A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS March 17, 2023
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Seeking Alzheimer’s clues from few who escape genetic fate
Associated Press
March 16, 2023
Drs. Eric McDade and Brian Gordon

Long Covid patients more likely to have gastrointestinal problems, study finds
New York Times
March 7, 2023
Dr Ziyad Al-Aly
Other outlets: WebMD, United Press International
Related news release

Column: Brain-twisted or brain-washed — can crossword puzzles and word games sharpen memory?
Los Angeles Times
March 11, 2023
Dr. Beau Ances

What's your current risk of getting long Covid? Estimates hover around 5%-10%
NBC News
March 10, 2023
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Seniors with anxiety frequently don’t get help. Here’s why.
CNN
March 10, 2023
Dr. Eric Lenze
Other outlets: Kaiser Health News

Diabetes and obesity are on the rise in young adults, a study says
NPR
March 6, 2023
Dr. Karen Joynt Maddox

You will get better’: See the inspirational notes Sen. John Fetterman’s kids wrote while he’s treated for depression
Today
March 10, 2023
Dr. Jessica Gold

Fact check: ICD-10 medical codes are used to track trends, not individuals
USA Today
March 10, 2023
Dr. Karen Joynt Maddox

Adding Abilify eased tough-to-treat depression in seniors
Medpage Today
March 3, 2023
Dr. Eric Lenze
Related news release

Forget fad diets. AI knows exactly what you should eat for your best health
Newsweek
March 8, 2023
Dr. Jeffrey Gordon

Washington University School of Medicine helps set new global policy on malnutrition
KTVI-TV FOX2News
March 9, 2023
Drs. Mark Manary and Kevin Stephenson
Related news release

Does running bring on arthritic knees?
U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay
March 7, 2023
Dr. Matthew Matava

St. Louis infectious diseases pediatrician talks risks of contracting 'Group A strep'
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
March 16, 2023
Dr. Jason Newland

Local researchers studying COVID’s lingering aftereffects
KTVI-TV FOX2News
March 5, 2023
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

WashU scientist gets grant to further research on hydrocephalus
KMOV-TV News4
March 4, 2023
Dr. Gabriel Haller

Siteman Cancer Center pushing for early screening for colorectal cancer
KMOV-TV News4
March 17, 2023
Dr. Jean Wang

Spring sports season is underway, new efforts to keep kids safe
KMOV-TV News4
March 7, 2023
Dr. Deepa Mokshagundam

Future COVID vaccines must be better; science races to respond
WebMD
March 15, 2023
WUSM
Related news release

Spring allergens hit St. Louis early
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
March 10, 2023
Dr. H. James Wedner

St. Louis mayor appoints nine to new reparations committee
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
March 12, 2023
Dr. Will Ross

Contact us with your story ideas

Jessica Church

Washington University
School of Medicine
Media Relations

j.church@wustl.edu

314.286.0105

Twitter Facebook

medicine.wustl.edu