A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS February 1, 2023
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Should you quit your job?
New York Times
January 19, 2023
Dr. Jessica Gold

Pediatricians are giving out free gun locks to approach the gun violence epidemic as a public health crisis
CNN
January 22, 2023
Dr. Lindsay Clukies

Could getting Covid raise cholesterol?
NBC News
January 25, 2023
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Does Covid reinfection bring more health risks – or make you ‘super immune’?
The Guardian
January 23, 2023
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Trying to stop long COVID before it even starts
The Atlantic
January 18, 2023
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

New menopause research centers on Black women
St. Louis American
January 25, 2023
Dr. Makeba Williams

Many patients aren't getting best quality lung cancer surgery: Study
U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay
January 23, 2023
Dr. Brendan Heiden
Related news release

Brain cancer patients may benefit from treatment to boost white blood cells
Tech Explorist
January 30, 2023
Dr. Jiayi Huang
Related news release

The human genome needs updating. But how do we make it fair?
The Guardian
January 29, 2023
Dr. Ting Wang

Revisiting the idea of whether AI might help those dealing with isolation, depression
NPR Morning Edition
January 19, 2023
Dr. Abby Cheng

U. Of Chicago, Washington University Med Schools the latest to exit U.S. News rankings
Forbes
January 27, 2023
Dr. David H. Perlmutter
Related news release

The Living Well Center focuses on bettering lives through everyday changes
St. Louis Magazine
January 26, 2023
Dr. Devyani Hunt
Related news release

Alzheimer's disease: Blood test may detect condition 3 years before clinical diagnosis
Healthline
January 26, 2023
Dr. David Holtzman

St. Louis fetal care center is one of few in the region to offer surgery for some patients with Spina Bifida
KMOV-TV News4
January 30, 2023
Dr. Jennifer Strahle

St. Louis researchers are studying resiliency for seniors in the wake of the pandemic
St. Louis Magazine
January 26, 2023
Dr. Eric Lenze
Related news release

New national guidelines for treatment of childhood obesity include options for medications, surgery
KMOV-TV News4
January 31, 2023
Dr. Jennifer Sprague

Gravity could be the cause of your IBS, according to this doctor
Popular Mechanics
January 19, 2023
Dr. Greg Sayuk

Will Patrick Mahomes play in the AFC championship vs. Bengals?
NBC Sports
January 26, 2023
WashU Orthopedics

A look at some of the latest medical research, programs, and treatments in St. Louis
St. Louis Magazine
January 26, 2023
Drs. Suzanne Schindler and Ziyad Al-Aly

A look at new medical facilities and expansions across the St. Louis region
St. Louis Magazine
January 26, 2023
Siteman and WUSM (Neuroscience Research Building)

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