A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS May 18, 2023
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

As colon cancer spreads in younger adults, new research identifies earliest symptoms
NBC News
May 3, 2023
Drs. Cassandra Fritz and Yin Cao
Other outlets: Daily Mail , U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay , Everyday Health, United Press International (UPI)
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Dangerous infections in 'preemie' babies may begin in the gut
U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay
May 4, 2023
Drs. Gautam Dantas and Drew Schultz
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Insomnia drug may lower levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
NIH Research Matters
May 9, 2023
Dr. Brendan Lucey
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Is there a best time of day to get your COVID shot?
Verywell Health
May 11, 2023
Dr. Jeff Haspel
Other outlets: Nature
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Access to new Alzheimer's drug might depend on where you live
Wall Street Journal
May 7, 2023
Dr. Suzanne Schindler

Scientists publish more diverse human "pangenome"
Axios
May 10, 2023
Dr. Ting Wang
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4 foods to eat (and 6 to avoid) for stomach ulcers
AARP
May 10, 2023
Dr. Devika Kapuria

Are hormones to blame for high tau in women?
Alz Forum
May 10, 2023
Drs. John Cirrito and Carla Yuede
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Fauci tells Washington U. med school grads to push back against anti-science ‘destructive forces’
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 16, 2023
WUSM commencement - Dr. Anthony Fauci
Other outlets: KMOV-TV News4, KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio), KSDK-TV NewsChannel5, KTVI-TV FOX2News

How changes in breast density over time may influence breast cancer risk
Health
May 17, 2023
Dr. Debbie Bennett
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7 food allergies you didn't know about
Verywell Health
May 8, 2023
Dr. Maya R. Jerath

Wentzville man paralyzed in summer diving accident selected for high-profile Wash U clinical trial
KMOV-TV News4
May 5, 2023
Dr. Wilson Z. Ray and Program in Physical Therapy

FDA panel supports over-the-counter birth control pill
KMOV-TV News4
May 11, 2023
Dr. Emily Barker

St. Louis groups to compete for $160 million grant to boost regional economy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 15, 2023
Dr. Dedric Carter

‘Stunning’ change to United’s colonoscopy coverage roils physicians and patients
STAT News
May 15, 2023
Dr. Dayna Early

Local doctor seeing cases of teens consuming marijuana laced with fentanyl
KTVI-TV FOX2News
May 14, 2023
Dr. Michael Wenzinger

Mobile clinic to visit St. Louis-area schools to provide diabetes care and prevention
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
May 15, 2023
Dr. Ana Maria Arbelaez

Anti-aging researchers debunk 5 of the biggest myths about aging
INC.
May 11, 2023
Dr. John Chi

St. Louis scientists research drug options to treat pain without addiction
KMOV-TV News4
May 12, 2023
Dr. Tao Che
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Excellence in Nursing Awards 2023
St. Louis Magazine
April 20, 2023
Several Washington University honorees

‘This is Cancer’ podcast bringing listeners hope, resources, and education from some of the nation’s leading cancer experts
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
May 9, 2023
Siteman Cancer Center

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