A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS November 15, 2023
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

A new cure for sickle cell disease may be coming. Health advisers will review it next week.
Associated Press
October 27, 2023
Dr. Allison King

How a lucrative surgery took off online and disfigured patients
New York Times
October 30, 2023
Dr. Jeffrey Blatnik

I just got over Covid but still feel awful
New York Times
November 7, 2023
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Effects of psychedelic drugs can last for days or weeks, research finds
NBCNews.com
October 29, 2023
Dr. Joshua Siegel

Down syndrome families' fight for access to Alzheimer’s trials, treatments
Reuters
October 10, 2023
Dr. Beau Ances

Can we prevent Alzheimer's? Scientists say new tests and treatments are "a game changer"
Newsweek
October 11, 2023
Randall Bateman

When you should and shouldn't worry about decreased fetal movement
Parents.com
October 27, 2023
Dr. Victoria Whelan

Can't sleep? Your skin might be to blame, study says
UPI
October 12, 2023
Dr. Naina Rengarajan

Now we know how Covid affects your heart
National Geographic
November 7, 2023
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

When you go sober for even a month, your body will change. Here’s how.
National Geographic
October 30, 2023
Dr. Carrie Mintz

How moldy is Missouri marijuana? Local company's tests stir up controversy.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
October 19, 2023
Dr. Andrej Spec

Washington University trial studies antidepressant Fluvoxamine as treatment for long Covid symptoms
KMOV-TV News4
October 27, 2023
Dr. Eric Lenze
Other outlets: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

BJC & Wash U. expand $12,500 employee forgivable home loan program
KTVI-TV FOX2News
November 8, 2023
Lisa Weingarth

Safety experts ask trick-or-treaters, drivers to be careful on Halloween
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
October 31, 2023
Dr. Lindsay Clukies

Don’t mix up marijuana edibles with your kids’ Halloween candy, health experts say
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
November 30, 2023
Dr. Lindsay Clukies

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