A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS April 18, 2022
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Your brain expands and shrinks over time — these charts show how
Nature
April 6, 2022
Dr. Nico Dosenbach
Other outlets: Scientific American

For people with Down syndrome, a longer life, but under a cloud
Washington Post
April 7, 2022
Dr. Beau Ances

China's Covid death data obscure real impact of Omicron, experts say
Financial Times (subscription required)
April 16, 2022
Dr. Mai He
Other outlets: News Nation

Is memory loss mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s or just aging? When to get tested
Kansas City Star
April 15, 2022
Dr. Suzanne Schindler

New medication provides protection against COVID-19 for immunocompromised
KMOV-TV News4
April 6, 2022
Dr. Alfred Kim

A key drug in fighting Covid is now at risk
Bloomberg Quint
April 6, 2022
Dr. Michael Kinch

Humane contraception program merits governor's support
Orlando Sentinel (subscription required)
April 4, 2022
WUSM (Contraceptive Choice Project)

New Missouri bill opens door for psychedelics therapy
Riverfront Times
April 12, 2022
Drs. Ginger Nicol and Josh Siegel

What is it like to lose your sense of smell? These researchers want to hear from you.
Philadelphia Inquirer
April 8, 2022
WUSM (Dr. Jay Picirrillo)

A heart named ‘Tank’ saves life of superintendent in O’Fallon, Illinois
KTVI-TV FOX2News
April 12, 2022
Dr. Joel Schilling

St. Louis pastor donating kidney to save brother's life
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
April 8, 2022
Dr. Jason Wellen

Birthing center, postpartum retreat coming to Ferguson for expectant Black mothers
KMOV-TV News4
April 11, 2022
Dr. Anthony Odibo

Add some steps to your spring this year
Alton Telegraph
April 1, 2022
Dr. Graham Colditz

How to become an organ donor
KTVI-TV FOX2News
April 11, 2022
Dr. Joel Schilling

Dr. Graham A. Colditz: A common eye disease you can take steps to prevent
Joplin Globe
April 15, 2022
Dr. Graham Colditz

Webster Groves middle school reinstates masks after rise in Covid cases
KMOV-TV News4
April 13, 2022
Dr. Clay Dunagan

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