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December 2024

Date	Story Topic
12/20	Ashira Blazer, MD, (Medicine) discusses research on lupus patients across the African diaspora and barriers to care.
12/19	Seemant Chaturvedi, MD, (Neurology) discusses a new study on overprescribing benzodiazepines for post-stroke patients.	NeurologyToday
12/18	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted on a new study finding vagus nerve stimulation effective for treatment of chronic insomnia.
12/17	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted in an article about how to protect yourself while visiting a glacier.
12/18	Kirsten Lyke, MD, (Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, CVD) is quoted in an article about Novavax side effects.
12/17	Bartley Griffith, MD, and Silke Niederhaus, MD (Surgery) are quoted in an article about patient demand for xenotransplantation.
12/16	Niharika Khanna, MBBS, MD, DGO, (Family and Community Medicine) discusses smoking cessation.	Baltimore Style
12/16	Jessica K. Lee, MD, MPH (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is interviewed about the abortion care training program.
12/13	Mary Maldarelli, MD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) and Bradley Maron, MD, (Medicine) discuss a new study examining the effects of Canadian wildfire smoke on Marylanders.	The Hill Toronto Star CTV News WBBM Radio
12/13	Karen Kotloff, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about RSV vaccine trials.
12/12	Elizabeth Powell, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted in a story about advanced practice paramedics.	EMS1
12/11	Omer Awan, MD, MPH, (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine) authors an advice column about applying for residency programs.
12/10	Khalid Kurtom, MD, FAANS, FACS, is interviewed about advancements in brain surgery.
12/10	Esa Davis, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) discusses new screening recommendations for cervical cancer.	Axios
12/7	Raya Kheirbek, MD, (Medicine) issues a letter to the editor about the need for better integration of palliative care in pediatric care.
12/6	UMSOM is highlighted for several contributions and advancements that have helped shape modern medicine.	Baltimore Magazine
12/5	Brian Herb, PhD, (Pharmacology, Physiology and Drug Development, Institute for Genome Sciences, IGS) is highlighted for the discovery of neurons that regulate food intake.	Neuroscience News Tech Explorist Science Blog
12/4	Michael Greenebaum is announced as the new Chair of UMSOM's Board of Visitors.	CityBiz
12/4	Sarah Schmalzle, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about AIDS awareness, prevention and care.
12/2	Brenda Hussey-Gardner, PhD, MPH, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about how to help babies learn to crawl.	Parents

November 2024

Date	Story Topic
11/30	Kirsten Lyke, MD, (Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, CVD) is quoted in article about a study volunteer's experience in the CVD malaria prevention trial.
11/27	The grand opening of the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing and its new research partnerships are highlighted by multiple news outlets.	DC News Now Online DC News Now Maryland Today
11/27	Omar Harfouch, MD, MPH, (Medicine, Institute of Human Virology, IHV) discusses a study on anal high-risk HPV among transgender women.
11/25	Ranee Mehra, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about the importance of lung cancer screening.
11/25	Katheryn Schlaffer, MD, (Medicine, Institute of Human Virology, IHV) is interviewed about food safety for holiday potlucks.	WBOC
11/25	Farinaz Seifi, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) discusses the causes of vaginal dryness and treatments.	SELF
11/25	Amal Isaiah, MBBS, DPhil, MBA, (Otorhinolaryngology) is highlighted nationally for his study on the cognitive effects of snoring in teens. News of the study was syndicated and shared by TV stations across the country.	Sleep Review Magazine Fox 8 Cleveland CBS 19 Charlottesville PHL 17 Philadelphia CBS Bay Area
11/22	Matthew Weir, MD, (Medicine) discusses the use of semaglutide for the treatment of chronic kidney disease.
11/21	Mitchell Wallin, MD, MPH, (Neurology) discusses the prevalence of multiple sclerosis in black patients.
11/20	Ed Traver, MD, (Medicine, Institute of Human Virology, IHV) is interviewed about urine testing research to identify drug-trends and the causes of overdoses in Maryland.
11/20	Donna Parker, MD, FACP and Leah Millstein, MD, (Medicine) are interviewed about UMSOM's new rural health initiative, R-HEALE.
11/18	Christopher Welsh, MD, (Psychiatry) is quoted in an article about a rise in cannabis-related emergency department visits.
11/15	Jay Karri, MD, MPH, (Neurology) discusses how to prevent back pain through the holiday season.
11/14	Joseph Cheer, PhD, (Neurobiology) is highlighted for an animal study on the effects cannabis use during pregnancy.	Earth.com
11/14	Rozalina McCoy, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about the overlap between low blood sugar and anxiety symptoms.
11/14	Katrina Mark, MD, FACOG, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is interviewed about pregnant women facing increased risk of prosecution for marijuana use.
11/13	Howard Dubowitz, MD, FAACP, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about a case of child neglect.
11/13	Mary Drexler, MSW and Jim Nowlin, CPRS, (Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling) are interviewed on the expansion of sports betting and gambling addiction.
11/10	Christopher W.T. Miller, MD, (Psychiatry) discusses when anxiety is normal versus when it is a disorder.
11/10	Omer Awan, MD, MPH, (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine), authors commentary on low lung cancer screening rates.
11/8	The Institute for Genome Sciences is featured for the development of a new genomic database aimed to address health disparities in Latin American populations.	Latino News Network The Hearing Review Public News Service
11/8	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses what causes the afternoon slump and what you can do about it.
11/8	Leigh Smith, MD, MAS, (Epidemiology & Public Health) discusses a new study examining bacteria on showerheads and toothbrushes.	MDLinx
11/7	Gregory Schrank, MD, (Medicine) discusses CDC recommendations for pneumonia vaccinations.
11/7	Mary Jo Bondy, DHEd, MHS, PA-C, is quoted in an article about the abortion care training program.	KFF Health News WAMU Stateline
11/7	Mutiat Onigbanjo, MD, (Pediatrics) comments on the use of AI and electronic health records to help predict childhood obesity risk.
11/6	Siladitya DasSarma, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology) is quoted on a new climate change course that helped investigate the CSX coal terminal's impact on air pollution.
11/4	David Efron, MD, (Surgery) discusses increased injuries resulting from scooter crashes.
11/2	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) is quoted in an article about sleep masks.	SHAPE
11/1	Omer Awan, MD, MPH, (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine) is interviewed about new federal regulation to notify women of their breast density

October 2024

Date	Story Topic
10/28	Margaret McCarthy, PhD, (Pharmacology, Physiology and Drug Development) is recognized for her election to the National Academy of Medicine.
10/27	Kirsten Lyke, MD, (Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, CVD) authored an op-ed on the need to develop more vaccines to combat mosquito-borne illnesses in the era of climate change.
10/23	Omer Awan, MD, MPH, (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine) discusses a shortage in technetium, an element used in medical imaging.
10/23	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is quoted in an article explaining why people itch.
10/21	Elizabeth Duque Hammershaimb, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) discusses the rise in pneumonia cases among children.
10/21	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine) is quoted on the importance of getting tested for diabetes.	Health Radar
10/18	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine) discusses the impact of GLP-1 medications on obesity rates and other health conditions.
10/17	Matthew Ferris, MD, (Radiation Oncology) discusses proton therapy for teens and young adults with cancer.
10/17	Gregory Schrank, MD, (Medicine) discusses the latest vaccine recommendations.
10/17	Seemant Chaturvedi, MD, (Neurology) is quoted in an article about how to protect your brain health.
10/15	Mitchell Wallin, MD, MPH (Neurology) is quoted in an article about the costs of multiple sclerosis treatment.	HealthCentral
10/11	Mohammad Sajadi, MD, (Medicine) is quoted on a new study analyzing COVID-19 vaccine durability.
10/10	UMSOM's new rural health initiative to address the Eastern Shore physician shortage was featured by multiple outlets.	WBOC Healthcare Innovation
10/10	Leah Couture, MD, (Medicine) is quoted on the use of CBD during chemotherapy.
10/10	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) discusses skin cancer in Black patients.
10/8	Raya Kheirbek, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about a study on advanced age data.
10/4	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) discusses how to build an anti-aging skincare routine.
10/1	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) discusses progress in new therapies for Prurigo Nodularis.	Dermatology Times MDedge
10/1	E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) discusses a new report outlining recommendations to improve the U.S. biomedical research enterprise.
10/1	Rebecca Brown, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed about the increase in cancer cases among young adults.

September 2024

Date	Story Topic
9/30	Jason Molitoris, MD, PhD, (Radiation Oncology) is interviewed about the increase in cancer among young adults.
9/28	Rebecca Carter, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about delays in COVID-19 vaccines for children.
9/27	Ashraf Badros, MBChB, (Medicine) discusses the efficacy of daratumumab for multiple myeloma patients.	Johnson & Johnson AJMC Pharmacy Times Targeted Oncology OncLive
9/25	Jason Falvey, DPT, PhD, (Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science) discusses his research on inappropriate use of antipsychotics in nursing homes.	Undark
9/23	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is quoted on identifying drug-induced rashes in skin of color.	MDedge
9/23	Friedrich Rainer von Coelln, DrMed, (Neurology) discusses Parkinson's disease and new research on wearable sensors for diagnosis.
9/21	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) discusses the signs of sepsis.
9/20	Andrea Herbert, MD, MPH, (Otorhinolaryngology) is interviewed about fall allergy triggers and treatments.
9/19	Nidhi Kotwal, MBBS, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about a drop in vaping among teens.
9/19	Jennifer Hopp, MD, (Neurology) discusses a study examining the side effects of antiseizure medications.	NeurologyToday
9/18	Bartley Griffith, MD, and Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery) are honored as "Influential Marylanders" for their impacts in xenotransplantation.
9/18	James Campbell, MD, MS, (Pediatrics, Center for Vaccine Development, CVD) is quoted in an article about presidential alliances with Trump and public health.
9/18	Kyle Yost, DO, (Family & Community Medicine) is interviewed about concussion symptoms and recovery.
9/18	James Campbell, MD, MS, (Pediatrics, Center for Vaccine Development, CVD) is interviewed about new COVID-19 vaccines.
9/18	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) discusses progress in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.
9/17	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about advancements in sickle cell disease therapies.
9/17	Jay Karri, MD, MPH, (Neurology) discusses how various health conditions can cause referred back pain and what patients can do.
9/16	Margaret McCarthy, PhD, (Pharmacology) discusses brain changes during pregnancy.
9/13	Margaret McCarthy, PhD, (Pharmacology) is quoted on the impacts sex bias in neuroscience research.
9/12	Maureen Black, PhD, (Pediatrics) is quoted on new U.S. funding to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.	The Lancet
9/12	Matthew Frieman, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology) is quoted on the efficacy of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.
9/11	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is quoted in a story about prurigo nodularis, a rare and chronic skin condition.	BlackDoctor
9/10	Michael McCurdy, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted in a story about a patient's battle with sepsis.	The Healthy
9/10	Taofeek Owonikoko, MBChb, DrMed, MS, (Medicine) discusses treatment options for small cell lung cancer.	Cure Today
9/10	Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, (Medicine) is interviewed about COVID-19 and the latest vaccines.
9/6	Anayansi Lasso-Pirot, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses how to differentiate pediatric asthma from common cold symptoms.
9/5	Timothy Chryssikos, MD, PhD, (Neurosurgery) is interviewed about an 88-year-old man who received back surgery at UMMC.	Ivanhoe Newswire
9/4	Niya Jones, MD, (Medicine) comments on a study linking cell phone use to increased risk of cardiovascular disease.	UPI

August 2024

Date	Story Topic
8/31	Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) is quoted in an article about the Baltimore City Cancer Program.
8/30	Bart Griffith, MD, (Surgery) is quoted in a national news segment about the families of those who received pig organ transplants.
8/30	Dean Mark Gladwin's appointment of Elana Fertig, PhD, to be the new director of the Institute of Genome Sciences received widespread media coverage.
8/27	Scott Jerome, DO, FACC, FASNC, FSCCT, (Medicine), is interviewed about youth sports safety.
8/26	Zaineb Makzhoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) shares guidance about whole body deodorant.
8/24	Daniel Morgan, MD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) wrote an op-ed on the need for medical minimalism in preventative health care.
8/24	Todd Gould, MD, (Psychiatry) is quoted on his study finding that the rapid-acting antidepressant ketamine enhances pleasant social interactions and empathy in patients.	PsyPost
8/23	Kathryn Hughes Barry, PhD, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) discusses how living in disadvantaged neighborhoods can increase risk of prostate cancer.
8/22	Kelly Dunn, PhD, MBA, is announced as the new Director of the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine.
8/21	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) and Taofeek Owonikoko, MBChB, DrMed, MS, (Medicine) discuss a partnership with Lagos University Teaching Hospital to improve the management of chronic diseases.	TVC News Nigerian News Direct
8/20	Katherine Goetzinger, MD, MSCI, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) discusses research on pregnancies at a later stage. (For subtitles, turn on closed captions and translate to English)	Korean Broadcasting System
8/20	Esa Davis, MD, MPH, comments on recommendations for iron deficiency screenings and supplementation during pregnancy.	HCPLive
8/20	Kathryn Schlaffer, MD, (Medicine) discusses the risks of listeria during pregnancy and shares guidance on how to stay safe during the nationwide outbreak.	Parents
8/19	Anayansi Lasso-Pirot, MD (Pediatrics) discusses the importance of sleep as children return to school.
8/16	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses ways to treat insomnia.	TIME
8/16	Greg Schrank, MD, (Medicine) discusses how to combat the spread of germs and viruses this school year.
8/15	Lindsay Zilliox, MD, (Neurology) is quoted in an article about sciatica pain.	Woman's World
8/15	Eric Weintraub, MD, (Psychiatry) discusses how the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine aims to address Baltimore's opioid epidemic.
8/14	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is featured for his study finding unique blood biomarkers in patients with a chronic itch disease.	Derm.City HCP Live
8/13	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD (Medicine) and Taofeek Owonikoko, MBChB, DrMed, MS, (Medicine) are highlighted in coverage of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria's (IHVN) symposium.	Flowerbud News Science Nigeria NAN AsheNews Peoples Daily Newspaper Somalia News Gazette
8/13	Deborah Stein, MD, MPH, (Surgery) and Robert O'Toole, MD, (Orthopaedics) author commentary about the efficacy of aspirin after a fracture injury.
8/13	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is quoted on the FDA's approval of a drug to treat prurigo nodularis.	AJMC
8/12	Melissa Decker Barone, PsyD is quoted on the FDA's rejection of MDMA as a treatment option for PTSD.
8/10	Samuel Dona, MD, (Neurology) discusses what causes a sudden onset of exhaustion during exercise.	Live Science
8/8	Kathryn Hughes Barry, PhD, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) discusses how living in disadvantaged neighborhoods can increase risk of prostate cancer.
8/7	Scott Jerome, DO, FACC, FASNC, FSCCT (Medicine) discusses the cause of death of former Ravens wide receiver, Jacoby Jones.
8/8	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) shares general advice about wearing sunscreen.	GQ
8/7	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) shares workup and management advice for patients with a chronic itch disease.
8/6	Joshua Abzug, MD, (Orthopaedics) discusses Camp Open Arms and its impacts on children with limb differences.
8/6	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) discusses eczema symptoms and diagnosis in skin of color.
8/6	Christopher W.T. Miller, (Psychiatry) authors commentary on how to reduce the negative effects of stress.	Toronto Sun
8/6	Adrian Holloway, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted in story about pediatric drowning, particularly among children with autism spectrum disorder.
8/5	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted in an article about how to prevent hot car deaths.
8/5	David McDuff, MD, (Psychology) is interviewed about the psychology of sports.
8/5	Daniel Morgan, MD, M.S., (Epidemiology and Public Health) comments on a study analyzing the costs of cancer screenings.
8/2	Jessica Mong, PhD, (Pharmacology) discusses the sleep differences in sleep needs between men and women.
8/2	Jerica Knox, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses how families can help reduce the stress of back-to-school transitions.
8/2	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) discusses spray vs. lotion sunscreens.	AFAR
8/2	Eric Weintraub, MD, (Psychiatry, Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine) discusses the impact of prescription medications on Baltimore's opioid crisis.

July 2024

Date	Story Topic
7/31	Jacques Ravel, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology, Institute for Genome Sciences, IGS) discusses if gut-friendly foods can also benefit the vaginal microbiome.	Well+Good
7/26	Frank Henn, MD, is announced as the new Chair of UMSOM's Department of Orthopaedics.	Becker's Spine Review
7/25	Kathryn Schlaffer, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about the multi-state listeria outbreak.
7/25	Andrea Desai, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is quoted in an article about trouble with sleep during pregnancy.	CNET
7/23	UMSOM is named among the top medical schools for primary care training by U.S. News & World Report.	Becker's Hospital Review
7/20	Chris D'Adamo, PhD, (Family & Community Medicine, Center for Integrative Medicine, CIM) discusses a study finding a reduction in autism symptoms with dietary changes.
7/19	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) shares tips on how to get better sleep in heat.
7/18	Gregory Schrank, MD, (Medicine), Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, (Pediatrics, Center for Vaccine Development, CVD), and Niharika Khanna, MBBS, MD, DGO, (Family & Community Medicine) discuss the rise in COVID-19 cases in Maryland.
7/15	Zaineb Makzhoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) discusses misinformation about sun protection.
7/12	Kathryn Hughes Barry, PhD, MPH, (Epidemiology and Public Health) and Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) are quoted on a study linking the stress of living in disadvantaged neighborhoods to higher rates of aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men.	Mirage Urology Times
7/12	Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, and Bartley Griffith, MD, (Surgery) are named to The Maryland Daily Record's "Influential Marylanders" list.
7/11	Giora Netzer, MD, (Medicine) discusses the correlation between COPD and mental health.
7/11	‌Matthew Laurens, MD, (Pediatrics), provides tips on protecting against mosquitoes as West Nile Virus infections rise.
7/9	Wallace Johnson, MD, (Medicine) discusses various ways to prevent or treat heart disease.
7/9	Jacob Wynes, DPM, MS, (Orthopaedics) is quoted in a Q&A about midfoot infusions.	PodiatryToday
7/9	Esa Davis, MD, MPH (Family and Community Medicine), Rachel Hoover, MS, MBA, William Regine, MD, FACR, FACRO (Radiation Oncology) and Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) discuss the new "health village" coming to Mondawmin Mall.
7/8	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is interviewed about heat-related illnesses.
7/5	Sharon Hoover, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses a new Maryland Department of Health partnership to improve youth behavioral health.
7/3	Allan Doctor, MD, (Pediatrics) is quoted in an article about artificial blood.
7/3	Gloria Reeves, MD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed about suicide attempts among Maryland high school students.
7/3	Kelly Westlake, PhD, MSc, PT and Jason Falvey, DPT, PhD, (Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science) are interviewed about fall prevention and rehab.
7/3	Chris D'Adamo, PhD, (Family & Community Medicine) is quoted on the benefits of epsom salt baths.	Women.com
7/3	Thomas Scalea, MD, (Surgery) discusses a new state funding mechanism that will support the R Adams Cowley Shock-Trauma Center.
7/2	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) discusses the importance of scalp sunscreens.	Glamour

June 2024

Date	Story Topic
6/30	Robert Reed, MD, (Medicine) discusses an error in a new lung transplant algorithm.
6/27	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) is quoted in an article about spray sunscreens.	Glamour
6/27	Johanna Holm, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology, IGS) discusses how the vaginal microbiome impacts overall health.	Women's Health
6/26	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) discusses the rise in ER visits for heat-related illnesses.
6/26	Taofeek Owonikoko, MD, PhD, (Medicine) discusses the UM Greenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and AstraZeneca initiative to increase lung cancer screenings in Maryland.
6/21	Robert Reed, MD, (Medicine) is quoted about a study linking marijuana use to more severe cases of COVID-19.	UPI
6/21	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) discusses the signs of skin cancer.
6/20	Jason Molitoris, MD, PhD, (Radiation Oncology) is interviewed about proton therapy for head and neck cancers.
6/19	Jessica Lee, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences) provides an update on the state training grant to train new abortion providers in Maryland.
6/18	Taofeek Owonikoko, MD, (Medicine) Director of the UMGCCC, discusses his effort to get more Marylanders screened for lung cancer.
6/17	Sumon Nandi, MD, MBA, (Orthopaedics) is interviewed about hip and knee health.
6/17	Sarah Lee, MD, (Emergency Medicine) discusses ways to identify and prevent heat stroke as the temperatures rise through the summer.
6/11	Esa Davis, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) discusses proposed recommendations for osteoporosis screening.
6/7	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) demonstrates how to use an AED in the event of cardiac arrest.
6/6	Carolyn Cronin, MD, PhD, (Neurology) comments on a study finding women who are overweight as teens or young adults have a higher risk of stroke as they age.
6/5	Shawn Kwatra, MD, (Dermatology) is featured by multiple outlets for a study on an oral medication and its efficacy in treating intensely itchy skin conditions.	Mirage HCPLive
6/5	Lisa Schocket, MD, is featured by multiple outlets for her appointment as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.	Ophthalmology Times
6/5	Elizabeth Nichols, MD, (Radiation Oncology) publishes commentary about the use of radiotherapy to treat small, recurrent endometrial cancers.
6/4	Melissa Barone, PsyD, (Psychiatry) comments on the FDA's rejection of MDMA, psychedelics, as a treatment option for post-traumatic stress disorder.
6/3	Simeon Taylor, MD, PhD, (Medicine) is quoted on new guidelines for vitamin D supplementation.
6/1	Todd Gould, MD, (Psychiatry) comments on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for treatment-resistant mental health conditions.	American Psychological Association
6/1	Raya Kheirbek, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about the potential harms of antipsychotics in dementia patients.	NEJM Journal Watch Audio General Medicine

May 2024

Date	Story Topic
5/31	Samantha Latorre, MD, (Psychiatry) is quoted in a story about a ballerina and her use of dance as coping mechanism after being diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer.
5/31	Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery) is quoted on setbacks in xenotransplantation.
5/30	Luke Tallon (Microbiology and Immunology, IGS) is interviewed about the Institute for Genome Sciences and the benefits of HiFi genome sequencing.	PacBio
5/30	Sarah Lee, MD, (Emergency Medicine) is quoted in a story on the rise in drownings.	MDLinx
5/29	David Gorelick, MD, PhD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed on new rules and regulations concerning cannabis.	Iowa Public Radio
5/28	Robert Rowland, PT, DPT, (Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science) shares guidance on the use of weighted vests for daily walks.
5/27	Madeline Dick-Biascoechea, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) discusses the signs of menopause that aren't hot flashes.
5/26	Omer Awan, MD, MPH and Paul Yi, MD (Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine) are quoted in an article about AI-based stethoscopes. The article is authored by Michael Leedom, MD (Emergency Medicine)	Healthy Debate
5/24	Charles Callahan, DO, (Pediatrics) shares the impacts of Baltimore City's Health Commissioner, Dr. Letitia Dzirasa.
5/23	The Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) is featured for the announcement of a $3.96 million grant to develop a maternal vaccine against neonatal sepsis.
5/23	Jacques Ravel, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology, IGS) discusses a new suppository treatment option to help balance the vaginal microbiome.
5/22	David Gorelick, MD, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted by multiple outlets on a study finding daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking.
5/22	Sharon Hoover, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses youth mental health challenges and how schools can provide support.	eSchool News
5/21	Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed extensively on xenotransplantation.	El País
5/21	Seemant Chaturvedi, MD, (Neurology) discusses trial results that support Tenecteplase as a preferred treatment option for acute stroke thrombolysis.
5/21	Margaret McCarthy, PhD, (Pharmacology) wrote a commentary and appeared on a podcast to discuss sex and gender in animal research .
5/20	Matthew Weir, MD, (Medicine) is quoted in an article about cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.	Health
5/20	Gregory Jasani, MD, (Emergency Medicine) authors commentary regarding "left without being seen" (LWBS) metrics in emergency departments.
5/18	Jacques Ravel, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology, IGS) comments on the accuracy of personalized health tests.
5/18	Magesh Sundaram, MD, and Melissa Vyfhuis, MD, PhD, (Medicine) are interviewed about the new UM Capital Region Health Cancer Center in Prince Georges County.	Washington Business Journal
5/16	Margaret McCarthy, PhD, (Pharmacology) comments on hormones found in mice that effect monogamy and parenting.
5/15	Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, and Bartley Griffith, MD, (Surgery) discuss xenotransplantation and the case of Larry Faucette.	Fredrick Magazine
5/9	Susan Weiland, PhD, (Family & Community Medicine) is quoted on new study exploring the efficacy of zinc for the common cold.
5/9	Rebecca Brotman, PhD, MPH, (Epidemiology and Public Health, IGS) comments on the need for studies on Dequalinium, a bacterial vaginosis therapy in Europe.
5/3	Kinjal Sethuraman, MD, MPH, (Emergency Medicine) is interviewed about the 24/7 hyperbaric chamber at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and its readiness in treating injured Key Bridge divers.
5/3	Deanna Kelly, PharmD, BCPP, (Psychiatry) discusses how the keto diet can help improve mental health.
5/1	Xiaofeng Jia's, BM, MS, PhD, FCCM, (Neurosurgery) preclinical study finding novel stem cell therapy boosts neural repair after cardiac arrest is featured by multiple outlets.
5/1	Jessica K. Lee, MD, MPH, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is quoted in an article about the safety of the "abortion pill", Mifepristone.

April 2024

Date	Story Topic
4/28	Silke Niederhaus, MD, (Surgery) and her kidney donor, Felicia Stolusky, discuss living kidney donation.
4/28	Wonder Drake, MD, (Medicine) authors commentary about DEI in the scientific workforce.
4/26	Benjamin Israel, MD, (Psychiatry) comments on trauma-informed substance abuse disorder care.	Behavioral Health Business
4/25	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) is quoted on plans to establish a for-profit entity and expand UM network of primary care doctors.
4/25	Kevin Cullen, MD, (Medicine) authors commentary about his own cancer diagnosis.
4/25	Jason Falvey, DPT, PhD, (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science) is quoted in article on a study finding nursing homes in disadvantaged neighborhoods are more likely to rely on antipsychotics.	McKnights Long-Term Care News
4/19	Sarah Kattakuzhy, MD, MPH, (Medicine, Institute of Human Virology, IHV) and Jessica K. Lee, MD, MPH, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) are named "Health Care Heroes" by The Maryland Daily Record.
4/19	Samuel Rosner, MD, (Medicine) discusses the importance of lung cancer screenings and the UM partnership to increase low-dose CT scans.
4/18	Raya Kheirbek, MD, (Medicine) comments on new study finding increased health risks associated with antipsychotic use for dementia care.
4/17	Sally Adebamowo, MBBS, MsC, ScD, and Clement Adebamowo's, BM, ChB, ScD, FWACS, FACS, (Epidemiology & Public Health) study finding genetic link to high-risk HPV infections is shared by multiple outlets.	Inside Precision Medicine
4/16	Taofeek Owonikoko, MBChB, DrMed, MS, and Dean Mark Gladwin, MD (Medicine), discuss the University of Maryland Greenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and AstraZeneca partnership to increase lung cancer screenings.
4/15	Doee Kitessa, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) discusses ways to improve birth outcomes for Black mothers.
4/16	Cynthia Drogula, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed about the importance of annual mammograms.
4/12	Chris D'Adamo, PhD, (Family and Community Medicine, Center for Integrative Medicine, CIM) is interviewed on the TikTok weight loss trend "Oat-zempic".
4/12	Richard Ugarte, MD, MHS, (Medicine) is interviewed about a kidney transplant surgery involving one-time Maryland pool rivals.
4/11	Timothy Chryssikos, MD, PhD, (Neurosurgery) comments on a new study finding physician empathy linked to better outcomes for patients with chronic pain.	UPI
4/11	Dean Mark Gladwin's, MD, (Medicine) study finding Riociguat may be effective in managing complications from sickle cell disease is shared by several outlets.	Mirage Sickle Cell Disease News
4/10	Cynthia Drogula, MD, (Surgery) is quoted in an article about metastatic breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
4/5	Raya Kheirbek, MD, (Medicine) shares commentary on the Longevity Ready Maryland plan designed to address the challenges of aging and increase life expectancy in the state.
4/5	Sarah Sunshine, MD, (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences) discusses how the solar eclipse can damage your eyes and how to view it safely.
4/2	Wilbur Chen, MD, MS, (Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development, CVD) is interviewed about a human case of the H5N1 bird flu.
4/2	Jyoti Kanwar, MBBS, (Psychiatry) is interviewed on the mental health impacts of the Key Bridge collapse.	DC News Now

March 2024

Date	Story Topic
3/29	Mohamed Ibrahim, MB, BCh, (Medicine) is interviewed on the stages of kidney disease and Ozempic's impacts on disease progression.
3/27	Jyoti Kanwar, MBBS, (Psychiatry) discusses ways to cope with videos and images of the Key Bridge collapse.
3/25	Jessica K. Lee, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences) is interviewed on the risks and side effects of medical abortion.
3/22	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine) addresses common questions about Ozempic and the growing popularity of weight loss drugs.
3/21	Bartley Griffith, MD, and Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery) discuss the xenotransplantation of a genetically modified pig kidney.
3/21	Esa Davis, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) and Rebecca Carter, MD, (Pediatrics) share the importance and impacts of mobile health units.
3/19	Elizabeth Nichols, MD, (Radiation Oncology) discusses the benefits of proton therapy for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
3/19	Andrea Herbert, MD, MPH, (Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery) shares tips on how to cope with seasonal allergies.
3/18	Jessica K. Lee (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is interviewed on the first over-the-counter birth pill control, Opill.
3/18	Institute of Human Virology (IHV) faculty, Mohammed Sajadi, MD, George Lewis, PhD, Shyamasundaran Kotillil, MBBD, PHD and Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, discuss new study on COVID-19 antibody response durability.
3/15	UMSOM Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) discusses sickle cell disease and the red cell exchange transfusion trial, SCD-CARRE.
3/15	Erik von Rosenvinge, MD (Medicine) and IGS's Jacques Ravel, PhD (Microbiology and Immunology) discuss their paper in Science on the need to regulate direct-to-consumer microbiome health test kits.	New Scientist Tech Crunch
3/14	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, (Dermatology) shares the best sleep mask material for your skin.
3/14	Katherine Goetzinger, MD, MSCI, and Shifa Turan, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) are interviewed about a successful surgery to correct a baby's heart defect.
3/12	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS (Medicine), Esa Davis, MD (Family & Community Medicine), and Dean Mark Gladwin (Medicine) are quoted on new study finding people in rural towns have higher risk of diabetes-related complications.
3/8	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses the causes of snoring.
3/8	Chris W.T. Miller, MD, (Psychiatry) shares commentary about how grief effects the brain.
3/6	Taofeek Owinikoko, MD, PhD, (Medicine) shares nutrition tips for people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
3/5	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed about adjusting sleep patterns to the start of Daylight Saving Time.
3/5	Mary Drexler, MSW and Kenneth Crawford, CPRS, CRC discuss the signs of problem gambling and resources to get help.	WBOC
3/4	Natalie Leong, MD, (Orthopaedics) discusses the use of PRP injections to heal Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish's UCL sprain.
3/4	Scott Jerome, DO, (Medicine) comments on how isometric exercise can help improve blood pressure.
3/1	Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH (Pediatrics) is interviewed on the rise in Norovirus cases in the Northeast.

February 2024

Date	Story Topic
2/29	David Zapata, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed about a patient receiving robot-assisted heart surgery.
2/29	Wilbur Chen, MD, MS, (Medicine) is quoted on CDC guidance advising older adults to get another COVID-19 booster.	TIME
2/27	Gustavo Medeiros, MD, (Psychiatry) comments on new smartphone app that uses AI to detect depression.	UPI
2/25	Vasken Dilsizian, MD, (Diagnostic Radiology & Nuclear Medicine) discusses the important of heart imaging to investigate chest pain during exercise.
2/24	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine) comments on FDA warning against the use of smart devices for blood sugar monitoring.
2/23	A CVD flu study participant shares his hotel quarantine experience.
2/23	Saskia Popescu, PhD, MA, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) comments on the rise in measles cases and its link to vaccination rates.
2/23	Mukta Srivastava, MD, (Medicine) discusses study finding women can reduce their risk of heart disease with less exercise than men.
2/22	Troy LeMaile-Stovall's appointment to the UMSOM Board of Visitors was featured by many outlets.
2/20	Jacques Ravel, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology) discusses the role of the microbiome in women's health.	Microbiome Times
2/19	Robert O'Toole, MD, (Orthopaedics) discusses trial results identifying patient mental health outcomes after orthopaedic surgical procedures and antibiotic powder to reduce risk of post-surgical infection.
2/18	UMSOM Dean Mark Gladwin is featured in a piece discussing a new program that will bring medical students to the Eastern Shore to improve rural access to healthcare.
2/17	Taofeek Kunle Owonikoko, MD, PhD, is interviewed on his new position as new executive director of UMGCCC.
2/17	Greg Schrank, MD, (Medicine) speaks about CDC's proposed changes to their recommendations on isolating during COVID infection.
2/16	Seemant Chaturvedi, MD, (Neurology) comments on the use of AI-based systems in stroke care.
2/13	The UMSOM study on at-home COVID-19 tests was covered by many outlets.
2/13	Niharika Khanna, MBBS, MD, DGO, (Family & Community Medicine) is interviewed on new legislation to ban tobacco products at Baltimore sports stadiums.	WBAL Radio
2/12	Jessica K. Lee, MD, MPH, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) is quoted in coverage about the state's grant to support abortion care and training program.
2/12	Jonathan Packer, MD, (Orthopaedics) discusses how preoperative pain management education can reduce opioid use after ACL reconstruction.
2/9	Mary Drexler, MSW, is interviewed on the rise in sports betting and signs of problem gambling.
2/8	Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) is quoted in an article about a projected rise in cancer cases.
2/7	Anthony Harris, MD, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) discusses the rise of multidrug resistant organisms in healthcare facilities.
2/5	Rozalina McCoy, MD, MS, (Medicine) discusses recent study on patient decision-making when choosing type 2 diabetes medications.
2/2	Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, (Pediatrics) is interviewed on the CDC's recent health alert and rise in measles cases.
2/2	Bartley Griffith, MD, (Surgery) and Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery) discuss their plans for a third xenotransplantation.
2/2	Kashif Munir, MD, (Medicine) is interviewed about Ravens player coming to the aid of a woman suffering from hypoglycemia.
2/1	Esa Davis, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) is highlighted as 25 Black Marylanders to watch.
2/1	Thomas Scalea, MD, (Surgery) is quoted on Shock Trauma's impacts in saving lives during annual lobbying effort.

January 2024

Date	Story Topic
1/31	Gerard Slobogean, MD, MPH, (Orthopaedics) discusses his new study, published in New England Journal of Medicine, finding iodine-based skin antiseptic helps prevent surgical-site infections.	Scienmag Tech Explorist
1/30	Bart Griffith, MD (Surgery), and Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD (Surgery), were interviewed on their historic xenotransplants and outlook for the future.
1/30	Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) shares what you need to know about cancer screenings.
1/27	Deanna Kelly, PharmD, BCPP, (Psychiatry) comments on the ketogenic diet and its effects on mental illness.
1/26	Scott Jerome, DO, F.A.C.C., F.A.S.N.C.,F.S.C.C.T, (Cardiology) discusses the health impacts of sitting at work and how to stay active.
1/26	Niharika Khanna, MBBS, MD, D.G.O., (Family & Community Medicine) comments on cold-fighting tips found on TikTok.
1/25	Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH, FIDSA (Medicine) and Dean Mark Gladwin, MD (Medicine) are quoted on clinical trial finding a single-dose of the typhoid conjugate vaccine can protect kids long-term.	Mirage News News Medical Scienmag
1/24	Esa Davis, MD, MPH, (Family & Community Medicine) discusses the progress made in black infant mortality rates and what still needs to be done.
1/24	Samuel Tisherman, MD, (Surgery) discusses how cold water temperature may have saved person fallen in Inner Harbor.
1/23	Christopher D'Adamo, PhD, (Family & Community Medicine) shares the health benefits of eucalyptus oil.
1/23	Daniel Maluf, MD, (Surgery) speaks to multiple outlets about a rare dual living-donor transplant case.
1/22	Surbhi Leekha, MBBS, MPH, (Epidemiology and Public Health) discusses the reinstatement of masking requirements in healthcare facilities.
1/22	Claudia Dal Molin, DO, (Medicine) is interviewed about making lifestyle and weight-loss resolutions stick.
1/22	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses why sleeping more in the winter months can be a good thing.
1/19	Saskia Popescu, PhD, MA, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) comments on California's updated COVID-19 isolation guidelines.
1/19	Cheyenne Falat, MD, (Emergency Medicine) discusses the signs and treatment of frostbite.
1/18	Thomas Scalea, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed by multiple outlets on a proposal to tax dealers and manufacturers of guns and ammunition to fund Maryland's trauma system.
1/17	Irina Burd, MD, PhD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences) shares research findings the use of magnesium sulfate for fetal neuroprotection in preterm birth.	MDedge
1/17	Christian Wright , MD, (Pediatrics) discusses how to protect children against hypothermia this winter.
1/17	Jean-Pierre Raufman, MD, (Medicine) discusses the risks of using laxatives for weight loss.
1/17	Sharon Hoover, PhD, (Psychiatry) comments on federal education report on decline in mental health services in public schools.
1/17	Kevin Cullen, MD, (Medicine), discusses the importance of cancer screenings as part of your new year's resolutions.
1/16	Esther Liu, MD, (Pediatrics) shares tips on how to keep children safe in the extreme cold.
1/15	Stephen M. Kavic, MD, (Surgery) discusses challenges of training left-handed surgeons and new study showing left-handed surgeons feel stigmatized.
1/12	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, (Medicine) discusses red blood cell exchange transfusions for sickle cell patients.
1/12	Sara Lee, MD, (Emergency Medicine) shares tips on how to prevent injuries while shoveling snow.
1/10	Jill RachBeisel, MD, (Psychiatry) discusses the diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD.
1/9	Steven Kittner, MD, MPH and Breana Taylor, MD, (Neurology) comment on new study finding poor oral health linked to worse brain health.
1/9	Gregory Schrank, MD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is interviewed about low COVID-19, RSV and flu vaccination rates.
1/8	Gregory Schrank, MD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) discusses increasing COVID-19 and flu hospitalizations with local media.
1/6	Christopher Miller, MD, (Psychiatry) shares tips on how to improve mental health, practice self-compassion and gratitude.
1/5	Hiring of Lindsay Farrington as Vice President of Development was featured by many news outlets.
1/5	Gustavo Medeiros, MD, (Psychiatry) comments on poststroke disorder study findings and treatment development.
1/5	Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, (Pediatrics) comments on the R21 malaria vaccine recommendation.
1/4	Wilbur Chen, MD, MS, (Medicine) discusses a first-of-its-kind flu study with several local news outlets.
1/4	Braxton Mitchell, PhD, MPH, Steven Kittner, MD, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) and Dean Mark Gladwin, MD discuss study finding connection between blood type and stroke risk.	Best Life
1/4	Adam Puche, PhD, (Neurobiology) shares the emotional impacts of human body dissection in medical school.
1/3	Matthew Frieman, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology) comments on seasonal patterns of COVID-19.