A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS August 15, 2017
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

The Midnight Scan Club
NPR Science Friday
August 4, 2017
Dr. Nico Dosenbach/Midnight Scan Club
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Three generations of a British family are helping the fight against Alzheimer’s
iNews (UK)
July 30, 2017
Dr. Randall Bateman
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Short sleep linked to body mass, waist size
Reuters
August 3, 2017
Dr. Samuel Klein
Other outlet: Business Insider

Skin Graft-based gene therapy treats diabetes in mice
The Scientist
August 4, 2017
Dr. Jeff Millman

Aim for better, cheaper tests for Alzheimer’s
NPR
August 4, 2017
Dr. Randall Bateman
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A potential remedy for the aging brain
The Scientist
August 8, 2017
Dr. David Holtzman

12 natural allergy remedies that provide relief
Reader’s Digest
August 1, 2017
Dr. H. James Wedner

New clinic to offer range of health care to help transgender children
WUSA 9 (Washington, DC)
August 1, 2017
Drs. Sarah Garwood and Chris Lewis
Other outlets: KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio), KSDK-TV NewsChannel5 and KMOV-TV News4

Opinions are mixed over Missouri’s recent actions on prescription drug issues
Missouri Net
July 31, 2017
Dr. Ted Cicero

ABCs of preschool depression
WLS-TV (Chicago)
August 2, 2017
Dr. Joan Luby
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Microbiota: two new discoveries prevent flu and relieve intestinal irritation

Yahoo Lifestyle/(Agence France Presse)
August 7, 2017
Drs. Thaddeus S. Stappenbeck and Ashley Steed
Other outlets: Science and KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis)
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Doctors address low testosterone ads
KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis) The Charlie Brennan Show
August 7, 2017
Drs. Christopher Arett and Dane Johnson

In good taste: A rock-solid case for stone fruit
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 6, 2017
WUSM/Siteman Cancer Center

Surgery for Early Prostate Cancer Might Not Save Your Life
Men’s Health
August 7, 2017
Dr. Gerald L. Andriole
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Study: Doctors from elite schools prescribe fewer opioids
Axios.com
August 8, 2017
WUSM

There’s more evidence that one of the most touted solutions to the opioid crisis has a major flaw
Business Insider
August 11, 2017
Dr. Ted Cicero
Other outlet: My SA (TX)
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Washington University ophthalmology department receives $10 million gift
St. Louis Business Journal
August 9, 2017
WUSM/Jane Hardesty Poole, donor
Other outlet: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Reach for tea, red wine and blueberries to prevent flu taking hold! Scientists reveal they are packed full of one key ingredient to boost the immune system
Daily Mail (UK)
August 4, 2017
Drs. Ashley Steed and Thaddeus Stappenbeck
Other outlets: Huff Post (UK), Independent (UK) and Elle (India)
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Eating chocolate may provide relief from bowel diseases
The Health Site
August 10, 2017
Drs. Marco Colonna and Luisa Cervantes-Barragan.
Other outlet: Daily Express (UK)
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Mizzou medical school will produce more doctors to address shortage
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 10, 2017
WUSM

Combining research and leadership, Dr. Victoria Fraser doubles clinical revenue at the Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis Business Journal
August 11, 2017
Drs. Victoria Fraser, Joseph Pangelinan, David Perlmutter and William Powderly

SoutheastHEALTH to begin pathology partnership with Washington University
Southeast Missourian
August 13, 2017
Drs. George R. Wettach and Steve LaRue

BJC’s Evelyn’s House delivers compassion to patients
St. Louis Jewish Light
August 2, 2017
BJH

Local hospital ranked among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report
St. Louis Business Journal
August 8, 2017
Other outlets: Becker’s Hospital Review and KTVI-TV FOX2News
BJH
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Dying marine in St. Louis receiving visitors nationwide
KMOV-TV News4
August, 2, 2017
BJH
Other outlets: KTVI-TV FOX2News, AJC.com, Statesman.com, Fox25Boston.com, WPIX.com, WHIO.com, K5thehometownteam.com, Myhot995.com, YourGeorgiaCountry.com, WINKnews.com, Fox23.com, WFTV.com, KRMG.com, Actionnewsjax.com, Fox13Memphis.com, WSBradio.com and KIRO7.com

Best Doctors St. Louis
Stlmag.com
August 1, 2017
Drs. Lenise Cummings Vaughn, Marcie Garland and Pirooz Eghtesdday

Dr. Bo Kennedy: Sun Poisoning
KMOV-TV News4
August 1, 2017
Dr. Bo Kennedy

Learning life lessons at Camp Rhythm, a summer camp for kids with heart conditions
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
August 5, 2017
Dr. Mark Grady
Other outlets: ChicagoTribune.com and OrlandoSentinal.com

Surprise Squad: A special surprise for mother of child with rare disorder
KMOV-TV News4
August 10, 2017
SLCH

Personalized 3D brain maps to guide neurosurgeries
August 7, 2017
HEC-TV Innovations
Drs. Eric Leuthardt, Joshua Shimony

Tommy Pham surprises young cancer survivor
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
August 13, 2017
Dr. Karen Gauvain

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