USA Today
Book on fasting diet is attracting dieters and doubters
3/19/13
Dr. Sam Klein says additional and longer-term studies are needed to fully evaluate the effectiveness of fasting two days per week and eating regular meals the other five days.
U.S. News & World Report
Depression in kids: Its toll and treatment
3/16/13
Story features Dr. Robert Carney’s study linking childhood depression to obesity and smoking in teens, even if they were no longer depressed. Other outlets: Everyday Health, British Psychological Society
Related WUSM news release
NPR – All Thing Considered Weekend
Somewhere over the brainbow: The journey to map the human brain
3/31/13
Story on mapping the human brain runs comparisons with the Human Genome Project. Dr. Lukas Wartman discusses the sequencing of the DNA in his leukemia cells and his healthy cells. This ultimately led to a targeted treatment for him.
Reuters
Umbrellas as shields from sun as well as rain
3/20/2013
Dr. Brundha Balaraman discusses ways to prevent sunburn in a story about a study in JAMA Dermatology that showed umbrellas can block more than three-quarters of ultraviolet (UV) light on a sunny day. Dr. Balaraman was not involved in the study. Other outlets: Health24
Chicago Tribune
Treasure Chest Foundation opens at SLCH
3/22/13
The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation opened a program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital to provide toys and gift certificates for children and teens diagnosed with cancer. Shannon Chrisco, SLCH Director of Hematology and Oncology, expresses appreciation.
Daily Mail (UK)
Could a stressful job give you Alzheimer’s?
3/18/2013
Story about the potential link between stress hormones and dementia also mentions Yo-El Ju’s recent study in JAMA Neurology that found sleep is disrupted in people who likely have early Alzheimer’s disease, but have not yet developed memory loss or other cognitive problems.
Related WUSM news release
Dallas Morning News/Associated Press
Colleges say federal cuts could cause brain drain
3/16/13
Dean Larry Shapiro offers insight into how the federal spending cuts could alter scientists’ careers and progress to find new treatments for major diseases. Other outlets: Fox News, The Washington Post (link no longer available)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Sequester threatens college research funding
3/25/13
Dr. Evan Kharasch discusses the uncertainties of the sequester on federal research funding at Washington University.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (front page)
North St. Louis County cancer report called flawed
3/21/13
Siteman Cancer Center’s Dr. Graham Colditz points out the pros and cons of a Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services study that found no higher rate of cancer for people living near Coldwater Creek in north St. Louis County. Other outlets: KSDK-TV
The Riverfront Times
Healing powers: Music therapy
3/27/13
Music Therapist Christy Merrell talks about the benefits to mind and body that music brings to patients at SLCH. Also on the RFT blog.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis Children’s Hospital experiments with ‘docu-series’ marketing
3/16/2013
Story highlights “The Frontline for Hope” series that airs on KSDK-Channel 5 on Saturday nights.
Related WUSM news release
KSDK
The Frontline for Hope
3/16/13
This is the first episode of the six-part series featuring the doctors, staff and patients at SLCH and WUSM.
KSDK
The Frontline for Hope
3/23/13
This is the second episode of the six-part series featuring the doctors, staff and patients at SLCH and WUSM.
KTVI
SLCH patient wants Carly Rae to call him, maybe
3/20/13
Segment features a patient recovering from spinal surgery who created a music video to the popular Carly Rae Jepsen song, inviting her to a high school dance.
KTVI – Fox 2
Hearts fixed without major surgery
3/29/13
Drs. Zajarias and Maniar visit the Fox 2 morning show to talk about the transformation in heart care that means many heart patients can undergo minimally invasive procedures.
KSDK
Work/Life Balance
3/26/13
Three members of the SLCH-WUSM MomDocs team – Kathleen Berchelmann, Kelly Ross and Kirstin Lee – appear on KSDK to offer advice on balancing work and home life.
KTVI
Appropriate dress for young girls
3/29/13
Pediatric hospitalist Kathleen Berchelman, MD, discusses body image and teenage dress trends.
KTVI
Introducing solid foods
3/27/13
Pediatric hospitalist Kelly Ross, MD, offers advice about introducing babies to solid foods.
Nine Network PBS
Stay Tuned: Health Disparities
03/21/13
An episode of Stay Tuned features community health outreach efforts by Dr. Sanjay Maniar. His barbershop clinics are a popular program for residents in north St. Louis city.
KMOV
Gut bacteria may be key to weight loss
3/29/2013
Dr. David Haslam discusses new research in Science Translational Medicine, showing that bacteria in the guts of mice changed after they had gastric bypass surgery. When microbes from these mice were transplanted into sterile mice that did not have the surgery, those animals lost weight quickly. Dr. Haslam was not involved in the study.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Beta blockers help some musicians fight stage fright
3/24/2013
Dr. Kenneth Rybicki talks about prescribing beta-blockers to musicians to help alleviate stage fright. Other outlets: KIRO-TV (Seattle)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Shriner’s Hospital breaks ground on new facility
3/20/13
Article highlights groundbreaking for new Shriner’s Hospital location on Clayton Avenue on the Medical Campus. Other outlets: KSDK.
St. Louis Public Radio
Barnes-Jewish gets initial approval for major expansion
3/27/13
June Fowler, vice-president of corporate communications for BJC Health Care, says new construction planned as part of the medical center campus renewal project will benefit patients and their care. Other outlets: St. Louis Business Journal
HealthCanal.com
New procedure at BJH minimizes stroke risk for AFIB patients
3/27/13
The new minimally-invasive LARIAT procedure offers a safe treatment option for patients with atrial fibrillation. Drs. John Lasala and Phillip Cuculich describe how the procedure reduces stroke risk. Other outlets: St. Louis Post Dispatch
Related BJH news release
KSDK
Cancer survivor meets lifesaving donor
3/27/13
Amanda Trybula survived leukemia thanks to a stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor overseas. The man who saved her life traveled from Germany to meet her and helped Amanda celebrate her recovery at Siteman Cancer Center. Other outlets: KTVI – FOX 2 / KPLR 11
KSL TV (Salt Lake City, UT)
FDA needs to increase teen tanning restrictions, experts say
3/18/2013
Story features Siteman Cancer Center Dr. Lynn Cornelius’ study in Pediatrics regarding the lack of tanning bed restrictions for teens. Other outlets: Editorial in Magic Valley News (Twin Falls ID)
Related WUSM news release
Canberra Times (Australia)
Gut feeling: Germ warfare opens a new front
3/17/2013
Dr. Phillip Tarr says research into the human microbiome offers a new way of looking into human biology and human disease.
Related WUSM news release
Examiner.com
Tango dancing improves symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
3/21/2013
Dr. Gammon M. Earhart discusses the benefits of dance as therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
Related WUSM news release
American Medical News
Primary care rebounds on Match Day
3/25/2013
The share of fourth-year U.S. medical students opting for residencies in primary-care specialties rose again in 2013. About one-third of WUSM graduates opted for primary-care residencies, including Nathan Moore and Ignacio Becerra-Licha who offer their perspectives.
Carmarthen Journal
Brave Llanelli toddler recovering in America after operation hailed a success
3/20/13
Child from South Wales recovers from Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy surgery with Dr. T. S. Park. The surgery reduces spasticity in children with cerebral palsy, allowing them to walk or move independently.
The Ladue News
Camp Rhythm
3/28/13
Janice Bailey, VP of St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation, talks about the inspiration behind Camp Rhythm, created specifically for heart patients.
