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2023 UMSOM Media Highlights

UMSOM in the Media Videos:

September 2023

Date Story Topic
9/14

Eric Weintraub, MD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed on rising rate of overdose deaths due to fentanyl mixed with stimulants.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

WKNX (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.

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6/23

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 allevaite 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 allevaite 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 psycotherapy 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 showin and increase in anxiety and violence afflicted on teen girls. PBS NEWS HOUR
2/19 UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith provides and 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 USOM'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 talks 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 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 heatlh 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