A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS March 27, 2019
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Oklahoma girl is hospital’s 500th heart transplant recipient
Associated Press (National)
February 28, 2019
Dr. Chesney Castleberry
Other outlets: KMOV-TV News4KWGS-AM and KMOX (CBS radio St. Louis)

Selma Blair shares candid details of her life with MS: What to know about multiple sclerosis
ABC’s “Good Morning America”
February 27, 2019
WUSM

Parents can better cuddle premature babies thanks to tiny new sensors
National Geographic
February 28, 2019
Dr. Bobbi Pineda

Alzheimer’s disease could one day be diagnosed with an eye test
Newsweek
March 11, 2019
WUSM

These researchers are using artificial intelligence to make a better flu vaccine
Time
March 5, 2019
Dr. Jacco Boon

Nine ways for men to lose weight after age 50
Men’s Health
February 27, 2019
Dr. Bettina Mittendorfer

Sleeping in on the weekend can’t make up for lost sleep
Science News
March 1, 2019
Dr. Paul Shaw

The definitive *truth* about red wine health benefits

Shape
February 27, 2019
WUSM
Other outlet: House Beautiful

FDA blamed for fueling the opioid epidemic: Drug manufacturer slams regulators for a label-change in the early 2000s that made it easier to prescribe and promote larger doses of OxyContin
Daily Mail (UK)
February 25, 2019
WUSM

The new president of Planned Parenthood has big plans for the future
Marie Claire
March 14, 2019
Dr. Lena Wen (former WUSM student)

Do women get multiple sclerosis more than men?
Popsugar (UK)
March 4, 2019
WUSM

Inflammatory bowel disease may be treated by targeting blood-clotting protein
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
March 11, 2019
WUSM
Related news release

Washington University receives $15 million for aging research
Philanthropy News Digest
February 26, 2019
WUSM

NHL Alumni Association strikes deal with cannabis company for medical exams, brain scans
The Sports Network/TSN (Canada)
March 1, 2019
WUSM

Time’s Up takes on sexual abuse and discrimination in healthcare
InStyle/People
February 28, 2019
Dr. Jessi Gold

Incredible experiment gives infrared vision to mice—and humans could be next
Gizmodo
February 28, 2019
Dr. Vladimir J. Kefalov

The stealth superbug epidemic
Natural Resources Defense Council
March 4, 2019
WUSM

Lab-grown tumors might help doctors individualize cancer treatment
Healthline
March 4, 2019
Dr. Ron Bose

The future of healthcare: “We can gain insight into DNA at the single-cell level to help cure disease” with Charlie Silver CEO of Mission Bio
Authority Magazine
March 4, 2019
WUSM

Young kids with suicidal thoughts understand concept of death: study
Xinhua
March 3, 2019
Drs. Deanna Barch and Joan Luby
Related news release
Other outlet: KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)

New delivery options could make glucagon administration easier for people with diabetes, caregivers
Healio
March 12, 2019
Dr. Janet B. McGill
Other related story: Healio

Researchers may have found a way to block our aversion to pain
IFL Science
March 14, 2019
WUSM
Related new release

5 convenient, muscle-building meals
Muscle & Fitness
March 6, 2019
WUSM

7 ways to reduce your risk of colon cancer
Yahoo Lifestyle
March 6, 2019
WUSM

8 most common symptoms of heartburn
MSN
March 2, 2019
Dr. C. Prakash Gyawali

O’Fallon, Illinoi, high school student battled cancer and returned to play lacrosse within 6 months
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
February 26, 2019
Other outlet: Belleville News-Democrat

Washington University to spend $300 million on Cortex project
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
March 1, 2019
WUSM

St. Louis Children’s Hospital celebrates the women who started it
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
March 8, 2019
SLCH

Peace over promise: ALS patient quits taking drug aimed at slowing disease
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
March 10, 2019
Dr. Timothy Miller

St. Louis Nursing Awards
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
March 11, 2019
Jessica McCullough, RN/SLCH

Washington U wins $10M Army grant to study hearing loss
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
March 12, 2019
WUSM
Related new release

St. Louis Character: How Dr. Tim Eberlein keeps Siteman Cancer Center at the forefront of innovation (Video)
St. Louis Business Journal (Registration required)
February 27, 2019
Dr. Tim Eberlein

$3.4M grant will help Wash U make a better flu vaccine
St. Louis Business Journal (Subscription required)
March 7, 2019
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

Barnes-Jewish celebrates milestone of 10,000 transplanted organs
Town & Style (page 10)
March 13, 2019
Majella Doyle, MD;
Dr. Yiing Lin

College basketball player helps team battle on the court from St. Louis Children’s cancer ward
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
March 1, 2019
Dr. Alok Kothari

Safe sleep for babies: The surprising baby registry item you should avoid
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
March 14, 2019
Libby Neels, Safety Stop/SLCH

St. Louis Children’s Hospital: flu or stomach bug?
KMOV-TV News4
March 4, 2019
Dr. Jason Newland

Stroke awareness: Strokes can happen at any age
KMOV-TV News4
March 5, 2019
Dr. Akash Kansagra

Local hospital offering a unique service for children who have trouble walking
KMOV-TV News4
March 6, 2019
Connor Chastain, PT and Dr. Pooya Hosseinzadeh

St. Louis Proud: St. Louis woman raising awareness of invisible disabilities
KMOV-TV News4
March 7, 2019
Dr. Anne Connolly

Children at St. Louis Children’s Hospital surprised by Mickey Mouse 
KMOV-TV News4
March 8, 2019
Tyler Robertson, Child Life Specialist/SLCH

Prostate cancer study at Wash U. School of Medicine shows promise in leading to a cure
KTVI-TV FOX2News
February 25, 2019
Dr. Russell Pachynski

Blood pressure recall expands, what you need to know
KTVI-TV FOX2News
March 7, 2019
Dr. Justin Sadhu

Detecting and treating pancreatic cancer
KTVI-TV FOX2News
March 8, 2019
Dr. Andrea Wang-Gillan

Washington University nephrologist highlights World Kidney Day
KTVI-TV FOX2News
March 14, 2019
Dr. Andrew Malone

WashU receives grant to test mental health smartphone app
KTRS (The Talk of STL)
March 14, 2019
WUSM
Related news release

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