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 4, 2021
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Covid-19 immune response could be long lasting, but variants present risks
The Wall Street Journal
July 16, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy
Other outlets: The Atlantic

For unvaccinated, coronavirus is soaring again
The Washington Post
July 19, 2021
Dr. William Powderly, Dr. Steven Lawrence
Other outlets: Vanity Fair, Lee Enterorises Newspapers/Quad City (Iowa) Times, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can be infected, but serious illness is rare: ‘Nothing in this world is 100%’
USA Today (subscription required)
July 20, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy
Other outlets: Chicago Sun-Times

A new Alzheimer's drug comes with lots of questions about how to use it
NPR
July 29, 2021
Dr. Eric McDade

Blood tests could help screen anticipated flood of patients seeking new Alzheimer’s drug
Science Magazine
July 21, 2021
Dr. Suzanne Schindler

You’re missing microbes. But Is ‘rewilding’ the way to get them back?
The New York Times (subscription required)
July 19, 2021
Dr. Jeffrey Gordon

Immune cells suggest new Alzheimer’s treatment possibilities
Scientific American
July 28, 2021
Drs. Marco Colonna, Yang Shi, Jason Ulrich, David M. Holtzman

How your driving might reveal early signs of Alzheimer's
BBC
July 13, 2021
Drs. Catherine Roe, Ganesh Babulal

RSV Infections: Why the Surge?
Everyday Health
July 22, 2021
Dr. Carolina Lopez

A spritz instead of a jab? Future COVID-19 vaccines may go up your nose.
National Geographic
July 21, 2021
Dr. David Curiel

Republican bid to limit health officials could cause ‘preventable tragedies’ – experts
The Guardian (UK)
July 23, 2021
Dr Elvin Geng
Other outlets: Yahoo

Higher levels of good cholesterol may protect against liver damage
Consumer Affairs
July 26, 2021
Dr. Gwendalyn J. Randolph
Other outlets: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Related news release

Scientists say COVID-19 booster shots aren't needed yet—here's why
National Geographic
July 16, 2021
Dr. Jane O’Halloran

Obesity doesn’t always mean ill health. Here’s what scientists are learning
Science
July 29, 2021
Dr. Samuel Klein

Miss America is a pharmacist: How Camille Schrier advocates for change in the opioid crisis
Forbes
July 30, 2021
Dr. Jessica Gold

Rival of Elon Musk’s Neuralink cleared by FDA to test brain chip in humans
Observer (New York)
July 28, 2021
WUSM
Related news release

CDC scaled back hunt for breakthrough cases just as the delta variant grew​​​​​​
Bloomberg
July 30, 2021
Dr. Michael Kinch
Other outlets: Boson Globe, Bloomberg News Network

Raven Saunders prioritizes mental health in her second Olympics
Forbes
July 22, 2021
Dr. Jessi Gold

I'm a psychiatrist and even I kept my mental health meds a secret
InStyle
July 21, 2021
Dr. Jessi Gold

Is J&J's COVID-19 shot good enough? Experts say yes but want more data.
USA Today
July 22, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

Simone Biles busts the myth that mental and physical health aren't equal
Huff Post
July 27, 2021
Dr. Jessica Gold
Other outlets: Vox

Drugs targeting the biological clock may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Study Finds
July 19, 2021
Dr. Erik Musiek
Other outlets: Fierce Pharma

Vast majority of ICU patients with COVID-19 are unvaccinated, ABC News survey finds
ABC News
July 29, 2021
Dr. Jennifer Leonard

Frontline worker, pandemic mom: How one nurse did it all
Christian Science Monitor Podcast
July 16, 2021
Dr. Jessi Gold

How to tell if you actually have social anxiety disorder
InStyle
July 22, 2021
Dr. Jessi Gold
Other outlets: Yahoo

Mental health memes are everywhere – can they offer more than comic relief?
The Guardian (UK)
July 29, 2021
Dr. Jessi Gold
Other outlets: Forbes

In addition to rest: Know the importance of napping for the baby’s development
Pais & Filhos (Brazil)
July 24, 2021
Dr. Katie Bucklen

We may be getting closer to an Alzheimer’s vaccine
Psychology Today
July 21, 2021
Dr. Justin Long

Burns & Mahadevia: Pasteur Act can reinvigorate broken antibiotic market
Boston Herald
July 23, 2021
WUSM

Natick company develops test to detect head and neck cancer that could lead to earlier diagnosis
Boston Herald
July 31, 2021
WUSM

Sugary drinks are linked to greater risk of early-onset colorectal cancer
Everyday Health
July 26, 2021
Dr. Yin Cao
Related news release

Putting off lung cancer surgery linked to recurrence and worse survival
Cancer Health
July 20, 2021
Dr. Varun Puri
Related news release

Research Immune system protein prompts obese mice to 'sweat' out fat, inspiring new treatment target
Fierce Biotech
July 29, 2021
WUSM

How Medicaid expansion will help the working poor access health care — and change Missouri politics
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
July 26, 2021
Dr. Cynthia Rogers
Other outlets: KCUR-FM (Kansas City)

COVID-19 lung x-rays show difference vaccination can make
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 30, 2021
Dr. Rachel Presti
Other outlets: WKYC-TV (Cleveland), WCNC-TV (Charlotte), KVUE-TV (Austin, Texas)

Doctors debunk the top 5 COVID-19 vaccine myths
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 16, 2021
Drs. Jason Newland, Marta Perez

Looking for a healthy boost? Make new friends.
Next Avenue
July 23, 2021
Eric Lenze

Siteman Cancer Center to build new, 659,000-square-foot home in Central West End
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 30, 2021
Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein

Nicklaus: Parson's lottery may not move the needle much on vaccination rates
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 30, 2021
Dr. Elvin Geng

Health officials in Missouri blast vaccine conspiracy theories, call misinformation ‘baloney’
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 29, 2021
Dr. Kenan Omurtag

St. Louis, St. Louis County to reinstate mask mandate, some of first in US
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 24, 2021
Dr. Hilary Babcock
Other outlets: Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader, The State (SC), KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

Top Doctors 2021: Leading St. Louis physicians share lessons from the pandemic
St. Louis Magazine
July 27, 2021
Drs. Angela L. Brown, Maleewan Kitcharoensakkul

Study suggests 'good cholesterol' might protect liver
KPLR-TV News 11
July 23, 2021
Dr. Gwendalyn J. Randolph
Other outlets: Yahoo (India), Tech Explorist
Related news release

Announcing the AI Innovation Awards winners at transform 2021
KPLR-TV News 11
July 16, 2021
WUSM

'His life means something' | Mother of immunocompromised child pleads for others to get vaccine
KMOV-TV News4
July 22, 2021
Drs. Ziyad Al-Aly, Ali Ellebedy
Other outlets: Yahoo (India), St. Louis Magazine

As cases surge, local doctors urge mask wearing, ask FDA to authorize booster shots
KMOV-TV News4
July 27, 2021
Dr. Alfred Kim

Pfizer pushes booster shot as COVID-19 cases rise
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 28, 2021
Dr. Steve Lawrence
Other outlets: KTVI-TV FOX2News

Some St. Louisans say they are confused amid changing recommendations on mask wearing
KMOV-TV News4
July 21, 2021
Dr. Clay Dunagan

Best Life: Myths of intermittent fasting
Ivanhoe Broadcast News
July 20, 2021
Dr. Anne Haney Cross

Area doctors seeing higher percentage of younger COVID patients
KTVI-TV FOX2News
July 21, 2021
Dr. Jason Newland

St. Louis area medical schools see over 20% application increase thanks to ‘Fauci effect’
KTVI-TV FOX2News
July 22, 2021
WUSM

Applications for St. Louis med schools soar, part of the national ‘Fauci effect’
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
July 21, 2021
Dr. Valerie Ratts

What will it take to overcome vaccine hesitancy in rural Missouri?
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
July 28, 2021
Dr. Beth Prusaczyk
Other outlets: KCUR-FM (Kansas City)

Did your child miss doctors appointments because of COVID? Here’s what you need to know
Belleville News Democrat
July 22, 2021
Dr. Cassandra Pruitt

City ordered 6 years’ worth of pepper spray amid jail uprisings
St. Louis American
July 29, 2021
Dr. Evan Schwarz

This St. Louis coalition is helping bridge gaps in pregnancy equity through community
St. Louis Magazine
July 29, 2021
Dr. Ebony Boyce Carter

As Delta continues to spread, what should parents keep in mind about cases in children?
St. Louis Magazine
July 29, 2021
Dr. David Hunstad

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