A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS July 18, 2022
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

After the SCOTUS decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Washington University School of Medicine faculty were contacted by local and national media to share their expertise as to how the ruling would affect their ability to provide quality healthcare for women in Missouri. Here is a selection of recent media clips:
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
June 30, 2022
Washington University Ob/Gyn faculty
Other outlets: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, KMOV-TV News4, Missouri Independent

Alzheimer's drug fails to slow or halt disease with early treatment
USA Today
June 16, 2022
Dr. Randall Bateman

An implantable ice pack tries to relieve pain without opioids
Scientific American
July 1, 2022
Dr. Matthew MacEwan
Other outlets: CNET

The quest by circadian medicine to make the most of our body clocks
New York Times Magazine
July 6, 2022
Dr. Erik Musiek

Obamacare may have helped lower suicide rates
U.S. News & World Report
June 16, 2022
Dr. Laura Bierut
Other outlets: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Related news release

A new dominant omicron strain in the U.S. is driving up cases — and reinfections
NPR Morning Edition
July 11, 2022
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

With BA.5, are you more likely to lose your sense of smell?
NBC News
July 13, 2022
Dr. Lauren Roland

As the BA.5 variant spreads, the risk of coronavirus reinfection grows
Washington Post
July 10, 2022
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Just about everyone in America is finally eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine. Now what?
Vox
June 30, 2022
Dr. Jason Newland
Other outlets: WebMD

FDA authorizes COVID vaccines for the littlest kids: what the data say
Nature
June 17, 2022
Dr. Andrew Janowski

Low demand for young kids’ Covid vaccines is alarming doctors
Politico
July 14, 2022
Dr. Jason Newland

FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes
St. Louis American
June 16, 2022
Dr. Li-Shiun Chen

This COVID wave is worse than we know. But the peak may be here.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 16, 2022
Drs. Stephen Liang and Hilary Babcock

How to protect your hands when handling fireworks
KTVI-TV FOX2News
July 1, 2022
Stacy Baker, OT
Other outlets: KMOV-TV News4

Study finds women, white and older people at greater risk of ‘Long Covid’
Forbes
June 28, 2022
WUSM
Related news release

COVID-19 reinfections may be common—but they're not harmless
Time
July 13, 2022
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

How St. Louis researchers are seeking ways to combat Alzheimer’s and dementia
St. Louis Magazine
July 11, 2022
Dr. Suzanne Schindler

Keeping safety in mind while celebrating 4th of July with fireworks
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 1, 2022
Dr. Jamie Kondis
Other outlets: KMOV-TV News4

Tool that reduces cancer risk hits rural Missouri
KTVI-TV FOX2News
June 16, 2022
Washington University Institute for Public Health

St. Louis doctor discusses early warning signs of stomach cancer
KTVI-TV FOX2News
June 16, 2022
Dr. Olivia Aranha

You can putt your way through an art installation this summer at The Sheldon
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
June 15, 2022
Phil Skroska

How common is long COVID? Why studies give different answers
Nature
June 20, 2022
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

'We had to make sure it was safe': Leading St. Louis pediatrician on vaccines for children under 5
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
June 20, 2022
Dr. Jason Newland

How COVID Could Screw You Worse With Each Reinfection
Daily Beast
July 5, 2022
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Wash U provides do’s and dont’s relating to sunburn
KTVI-TV FOX2News
July 7, 2022
Dr. Ryan Fields

Snoring can lead to a sedentary lifestyle
Medscape
June 15, 2022
Dr. Raman Malhotra

Barnes-Jewish West County establishes new outpatient center
KMOV-TV News4
July 11, 2022
Washington University Physicians

Wash U to launch new study on Type 1 diabetes
KTVI-TV FOX2News
July 14, 2022
WUSM

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