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 18, 2021
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

With new C.D.C. guidance expected, we asked experts whether it’s safe to reopen schools.
New York Times (registration required)
February 12, 2021
Dr. David Rosen

As COVID-19 fills ICUs, chronically ill patients suffer 'ripple effect' of delayed surgeries
Los Angeles Times (subscription required)
February 5, 2021
Dr. Will Ross

Democrats proposed changes to Obamacare do not address high health care costs
Newsweek
February 10, 2021
Dr. Karen Joynt Maddox
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Can a common antidepressant help in the fight against COVID-19?
Los Angeles Times (subscription required)
February 3, 2021
Drs. Angela Reiersen, Eric Lenze

Covid-19: C.D.C. urges reopening of schools with new guidelines
New York Times (registration required)
February 12, 2021
Dr. Rebecca Same
Other outlets: Voice of America News

Months after contracting COVID-19, some will try anything to regain their sense of smell
Los Angeles Times (subscription required)
February 4, 2021
Dr. Jay Piccirillo
Other outlets: Insider

Common anti-depressant pill shows promise in fighting COVID-19
NBC News TV stations
February 1, 2021
Dr. Caline Mattar
Other outlets: WebMD, WNBC (New York), WBTS (Boston), KNBC (Los Angeles), Le HuffPost (France)

U.S. rushes to fill void in viral sequencing as worrisome coronavirus variants spread
Science
February 9, 2021
Dr. Jeffrey Milbrandt

Rhode Island kept its schools open. This Is what happened.
New York Times (registration required)
February 10, 2021
Dr. Rachel Orscheln, Jason Newland

Rise of variants sparks push for all-in-one Covid vaccines
Bloomberg
February 12, 2021
Dr. Michael Kinch
Other outlets: MSN, South China Morning Post

The vaccine alternatives for people with compromised immune systems
National Geographic (subscription required)
February 4, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

The race to treat a rare, fatal syndrome may help others with common disorders like diabetes
Science
February 11, 2021
Dr. Fumihiko Urano

Nash Pediatrics celebrates its history of black pediatricians
KTVI-TV FOX2News
February 10, 2021
Dr. Alison C. Nash

As Covid-19 vaccines raise hope, cold reality dawns that illness Is likely here to stay
The Wall Street Journal (subscription required)
February 7, 2021
Dr. Sean Whelan

The body is far from helpless against Coronavirus variants
The Atlantic
February 12, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

What to know about post-vaccine deaths, allergies
The Washington Post
February 6, 2021
Dr. Michael Kinch

Glioblastoma map points to new protein targets and immuno-oncology approaches
Fierce Biotech
February 11, 2021
Dr. Li Ding
Other outlets: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
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Replacing chemo: One-two drug combo starved cancer cells
The Science Times
February 1, 2021
Dr. Brian Van Tine
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Washington University looking for children for COVID-19 vaccine trial
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
February 14, 2021
Dr. Jason Newland

Study suggests liquid biopsy for colorectal cancer could guide therapy for tumours
Asian News International/The Indian Express
February 13, 2021
Dr. Aadel A. Chaudhuri
Other outlets: ANI, Hindustan Times
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Watch now as St. Louis couples face off to compete for a virtual crown
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
February 14, 2021
Drs. Hilary Babcock, Andy White

It's not just you. A lot of us are hitting a pandemic wall right now.
HuffPost
February 4, 2021
Dr. Jessica Gold
Other outlets: Yahoo

New COVID-19 treatment shows promising results for high-risk patients
KMOV-TV News4
February 8, 2021
Drs. Ken Remy, Maya Jerath

Hospital in St. Louis working with high rate of COVID-19 positive pregnant women
KMOV-TV News4
February 7, 2021
Dr. Jeannie Kelly

Infertility, bad side effects, and more: St. Louis doctors debunk the COVID-19 vaccine myths
St. Louis Magazine
February 1, 2021
Drs. Kenan Omurtag, Hilary Babcock
Other outlets: KMOV-TV News4

Wash U opens clinic for patients with long-lingering COVID symptoms | 'New normal'
KMOV-TV News4
February 2, 2021
Dr. Maureen Lyons

Gabrielle A. Carlson and Joan L. Luby: Kids learn by example. The example they're getting these days is shocking.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
February 15, 2021
Joan L. Luby

The COVID vaccine wasn’t tested on pregnant people. Now they’re worried.
VICE
February 8, 2021
Vicki Singer, an administration assistant to epidemiologists at WUSM

When and how to use an automated external defibrillator
KTVI-TV FOX2News
February 2, 2021
Dr. Marc Moon, Kristin Seymour, RN

Why AOC’s harrowing capitol experience feels familiar to so many women
InStyle
February 3, 2021
Dr. Jessi Gold

Creating a match rank-order list? Avoid these 4 common missteps
American Medical Association
February 3, 2021
Dr. Eric Strand

Studies suggest COVID-19 survivors may experience heart damage
KTVI-TV FOX2News
February 4, 2021
Dr. Justin C. Hartupee

Ken Schechtman: Can scientific thinking and progressive activism coexist?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (subscription required)
February 3, 2021
Dr. Ken Schechtman

Video: New CDC director suddenly evasive and noncommittal on re-opening schools
Townhall
February 15, 2021
Dr. David Rosen

C2N Diagnostics has brought its Alzheimer's blood test to market. Now it wants to expand in St. Louis and beyond.
St. Louis Business Journal (registration required)
February 15, 2021
Drs. David Holtzman, Randall Bateman
Other outlets: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

COVID-19 vaccine 101: Everything working moms need to know
Working Mother
February 11, 2021
Dr. Andrew Janowski

Potential severe Coronavirus complications for GI patients
Contagion Live
February 2, 2021
Dr. Jason C. Mills
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How are small, rural U.S. states doing so well in the COVID-19 vaccine race? Why some rollouts work better than others
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
February 11, 2021
Dr. Michael Kinch

Lipid metabolites target cannabinoid receptors to interrupt pain and inflammatory pathways
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
February 10, 2021
Dr. Hongzhen Hu

Vaccinated people can skip the quarantine, CDC says
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
February 12, 2021
Dr. Jason Newland

More than 20 percent of couples have grown closer during the pandemic, Yahoo/YouGov poll finds
Yahoo
February 12, 2021
Dr. Jessi Gold

St. Louis native broadcaster opens up about suicide and depression, hoping his story can help others
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
February 14, 2021
Dr. Anne Glowinski

Common sense health: Eating disorders combine secrecy and compulsion
Bakersfield Californian
February 15, 2021
Dr. Ellen E. Fitzsimmons-Craft

Easterseals Midwest launches outreach program to provide services sooner to black children with autism
Columbia Daily Tribune
February 12, 2021
Dr. John Constantino

Roche refreshingly cautious on Alzheimer's hopeful gantenerumab amid growing hype from rivals
Fierce Biotech
February 5, 2021
WUSM

St. Louis biotech firm PercayAI inks partnership with Saint Louis University
St. Louis Business Journal (subscription required)
February 8, 2021
WUSM

Drugs that trip cellular alarm could help clear out hibernating HIV
New Atlas
February 8, 2021
WUSM
Other outlets: Hindustan Times/Asian News International
Related news release

7 foods to eat when you really can’t afford to get sick
Refinery29
February 5, 2021
WUSM

Are phages overlooked mediators of health and disease?
The Scientist
February 1, 2021
WUSM

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