A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS April 3, 2023
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Vaccination, Paxlovid decrease risk of long Covid, studies show
CNN
March 23, 2023
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
Other outlets: Science News, KTVI-TV FOX2News
Related news release

Long-covid symptoms are less common now than earlier in the pandemic
Washington Post
March 18, 2023
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US
Associated Press
March 23, 2023
Dr. Rose Donohue

Translation of “jumping genes” creates cancer therapy targets
The Scientist
March 29, 2023
Dr. Ting Wang

Deadly fungus spreading across U.S., mostly in healthcare facilities
Wall Street Journal
March 21, 2023
Dr. Andrej Spec

Nerve 'pulse' therapy may help ease sciatica
HealthDay
March 29, 2023
Dr. Jack Jennings

Scientists triggered the flow of spinal fluid in the awake brain
Science News
March 30, 2023
Dr. Jonathan Kipnis

The 9 newest allergy medicines in 2023: Doctors on what works, and what doesn’t
Readers Digest - The Healthy
March 27, 2023
Dr. Jennifer Monroy

Doctor helping St. Louis CITY SC players, also treating the next generation of athletes
KMOV-TV News4
March 21, 2023
Dr. Rob Brophy
Related news release

Why recognizing, treating depression should be a staple of pediatric care
KTVI-TV FOX2News
March 28, 2023
Dr. Katie Plax

Common genetic signature may increase risk of multiple substance abuse disorders
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
March 23, 2023
Dr. Alexander Hatoum
Related news release

Is it possible to get a false positive pregnancy test? Doctors explain
Yahoo Life
March 9, 2023
WUSM (Dr. Ann Gronowski)
Related news release

Clinic workers say St. Louis needs more medical interpreters
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
March 17, 2023
Dr. Julia López

Siteman Cancer Center pushing for early screening for colorectal cancer
KMOV-TV News4
March 17, 2023
Dr. Jean Wang

Battlehawks and City SC fans face cold weather risks Saturday night
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
March 18, 2023
Dr. Mark Levine

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