A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS January 20, 2023
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

US approves Alzheimer’s drug that modestly slows disease
Associated Press
January 6, 2023
Dr. Joy Snider
Other outlets: NPR Weekend Edition Saturday, Science, CBS News

Eisai, Biogen get U.S. FDA approval for Alzheimer's drug, apply for full approval
Reuters
January 6, 2023
Dr. Erik Musiek

People who haven't had COVID will likely catch XBB.1.5 – and many will get reinfected, experts say
USA Today
January 6, 2023
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
Other outlets: Today.com

4 key things to know about lung infections caused by fungi
Science News
January 10, 2023
Dr. Andrej Spec
Related news release

How your first brush with COVID warps your immunity
Nature
January 18, 2023
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

For most mild infections, long Covid symptoms clear after a year, large study finds
STAT News
January 11, 2023
Dr Ziyad Al-Aly

Satellite images show crowds at China’s crematoriums as covid surges
Washington Post
January 9, 2023
Dr. Mai He

‘We’re going to need everybody’: Recordings captured response to N.F.L. crisis
New York Times
January 5, 2023
Dr. Matthew Matava

What to know about the kind of skin cancer Jill Biden was treated for
Washington Post
January 11, 2023
Dr. Basia Michalski

US kindergarten vaccination rate dropped again, data shows
Associated Press
January 12, 2023
Dr. Jason Newland
Other outlets: ABC News, U.S. News & World Report

A year after a nurse’s loss to suicide, his friends are building out a peer support network
STAT News
January 6, 2023
Dr. Jessica Gold

How the monkeypox outbreak revealed the path for vanquishing viruses
Washington Post
December 30, 2022
Dr. Joseph Cherabie

Acting out dreams predicts Parkinson’s and other brain diseases
Scientific American
January 18, 2023
Dr. Yo-El Ju

Interview with Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly on the COVID pandemic and Long COVID
Canada News Media
January 7, 2023
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Patients’ own dormant bacteria may reawaken to cause hospital-associated infections
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
January 12, 2023
Dr. Mario Feldman
Related news release

A soft ventilator could help people with ALS breath easier
Discover
January 13, 2023
Dr. Bob Bucelli

Study: St. Louis Children’s Hospital saw 52% increase in firearm injuries during pandemic
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 12, 2023
Dr. Lindsay Clukies
Other outlets: KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio), KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

Gun violence and trauma conversation - Donnybrook Next Up
PBS Nine Network
January 12, 2023
Dr. Douglas Schuerer, Kateri Chapman-Kramer and Darren Seals
Other outlets: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The VA looks to psychedelic drugs to help veterans suffering with PTSD and other disorders
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
January 5, 2023
Drs. Josh Siegel and Ginger Nicol

The majority of people with mental illness are not violent. But where can you turn if you're worried about someone who has trauma and access to weapons?
St. Louis Magazine
January 5, 2023
Dr. T. Eric Spiegel

'Doing the greatest good': Dr. William R. Ross, MD, MPH
St. Louis American
January 5, 2023
Dr. Will Ross

WashU doctor notes African Americans’ unique menopause experience
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
January 11, 2023
Dr. Makeba Williams

Syphilis cases in Missouri have jumped 259% in the last few years. Here's what to know
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
January 9, 2023
Dr. Hilary Reno

What exactly happened to Damar Hamlin? Find out with Dr. Tiffany Osborn
KMOV-TV News4
January 9, 2023
Dr. Tiffany Osborn

How to know when snoring is a sign of sleep apnea
St. Louis Magazine
January 9, 2023
Dr. Brendan Lucey

Local cardiologist explains possible cause of Damar Hamlin’s collapse
KTVI-TV FOX2News
January 3, 2023
Dr. Marc Sintek

Cardiologist shares info about cardiac arrest
KTVI-TV FOX2News
January 4, 2023
Dr. Gus Theodos

‘It gave us our family’: 9-month-old Metro East boy receives heart transplant
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 12, 2023
Dr. Deepa Mokshagundam

Seasonal Affective Disorder: Know what it is, what the symptoms are, what to do about it
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 18, 2023
Dr. Jessica Gold

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