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 30, 2019
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

St. Louis center marks 500th heart transplant
Associated Press (National)
January 24, 2019
SLCH/WUSM
Other outlets: KMOV-TV News4, KTVI-TV FOX2News, KRCG-CBS and KFVS-CBS

Protein changes detected in blood years before Alzheimer’s onset
ABC News
January 21, 2019
Drs. Randall Bateman and Brian Gordon
Other outlets: The Scientist, EveryDay Health, UPI, Xinhua, Boy Genius Report, Quartz, Express (UK) and Irish Examiner
Related news release

Scientists find brain cells that make pain hurt
National Public Radio
January 17, 2019
Dr. Jordan McCall

Study: Sleep deprivation speeds up Alzheimer’s disease
U.S. News & World Report
January 24, 2019
Dr. David Holtzman
Other outlets: Science News, Express (UK), Daily Mail (UK), Forbes, Newsy and New Atlas
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America’s deadly new normal
U.S. News & World Report
January 28, 2019
Dr. Theodore Cicero

As problem drinking rises in older Americans, geriatrician offers tips for those who imbibe over 65
January 25, 2019
Forbes
WUSM

The dangers of drowsy driving
Consumer Reports
January 15, 2019
Dr. Raman Malhotra

Connecting the dots between heartburn drugs and kidney damage
HealthDay
January 24, 2019
WUSM

Body positive fitness moves the focus from weight loss to wellness
Toronto Star
January 18, 2019
WUSM

One portion of fried food a day linked to higher risk of death among post-menopausal women
Agence France Presse
January 23, 2019
WUSM

The depressing ’10-year challenge’ against antibiotic resistance: Doctors share image to show germs no longer respond to the drugs that worked a decade ago
Daily Mail (UK)
January 21, 2019
Dr. Jason Newland

Novel hope for stem cell approach to treat diabetes
Outlook India
January 21, 2019
Dr. Jeffrey R. Millman
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Blood protein levels could help predict Alzheimer’s disease
AARP.org
January 23, 2019
WUSM

How to talk to your kids about vaping — the non-cringy way
SheKnows.com
January 29, 2019
Dr. Sarah Garwood

Risk of future cancers in survivors of childhood Hodgkin lymphoma
Cancer Network
January 16, 2019
Dr. Robert Hayashi

The future of health is all about going upstream
Thrive Globe
January 15, 2019
WUSM

Noninvasive imaging technique could reduce breast biopsies
Radiology Business
January 16, 2019
Dr. Steven Poplack

Kansas City family celebrates “miracle” baby’s first birthday
KMBZ-Radio
January 16, 2019
SLCH

Simple touch-ups for your New Year
St. Louis American
January 17, 2019
Dr. Graham A. Colditz

Washington University study reveals how Alzheimer’s affects African Americans
KMOV-TV News4
January 18, 2019
Dr. John Morris
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St. Louis Children’s Hospital names new chief medical officer
St. Louis Business Journal (Free account required)
January 23, 2019
Dr. Alexis Elward

This Belleville East star is playing again just 7 weeks after open heart surgery
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 25, 2019
Dr. Chesney Castleberry

Show Me St. Louis Mom Panel: Mom guilt
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
January 25, 2019
Dr. Katherine Rivera

Social media helps Lincoln County police officer find kidney donor
KPLR-TV News 11
January 24, 2019
Dr. Jason Wellen

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