A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS July 19, 2017
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Study of how we look at faces may offer insight into autism
New York Times
July 12, 2017
Dr. John Constantino
Other outlets: Spectrum and NIH
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Heartburn drugs tied to increased risk of early death, study says
CNN
July 4, 2017
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
Other outlets: CBS News, Reuters Health, New York Times, UPI, Science World Report, Chicago Tribune/(HealthDay News), AOL and Philly.com
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Ibuprofen linked to kidney injury in endurance runners
UPI
July 5, 2017
WUSM

Personalized cancer vaccines show glimmers of success
Nature
July 5, 2017
Dr. Robert Schreiber

Studies show poor sleep could lead to Alzheimer’s disease
NBC News
July 6, 2017
Drs. Yo-El Ju and David Holtzman
Other outlets: CBS News, KDVR-TV FOX 31 (Denver)/CNN Wire, MedPage, Daily Mail (UK), U.S. News & World Report/Health Day, AOL, The Telegraph, The National (Scotland), The Sun, The Guardian, WNYT (NY), Science News, IFL Science, WebMD, Popular Science and KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
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Could intestinal parasites be causing your gut issues?
U.S. News & World Report
July 10, 2017
Dr. James Wedner

Studies show poor sleep could lead to Alzheimer’s disease
NBC News
July 6, 2017
Drs. Yo-El Ju and David Holtzman
Other outlets: CBS News, KDVR-TV FOX 31 (Denver)/CNN Wire, MedPage, Daily Mail (UK), U.S. News & World Report/Health Day, AOL, The Telegraph, The National (Scotland), The Sun, The Guardian, WNYT (NY), Science News, IFL Science, WebMD, Popular Science and KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
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Ejaculating reduces prostate cancer risk
The Guardian (Nigeria)
July 7, 2017
Dr. Robert Schreiber

An end to Zika birth defects? Scientists discover a common malaria drug can protect fetuses from the mosquito-borne virus
Daily Mail (UK)
July 10, 2017
Drs. Indira Mysorekar and Brett Jagger
Other outlets: KFGO (ND), News-Medical and KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis)
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Slowing the progression of early onset Alzheimer’s Disease
ABC12 (Flint, MI)
July 7, 2017
Dr. Eric McDade
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4 reasons to kick excess sugar from your pregnancy diet
Today’s Parent
July 10, 2017
WUSM
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Opinion: Federally funded research helps connect transplant patients with donors
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 5, 2017
Dr. Stuart Sweet

Anthem asks Missourians to think twice before going to the emergency room
KRCU (Public Radio for Southeast Missouri)
July 10, 2017
Dr. Doug Char

A pivotal moment for the St. Louis region
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 11, 2017
Dr. Will Ross

Former Washington University dean takes on new role in Hawaii
St. Louis Business Journal
July 11, 2017
Dr. Larry Shapiro

Less diverse gut viruses raise diabetes risk
IANS/Business Standard
July 12, 2017
Dr. Herbert “Skip” Virgin IV

Missouri woman dies of rare tick-borne illness called ‘Bourbon virus’
USA Today
July 13, 2017
Dr. Steven Lawrence
Other outlet: News Times, Today, KSDK-TV NewsChannel5 and St. Louis Post-Dispatch

FDA advisory board gives thumbs up to gemtuzumab for AML
Medscape (Free registration required.)
July 12, 2017
Dr. Bruce Roth

Science Says: Not all cancers need treatment right away
Associated Press
July 12, 2017
Dr. Gerald Andriole
Other outlets: Philly.com, The Economic Times and Renal & Urology News
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Engineered cell therapy for cancer gets thumbs up from FDA advisers
Nature
July 12, 2017
Dr. Bruce Roth

Experimental vaccines might shield fetus from Zika
HealthDay News
July 13, 2017
Dr. Michael Diamond
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Mom asks strangers in all 50 states to send postcards to son with leukemia
ABCnews.go.com
July 14, 2017
Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Wash U. researchers design computer games to help children with hearing loss
KTVI-TV FOX2News
July 13, 2017
Dr. Nancy Tye-Murray

High-risk pregnancies linked to heart disease
KMOV-TV News4
July 17, 2017
Dr. Kathryn Lindley
Other outlet: KTVI-TV FOX2News

Beat the heat
KMOV-TV News4
July 17, 2017
Dr. Robert Poirier
Other outlet: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5

Collaboration saves a life
KTVI-TV FOX2News
July 12, 2017
Drs. William Chapman and Maria Majella Doyle

Tips to keep out of the hospital in extreme heat
KMOV-TV News4
July 12, 2017
Dr. Gary Gaddis

Shingles may raise your risk of heart attack, stroke
KTVI-TV FOX2News
July 12, 2017
Dr. Justin Sadhu
Other outlet: KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis)

Age-appropriate chores for your child
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 5, 2017
SLCH/Margie Zitko, parenting expert

Aisha & Debbie Dish: Gaming, addiction & fireworks
KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis)
July 5, 2017
Dr. Jake AuBuchon

Like Snapchat from the operating room, new app eases anxiety for patient families
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
July 9, 2017
Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady

Why you should bring your kids and pets with you on a hot day
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
July 10, 2017
Dr. Dee Hodge

Not all sunscreens are created equal
KTVI-TV FOX2News
July 17, 2017
Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital/Dr. Susan Bayliss

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