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 19, 2019
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Centene commits $100M to personalized medicine research
Forbes
April 8, 2019
Dr. David Perlmutter
Other outlets: Tampa Bay Business Journal, Philanthropy News Digest, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and St. Louis Business Journal (Registration required)
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Why is cancer more common in men than in women?
The Scientist
April 1, 2019
Dr. Josh Rubin

The diagnosis is Alzheimer’s. But that’s probably not the only problem.
New York Times (Registration required)
April 8, 2019
Dr. john Morris

The return of cancer’s magic bullet
Nature
April 8, 2019
Dr. Michael Kinch

Scientists decry USDA’s decision to end cat parasite research
Science
April 9, 2019
Dr. David Sibley

U.S. liver cancer deaths more common with less education
Reuters
April 8, 2019
Dr. Graham Colditz

Turning bystanders into first responders
The New Yorker
April 2, 2019
Dr. Laurie Punch

A mysterious infection, spanning the globe in a climate of secrecy
New York Times (Registration required)
April 6, 2019
WUSM

Drug-resistant “superbugs” are spreading — but your hospital doesn’t have to tell you
Vox
April 8, 2019
Dr. Jason Burnham

US Health Policy—2020 and Beyond
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
April 4, 2019
Dr. Karen E. Joynt Maddox

Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos team up to fund Alzheimer’s Diagnostics
BioSpace
April 3, 2019
Dr. Randy Bateman

Eyes hint at hidden mental-health conditions
Nature
April 10, 2019
Dr. Gregory Van Stavern

These ‘harmless’ evening habits are totally messing up your sleep
Huff Post/Life
April 4, 2019
Dr. Raman Malhotra

Syphilis is spreading across rural America
Kaiser Health News/The Daily Beast
April 13, 2019
Dr. Hilary Reno

Teaching, rural hospitals gain from CMS readmission changes
Modern Healthcare
April 15, 2019
Dr. Karen Joynt Maddox
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Leveraging St. Louis’ ‘buying power’: How BioSTL uses a unique approach to recruiting global companies
St. Louis Business Journal (Registration required)
April 4, 2019
Dr. Philip Payne

Laser technology helps Caltech researchers scrutinize cancer cells
Pasadena Now
April 3, 2019
Dr. Rebecca L. Aft

Wash U doctors take mental-health-focused approach to trauma, care and justice among refugees
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
April 3, 2019
Drs. Rupa Patel and Anne Glowinski

What parents need to know about the Rock ‘N Play controversy
Huffington Post (National)
April 11, 2019
Dr. Jamie Kondis and Brittany Kaiser, Safety Stop/SLCH

Washington University names new director for occupational therapy program
St. Louis Business Journal
April 3, 2019
Drs. Lisa Tabor Connor, Carolyn Baum and David Perlmutter
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Don’t assume when it comes to colon cancer
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
April 3, 2019
Dr. Jean Wang

Childhood asthma rates are highest in North St. Louis, Wash U study finds
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
April 5, 2019
Dr. Kelly Harris, a postdoctoral researcher

How losing their 3-year-old daughter inspired one family to help others battling the same condition
St. Louis Magazine
April 5, 2019
Dr. Liu Lin Thio

Debunking myths of organ donation
KTVI-TV FOX2News
April 3, 2019
Dr. Derek Byers
 
Importance of organ donation and debunking the myths
KMOV-TV News4
April 3, 2019
Dr. Tarek Alhamad

A MIZZOU student shares how organ donation changed his life
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
April 11, 2019
BJH

Countdown to Baby Corey: Choosing A Pediatrician
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
April 9, 2019
Dr. Kristin Bruno

Thanks to double knee replacements, St. Louis older adults continue playing baseball
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
April 12, 2019
Dr.Paul Lux

What is the HPV vaccine?
KTVI-TV FOX2News
April 11, 2019
Dr. Premal Thaker

This brain scan changes how doctors treat Alzheimer’s. Here’s why it’s so hard to get.
The Sacramento Bee
April 3, 2019
WUSM

Taylors’ $10 million gift to Washington University aims to improve treatments for mental illness
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Registration required)
April 10, 2019
WUSM
Related news release

Gilberts commit $11 million to fight vision loss for neurofibromatosis type 1 patients
Crain’s Detroit Business
April 11, 2019
WUSM

Billionaire yacht maker gives $50 million for dementia research and care (gifts roundup)
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
April 1. 2019
WUSM

Wash U researchers awarded $24 million in effort to eradicate tropical diseases
Philanthropy News Digest
April 12, 2019
Dr. Gary Weil
Other outlet: KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)

Everything you need to know about drug-resistant fungus
Healthline
April 10, 2019
WUSM

Beyond the blood bank: The awkward donation that could save lives
Sydney Morning Herald
April 12, 2019
WUSM

Breastmilk Banking
KMOV-TV News4
April 1, 2019
Nickie Bentley, RN and Mary Gilcrease, RD

Get ready to babysit with St. Louis Children’s Hospital 
KTVI-TV FOX2News
April 3, 2019
Traci Napier, Manager Child Care Center and Community Education

Is your child’s car seat installed properly?
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
April 3, 2019
Brittany Kaiser, Safety Stop/SLCH

St. Louis family makes the most of long NICU stay with holiday photoshoots
KMOV-TV News4
April 5, 2019
Meghan O’Leary, RN/SLCH

Doctor helps more than 4,000 cerebral palsy patients walk
ChildrensHospitals.org
April 9, 2019
Dr. T.S. Park

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