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 5, 2021
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

My 8-year-old threatened suicide. Here’s what we’re learning.
New York Times (subscription required)
February 25, 2021
Drs. Diana Whelan, Joan Luby

What pseudoviruses bring to the study of SARS-CoV-2
The Scientist
February 16, 2021
Dr. Sean Whelan

The first human genetic blueprint just turned 20. What’s next?
Science News
February 22, 2021
Dr. Ting Wang

Antibody may hold key to treatment of Alzheimer's, strokes
UPI
February 17, 2021
Dr. David Holtzman
Other outlets: Fierce Biotech, Knowridge Science Report
Related news release

My family Is still being careful about COVID-19. Why does It feel like we're the only ones?
TIME
February 25, 2021
Dr. Jessi Gold

As social media time rises, so does teen girls' suicide risk
U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay
February 16, 2021
Dr. Alecia Vogel-Hammen

Intestinal worms throw open the door to dangerous viruses
Nature
February 26, 2021
Dr. Michael Diamond
Other outlets: Medium

History of mental illness tied to earlier onset of Alzheimer's disease
U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay
February 25, 2021
Dr. John Morris
Other outlets: HealthDay

Why have some states fared better than others with vaccine distribution?
NBCNews.com
February 24, 2021
Dr, Michael Kinch

Most women receive improper treatment for UTIs, study shows
Atlanta Journal Constitution
February 25, 2021
Dr. Anne Mobley Butler

Nobody has openings’: Mental health providers struggle to meet demand
New York Times
February 17, 2021
Dr. Jessi Gold

Washington University preparing to study COVID-19 vaccines in children
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
February 16, 2021
Dr. David Hunstad
Other outlets: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5, KTVI-TV FOX2News, St. Louis Magazine, Romper

How St. Louisans helped forward the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
February 24, 2021
Drs. Rachel Presti, Michael Kinch
Other outlets: KMOV-TV News4, KSDK-TV NewsChannel5 (Michael Kinch interview)

Washington U. virologist named Howard Hughes fellow
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
February 22, 2021
Drs. Autumn Holmes, Michael S. Diamond
Related news release

Why I'm still making plans during COVID-19 — and experts say it's OK
TODAY.com
February 18, 2021
Dr, Jessi Gold

Most people with eating disorders never get treatment—this new online platform makes support more accessible
Vogue
February 24, 2021
Dr. Ellen Fitzsimmons-Craft

St. Louis biotech startup Wugen inks licensing deal, hires new C-suite exec
St. Louis Business Journal (subscription required)
February 23, 2021
Drs. Todd Fehniger, John DiPersio, Matt Cooper

As Jewish physician was dying, he recruited a successor to continue his work
St. Louis Jewish Light
February 24, 2021
Dr. Fumihiko Urano

If you’ve gone to a doctor for this, get a second opinion, study says
Best Life
February 25, 2021
Dr. Anne Mobley Butler
Other outlets: Yahoo

Researchers looking for children for St. Louis COVID vaccine trial
KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis)
February 16, 2021
Dr. Jason Newland

22-year-old was given 50% chance of surviving COVID-19, now she's a 'long-hauler'
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
February 24, 2021
Dr. Amanda Verma
Other outlets: WTSP-TV (Tampa), WBNS-TV (Columbus, Ohio), WMAZ-TV (Macon, Georgia)

Virtual learning turning students into 'zoomies'
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
February 16, 2021
Dr. Andrew Lee

What it’s like to die from Covid-19
Vox
February 20, 2021
Dr. Kenneth Remy

St. Louis doctor addresses COVD-19 vaccine infertility myth
KMOV-TV News4
February 25, 2021
Dr. Kenan Omurtag

Doctors concerned skipping appointments during pandemic will lead to rise in cardiovascular disease
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
February 16, 2021
Dr. Andrew Kates

The ‘father’ of the Covid vaccine is in Missouri—and he’s working on something even better
Kansas City Magazine
February 26, 2021
Dr. David Curiel

Should cancer patients get the COVID vaccine? Experts weigh in.
KTVI-TV FOX2News
February 22, 2021
WUSM

The big mistake you're making when disinfecting
Health Digest
March 25, 2021
Dr. Andrew Janowski

Why COVID cases are dropping in St. Louis and beyond
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
February 24, 2021
Dr. Jason Newland

Cell findings take scientists closer to stopping clock on human aging
The Asahi Shimbun
February 24, 2021
Dr. Shinichiro Imai

4th-wave of COVID-19 will push rates to zero
Investing
February 18, 2021
Dr. Sean Whelan
Other outlets: Zero Hedge

Trump’s acquittal wasn’t surprising. But the trauma he caused is never-ending.
Refinery 29
February 16, 2021
Dr. Jessi Gold

Dr. Michael Kinch: Distribute vaccine quickly, fairly
KTRS (The Talk of STL)
February 18, 2021
Dr. Michael Kinch
Other outlets: Yahoo

Why did 150,000 fewer Chinese people suddenly stop receiving state benefits just after Covid outbreak began?
Daily Mail (UK)
February 20, 2021
Dr. Mai He

Research is piling up to suggest antidepressants could treat COVID-19
The Academic Times
February 22, 2021
WUSM

Pediatricians, practice administrators share lessons learned during pandemic
American Academy of Pediatrics
February 17, 2021
Dr. Deepa Mokshagundam

Have hearing loss? Here's why you may want to try auditory training
Healthy Hearing
February 16, 2021
Dr. Nancy Tye-Murray

Verify: Answering three more viewer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
February 22, 2021
Dr. Jason Newland

CDC steps up tracking of virus variants after months of ‘flying blind’
The Daily Beast
February 17, 2021
WUSM

Can a Danish TV show about a giant penis really be sexless?
The Atlantic
February 26, 2021
Dr. Hilary Reno

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