A bi-weekly review of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine media appearances.
IN THE NEWS September 17, 2021
As leaders in medicine, we are frequently featured in the media both locally and nationally. Here are highlights from the past two weeks:

Another hidden Covid risk: Lingering kidney problems
New York Times
September 1, 2021
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
Other outlets: Bloomberg , U.S. News & World Report, McClatchy DC (syndicated 25+), Tech Explorist , CNET, Miami Herald, KSDK-TV NewsChannel5, The Jerusalem Post
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COVID-19 boosters are coming but who will get them and when?
Associated Press
September 7, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

Risk of breakthrough infections remains very rare, 3 studies find
NBC News
September 1, 2021
Dr. Rachel Presti

Does everyone need a Covid-19 booster shot? Here’s what scientists say
Wall Street Journal
September 13, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

Elementary school COVID outbreak shows why layers of safety precautions are necessary
NPR All Things Considered
September 1, 2021
Dr. Jason Newland
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COVID-19 vaccines boost antibodies, even in people with weak immune systems
U.S News & World Report
September 1, 2021
Dr. Alfred Kim
Other outlets: HealthDay: syndicated multiple outlets, KMOV-TV News4, Healthline, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, UPI
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Holocaust survivor, scholar awarded $815,000 Balzan Prize
ABC News
September 13, 2021
Dr. Jeffrey Gordon
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Calls grow for FDA to speed authorization of kid Covid-19 vaccines
Politico
September 7, 2021
Dr. Jason Newland

Op-Ed: Why we should worry about Big Tech’s investment in a new brain technology
Los Angeles Times
September 12, 2021
Rebecca Schwarzlose
Other outlets: KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)

The debate over Covid-19 vaccine boosters, what to call them, and whether they’re needed
STAT News
September 2, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

8 effortless self-care activities that take only 5 minutes to do
Huffington Post
September 14, 2021
Dr. Jessica Gold

What we actually know about waning immunity
The Atlantic
September 3, 2021
Dr. Ali Ellebedy

6 Strategies to make classrooms safer as the Delta variant spreads
NPR
September 3, 2021
Dr. Jason Newland
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Public health orders issued by St. Louis area authorities likely saved ‘thousands’ of lives in the region, Washington U. study finds
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
September 2, 2021
Dr. Elvin Geng
Other outlets: KSDK-TV NewsChannel5, KMOV-TV News4
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Reports of abnormal periods after COVID-19 vaccinations prompts NIH to award funding to study potential link
Chicago Tribune
September 2, 2021
Dr. Katharine Lee

Editorial: Study shows St. Louis pandemic precautions worked last year. They can work now.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
September 13, 2021
Dr. Elvin Geng
Other outlets: St. Louis American
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St. Louis doctor says COVID antibody treatment is not a replacement for vaccines
KTVI-TV FOX2News
September 1, 2021
Dr. Bruce Hall

'We’re dealing with unprecedented challenges': Pediatric cancer patient's family advocates for COVID vaccines
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
September 9, 2021
Dr. Shalini Shenoy
Other outlets: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Immunocompromised people produce fewer antibodies when vaccinated, may need boosters
KWMU (St. Louis Public Radio)
September 5, 2021
Dr. Alfred Kim

Rheumatoid arthritis implants release drugs when they sense inflammation
New Atlas
September 1, 2021
Dr. Farshid Guilak and Dr. Yunrak Choi
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What you need to know about the Mu COVID-19 variant
KSDK-TV NewsChannel5
September 7, 2021
Dr. Rachel Presti
Other outlets: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Intranasal Covid vaccine phase II trial begins in Kanpur
Times of India
September 1, 2021
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