A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS December 23, 2021
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Most Covid infections may soon be breakthroughs. Here’s what that means.
New York Times
December 19, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

The vaccines work against severe disease. Here's why boosters are still a good idea
NPR
December 22, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

A rebel with a cause: Fighting to make orthopedics more diverse
STAT News
December 14, 2021
Dr. Eric Carson
Other outlets: STAT News - Part 2, STAT News - Part 1

How COVID-19 harms the heart
National Geographic
December 3, 2021
Dr. Amanda Verma

We’ll know more soon about Omicron. Here’s how to interpret the coming flood of data
STAT News
December 3, 2021
Dr. Larissa Thackray

Innovative therapies to tackle platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
Nature
December 15, 2021
Dr. Katherine Fuh

Maintaining your mental health during the holidays
CBS News
December 22, 2021
Dr. Jessica Gold

FDA clears AstraZeneca's Covid antibody treatment for immunocompromised
NBC News
December 8, 2021
Dr. Alfred Kim

A different kind of COVID vaccine is about ready to roll
NPR
December 1, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

A reason for optimism on Omicron: Our immune systems are not blank slates
STAT News
December 1, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

Is the best strategy against omicron to boost with the original vaccine?
NBC News
December 6, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

Omicron is supercharging the COVID vaccine booster debate
Nature
December 2, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

Study discovered how asthma may reduce the risk of brain tumors
Tech Explorist
December 11, 2021
Drs. David Gutmann and Jit Chatterjee
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How food influencers affect what we eat
BBC
December 6, 2021
Dr. Patricia Cavazos

Will we always need Covid-19 boosters? Experts have theories
STAT News
December 15, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

A first, small study suggests Omicron is a larger threat to Covid-19 immunity than other variants
STAT News
December 7, 2021
Drs. Larissa Thackray and Ali Ellebedy

How to socialize safely in the booster era
The Atlantic
December 6, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

Scientists hunt for new tick-borne viruses
WBUR/NPR Here and Now
December 7, 2021
Dr. David Wang

Washington U. researchers win federal grants to study race and Alzheimer’s
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 14, 2021
Drs. Joyce Balls Berry, Darrell Hudson and Ganesh Babulal
Other outlets: St. Louis American
Related news release

St. Louis COVID-19 patient numbers on the rise, pandemic task force warns
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 1, 2021
Drs. Steve Lawrence and Clay Dunagan

On World AIDS Day, St. Louis eyes an ambitious goal
St. Louis Magazine
December 1, 2021
Kneeshe Parkinson

Omicron is here. What are your treatment options if you get Covid-19?
Vox
December 20, 2021
Dr. Angela Reiersen
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COVID cases are surging again. Is it safe to gather for the holidays?
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
December 22, 2021
Dr. Steve Lawrence

Omicron’s best- and worst-case scenarios
The Atlantic
December 1, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

An introduction to anosmia
Quartz
December 1, 2021
WUSM

Omicron’s explosive growth is a warning sign
The Atlantic
December 8, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

Dog works full-time at hospital to put children at ease when they get a COVID vaccine
KTVI-TV FOX2News
December 2, 2021
Tyler Robertson

COVID quandary: Blues, NHL struggle putting the virus behind them
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 14, 2021
Dr. Steve Lawrence

A St. Louis resident is Missouri's first confirmed case of the omicron variant
NPR Illinois
December 3, 2021
Dr. Steve Lawrence

Can doctors practice with mental health issues? Viral photo reveals a contentious debate
Inverse
December 15, 2021
Dr. Jessica Gold

Getting to the heart of America’s maternal mortality crisis
Health Affairs
December 7, 2021
Dr. Kathryn Lindley

Pfizer says booster shot of its vaccine protects against omicron variant
NBC News
December 8, 2021
Ali Ellebedy

Changing the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ is more than just semantics, experts argue
STAT News
December 8, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

'Like drinking from a fire hose': Health care workers traumatized by pandemic
CNN
December 15, 2021
Dr. Jessica Gold

St. Louis logs first case of COVID-19 omicron variant in Missouri
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 4, 2021
Dr. Elvin Geng

I can't self-care my way into feeling better anymore
Huffington Post
December 16, 2021
Dr. Jessica Gold

St. Louis County expects to see uptick in COVID cases due to omicron variant
KTVI-TV FOX2News
December 6, 2021
Dr. Bijal Parikh

Breast health expert offers advice after FDA mammography action
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 2, 2021
Dr. Debbie Bennett

COVID-19 vaccination benefits children, families
St. Louis American
December 8, 2021
Dr. Graham Colditz

COVID is inspiring smell scientists to explore exciting new frontiers
MIC
December 9, 2021
Dr. Jay Piccirillo

COVID-19 hospitalizations rising in St. Louis
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 9, 2021
Dr. Clay Dunagan

Wentzville elementary students on alleged 'hit list'
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 9, 2021
Dr. T. Eric Spiegel

How COVID-19 is having a long-lasting impact on children infected by virus
KSAT San Antonio, TX
December 13, 2021
Dr. Megan Cooper

Medical Moment: Experts unite to treat newly discovered disease
WNDU-TV South Bend, IN
December 8, 2021
Dr. Megan Cooper
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This is how you can be sure you don't spread COVID-19 this holiday season
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 21, 2021
Dr. Steve Lawrence

Alzheimer's prevention trial in young people
Health News Digest
December 21, 2021
Dr. Eric McDade
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The pandemic could end in 2022 — here’s what ‘normal’ life might look like soon, according to medical experts
CNBC
December 15, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

A dangerous political game unfolds as coronavirus cases spike anew
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 14, 2021
Dr. Clay Dunagan

COVID-19 cases double in St. Louis County schools. ‘And omicron’s on its way.’
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 16, 2021
Dr. Jason Newland

Better sleep for better health
Houston Chronicle
December 17, 2021
Dr. Graham Colditz

Washington U to build six floors on top of Med School building, including high-level disease lab
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 10, 2021
Dr. David Perlmutter and Lauren Leonard
Other outlets: St. Louis Business Journal, KSDK-TV NewsChannel5, KMOV-TV News4
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