, SLCH

WashU researchers find evidence to possibly prevent Zika virus
KMOX-AM (CBS St. Louis)
July 29, 2016
Other outlet: The China Post
Related news release

Why should you donate your organs?
Belleville News Democrat
August 5, 2016
Greg Ewald, MD
Hank Mihelcic (patient)
Other version: Belleville News Democrat

Cortex included in case studies of innovation districts
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 2, 2016
Related news release

Local pregnant women are concerned about Zika virus
KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis)
August 4, 2016
Dr. Omar Young, BJH

Expectant mothers concerned about Zika
KSDK
August 5, 2016
Dr. Rosanna Gray-Swain

Researchers discover a new pathway for that annoying itch
Asian Scientist Magazine (Singapore)
July 26, 2016
Dr. Chen Zhou-Feng
Related news release

Ash Bash planned for Aug. 13
Mt. Vernon Register-News (IL)
August 6, 2016
BJH/SLCH

Irish family falls in love with Monroe County
Republic-Times
August 3, 2016
Dr. T.S. Park, SLCH
Other outlets: The Daily Star, Walsall Advertiser

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