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December 2023

Date Story Topic
12/27 David Gorelick's, MD, PhD, (Psychiatry) review article findings on cannabis use disorder were shared by many news outlets.

USNEWS

HealthDay

Baltimore-Times

12/22 David Gorelick, MD, PhD, (Psychiatry) explains the signs and impacts of cannabis use disorder. Fox 45 WBFF logo
12/22 Niharika Khanna, MBBS, MD, D.G.O., (Family & Community Medicine) is interviewed about what symptoms to look out for before deciding to cancel holiday travel. WTOP
12/15 Niharika Khanna, MBBS, MD, D.G.O., (Family & Community Medicine) discusses new report findings on millennial women's health and safety.  Fox 45 WBFF logo
12/15 James Campbell, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) is interviewed by multiple outlets about getting vaccinated ahead of the holidays.

WBAL

Maryland Matters

12/15 Ada Offurum, MD, (Medicine) shares tips on how to make loved ones comfortable when they are in the hospital. New York Times
12/14 IHV's Sarah Kattakuzhy, MD, (Medicine) was interviewed on a new NIH grant to prevent infections associated with IV drug use. WYPR
12/13 Todd Gould, MD, (Psychiatry) comments on the use of psychedelics in treating mental health conditions.  Healthline
12/11 Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, (Pediatrics) addresses false claims around Moderna vaccine causing cancer. Lead Stories
12/11 Jill RachBeisel, MD, (Psychiatry) discusses coping with holiday depression and anxiety. MPT
12/10 John Talbott, MD, former chair of the Dept. of Psychiatry, was memorialized in an obituary as a "champion of care for the mentally ill." New York Times
12/8 Chris D'Adamo, PhD, (Family & Community Medicine) discusses a new study on the benefits of wasabi spice for improving memory.  Fox 45 WBFF logo
12/7 Neil Porter, MD, (Neurology) discusses stereotactic radiosurgery, a non-invasive radiation surgery that treats brain disorders.  Brain and Life
12/6 UMSOM's launch of new flexible MD/MBA program with UM Robert H. Smith School of Business received significant news coverage.

Daily Record

Yahoo News

Market Watch

12/6 Jessica Mong, PhD, (Pharmacology) highlights study findings on sleep deprivation. Science Times logo
12/6 Jacques Ravel, PhD and Johanna Holm, PhD, (Microbiology & Immunology), discuss new study findings on the vaginal microbiome.  Scientific American
12/6 Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery) provides an update on a new journal podcast on the future of xenotransplantation. New England Journal of Medicine
12/5 Kathleen Neuzil, MD, (Medicine) discusses potential for an mRNA vaccine.  STAT Logo
12/4 Stephanie Knight, MD, (Psychiatry) discusses 3% rise in suicide rates.  WTOP
12/1 CVD's Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, (Pediatrics) explains the benefits and potential risks of getting the COVID and flu vaccine at the same time. Fox 45 WBFF logo

November 2023

November 2023

Date Story Topic
11/29

Steven Czinn, MD, (Pediatrics) and UMSOM students discuss the importance of their fundraising book drive for children.

Baltimore Sun

11/29

Sharon Hoover, PhD, (Psychiatry) provides insights into why social media should not be seen as the root cause for all mental health issues in children.

Education-Week

11/28

Eric Weintraub, MD, (Psychiatry) provides information on the benefits of medications to treat opioid use disorder after a local Seattle community opposes the opening of a treatment clinic. 

Seattle-Times

11/25

Jason Rose, MD, (Medicine) discusses his new NIH grant to help build a new innovation hub in West Baltimore.

Baltimore-Business-Journal

11/24

CVD's James Campbell, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses the shortage of RSV vaccines.

Healio

11/24

Rebecca Carter, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses supplies of RSV vaccines in Maryland.

Baltimore-Banner

11/24

Anique Forrester, MD, (Psychiatry) provides insight on depression screenings among Black men.

Afro

11/24

Sarah Lee, MD, (Emergency Medicine) explains why we feel more aches and pains during cold weather months.

Fox News

11/24

Erin Schofield, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses the care that may be required for premature babies evacuated from the Gaza Strip.

ABC News

11/17

Hiring of Kim Morton as Associate Dean of Development was featured by many news outlets.

Daily Record

Baltimore-Business-Journal

Yahoo! Finance

ABC-4 (Salt Lake City)

11/17 Alexander Krupnick, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed about the new guidelines for lung cancer screening and disparities in survival rates. 

Fox 45 WBFF logo

11/17

Rozalina McCoy, MD, (Medicine) discusses the use of a diabetes medication for weight loss.

Fox 45 WBFF logo

11/17

‌Jessica Mong, PhD, (Pharmacology)  explains why men and women handle sleep deprivation differently.

Newsweek

11/17

CVD's James Campbell, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses rise in RSV in hospital pediatric units and shortage of new vaccine.

Associated Press

11/17

David Efron, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed about a survey on seatbelt use in Maryland.

WTOP

11/10

William Regine, MD, (Radiation Oncology) discusses benefits of about proton therapy treatment for certain cancer patients.

Fox 45 WBFF logo

11/10

Kathryn Hughes Barry, PhD, MPH, (Epidemiology & Public Health) explains research on the roles stress and socioeconomic hardship can play in prostate cancer.

Oncology Times

11/10

Harry Johnson, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences)  is interviewed on the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on women and children in Gaza.

ABC News

11/3 Many news outlets covered the passing of xenotransplantation patient Lawrence Faucette quoting Bartley Griffith, MD, (Surgery) and Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery).

Baltimore Sun

Baltimore-Banner

New York Times

STAT Logo

11/2 Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses tips on handling the ending of Daylight Savings Time and adjusting to new sleep patterns.

WYPR-FM, WBFF-TV and WJZ-TV.

October 2023

October 2023

Date Story Topic
10/27 Kathleen Kane, PsyD, (Psychiatry) is quoted on object permanence in a baby's development.

Parents

10/26

Katherine Goodman, PhD, JD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) and Daniel Morgan, MD, MS,  (Epidemiology & Public Health) wrote a commentary on the use of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Baltimore Sun

10/26 Anthony Harris, MD, MPH, (Medicine) and Mary-Claire Roghmann, MD, MS, (Epidemiology & Public Health) discuss their study on pathogens found in patients on ventilators.

Baltimore Sun

10/25 CVD's Matthew Laurens, MD, (Pediatrics) comments on a new analysis showing that malaria vaccine cut deaths from the disease in young children in African countries.

Science Magazine

10/23 Raya Kheirbek, MD, (Medicine) authored a commentary on the complexity of end-of-life care conversations with patients.

Baltimore Sun

10/22 Bart Griffith, MD (Surgery), and Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD (Surgery), provide an update on their xenotransplant patient one month following historic pig heart transplant.

Associated Press

CNN Health

Fox News Health

CBS Radio

Scientific-American

Baltimore-Banner

Baltimore Sun

WTOP

ABC News

10/17 Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, discusses how artificial intelligence will revolutionize healthcare and what we need to do to prepare.

WYPR

10/16 Anthony Harris, MD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) discusses his new study, published in JAMA, showing statewide prevalence of two emerging pathogens in patients in healthcare facilities on ventilators.

Healio

MedPage Today

Medical Xpress

10/16 Saskia Popescu, PhD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is quoted on the possibility of hospitals reinstating masking requirements as Covid cases rise.

New York Times

10/13 Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery) comments on a Nature study showing extended survival in non-human primates that received kidney xenotransplants.

Scientific-American

STAT

USA Today

Bloomberg

Guardian

Canadian Broadcasting

10/13 Omer Awan, MD, (Radiology) discusses the use of artificial intelligence in mammography screenings for breast cancer awareness month. Fox 45 WBFF logo
10/12 IGS Seth Ament, PhD, (Psychiatry) and Margaret McCarthy, PhD, (Pharmacology) were featured in extensive media coverage for the study they led in discovering a link between pediatric inflammation and autism/schizophrenia.

Newsweek

Washington Post

HealthDay

Science-News

New Atlas

Spectrum News

10/12 Greg Schrank, MD, (Medicine) discusses the future of COVID-19 vaccines. Parade
10/12 Announcement of Taofeek Owonikoko, MD, as new executive director of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Cancer Letter

Yahoo! Finance

10/12 Margaret McCarthy, PhD, (Pharmacology) discusses preclinical study on brain changes during pregnancy. NPR
10/11

CVD’s Kirsten Lyke, MD, (Medicine) provides information on the latest COVID booster shots and whether any offer advantages over the others.

TIME

Scientific-American

10/7

Chris D'Adamo, PhD, (Family & Community Medicine) discusses possible genetic predisposition for vegetarianism.

Fox 45 WBFF logo
10/7 Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) provides sleep tips for people who work night shifts. WebMD
10/1

Carolyn Cronin, MD, PhD, (Neurology) discusses a Texas woman who claims birth control caused her to suffer a stroke.

Newsweek
10/1

Andrea Hebert, MD, (Otorhinolaryngology) provides advice on a recent report by the FDA that a key ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medications doesn't work.

Fox 45 WBFF logo
10/1 CVD's Wilbur Chen, MD, (Medicine) discusses a parasite found in Baltimore-area water and actions consumers should take. WBAL
Baltimore Sun

September 2023

September 2023

Date Story Topic
9/24 Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery) and Bart Griffith, MD, (Surgery) were interviewed on their second historic transplant of a genetically modified pig heart into a patient. WIRED
People
USNEWS
MedScape
WJLA
NewsMax
Yahoo News
9/14 Eric Weintraub, MD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed on rising rate of overdose deaths due to fentanyl mixed with stimulants. NPR Logo
9/12 Esa Davis, MD (Family & Community Medicine), is featured prominently in news coverage about a new recommendation from U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on screening for hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.

Wall Street Journal

CNN

HealthDay

Fox 45 WBFF logo

9/10 Saskia Popescu, PhD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is quoted on the possibility of hospitals reinstating masking requirements as Covid cases rise. Atlantic
9/9 Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, (Dermatology) discusses that rare form of skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett. WMAR
9/9 Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, (Dermatology) discusses that rare form of skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett. Fox 45 WBFF logo
9/8 Sharon Hoover, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses the shortage of school mental health professionals. WTOP
9/7 Thomas Scalea, MD, (Surgery) discusses Howard County plan to carry blood products in EMS vehicles.  Baltimore-Banner
9/7 Eric Goldberg, MD, (Medicine) offers explainer on peptic ulcer disease pegged to Bruce Springsteen's announcement that his condition would delay his concerts. Baltimore Sun
9/7 Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses the importance of getting back to a regular sleep schedule with the end of summer. CBS
9/4 Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses the importance of getting back to a regular sleep schedule with the end of summer. Wall Street Journal
9/1 Greg Schrank, MD, (Medicine)  is quoted about a rise in COVID-19 cases. WMAR
9/1 Richard Lichenstein, MD, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about shopping for rolling backpacks as kids head back to school. NBC News
9/1 Gary Schwartzbauer, MD, PhD, (Neurosurgery) discusses a new report showing evidence of CTE in football players who had died young. Fox 45 WBFF logo
9/1 Sharon Hoover, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted on the national shortage of school mental health staff. Washington Post

August 2023

August 2023

Date Story Topic
8/27 Matthew Frieman, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology) discusses the new Covid variants. NPR
8/25 Ashley Martin, MD, (Pediatrics) provides advice to parents on getting their kids back on a normal sleep and morning routine for school. Fox 45 WBFF logo
8/24 Doee Kitessa, MD, (Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences), provides important information on maternal health disparities and importance of educating the next generation of ob/gyns. PBS NEWS HOUR
8/17 Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, provided comments on xenotransplant studies in brain dead patients and what it means for the field. USA Today
8/17 Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, provided comments on xenotransplant studies in brain dead patients and what it means for the field. Wall Street Journal
8/16 CVD's Miriam Laufer, MD, (Pediatrics), discusses locally acquired malaria cases in Maryland. Fox 45 WBFF logo
8/14 Tonya Webb, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology) discusses a teen prodigy who engaged in ovarian cancer research in her lab as part of the American Cancer Society's diversity in STEM internship program. USA Today
8/10 Joshua Abzug, MD, (Orthopedics) is interviewed on Camp Open Arms, a summer camp he helps run for kids with limb differences. Baltimore Sun
8/10 Adam Puche, PhD, (Neurobiology) and Sarah Murthi, MD, (Surgery) were featured in an interactive article about using virtual reality tools for training purposes. Washington Post
8/10 Daniel Morgan, MD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) discusses his New England Journal of Medicine perspective piece on the need to educate physicians on the use of AI in medicine. WMAR
8/9 Samantha Latorre, MD, (Psychiatry) comments on a new treatment for postpartum depression, the first pill ever approved by the FDA for that indication. TIME
8/9 Omer Awan, MD, (Radiology) discusses risks of extreme heat and what we can do to protect ourselves during this record-breaking summer. WJLA
8/7 Tonya Webb, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology) appears in multiple media outlets discussing a teen prodigy who engaged in ovarian cancer research in her lab as part of the American Cancer Society's diversity in STEM internship program. NBC News
8/4 Tonya Webb, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology) appears in multiple media outlets discussing a teen prodigy who engaged in ovarian cancer research in her lab as part of the American Cancer Society's diversity in STEM internship program. Yahoo News
8/4 Jessica R. Lee, MD, (Medicine) explains why it's important to take a full course of antibiotics and not stop the prescription early.   USA Today
8/4 Jean-Pierre Raufman, MD, (Medicine) provides tips for healthy living and habits to avoid to keep gastrointestinal system functioning well as people age.  Consumer-Reports
8/4 University of Maryland Medical Center and UM St. Joseph Medical Center were ranked among the nation’s best hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” list. The honor was covered by Patch, Owings Mills-Reisterstown Patch, WTOP-FM and WMAR-TV. USNEWS
8/4 Jason Rose, MD, (Medicine) appears on live TV to discuss the dangers of vaping in teens. Fox 45 WBFF logo
8/1 Allan Doctor, MD, (Pediatrics) provides a tour of his lab where his team is urgently developing a whole artificial blood product. NPR
8/1 Raymond Cross, MD, (Medicine) discusses experimental hook worm therapy to treat inflammatory bowel disease.  Health

July 2023

July 2023

Date Story Topic
7/31

Kashif Munir, MD, (Medicine) provides insights on lowering the cost of diabetes case for individual patients.

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7/28

Margaret McCarthy, PhD, (Pharmacology) comments on a new study that found the "play spot" in a rat's brain.

Scientific-American
7/28

Adrian Holloway, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses the increase in drowning in children this summer due to unsupervised swimming.

Yahoo News
7/28

Scott Jerome, DO, (Medicine) comments on sudden cardiac arrest concerns among parents whose kids played sports after news about Bronny James.

Fox 45 WBFF logo
7/27

Scott Jerome, DO, (Medicine) discusses the sudden cardiac arrest of Bronny James and what it means for student athletes.

Baltimore-Banner
7/27

Scott Jerome, DO, (Medicine) discusses the sudden cardiac arrest of Bronny James and what it means for student athletes.

Everyday Health logo
7/24

IGS's Dr. Seth Ament discusses his research an article about why studying mental health in the Old Order Amish is important to the broader population.

Daily Beast logo
7/21

IGS Acting Director Dr. Jacques Ravel talks about the importance of understanding the microbiome’s influence on pregnancy.

Giddy
7/21

UMSOM's Dr. Jason Rose is quoted from American Heart Association scientific statement on vaping pegged to a new CDC report showing 1 in 10 young adults use e-cigarettes.

USNEWS
7/21

UMSOM's Dr. Jason Rose is quoted from American Heart Association scientific statement on vaping pegged to a new CDC report showing 1 in 10 young adults use e-cigarettes.

Yahoo News
7/21

UMSOM's Dr. Jason Rose is quoted from American Heart Association scientific statement on vaping pegged to a new CDC report showing 1 in 10 young adults use e-cigarettes.

CNN
7/19

UMSOM's Dr. Jason Rose comments on scientific statement from American Heart Association on need for more research on long-term health effects of vaping that he co-authored.

Associated Press
7/19

UMSOM's Dr. Jason Rose comments on scientific statement from American Heart Association on need for more research on long-term health effects of vaping that he co-authored.

The-Hill
7/19

UMSOM's Dr. Jason Rose comments on scientific statement from American Heart Association on need for more research on long-term health effects of vaping that he co-authored.

Kaiser Health News
7/19

UMSOM's Dr. Jason Rose comments on scientific statement from American Heart Association on need for more research on long-term health effects of vaping that he co-authored.

Healio
7/19

UMSOM's Dr. Jason Rose comments on scientific statement from American Heart Association on need for more research on long-term health effects of vaping that he co-authored.

TCTMD
7/17

UMSOM's Dr. Peter Crino discusses rates of Alzheimer's disease in Maryland and new treatments on the horizon.

WJLA
7/17

UMSOM's Dr. Jessica Lee provides important perspective on the FDA's approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill. 

WIRED
7/14

UMSOM's Dr. Jessica Lee provides important perspective on the FDA's approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill. 

WBAL
7/14

UMSOM's Dr. Jessica Lee provides important perspective on the FDA's approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill. 

WJZ
7/14

UMSOM's Dr. Jessica Lee provides important perspective on the FDA's approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill. 

Scripps
7/14

UMSOM's Dr. Phuoc Tran discussed his new study using focused radiation to treat micro metastases in prostate cancer patients.

Fox 45 WBFF logo
7/13

UMSOM's Dr. Peter Crino comments on police encounters involving people with dementia.

Baltimore Sun
7/8

UMSOM's Dr. Thomas Scalea discusses the emergency medical responses to the deadly mass shooting in Brooklyn Homes over July 4th weekend.

Baltimore Sun
7/7

UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo provides advice on using the artificial sweetener aspartame after it was declared a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization.

Fox 45 WBFF logo
7/5

UMSOM's Dr. Margaret McCarthy how sex and the immune system are a player in certain brain conditions.

Big Think logo
7/3

UMSOM's Dr. Rodney Taylor provides advice to Black patients with head and neck cancer on questions to ask their doctor.

Everyday Health logo
7/1

UMSOM's Dr. Lisa Schocket discusses rise in age-related macular degeneration.

Baltimore-Banner
7/1

UMSOM's Dr. Nadia Sam-Agudu discusses shortage of a key syphilis drug.

STAT Logo
7/1

UMSOM's Dr. Alice Ryan, is interviewed in on a study on weight loss among older veterans.

WMAR
7/1

UMSOM's Dr. Christopher Miller wrote a consumer advice column about getting out of unhealthy relationships.

Washington Post

June 2023

June  2023

Date Story Topic
6/30

CVD's Dr. Miriam Laufer comments on locally acquired cases of malaria in Florida and Texas.

WBAL
6/28

CVD's Dr. Andrea Berry comments on the cases of malaria appearing in Florida and Texas.

Reuters
6/28

CVD's Dr. Andrea Berry comments on malaria cases locally acquired in Florida and Texas.

KNX (Los Angeles)
6/28

UMSOM's Dr. Eric Weintraub, Dr. Asaf Keller, and Dr. Daniel Gingold are quoted on the press briefing they gave on the upcoming legalization of cannabis in Maryland.

Baltimore-Business-Journal
6/28

UMSOM's Dr. Eric Weintraub, Dr. Asaf Keller, and Dr. Daniel Gingold are quoted on the press briefing they gave on the upcoming legalization of cannabis in Maryland.

WJLA
6/28

UMSOM's Dr. Eric Weintraub, Dr. Asaf Keller, and Dr. Daniel Gingold are quoted on the press briefing they gave on the upcoming legalization of cannabis in Maryland.

WYPR
6/26

UMSOM's Dr. Margaret McCarthy discusses sexual stereotypes built into animal research.

Nautilus logo
6/23

UMSOM's Dr. Charles Hong comments on a new study evaluating cardiovascular benefits of moderate alcohol consumption due to stress reducing effects.

Fox 45 WBFF logo
6/22

IHV's Dr. Nadia Sam-Agudu said that a penicillin shortage may exacerbate HIV transmission.

STAT
6/20

UMSOM's Dr. Marta Lipinski discusses traumatic brain injury's impact on different brain cells.

Scientific Inquirer logo
6/17

UMSOM's Dr. Doee Kitessa speaks about Black maternal death rates in light of the death of an Olympic track star during pregnancy.

BBC
6/16

UMSOM's Dr. Mitch Wallin discusses his new study on the incidence of multiple sclerosis in Black Americans.

Fox 45 WBFF logo
6/16

UMSOM's Dr. Michael Domanski comments on  new study evaluating cardiovascular risks with use of testosterone therapy in men.

Wall Street Journal
6/15

UMSOM Dean Mark Gladwin and Dr. Sarah Kattakuzhy are quoted in this article about the new Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine.

Baltimore Times
6/15

UMSOM's Dr. Zaineb Makhzoumi discusses sun protection and summer burns.

WTOP
6/14

UMSOM's Dr. Mitch Wallin is quoted on his study on multiple sclerosis prevalence in Black Americans and how rates are higher than previously known.

USNEWS
6/14

UMSOM's Dr. Erin Schofield is featured in the NICU at UMMC and discusses her successful care for a very premature infant.

WBAL
6/12

UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo discusses how vitamins can fill in nutrition gaps, which may preserve health.

WebMD
6/9

UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo discusses surgeon general's report on loneliness and its health effects.

Fox 45 WBFF logo
6/7

IHV's Drs. Robert Gallo and Alash'le Abimiku spoke at the announcement of the Institute of Human Virology-Nigeria's announcement of their new campus/building.

HealthCare Middle East & Africa logo
6/7

UMSOM's Dr. Mitchell Wallin's study on multiple sclerosis rates in Black Americans is discussed.

WBAL
6/7

UMSOM's Dr. Mitchell Wallin is quoted on his study on the prevalence of multiple sclerosis in the U.S. and higher than expected incidence in Black Americans.

MedScape
6/4

UMSOM's Dr. Beshaun Davis is interviewed about possible triggers for violent outbursts.

WJLA
6/4

UMSOM's Dr. Peter Gaskin discusses high cholesterol levels in young adults and how to treat these patients.  

WebMD
6/3

UMSOM's Dr. Marjorie Pennant provides advice on how Black patients can lower their risk of diabetes.

Everyday Health logo
6/2

UMSOM's Dr. Jessica Lee and Dr. Diana Carvajal wrote an op-ed about the need to ensure abortion access in the state.

Baltimore-Banner
6/2 UMSOM's Dr. Madeline Marks marks PTSD month by explaining triggers for the condition and available treatments. Fox 45 WBFF logo
6/1

UMSOM's Mary Drexler discusses growing number of calls to addiction help hotline after online gambling became legalized in Maryland.

Daily Record

May 2023

May 2023

Date Story Topic
5/31 UMSOM's Dean Mark Gladwin, Dr. Eric Weintraub, and Dr. Sarah Kattakuzhy were quoted on press announcement of new Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. WYPR
5/31 UMSOM's Dean Mark Gladwin, Dr. Eric Weintraub, and Dr. Sarah Kattakuzhy were quoted on press announcement of new Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. Baltimore Sun
5/31 UMSOM's Dean Mark Gladwin, Dr. Eric Weintraub, and Dr. Sarah Kattakuzhy were quoted on press announcement of new Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. Baltimore-Business-Journal
5/31 UMSOM's Dean Mark Gladwin, Dr. Eric Weintraub, and Dr. Sarah Kattakuzhy were quoted on press announcement of new Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. Baltimore-Banner
5/31 UMSOM's Dean Mark Gladwin, Dr. Eric Weintraub, and Dr. Sarah Kattakuzhy were quoted on press announcement of new Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. Daily Record
5/23

UMSOM's Dr. Thomas Scalea is interviewed on Stop the Bleed training and why it's so important.

MPT
5/23 UMSOM's Dr. Greg Schrank and Dr. Niharika Khanna discuss anecdotal reports of people getting sick more often after Covid pandemic. Baltimore-Banner
5/19 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover provides answers to parents' top questions on teen mental health. Good Morning America
5/19 UMSOM's Dr. Mokerrum Malik discusses a new FDA approved drug to treat hot flashes. Fox 45 WBFF logo
5/17 UMSOM's Dr. Niharika Khanna explains how providers are continuing to keep vulnerable patients safe from COVID-19 infections as mandatory mask mandates were recently lifted.  MedScape
5/17 UMSOM's Dr. Thomas Scalea, Dr. Steven Czinn, and Dr. Rebecca Carter appear in a segment on gun violence in children. Fox 45 WBFF logo
5/17 UMSOM's Dr. Nancy Lever is quoted in a story about providing mental health supports to manage anxiety in school children. USA Today
5/17 UMSOM's Dr. Tony Antalis testified on Capital Hill for the importance of funding basic science research. ASBMB Today logo
5/15 CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick explains to AAAS' SciLine that while the COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, it's still important to remain vigilant about future variants.  AAAS
5/15 UMSOM's Dr. Paul Yi is quoted on his research investigating the use of artificial intelligence to address health disparities. WebMD
5/12 UMSOM's Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi comments on the risks of stroke in women and prevention strategies for National Stroke Month. Fox 45 WBFF logo
5/11 UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo discusses his study linking toxins from grilling, smoking and car exhaust to rheumatoid arthritis. USNEWS
5/10 IGS’s Dr. Tim O’Connor discusses the importance of the release of the first human pangenome which will add much needed diversity to genomic research.  Science News
5/10 IGS's Dr. Claire Fraser was elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.
5/10 CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick discusses the end of COVID emergency declaration and what that means for patients. WebMD
5/9 UMSOM's Dr. Rodney Taylor presents on George Washington's cause of death for a medical school alumni event. Baltimore-Banner
5/9 UMSOM's Dr. David Gatz discusses the new state law requiring hospitals to test for fentanyl in patients who overdose. WJLA
5/8 UMSOM's Dr. Todd Gould and the research of Dr. Teo Postolache was featured in an article on the link between seasonal allergies and mood disorders. New York Times
5/6 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover comments on benefits of school mental health screenings. Education Week
5/5 UMSOM's Dr. Niharika Khanna discusses the approval of the first vaccine for RSV. Fox 45 WBFF logo
5/5 IHV's Dr. John Baddley explains why you should not drink alcohol while on the antifungal medication terbinafine  Livestrong
5/5 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses the end of the COVID-19 health emergency. Scripps
5/4 CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick explains that while the COVID-19 public health emergency officially ends this month, it is still important to monitor future variants and potential surges.  SciLine
5/3 UMSOM's Dr. Omer Awan discusses the use of AI software tools in healthcare and what it means for patients. Scripps
5/3 UMSOM's Dr. Linda Chang is quoted on her research linking long COVID to brain changes that was picked up by 33 news outlets worldwide. US News
5/3 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover discusses the importance of preventive approaches to combat mental health crisis in schools. Washington Post
5/3 UMSOM's Dr. Andrea Hebert provides tips on dealing with seasonal allergies. Fox 45 WBFF logo

April 2023

April 2023

Date Topic Story
4/27 In this Q&A, NIH's Dr. Paolo Lusso's interviews IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo about his discovery of HIV-1. Current HIV Research
4/26 UMSOM's doctoral student Amando Strong is profiled in this story. U.S. Black Engineer
4/25 UMSOM's Dr. Charles "Chaz" Hong describes his research into the reasons behind infantile dilated cardiomyopathy -- the top cause of heart failure in newborns and children. Circulation: On the Run podcast
4/23

IGS’s Dr. Jacques Ravel discusses the vaginal microbiome in light of new at-home tests on the market

Refinery29
4/21 UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo appears live to discuss dietary supplements and which are a waste of money. Fox 45 WBFF logo
4/19 CVD's Dr. Karen Kotloff provides an update on the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the status of research into Shigella, malaria, and influenza. Montgomery Community Media
4/19 UMSOM's Dr. Mimi Belcher is quoted on her new clinical trial using placebos to improve retention rates on methadone. Healio
4/18 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses the availability of a second COVID-19 bivalent booster for immunocompromised and older people. Associated Press
4/18 IGS's Dr. Claire Fraser is mentioned for her research team's being the first to create a Pangenome of a lethal bacteria. Nature
4/18 UMSOM's Dr. Mimi Belcher is quoted on her new clinical trial using placebos to improve retention rates on methadone. HealthDay
4/18 UMSOM's Dr. Allan Doctor is interviewed on his DARPA-funded research project  to develop an artificial whole blood product to use on site in trauma care. Vox
4/17 UMSOM's Dr. Paul Yi and Dr. Hana Haver comment on their new study on ChatGPT's use in breast cancer screening advice. Fox News
4/14 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses COVID-19 bivalent boosters and a new COVID-19 subvariant nicknamed, "Arcturus." Fox-45-News
4/13 UMSOM's Dr. Doee Kitessa provides comments on need for better maternal health care in Black communities to address disparities in mortality rates.  USA Today
4/11 UMSOM's Dr. Vasken Dilsizian appears live to discuss how stress impacts the heart. WUSA9
4/10 UMSOM's Dr. David Gorelick comments on cannabis use disorder in young adults. New York Times
4/10 IGS's Julie Dunning Hotopp comments on research involving horizontal gene transfer. Science Magazine
4/10 IGS's Dr. Jacques Ravel has his research cited on the vaginal microbiome. Vogue
4/10 UMSOM's Dr. Paul Yi explains his new study on the use of Chat GPT to provide information on breast cancer risk and screening recommendations. USNEWS
4/7 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens explains that graphene oxide is not contained in COVID-vaccines. Associated Press
4/6 UMSOM's Dr. Doee Kitessa comments on a new study showing a varying rate of morbidity in pregnancy depending on where a woman lives. CNN Health
4/4 UMSOM's Dr. Paul Yi explains his new study on the use of Chat GPT to provide information on breast cancer risk and screening recommendations. EuroNews
4/4 UMSOM's Dr. Paul Yi discusses his study findings on the reliability of Chat GPT to provide advice on breast cancer screening. The Telegraph
4/4 UMSOM's Dr. Paul Yi comments on his study findings on the reliability of Chat GPT to provide advice on breast cancer screening. FORTUNE

March 2023

March 2023

Date Story Topic
3/31 UMSOM's Dr. Christopher Welsh discusses the FDA decision to make Narcan available for purchase without a prescription.  Fox-45-News
3/31 UMSOM's Dr. Thomas Scalea was named to the Daily Record's Health Care Power List. Daily Record
3/30 UMSOM's Dr. Eric Weintraub is quoted on the impact of over-the-counter access to naloxone to treat overdoses. Capital News Service
3/29 Dan Rodricks explains what he learned from his recent interview with IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo. DanRodricks.com
3/28 Dan Rodricks discusses IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo's career and his new emeritus status at UMSOM. Baltimore Sun
3/27 UMSOM's Dr. Rana Malek provides advice on managing diabetes. MPT
3/27 UMSOM's Dr. David Marcozzi discusses study showing Maryland had one of the lowest COVID-19 fatality rates in the country. WYPR
3/26 UMSOM's Dr. Kevin Cullen is honored as an inductee of The Baltimore Sun’s Business and Civic Hall of Fame. Baltimore Sun
3/24 UMSOM's Dr. Rebecca Carter is quoted in an article discussing safe use of sunscreen in kids. NBC News
3/23 UMSOM's Dr. Natalie Davis provides tips on reducing infant deaths by practicing safe sleep methods. Fox 45 WBFF logo
3/20 IGS's Dr. Jacques Ravel discusses the importance of a healthy vaginal microbiome for protecting against sexually transmitted diseases. Live Science
3/20 IGS's Dr. Vincent Bruno explains global warming's effect on fungal infections linked to a fictitious pandemic shown on HBO's the "Last of Us". Mashable
3/16 UMSOM's Dr. Doee Kitessa comments on the sharp increase in maternal mortality during COVID-19 pandemic and urges pregnant women to get vaccinated.  Fox 45 WBFF logo
3/14 CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick explains that meetings that require COVID-19 vaccination without additional mitigation strategies may not go far enough to limit COVID-19 spread. Science Magazine
3/14 UMSOM's Dr. Christopher R. D'Adamo discusses an herbal remedy called Cordyceps, which was recently featured on The Last of Us. Logo
3/11 CVD's Dr. Kathleen Neuzil is mentioned in an article about human challenge studies investigating COVID-19. Image
3/7 CVD's Dr. Karen Kotloff discusses the spread of a drug-resistant form of Shigella.  Health.com
3/3 UMSOM's Dr. Eric Weintraub Dr. Aaron Greenblatt and Dr. Nel Trasybule are featured in an article about providing primary care services and treatment to patients with opioid use disorder. New York Times
3/3 UMSOM's Dr. Paul Fishman discusses his new study on treating Parkinson's disease with focused ultrasound. WTOP
3/2 UMSOM's Dr. Matthew Frieman discusses people who've never had COVID-19. Baltimore-Banner
3/2 UMSOM's Dr. Howard Eisenberg explains new study on use of focused ultrasound to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms. Baltimore Sun

February 2023

February 2023

Date Story Topic
2/28 CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick discusses how COVID-19 silently spreads in communities.  Atlantic
2/27 UMSOM's Dr. Raya Kheirbek and Dr. Aaron Greenblatt co-authored an op-ed on treating the trauma that underlies addiction. USNEWS
2/27 UMSOM's Dr. Howard Eisenberg discusses his new study published in NEJM showing focused ultrasound can alleviate Parkinson's disease. Healthline
2/24 UMSOM's Dr. Allan Doctor is interviewed on his DARPA research grant to develop an artificial blood product. Fox 45 WBFF logo
2/24 UMSOM's Dr. Howard Eisenberg discusses his new study published in NEJM showing focused ultrasound can alleviate Parkinson's disease. USNEWS
2/23 UMSOM's Dr. Sarah Edwards is quoted on the impact of nationwide Adderall shortage. Baltimore-Banner
2/23 UMSOM's Dr. Chris Miller published a column explaining how psychotherapy can change the brain to relieve anxiety and other mental health issues. Washington Post
2/22 UMSOM's Dr. Chaz Hong explains new findings on why living near a food swamp of fast food restaurants is linked to a higher stroke risk. WJZ
2/20 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover provides insights into CDC report showing an increase in anxiety and violence afflicted on teen girls. PBS NEWS HOUR
2/19 UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith provides an update on xenotransplant research on a genetically modified pig's heart and next steps. Scripps
2/18 UMSOM's Dr. Scott Jerome discusses an increase in heart attacks among young people during COVID-19 pandemic. Fox 5
2/17 UMSOM's Dr. Alan Cross comments on the death of an 11-year-old boy from flesh-eating bacteria contracted from an ankle wound. WESH-NBC Florida
2/17 UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo talks about fears of a fungal epidemic tied to the HBO show "The Last of Us". Fox 45 WBFF logo
2/16 UMSOM's Dr. Stephen Gottlieb is interviewed about a woman treated for "broken heart syndrome." WMAR
2/16 UMSOM's Dr. Raymond Cross discusses the need to expand access to IBD therapies to underserved patient communities. Time
2/13 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover comments on a CDC report showing teen girls afflicted by rise in violence and trauma. Washington Post
2/12 UMSOM's Dr. Chris Welch and Mary Drexler talk about online sports betting and resources available for problem gamblers. Straight Talk
2/10 UMSOM's Dr. Sarah Edwards discusses challenges faced by patients with eating disorders caused by treatment disruption during COVID-19 pandemic. Baltimore Sun
2/8 UMSOM's Dr. Alicia Chaves is quoted on her study that found infants with heart defects who are born to Latino or low-income mothers are diagnosed later than other infants. USA Today
2/7 UMSOM's Dr. Allan Doctor is quoted on his new project funded by DARPA to develop an artificial blood product. Daily Record
2/6 UMSOM's Dr. Allan Doctor discusses the new project funded by DARPA to develop an artificial blood product. Baltimore Sun
2/4 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover speaks on national news show about the rise of violence in schools in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Fox News
2/3 UMSOM's Dr. Robert O'Toole discusses findings from his study showing that aspirin is as effective as an injectable blood thinner to prevent blood clots in fracture patients. Fox 45 WBFF logo
2/2 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover is interviewed on the rise of violence in schools and increased mental health needs of students.  Local 10 News
2/1 UMSOM's Dr. Allan Doctor and Dean Mark Gladwin are quoted on new $46 million in federal funding to develop artificial blood product. New York Post

January 2023

January 2023

Date Story Topic
1/31 IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo co-authored this Op Ed urging President Biden to follow the science on COVID preparedness. STAT
1/29 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses the future outlook for COVID-19 vaccines. Fox-45-News
1/29 UMSOM Dean Mark Gladwin discusses the new University of Maryland-3 Institute for Health Computing and future plans. Baltimore Sun
1/28 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens explains why it is appropriate to update and simplify COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. Health.com
1/28 UMSOM Dean Mark T. Gladwin discusses a new CVD-led study investigating an antimalarial monoclonal antibody. CTN News
1/27 UMSOM Dean Mark T. Gladwin comments on a new CVD-led challenge study of a monoclonal antibody for malaria. European Pharmaceutical Review
1/26 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens comments on research into a nasal algae vaccine for malaria. Drug Discovery News
1/26 UMSOM's Dr. Vasken Dilsizian discusses new innovations in nuclear medicine to treat cancer. NBC-San Francisco
1/26 UMSOM's Dr. Andrea Hebert comments on a new experimental treatment to treat smell disorders in patients with long COVID. Scripps
1/26 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses new study results for a three-dose malaria vaccine.  Frontline
1/24 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses what the future of COVID vaccines may look like.  Sinclair Broadcast Group
1/20  UMSOM's Dr. David McDuff provides advice on managing anxiety related to sports performance.  NBC News 
1/20 CVD's Dr. James Campbell discusses a Moderna RSV vaccine candidate found to be effective for older adults.  Fox-45-News
1/20 CVD's Dr. James Campbell discusses a new mRNA RSV vaccine candidate for older adults. WBAL 11
1/19 UMSOM's Dr. Robert O'Toole is quoted on his new study finding aspirin works as well as injectable blood thinner to prevent blood clots in patients hospitalized with fractures. HCPLive
1/19 UMSOM's Dr. Robert O'Toole is quoted on his new study finding aspirin works as well as injectable blood thinner to prevent blood clots in patients hospitalized with fractures. TCTMD
1/19 UMSOM's Dr. Robert O'Toole is quoted on his new study finding aspirin works as well as injectable blood thinner to prevent blood clots in patients hospitalized with fractures. USNEWS
1/19 UMSOM's Matt Frieman explains transmissibility of Kraken COVID mutation and why new variant is so contagious. Rolling Stone
1/19 IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo helped transfer cells with HIV to Bulgaria behind the Iron Curtain to researchers in the 1980s.  BBC
1/18 IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo said he hopes the public demands more treatments for emerging diseases like mpox or COVID-19. Baltimore-Banner
1/17 CVD's Dr. Andrea Berry discusses how mRNA technology may help achieve an effective malaria vaccine. GW Hatchet
1/13 UMSOM's Dr. Ava Port discusses the use of ozempic for weight loss and shortage of medication for diabetes due to Tiktok diet craze. Fox 45 WBFF logo
1/12 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens explains why COVID-19 vaccines are important for young people, even if they do not have risks for worse outcomes from infections. Poynter
1/10 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens fact-checks a myth that inaccurately says young, healthy people don't benefit from COVID-19 vaccines. Politifact
1/10 UMSOM's Dr. Rebecca Carter discusses new guidelines to treat pediatric obesity using prescription drugs and surgery in addition to diet and exercise. CNN
1/10 UMSOM's Dean Gladwin announces hiring of new chief philanthropy officer Heather Culp. Beckers Hospital Review
1/10 UMSOM's Dean Gladwin announces hiring of new chief philanthropy officer Heather Culp. Daily Record
1/8 UMSOM's Dr. Greg Schrank explains the benefits of a well-fitting mask to protect against tripledemic of COVID-19 and seasonal illnesses. Yahoo News
1/8  IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo explains in this fact-checking story that HIV does cause AIDS. USA Today
1/6 UMSOM's Dr. Saleha Munir is quoted on the best eye drops to treat pink eye. Forbes Logo
1/6  UMSOM's Dr. Rose Chasm discusses importance of learning CPR in wake of Damar Hamlin cardiac arrest. Fox 45 WBFF logo 
1/6 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover is interviewed on school discipline and mental health issues. Morning in America news channel
1/6 CVD's Dr. Matt Laurens discusses promise of 3-dose malaria vaccine in newly published clinical trial.   USNEWS
1/6 UMSOM's Dr. R. Frank Henn III discusses recovery from PCL injuries related to news of Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson. Baltimore Sun
1/5 UMSOM's Dr. David Marcozzi is interviewed on "flooster" vaccinations to protect against the flu and COVID-19. WYPR
1/4 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover comments on alternatives to suspensions in public schools to better manage the rise in mental health issues. Wall Street Journal
1/3 UMSOM's Dr. Scott Jerome discusses Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin's collapse on the field and what causes sudden cardiac arrest. Baltimore-Banner 
1/3 UMSOM's Dr. Scott Jerome discusses Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin's collapse on the field and what causes sudden cardiac arrest.  WUSA9 
1/3 UMSOM's Dr. Scott Jerome discusses Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin's collapse on the field and what causes sudden cardiac arrest. WJLA