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 9, 2024
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

New Alzheimer’s drugs bring hope. But not equally for all patients.
Washington Post
January 29, 2024
Drs. Suzanne Schindler and John Morris

F.D.A. issues warning of cancer risk linked to CAR-T therapies
New York Times
January 23, 2024
Dr. John DiPersio

How exercise increases brain volume — and may slow memory decline
Washington Post
January 24, 2024
Dr. Cyrus Raji

How much less to worry about long COVID now
The Atlantic
January 18, 2024
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Racial and ethnic disparities undermine dementia care in the US
New Scientist
January 30, 2024
Dr. Joyce Balls-Berry

Why does COVID-19 make you sneeze?
Science
January 23, 2024
Dr. Felipe Ribeiro

New long COVID study uncovers high inflammation in patients as Senate calls for more research on 'crisis'
ABC News
January 24, 2024
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Why the rise in breast cancers in younger women?
HealthDay/US News
January 30, 2024
Dr. Adetunji Toriola

WashU brings top minds together in one of the largest neuroscience research buildings in the world
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 18, 2024
Drs. David Perlmutter and Randall Bateman
Other outlets: St. Louis Business Journal, KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio), KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis), KSDK-TV NewsChannel5, KMOV-TV News4

Washington U. creates drug research company, backed by $130 million from NY firm
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 16, 2024
Washington University
Other outlets: St. Louis Business Journal

First living liver donation in 10 years in St. Louis gives Florissant baby new life
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
February 2, 2024
Drs. Janis Stoll and WIlliam Chapman
Other outlets: KTVI-TV FOX2News

Wellness Wednesday: Learning the truth about Ozempic
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 31, 2024
Dr. Susan Reeds

Tips for avoiding frostbite, hypothermia during bitterly cold weather
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 19, 2024
Dr. Mark Levine

Susan G. Komen More than Pink Walk takes over Tower Grove Park on June 8
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
February 5, 2024
Dr. Aimilia Gastounioti

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