A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS June 1, 2022
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Long COVID affects more older adults; shots don’t prevent it
Associated Press
May 25, 2022
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
Other outlets: Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, NBC News, HealthDay, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Related news release

As the virus evolves, COVID-19 reinfections are going to keep happening
Time
May 18, 2022
Dr. Rachel Presti

Overuse of antibiotics in kids adds millions to U.S. health care costs
HealthDay
May 30, 2022
Drs. Anne Mobley Butler and Jason Newland
Other outlets: KTVI-TV FOX2News, United Press International , Bloomberg Law
Related news release

An age-by-age guide to talking to children about mass shootings
New York Times
May 25, 2022
Dr. Jessica Gold

More than 1 in 5 adult Covid survivors in the U.S. may develop long Covid, a C.D.C. study suggests.
New York Times
May 24, 2022
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Vaccines are still mostly blocking severe disease
The Atlantic
May 23, 2022
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

What we know about long Covid so far
New York Times
May 21, 2022
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Long Covid symptoms often include crushing fatigue. Here’s how to cope.
Wall Street Journal
May 16, 2022
Dr. Maureen Lyons

The ‘psychic numbing’ of mass tragedies
New York Times
May 26, 2022
Dr. Jessica Gold

Why are sexually transmitted infections surging?
New York Times
May 17, 2022
Dr. Hilary Reno

In the Loop with Christian Bryant - Texas school shooting
Newsy
May 24, 2022
Dr. Jessica Gold

Rebound COVID is just the start of Paxlovid's mysteries
The Atlantic
May 26, 2022
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

‘It’s all preventable’: tackling America’s workplace suicide epidemic
The Guardian
May 27, 2022
Dr. Jessica Gold

Tick that causes red meat allergy becoming more prevalent in Missouri
KTVI-TV FOX2News
May 26, 2022
Dr. Maya Jerath

No kidding around
St. Louis American
May 19, 2022
Dr. Jason Newland

New national hotline helps moms get connected to mental health services
KTVI-TV FOX2News
May 25, 2022
Tara Tinnin

Wash U psychiatrist explains how parents can help their child navigate emotions after tragedy
KTVI-TV FOX2News
May 26, 2022
Dr. Max Rosen

COVID-19 cases are up in St. Louis, here's what task force leaders say you should do to protect yourself
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
May 24, 2022
Dr. Clay Dunagan
Other outlets: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Why the FDA rejected fluvoxamine as a Covid-19 drug
Vox
May 20, 2022
Dr. Eric Lenze
Related news release

Vetta Thompson named inaugural associate director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Siteman
St. Louis American
May 23, 2022
Dr. Vetta Thompson

Biden signs law banning infant sleep products blamed for 200 deaths
CBS News
May 16, 2022
Dr. Bradley T. Thach

How to reduce your risk of stroke
KTVI-TV FOX2News
May 18, 2022
Dr. Joshua Osbun

Increasing public welfare spending can improve survival for Black cancer patients
Cancer Therapy Advisor
May 31, 2022
Dr. Justin Michael Barnes

Business Bulletin Board
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 20, 2022
Dr. Kerri Morgan

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