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 27
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 may lead to measurable cognitive decline, study finds
The New York Times
February 28, 2024
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
Other outlets: People Magazine

F.D.A. authorizes new drug to protect high-risk patients from Covid
The New York Times
March 25, 2024
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Doctors can now edit the genes inside your body
The Wall Street Journal
March 11, 2024
Dr. Douglas Mann

Research suggests COVID-19 affects brain age and IQ score
CBS News
February 29, 2024
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

US FDA delays Lilly Alzheimer's drug decision, calls for advisory panel
Reuters
March 8, 2024
Dr. Erik Musiek

New ‘exercise pill’ could replace your need to workout
BBC News
March 18, 2024
Dr. Bahaa Elgendy
Other outlets: Fortune, Newsweek, New York Post, Futurism, Daily Mail

What’s behind the rapid rise of cancer in the under-50s?
The Guardian
March 7, 2024
Dr. Yin Cao

How the brain hits the brakes on aging
The Scientist
March 7, 2024
Dr. Shin-Ichiro Imai

Cannibal cells inspire cancer treatment improvement
Scientific American
March 19, 2024
Dr. Nathan Singh

Scientists investigating the "sewage system" of the brain search for mechanisms behind Alzheimer's
Salon
February 29, 2024
Dr. Jonathan Kipnis
Other outlets: Missourinet, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Tech Explorist

Five research teams will receive $125 million to study cancer’s biggest challenges
Forbes
March 6, 2024
Washington University

How to tell when it’s time to start an antidepressant
SELF
March 19, 2024
Dr. Eric Lenze

This is what your brain does when you’re not doing anything
WIRED
March 3, 2024
Dr. Marcus Raichle

Washington University researchers test antidepressant for treating long COVID
KMOV-TV News4
March 18, 2024
Dr. Angela Reiersen

Missouri ranks near bottom in Black maternal health
KMOV-TV News4
March 26, 2024
Dr. Dineo Khabele
Other outlets: KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)

Komen 'More than Pink Walk' June 8
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
March 5, 2024
Dr. Ron Bose

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