A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS July 26, 2018
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Decriminalizing pot doesn’t hike teen use, study finds
U.S. News and World Report
July 23, 2018
Dr. Richard Grucza
Other outlet: KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
Related news release

The brain may clean out Alzheimer’s plaques during sleep
Science News
July 15, 2018
Dr. David Holtzman

Scientists search for causes of preterm birth and better ways to test for risk
NPR
July 22, 2018
Dr. Molly Stout

This mobile brain scanner promises to assess injuries where CT scans can’t
Bloomberg
July 14, 2018
Dr. Rosanne Naunheim

Novel drug therapy may potentially help treat ALS
Business Standard
July 17, 2018
Dr. Timothy Miller
Other outlets: UPI, Pharmaceutical Technology, XINHUANET and Fierce Biotech
Related news release

How soon is soon enough to learn you have Alzheimer’s?
NPR
July 22, 2018
Dr. John Morris

Can neuroscience stop the opioid epidemic? Curious Texas investigates
The Dallas Morning News
July 17, 2018
Dr. Jose Moron-Concepcion

Why we itch, and why it’s so hard to stop
Quartz
July 21, 2018
Dr. Brian Kim

Could fasting every other day help people with multiple sclerosis? Scientists believe limiting calories could reduce symptoms as they begin human trial
Daily Mail
July 10, 2018
Dr. Laura Piccio
Related news release

How changes in your brain can trigger a midlife crisis
St. Louis Magazine
July 10, 2018
Drs. Albert Kim and Eric Leuthardt

Air pollution increases risk for type 2 diabetes, study finds
The Sacramento Bee
July 12, 2018
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
Related news release

The long goodbye – Facing Alzheimer’s head on
OzarksFirst.com
July 13, 2018
WUSM

Washington U lands grant to study childhood obesity as parents grapple with treatment costs
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 15, 2018
Dr. Denise Wilfley
Other outlet: KTVI-TV FOX2News

Interactive parent-child therapy helps kids who have depression
ThirdAge
July 17, 2018
Dr. Joan L. Luby
Related news release

Why are yawns contagious? We asked a scientist
PBS
July 17, 2018
Dr. Zhou-Feng Chen

St. Louis is among the world’s leading cities in cancer research
St. Louis Magazine
July 19, 2018
Drs. Jonathan Heusel, John DiPersio and Daniel Lenihan

A look at some of the latest research findings and treatments in St. Louis
St. Louis Magazine
July 19, 2018
Drs. Allan Doctor and Fanxin Long

Dr. Rupa Patel is revolutionizing HIV care in St. Louis—and around the world
St. Louis Magazine
July 19, 2018
Dr. Rupa Patel

New therapies offer hope for patients with Alzheimer’s
St. Louis Magazine
July 19, 2018
Drs. Jason Hassenstab and John Morris

How these St. Louis doctors are growing joints to fight arthritis
St. Louis Magazine
July 19, 2018
Drs. Farshid Guilak and Anthony Guarino

Youth sports injuries on the rise
KMOV-TV News4
July 19, 2018
Dr. Jeff Nepple

Washington University banks on trend, announces medical apprenticeship program
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
July 23, 2018
WUSM

Sibling playroom at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
KTVI-TV FOX2News
July 13, 2018
SLCH

Poor air quality, high temperatures mean ‘Red Day’ across St. Louis
KTVI-TV FOX2News
July 13, 2018
Lila Kurtz, NP/St. Louis Children’s Hospital Asthma Clinic

St. Louis Children’s Hospital: Staying hydrated
KMOV-TV News4
July 16, 2018
Allison Hunt, NP / St. Louis Children’s Hospital After Hours

Superhero masks empower young cancer patients
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 22, 2018
Hannah Heimos, Child Life and Dr. Soumon Rudra

Researchers identify seeds from which Alzheimer’s disease tangles grow
KJZZ
July 18, 2018
WUSM

Diabetes and trigger finger
Diabetes Daily
July 14, 2018
WUSM

Perfectionism in young children may indicate OCD risk: study
Times of India
July 23, 2018
Drs. Kirsten E. Gilbert and Joan L. Luby
Other outlet: Asian Age
Related news release

Challenges and opportunities for cardiac cath labs: Focus on health economics of the cath lab
Becker’s Hospital Review
July 12, 2018
Dr. Amit Amin

Study: Opioid-free alternative targets immune system to relieve pain
Becker’s Hospital Review
July 10, 2018
Dr. Andrew Shepherd
Related new release

Bone imaging with improved modalities in multiple myeloma
Cancer Therapy Advisor
July 11, 2018
Dr. Ravi Vij

Next-gen sequencing may advance tx of patients with poorly differentiated thyroid cancer
Cancernetwork.com
July 13, 2018
Dr. David J. Prelutsky

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