A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS January 25, 2018
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Missouri struggles to deal with more than 40,000 flu cases amid epidemic
CBS Evening News (National)
January 18, 2018
SLCH

The health benefits of losing just 5 percent of your body weight
NBC News
January 10, 2018
Dr. Samuel Klein
Related news release
Other outlet: China Daily

Yoga face-toning might compete with fillers and facelifts
Reuters UK
January 12, 2018
Dr. John Chi

Trump’s first official physical exam could provide new clues about his health
Washington Post
January 12, 2018
Dr. Alan Braverman

Could baby’s first bacteria take root before birth?
Nature
January 17, 2018
Dr. Indira Mysorekar

How do infant immune systems learn to tolerate gut bacteria?
The Scientist
January 11, 2018
Dr. Rodney Newberry

For elder health, trips to the ER are often a tipping point
Kaiser Health News
January 11, 2018
Dr. Christopher Carpenter

This is what air pollution really does to your body
Reader’s Digest
January 14, 2018
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
Related news release

How to stop overeating? Research says brain implant can treat any kind of addiction
International Business Times, India Edition
January 9, 2018
Dr. Michael Bruchas

6 post-workout foods that will help you build muscle and recover faster
Men’s Health
January 12, 2018
WUSM

Memory loss from West Nile virus may be preventable
XINHUANET
January 11, 2018
Dr. Robyn Klein
Related news release

New BJH Parkview Tower and SLCH expansion enhance care for women, infants, cancer patients
Belleville-News Democrat
January 19, 2018
Drs. Timothy Eberlein, George Macones, and F. Sessions Cole
Other outlets: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5, KMOV-TV News4, KPLR-TV News 11, KTVI-TV FOX2News, KMOX-1120 AM, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Magazine, Becker’s Hospital Review and KTRS (link not available)
Related news release

Early dementia symptoms – The surprise sign that you’re at risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Express
January 18, 2018
Dr. Catherine Roe

Scientists advance toward creation of nonaddictive opioids: 5 things to know
Becker’s Hospital Review
January 9, 2018
Dr. Michael Bruchas

Depression in older adults with high BP may delay recovery
The Indian Express
January 11, 2018
Dr. Ginger E. Nicol
Other outlet: IBNLive India News

Alzheimer’s study aims to predict who will develop disease
China.org.cn
January 22, 2018
Dr. Tammie Benzinger

Football nearly killed him. Then it helped save his life.
Denver Post
January 13, 2018
WUSM
Related news release

Premature birth linked to speech and language delays from damage to the ‘soft’ parts of babies’ brains, study finds
Daily Mail
January 15, 2018
WUSM/SLCH

Wash. Univ. School of Medicine researching ways to predict who will develop Alzheimer’s
KTVI-TV FOX2News
January 18, 2018
Dr. Gregory Day

Journey to better health is a family affair
St. Louis American
January 18, 2018
SLCH

St. Louis doctor discusses smell disorder study
KTVI-TV FOX2News
January 19, 2018
Dr. Jay Piccirillo

Parents share story of in-utero spina bifida surgery in St. Louis
KMOV-TV News4
January 18, 2018
Dr. Michael Bebbington

Wash U study looks to identify early signs of Alzheimer’s
KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis)
January 22, 2018
Dr. John Morris
Related news release

Flu cases contribute to Barnes-Jewish ER being at full capacity
KMOV-TV News4
January 12, 2018
BJH
Other outlet: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

Can you get the flu more than once in a season?
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 18, 2018
Dr. Hilary Babcock

BJC, Children’s Hospital to open new tower and expanded outpatient facility
KTVI-TV FOX2News
January 19, 2018
Dr. Sessions Cole

Caught in the crossfire of St. Louis violence, innocent victims face lifelong health issues
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 13, 2018
Margie Batek, Social Worker and Dr. Marty Keller/SLCH

Nurse practitioner gives heartbeat animals to heart patients in memory of her son
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 14, 2018
Kelsey Merver, NP/SLCH Heart Center

Capes for kids battling illness and disability all over the world starts in St. Louis
KMOV-TV News4
January 15, 2018
Dr. Matthew Dobbs/SLCH

6-year-old St. Louis boy faces long recovery from gunshot to his head
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 13, 2018
SLCH

Surprise Squad: Couple set up GoFundMe to help with baby’s hospital bills
KMOV-TV News4
January 17, 2018

From preemie to politics: 5th grader lobbies to help tiniest babies
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 18, 2018
Melissa Weick, RN and Dr. Sesh Cole/SLCH

Why risk it? Protect your child against cancer
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 9, 2018
Dr. Lindsay Kuroki

This is the other devastating sports injury parents should be concerned about
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 18, 2018
Dr. Jeff Nepple /SLCH Young Athlete Center

Medical research roundup
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 19, 2018
Drs. Stephen T. Oh, Irfan Lodhi, Sheila Stewart, David Carr, Kory Lavine, Ashley Steed and Paul Taghert

Is there really a ‘Right Time’ to have a baby?
SheKnows.com
January 18, 2018
Dr. Kenan Omurtag

Leonard Jarett, 81, distinguished scientist, professor, and Penn pathology department chair
Philadelphia Inquirer
January 22, 2018
WUSM

Surviving Against All Odds
South County Times
January 19, 2018
Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady

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