A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS October 18, 2018
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Obesity tied to colon cancer risk in younger women
New York Times
October 11, 2018
Dr. Yin Cao
Other outlet: Health Day and Xinhua/China Daily
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Study casts doubt on health benefits of light drinking
CBS News
October 4, 2018
Dr. Sarah Hartz
Other outlets: Newsweek, Time, CTV News (Canada), The Indian Express, Health Central, Consumer Affairs, Daily Mail (UK), Boston Globe, Bustle, CNET and HealthDay
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Biodegradable device speeds nerve regeneration in rats
UPI
October 8, 2018
Dr. Wilson Ray
Other outlets: Xinhuanet, The Hindu, DNA India, New Electronics, The Week, Medagadget.com and General Electric
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When giving birth for the first time, push away
NPR
October 9, 2018
Dr. Alison G. Cahill
Other outlets: NBC Today, Daily Mail, KTVI-TV FOX2News, The Independent, Xinhuanet and Health Day
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Dementia and guns: When should doctors broach the topic?
Kaiser Health News
October 12, 2018
Dr. John Morris

After intermittent fasting, these 3 men no longer take insulin for diabetes — but experts stress caution
CNN
October 9, 2018
Dr. Abhinav Diwan
Other outlets: Business Insider and Medical Daily

Mosquito-borne viruses that attack the brain also infect your bowel and cause permanent digestive problems
Daily Mail
October 8, 2018
WUSM
Other outlets: Firstpost (India) and Xinhuanet
Related news release

Scoliosis linked to inability to utilize manganese
UPI
October 9, 2018
Drs. Christina Gurnett and Gabriel Haller
Other outlets: Xinhuanet and Sci News
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Both sides of the brain are active during one-sided arm movement
The Scientist
October 8, 2018
Dr. Eric Leuthardt
Other outlet: Science Alert

Eating to beat depression, suicidal tendencies
The Guardian
October 2, 2018
Dr. David Brown

Innovative heart device that brings new hope to heart patients
KTVI-TV FOX2News
October 2, 2018
Dr. John Lasala

If you can’t remember these 7 things, you have a higher risk of getting dementia
Romper
October 3, 2018
WUSM

‘Mic Dispatch’ episode 23: Abortion provider travels across states to administer care (transcript)
Mic
October 3, 2018
Dr. Colleen McNicholas

What medications cause kidney failure? Common heartburn drugs like Nexium may be harmful
Top Class Actions
October 8, 2018
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly

Walk to remember and inspire: Making strides against breast cancer
KTVI-TV FOX2News
October 5, 2018
Dr. Priscilla Hwang, postdoctoral research fellow

Gynecologists cheer FDA decision to expand HPV vaccine to older adults
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
October 9, 2018
Dr. Camaryn Chrisman Robbins

Northridge High School graduate Brecca Gaffney blazing impressive post-doctorate trail
Greeley Tribune
October 10, 2018
Dr. Brecca Gaffney, postdoctoral research fellow

20 diseases that affect women more than men
Best Life
October 12, 2018
WUSM
Related news release

After 71 surgeries, she’s now a nurse working in the operating room
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
October 1, 2018
Courtney Mangin, RN/SLCH

This O’Fallon, Ill. football player returns to the field after a medical scare he never saw coming
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
October 5, 2018
Dr. Kristin Guilliams

7-year-old struck by car gets a special visit at the hospital
KTVI-TV FOX2News
October 10, 2018
SLCH

Police officer in need of a kidney hopes community will step up
KTVI-TV FOX2News
October 2, 2018
Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center/WUSM

Flu
KTRS (The Talk of STL)
October 11, 2018
Dr. Jason Newland

St. Louis Children’s Hospital: Cue the confetti
Ladue News
October 11, 2018
Malcolm Berry, chief development officer/Dr. Sessions Cole/Alison Sheehan, event chair

Several states, including Illinois and Missouri, report rare paralysis in children
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
October 13, 2018
Dr. Jason Newland
Other outlet: tribuneledgernews.com

Learn the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer
KPLR-TV News 11
October 14, 2018
Dr. Katherine Fuh

St. Louis hospitals create residencies for new nurses at risk for burnout
KWMU St. Louis Public Radio
October 2, 2018
Jamie Prazma, MSN, RN
Jordan McNab, BSN, RN, CCRN

Hospitals prepare for flu season onslaught
St. Louis Business Journal
October 4, 2018
Dr. Hilary Babcock
Other outlet: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Where to get free flu shots in St. Louis County provided by Barnes-Jewish Hospital?
KTVI-TV FOX2News
October 7, 2018
Jonathan Leesman, PharmD
Other outlet: Call Newspapers

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