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 20, 2018
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Kids with concussions can phase in exercise, screen time sooner than before
NPR
December 3, 2018
Dr. Mark Halstead

Depression in adolescents and young adults is rising: Are phones and social media to blame?
USA Today
December 14, 2018
Dr. Anne Glowinski

Meth playing bigger role in US drug overdose crisis
Associated Press
December 11, 2018
Dr. Theodore Cicero
Other outlet: Fox News

Jason Mraz sings to teen awaiting second double-lung transplant at St. Louis hospital
Associated Press (National)
December 7, 2018
SLCH
Other Outlets: MSN.com, Fox News Syndication, Billboard Magazine, KSDK-TV NewsChannel5, Fox4KC.com, People.com, KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis) and Y98

St. Louis medical organizations plan more proton therapy
Associated Press
December 10, 2018
Dr. Jeffrey Bradley

Kidney disease claiming more lives
HealthDay
December 6, 2018
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
Other outlet: Xinhua
Related news release

Research gaps leave doctors guessing about treatments for pregnant women
NPR
December 10, 2018
Dr. Alison Cahill

This needle-studded patch could help heart patients heal
NBC News
December 6, 2018
Dr. Douglas Mann

What women want: Legal cannabis that suits their needs
LA Weekly
November 28, 2018
Dr. Adie Wilson-Poe

A common virus may be linked to heart problems in fetuses
Live Science
December 6, 2018
Dr. Vipul Sharma, a postdoctoral fellow in the department of surgery/WUSM

Hospitalizations rising among the homeless
HealthDay
December 11, 2018
Dr. Karen Joynt Maddox

Prospect of CMS paying for housing attracts attention, advice and questions
Modern Healthcare
November 24, 2018
Dr. Karen Joynt Maddox

Messenger: Wash U doctors, researchers have message for NRA: ‘This is our lane.’
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
November 27, 2018
Dr. Laurie Punch

McClellan: Ira’s reward
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 15, 2018
Dr. Ira Kodner, emeritus professor of surgery

Tool designed to track steps of cells’ development: study
Xinhua
December 7, 2018
WUSM
Related news release

St. Louis woman, 18, serenaded by Jason Mraz dies while waiting for new lungs
Fox News (National)
December 17, 2018
SLCH
Other Outlets: Associated Press, Fox4KC.com, KTVI-TV FOX2News, KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis), Daily Mail and KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

Neurosurgery could spread protein linked to Alzheimer’s, study finds
The Guardian
December 13, 2018
Dr. David Holtzman/Tien-Phat Huynh, student in Holtzman lab

300 million letters of DNA are missing from the human genome
The Atlantic
November 28, 2018
Tina Graves-Lindsay, instructor in genetics

How Can You Tell if Therapy Is Actually Working?
Self Magazine
December 11, 2018
Dr. Jessica A. Gold

Does thinking burn calories? Here’s what the science says
Southern Living
December 16, 2018
Dr. Marcus Raichle

‘Longevity protein’ regenerates muscle in old mice that “parallels” their young counterparts
Forbes
November 26, 2018
WUSM

Innovative surgery could change Utah girl’s life
KSL-NBC
December 6, 2018
Dr. TS Park

Drug resistant superbugs kill over 153,000 Americans a year – nearly seven times the CDC’s estimates, new study suggests
Daily Mail
November 30, 2018
WUSM

Alcohol dependence, psychiatric disorders share genetic links: study
Xinhua
November 28, 2018
Dr. Arpana Agrawal
Other outlet: Healthline
Related news release

Tailored radiation to treat brain metastases reduces impact on cognitive function
Cancer.gov
November 26, 2018
Dr. Christina Tsien

Probiotics won’t make your child’s stomach pain feel better
Smart Parenting
November 27, 2018
Dr. Phillip Tarr
Related news release

New study uses MRI scans to predict Alzheimer’s and dementia
Interesting Engineering
November 27, 2018
Dr. Cyrus A. Raji
Related news release

Addressing racial disparity in autism outcomes, Washington University seeks to improve diagnosis and intervention for black children
St. Louis American
November 28, 2018
Drs. John N. Constantino and Robert Fitzgerald, and Anna M. Abbacchi, LPC

Why is the human cerebellum making headline news?
Psychology Today
December 14, 2018
WUSM

A plea for partnership and change regarding gun violence
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
November 29, 2018
Drs. Jessica Gold and Arghavan Salles

New estimate from parents’ survey shows 1 in 40 American children has autism
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
November 26, 2018
Dr. John Constantino

The abortion rate in America has reached a record low, according to the CDC, & here’s why
Romper
December 4, 2018
WUSM

Washington University researchers team gets some Mark Zuckerberg money
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 5, 2018
Drs. Celeste M. Karch, Carlos Cruchaga, Oscar Harari and Gregory S. Day
Other outlet: KTVI-TV FOX2News
Related news release

Serious injury rate from scooters is very worrisome
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 5, 2018
Drs. Lawrence M. Lewis and Rosanne Naunheim

Scholars highlight impact of early adversity on developing brain, implications for criminal justice
St. Louis Public Radio
December 5, 2018
Dr. Anneliese Schaefer

McDonald’s pledges to reduce antibiotics in its beef supply by the end of 2020
Chicago Tribune
December 11, 2018
WUSM

The VA actually spent money — and years — on a scientific study to tell us daily drinking is unhealthy
Army Times/Military Times
December 11, 2018
Dr. Sarah Hartz

BJC, Memorial to open $38 million Siteman Cancer Center
St. Louis Business Journal
December 11, 2018
Dr. Timothy Eberlein

Antipsychotic use may increase risk for unexpected death among youth
Healio
December 12, 2018
Dr. Barbara Geller

Study finds new genetic clues to early-onset form of dementia
Xinhua
December 13, 2018
WUSM

Oh, baby!
Town&Style
December 9, 2018
Dr. Camaryn Chrisman Robbins

How to safely exercise during pregnancy
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 14, 2018
Kyle Bauer and Kimberly Akuna, BJH WellAware Center

Lovelight at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
November 27, 2018
SLCH
Other Outlet: KMOV-TV News4

Show Me St. Louis: Mom Panel
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 3, 2018
Dr. Cynthia Rogers

‘Snowflake Village’ is making Christmas shopping easier on parents of kids in the hospital
KTVI-TV FOX2News
December 6, 2018
Kathryn Purdy, Child Life/SLCH

St. Louis Children’s Hospital: Ice skating and sledding safety
KMOV-TV News4
December 6, 2018
Dr. Jesse Vrecenak

The Grinch Shown at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
KMOV-TV News4
December 6, 2018
Jennifer Brant, Child Life/SLCH
Other Outlets: KTVI-TV FOX2News

How long should your child stay in a rear-facing car seat? Illinois law change has experts weighing in
KMOV-TV News4
December 10, 2018
Brittany Kaiser, Safety Stop

Show Me St. Louis: Mom Panel
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 10, 2018
Dr. Sarah Garwood

Blues spread holiday cheer, surprise kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
KMOV-TV News4
December 12, 2018
Julie Gant, Child Life/SLCH
Other Outlets: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

Batteries pose choking hazard for children
KTVI-TV FOX2News
December 14, 2018
Dr. Jesse Vrecenak

St. Louis Children’s Hospital: Winter car seat safety
KMOV-TV News4
December 14, 2018
Brittany Kaiser, Safety Stop

Running with heart
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 17, 2018

Show Me St. Louis: Mom Panel
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
December 17, 2018
Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric

Medical research roundup
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
December 14, 2018
Drs. Kendall Blumer, Megan Baldridge, Christina Stallings and Celeste M. Karch,

Combination treatment with rituximab demonstrates ‘excellent’ results as induction therapy
Healio
December 13, 2018
WUSM

Repetitive behaviors tied to brain activity patterns in toddlers
Spectrum News
November 29, 2018
Dr. John Pruett

Texas dad could lose custody of 6-y-o son for not affirming transgender identity
Christian Post
November 29, 2018
Dr. Paul Hruz

C. difficile associated with increased risk for adverse outcomes in elderly patients
Healio
November 26, 2018
Dr. Margaret A. Olsen

Compensation for ID physicians ‘not a simple issue to fix’
Healio/Infectious Disease News
November 29, 2018
Dr. Andrej Spec

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