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December 2022

Date Story Topic
12/30 UMSOM's Dean Mark Gladwin discusses the new Institute for Health Computing and efforts to spur investing in bio health innovation in Maryland.  Daily Record
12/27 UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith and Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin comment on the future of xenotransplant surgery. WIRED
12/27 UMSOM's Dr. Zachary Dezman is quoted in this story about fentanyl’s role in the rise of cocaine-related deaths in Maryland. Baltimore-Banner
12/23 UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo discusses natural remedies to manage colds and flu this season. Fox 45 WBFF logo 
12/22 CVD's Dr. Kathleen Neuzil explains the progress on a universal influenza vaccine. CNN
12/21 Dr. Howard Dubowitz talks about the trend of sextortion schemes targeting minors. WMAR
12/20 UMSOM's Dr. Emerson Wickwire speaks about sleep deprivation symptoms beyond feeling tired. Livestrong
12/20 UMSOM's xenotransplant surgery named one of top 10 medical breakthroughs of the year by USA Today. USA Today
12/20 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin named Nature's 10 people who advanced science in 2022. Nature
12/18 UMSOM's Dr. Haitham Khraishah speaks about findings from his new study on heart deaths linked to extreme weather. Fox 45 WBFF logo
12/13 UMSOM's Dr. Haitham Khraishah discusses his study on heart disease deaths linked to extreme weather. Axios
12/12 IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo speaks on why it is so hard to develop a vaccine against HIV and UMSOM's Dr. Jason Custer discusses RSV. WYPR
12/12 UMSOM's Dr. Haitham Khraishah is quoted on his study linking extreme weather conditions to higher risks of dying from heart disease. Forbes Logo
12/11 UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith and Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin provide updates on their work on transplanting first genetically modified pig heart into patient.  Discover Magazine logo
12/10 IHV's Dr. Shyam Kottilil discusses how more vaccinations prevent hepatitis B. Infectious Disease Special Edition logo
12/9 UMSOM's Mary Drexler discusses symptoms of problem gambling as online sports gambling becomes popular. Fox 45 WBFF logo
12/9 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover discusses telehealth services in schools to deal with mental health crisis. Washington Post
12/9 UMSOM's Dr. Nicole Leistikow provides advice on helping new mothers get more sleep to prevent depression. Washington Post
12/8 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses bivalent boosters. WUSA9
12/8 UMSOM's Dr. Jason Custer provides details on an infant's recovery from RSV at University of Maryland Children's Hospital. WJZ
12/7 UMSOM's Dr. Brian Mathur posits that a part of the brain works like an internet router. Mind Matters News logo
12/6 CVD's Dr. Andrea Berry weighs in on the surge in RSV in children and role of immune system. Baltimore Banner
12/2 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin discusses the latest on xenotransplantation on Science Friday. NPR
12/2  CVD's Dr. James Campbell discusses pediatric hospitalization rates soaring due to flu, COVID and RSV.  Fox 45 WBFF logo 
12/1 IHV's Dr. Omar Harfouch explains that condoms are the best way to protect oneself from sexually transmitted infections during sex. Everyday Health logo
12/1 UMSOM's Dr. Howard Dubowitz provides advice on how to talk to kids about sexual assault. WMAR

November 2022

November 2022

Date Story Topic
11/30 UMSOM's Dr. Mary Drexler provides tips for consumers to manage risk of gambling addiction with online sports apps. Washington Post
11/30 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin discusses future of cardiac xenotransplantation. JAMA
11/29 UMSOM's Dr. Todd Gould discusses how he is investigating the mechanism for how ketamine works to develop better antidepressants. Pharmaceutical Technology logo
11/29 UMSOM's Dr. Jason Falvey provides details on his study on seniors use of transit system to get to medical appointments. WMAR
11/29 UMSOM's Dr. Will Carpenter discuss complexities of diagnosing schizophrenia.  USA Today
11/26 UMSOM's Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne discusses RSV, Covid and Thanksgiving travel. CNN
11/22 UMSOM's Dr. Zhe Han hypothesizes that the damage that COVID does to the heart is in the way the virus changes cell metabolism. The-Scientist.
11/21 UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo explains the benefits of Epsom salt baths. SELF
11/21 UMSOM's Mary Drexler discusses a new state law allowing mobile sports betting and help for those with gambling addictions. WJZ
11/20 

UMSOM's  Mary Drexler provides statistics on the number of college students who gambled in the past year for an article on colleges making deals with sports gambling mobile sites.

New York Times 
11/18  UMSOM's Sharon Hoover discusses hiring lag in school mental health counselors impacting services to students nationwide.  Associated Press 
11/17 UMSOM's Dr. Matthew Frieman says with the new Omicron variants, vaccines are still the best way to protect yourself against COVID. Logo of verywellhealth news site
11/16 UMSOM's Former Dean E. Albert Reece and Dr. Peixin Yang presented their findings from mice and human studies in a Master Class in Obstetrics on how diabetes in pregnancy can lead to birth defects. MedScape
11/15 UMSOM's Dr. Brian Mathur's research suggests that a regulator region in the brain acts like an internet router to create networks. StudyFinds Logo
11/15 UMSOM's Dr. Brian Mathur's theory on the brain overturns a school of thought held by a Nobel Laureate Francis Crick on where self awareness originates in the brain. TheDebrief logo
11/11 CVD's Dr. Wilbur Chen discusses advances towards an RSV vaccine in children. Business-Insider
11/11 CVD's Dr. Andrea Berry and UMSOM's Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne discuss the flu season, RSV, and emerging new infectious diseases. CNBC
11/11 UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo discusses a potential carcinogen found in dry shampoos. Fox 45 WBFF logo
11/10 CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick discusses new study showing universal masking in schools helped curb spread of COVID-19. Washington Post
11/10 UMSOM's Dean Gladwin discusses the new University of Maryland -3- Institute of Health Computing.   Technical.ly 
11/10 UMSOM's Dean Gladwin was quoted on the announcement of a new Institute of Health Computing that will be located in Montgomery County. Baltimore-Business-Journal
11/8 UMSOM's Dr. Zhe Han's research was profiled on how a drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation prevented heart damage by a SARS-CoV-2 protein. Mint logo
11/8 UMSOM's Dr. Ivy Dick comments on recently discovered gene mutations for SIDS that could lead to the release of a mother imprisoned for murdering four children. Nature
11/4 UMSOM's Dr. Katherine Goodman discusses a new study that shows pregnant girls ages 10-13 experience more delivery complications than older teens. Fox-45-News
11/3 UMSOM's Dr. Gerard Slobogean is quoted on his study on preventing post-surgical infections that was published in Lancet. HealthDay
11/2 UMSOM's Dr. Samuel Tisherman discusses his research on inducing mild hypothermia to slow the body processes and save trauma patients. Daily Beast logo
11/1 CVD's Dr. Kathleen Neuzil discusses the RSV surge in children.  National Geographic
11/1 UMSOM's Dr. Raya Kheirbek is interviewed on a journal article she wrote about embalming to preserve the dead. New York Times
11/1 UMSOM's Dr. Timm Dickfeld and Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin comment on new ECG study and future plans for xenotransplants. USNEWS
11/1 UMSOM's Dr. Timm Dickfeld discusses his EKG study on xenotransplant that he presented at heart association meeting. Yahoo News

October 2022

October 2022

Date Story Topic
10/31 UMSOM's anatomy lab was featured in an article explaining how donated bodies help educate physicians and contribute to scientific advances. NPR
10/31 UMSOM's Dr. Timm Dickfeld, Dr. Bart Griffith, and Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin comment on new ECG study and future plans for xenotransplants. Wall Street Journal
10/27 UMSOM's Dr. Adam Puche explains the important role that volunteers play in donating their bodies for potential study in the medical school anatomy lab. MIT Technology Review
10/27  UMSOM's Dr. Paul Fishman discusses treatment of Parkinson's tremors using focused ultrasound in a TV segment that aired in multiple outlets throughout the country.  WILX 
10/26 UMSOM's Dr. Stella Hines comments on a study that looked at how newer sterilization equipment may cause drops of potentially hazardous materials to spray on workers. MedScape
10/24 A profile on IHV's Dr. Sarah Schmalzle explains how her college experience volunteering in Nicaragua prepared her for her career treating patients in resource limited settings. Bucknell Magazine
10/23 UMSOM's Dr. Elizabeth Clayborne discusses the rise in pediatric RSV and advice for parents, CNN
10/21 UMSOM's Dr. Greg Jasani is interviewed on new study showing increase in violence in hospital emergency rooms. WMAR
10/21 UMSOM's Dr. Emerson Wickwire discusses new study linking lack of sleep to chronic health problems.  Fox-45-News 
10/20

CVD's Dr. Matt Laurens speaks about the recent surge in respiratory infections and hospitalizations in children.

WJLA
10/19

UMSOM's Dr. Peg McCarthy comments on a study that showed epigenetic changes to the DNA in young mice could predispose them to obesity.

The-Scientist.
10/18

UMSOM's Dean Mark Gladwin profiled in featured mover discussing his career, goals and hobbies.

Daily Record
10/17

UMSOM's Dr. Howard Eisenberg, Dr. Paul Fishman, Dr. Deerag Gandhi, and Dr. Graeme Woodworth are featured in this story on focused ultrasound treatments for Parkinson's disease.

J'More
10/17

IHV's Dr. Nadia Sam-Agudu says researchers from the global south have many barriers to attending international conferences in high-income countries

Quartz
10/17

UMSOM's Dean Mark Gladwin is quoted on plans to open a new brain research institute across UMB to better understand how the brain develops and factors that lead to brain diseases like Alzheimer's. 

Baltimore Sun
10/14

UMSOM's Dr. Valerie Cothran discussed concussions in youth football and what parents can do for prevention and management.

Fox 45 WBFF logo
10/12

UMSOM's Dr. Lindsay Zilliox explains medical causes for pins and needles sensations that can occur in legs and feet.

Yahoo News
10/6

UMSOM's Dr. Richard Lowenstein explains dissociative identity disorder in children.

Business-Insider
10/5

UMSOM's Dr. Samantha Latorre speaks about the mental toll that breast cancer takes on patients for breast cancer awareness month.

WBAL
10/5

UMSOM's Dr. Bradley Taylor discusses the Greater Maryland Heart Walk and the importance of raising funds for cardiovascular research.

Fox 45 WBFF logo
10/4

UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith and Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin are quoted on their plenary session remarks on xenotransplant at the heart failure society meeting.

MedPage
10/3

UMSOM's Dr. Jennifer Albrecht explains her study finding showing adherence to CPAP may reduce rehospitalization in adults with sleep apnea.

Healio
10/2

UMSOM's Dr. Kathryn Hughes Barry discusses recent findings from her study linking colorectal polyps with weight changes in TV interviews broadcast nationwide.

NBC affiliate in TN

 

September 2022

September 2022

Date Story Topic
9/30

UMSOM's Phuoc Tran is interviewed about proton therapy to treat prostate cancer.

WMAR
9/29

UMSOM's Dr. Tom Scalea is referenced in this story about the Shock Trauma Heroes Celebration.

Daily Record
9/29

UMSOM's Dr. Anurag Maheshwari discusses the causes of adult jaundice.

USNEWS
9/28

IHV's Dr. Rohit Talwani explains the reasons why people may spontaneously go into remission for HIV where the virus is no longer detectable.

TheBody logo
9/28

UMSOM's Dr. Steven Czinn is quoted on the dangers of co-sleeping with infants.

Fox News
9/26

UMSOM's Dr. Mokerrum Fatima Malik comments on the causes and treatments of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Yahoo News
9/23 UMSOM's Dr. Todd Gould explains the clinical uses for ketamine in this story of a woman who was prescribed it to treat depression VeryWell Mind logo
9/21 UMSOM's Dr. Hinda Dubin discusses new recommendations to screen for anxiety in adults. WJLA
9/21 CVD's Dr. Kirsten Lyke comments on a new vaccine trial using mosquitos to deliver immunization. NPR
9/20 UMSOM's Dr. Jennifer Albrecht discusses her study on screening heart disease patients for sleep apnea. USNEWS
9/19 IHV's Dr. Omar Harfouch discusses the risk of contracting HIV from one sexual encounter. TheBody logo
9/19 IHV's Dr. Rohit Talwani explains how the body's immune system responds during an initial infection with HIV. TheBody logo 
9/16 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin discusses recent advances in xenotransplantation at an international conference. El Destape
9/13 UMSOM's Dr. Frances Onyimba explains the downsides of food sensitivity testing. New York Times
9/11 Dr. Sarah Murthi discusses new augmented reality center to aid in medical education and surgical procedures. Daily Record
9/8 UMSOM's Dr. Todd Gould's study on sex of researcher influencing ketamine's effects in mice may likely have implications for animal research far beyond the study of antidepressants. The-Scientist.
9/8 UMSOM's Dr. Todd Gould says his study showed mice responded to ketamine's antidepressant effects when administered by men but not women in the lab. NewScientist
9/6 UMSOM's Dean Gladwin is quoted on new Center for Violence Prevention established by UMB. Baltimore-Business-Journal
9/6 UMSOM's Dr. Braxton Mitchell and Dr. Steven Kittner are quoted on their study linking blood type to risk of stroke early in life. Yahoo News
9/2 UMSOM's Dr. Emerson Wickwire explains importance of setting kids' sleep schedules before they start a new year of school. WTOP
9/1 Dr. Braxton Mitchell discusses his new study linking blood type to stroke risk in younger adults. The Telegraph
9/1 Dr. Braxton Mitchell discusses new research linking blood type to increased stroke risk in younger adults. Medical News Today
9/1 Dr. Braxton Mitchell discusses new research linking blood type to increased stroke risk in younger adults. Jerusalem Post
9/1  UMSOM's Dr. Braxton Mitchell discusses his new study linking blood type to stroke risk in younger adults. USNEWS

 

August 2022

August 2022

Date Story Topic
8/31 UMSOM's Dr. Graeme Woodworth discusses successful treatment of man he treated with focused ultrasound for brain cancer. Baltimore Sun
8/27 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin is quoted in an article discussing the use of xenotransplants in brain dead research donors. Wall Street Journal
8/26 IHV's Dr. Nadia Sam-Agudu is mentioned for her keynote address on sustainable research in West and Central Africa Ghana News
8/25 UMSOM's Dr. Alan Shuldiner discusses recruitment efforts for My Healthy Maryland study. Beacon Newspapers
8/23  CVD's Dr. James Campbell explains why it's possible for polio to spread in highly vaccinated communities.  CNN
8/23 IHV's Nurse Practitioner Judith Lee discusses how the THRIVE clinic is evaluating, testing, and treating patients with monkeypox WBAL
8/22 IHV's Dr. Sarah Kattakuzhy and Dr. Elana Rosenthal are named 2022 Baltimore Business Journal Leaders in Health Care in the category of health care outcomes. Baltimore-Business-Journal
8/21 UMSOM's Dr. Raya Kheirbek wrote an op-ed about the need to provide more resources to victims of gunshot violence. Washington Post
8/19 CVD's Dr. Matt Laurens comments on parents' fears about monkeypox and what to know about symptoms. Fox 45 WBFF logo
8/16 UMSOM's Dr. Donald Herdt discusses routine pregnancy tests before getting surgical anesthesia following Dobbs ruling. STAT
8/15 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang discusses his study on sleep and a child's developing brain.  Today Show 
8/15 UMSOM's Teodor Postolache comments on light therapy devices to treat seasonal affective disorder. MSN
8/12 UMSOM's Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi provides analysis on study investigating stenting for stroke patients. TCTMD
8/9 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang discusses his study on sleep and children's developing brain. WTOP
8/9 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang's study on sleep and children is discussed with advice for parents. Washington Post
8/8 UMSOM's Dr. Mary-Claire Roghmann and Dr. KC Coffey share their opinions on why it's time for nursing home to loosen their Covid restrictions on residents. Baltimore Sun
8/7 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang discusses findings from his sleep in kids and brain health study. Inc.
8/7 UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo shares his tips on boosting the immune system using garlic. MSN Color
8/6 UMSOM's Dr. Tonya Webb is interviewed on the diversity in biomedical science internships sponsored by the American Cancer Society. WBAL
8/5 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang discusses his new study findings on sleep and children's brain development. Fox 45 WBFF logo
8/4 UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith discusses future of xenotransplants. Guardian
8/3 UMSOM's Dr. Rose Chasm comments on study suggesting surgery not always necessary for acute appendicitis. MedScape
8/3 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang discusses findings from his study linking lack of sleep in pre-teens with negative impact on brain development. USNEWS
8/3 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang discusses findings from his study linking lack of sleep in pre-teens with negative impact on brain development. Fatherly
8/3 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang discusses findings from his study linking lack of sleep in pre-teens with negative impact on brain development. WPIX
8/3 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang discusses findings from his study linking lack of sleep in pre-teens with negative impact on brain development. BBC
8/3 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang discusses findings from his study linking lack of sleep in pre-teens with negative impact on brain development. The Sun
8/2 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang discusses findings from his study linking lack of sleep in pre-teens with negative impact on brain development. WJZ

July 2022

July 2022

Date Story Topic
7/29

IHV's Dr. Omar Harfouch breaks down what people need to know about monkeypox

AM Clique logo
7/28

IHV's Dr. Lishan Su comments on what may be causing the hepatitis cases in children

NBC News
7/28

UMSOM's MyHealthyMaryland study is mentioned in an article discussing leadership award given to UMMS's Dr. Mohan Suntha.

Daily Record
7/25

UMSOM's retired Dean Donald Wilson given prestigious DEI achievement award from American Heart Association.

Baltimore Sun
7/25

UMSOM's Dr. Greg Schrank discusses the latest about monkeypox and the BA5 Covid variant.

WYPR
7/22 UMSOM's Dr. Emerson Wickwire explains why hot summer nights disrupt our sleep and what we can do about it. Fox 45 WBFF logo
7/21 UMSOM's Dr. Rena Malik discusses ways to treat UTI infections at home and when to see a doctor. Business-Insider
7/20 UMSOM's Dr. Emerson Wickwire provides tips on sleeping better during extreme heat wave. Weather-Channel
7/20 UMSOM's Dr. Tom Scalea was interviewed for a special segment featuring the Shock Trauma Center on the rise in gun violence. NBC News
7/19 UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith discusses the future of xenotransplant surgeries in a health summit event for journalists. The Hill
7/19 UMSOM's Dr. Toni Pollin discusses the launch of My Healthy Maryland study and efforts to recruit volunteers for the study. Baltimore Sun
7/18 UMSOM's Dr. Stella Hines explains the benefits of wearing an N95 mask with the more infectious omicron variants circulating. NBC News
7/14 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin is interviewed about future clinical trials. Scripps
7/14 UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith explains study findings on pig heart transplant patient. Smithsonian
7/12 UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo discusses healthy dietary fats as a way to control inflammation in the body. Martha Stewart Living
7/11 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin is quoted on potential for clinical trials with xenotransplants. Wall Street Journal
7/11 UMSOM's Dr. Aaron Rapoport discusses CAR-T cell therapy for cancer patients and latest success with treatment. WBAL
7/7 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin comments on study looking into heart failure in pig heart transplant patient. Washington Post
7/5 UMSOM alumni association director Larry Pitrof discusses finding letters from legend Moonlight Graham and UMSOM Dean. Baltimore Sun
7/6 UMSOM's Seemant Chaturvedi discusses expansion of use of stent for stroke patients. Neurology Today
7/1 UMSOM's Dr. Neziha Celebi discusses a teenager who is set to receive a kidney transplant next month. WJZ
7/1 UMSOM's Dr. Rose Chasm provides advice on avoiding Firework injuries during July 4th weekend. Fox 45 WBFF logo
7/1 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin discusses findings of a new study and FDA meeting focusing on regulation of xenotransplants. Baltimore Sun
7/1 UMSOM's Dr. Bartley Griffith and Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin are quoted on the cause of xenotransplant patient's death and prospect of upcoming clinical trials. Daily-Mail

June 2022

June 2022

Date Story Topic
6/30 UMSOM's Dr. May Montasser, Dr. Coleen Damcott, and Dr. Alan Shuldiner discuss latest genetic research at Amish clinic in Lancaster. WGAL-TV
6/30 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin discusses FDA meeting and possibility of clinical trials for xenotransplants. Wall Street Journal
6/29  UMSOM's Dr. Aaron Rapoport is interviewed about a new kind of immunotherapy for cancer and potential for curing difficult to treat disease. WYPR 
6/27 UMSOM faculty launch new My Healthy Maryland study to learn more about how genes and lifestyle affect the health of Marylanders. Daily Record
6/26 UMSOM's Dr. Toni Pollin announces new My Healthy Maryland precision health study aiming to recruit 250,000 people in Maryland to learn how genes and lifestyle affect health. Fox 45 WBFF logo
6/25 UMSOM's Dr. Rachel Jensen provides details on non-hormonal forms of birth control. USNEWS
6/23 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover discusses the rise in school violence and what schools can do about it. Associated Press
6/22 UMSOM faculty honored as healthcare heroes by Daily Record. Daily Record
6/22 UMSOM's Dr. Emerson Wickwire comments on study linking faint bedroom light at night to diabetes and other health problems. USNEWS
6/22 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin explains published findings on pig heart transplant and what future holds for field. Wall Street Journal
6/22 UMSOM's Dr. Shana Ntiri participated in a forum to discuss increasing diversity in research and access to cancer care. Washington Post
6/22 UMSOM's Dr. Braxton Mitchell is quoted on new partnership between Metabolon and UMSOM Amish Research Program. Genome Web
6/21 UMSOM's Dr. Peg McCarthy discusses the immune system's role in the development of brain disorders. Knowable Magazine
6/20 UMSOM's Dr. Eliot Siegel is quoted on privacy risks of MRI scans and facial recognition. Medium
6/20 UMSOM's Dr. Aaron Greenblatt comments on a program to provide clean needles and reduce syringe littering to curtail drug abuse. Baltimore Sun
6/16  UMSOM's Dr. Tracy Bale discusses the trauma summit she organized and the lasting neurological impacts of violence.  WJZ 
6/12 UMSOM's Dr. Paula Newton discusses rise in early-onset puberty due to obesity epidemic. Daily Mail
6/8 UMSOM's Dr. Ilia Baskakov comments on study detecting prions in human cadavers and necessary precautions to take. MedScape
6/7 UMSOM's Dr. Tracy Bale discusses impact of trauma on how genes are expressed and upcoming trauma summit. WYPR
6/6 CVD's Dr. Matt Laurens discusses new cases of monkeypox in the US and whether we need to be worried about a new epidemic. WJLA
6/5 CVD's Dr. Kathy Neuzil and Dr. Wilbur Chen discuss participation in vaccine challenge studies for flu and gastrointestinal illness. Associated Press
6/3 UMSOM's Dean E. Albert Reece is inducted into the Baltimore Sun's Hall of Fame. Baltimore Sun
6/3 UMSOM's Dr. Neil Siegel provides summer safety tips to prevent Lyme disease, dehydration, and skin cancer. Fox 45 WBFF logo
6/1 UMSOM's Dr. Dan Morgan and Dr. Jonathan Bagdadi discuss their new study findings suggesting doctors continue to overprescribe antibiotics for asymptomatic infections. Study Finds
6/1 IHV's Dr. James Doub explains how they are using viruses that infect bacteria as a way to penetrate biofilms in prosthetic infections. Orthopedics This Week logo

May 2022

May 2022

Date Story Topic
5/25 CVD's Dr. Kathy Neuzil and Dr. Wilbur Chen highlight importance of participation in vaccine challenge studies. Kaiser Health News Brief
5/25 UMSOM's Dr. Sarah Edwards provides tips for parents on how to speak to kids following school shooting in Texas. Fox 5
5/25 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover explains how to speak to kids about fears after shooting in Texas. Baltimore Sun
5/25 UMSOM's Dr. Gloria Reeves discusses anxieties in kids after school shooting in Texas. WTOP
5/25 UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover provides advice for parents to calm their kid's fears after school shooting in Texas. WJLA
5/24 CVD's Dr. Matt Laurens discusses monkey pox and how much we need to worry about transmission. Bloomberg
5/24 CVD's Dr. Kathy Neuzil and Dr. Wilbur Chen discuss flu challenge study and patient recruitment. Baltimore Sun
5/24 IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo says that monkeypox is less transmissible than COVID from what we know Baltimore Sun
5/24 IHV's Adjunct Professor Dr. Joseph Bryant explains what transgenic mice are says that many drug developers are watching the court case between Novartis and Bristol Meyers Squibb over a genetically modified mouse. Endpoint News
5/20 IHV's Dr. Nadia Sam-Agudu says viruses do not know country boundaries when referring to the new monkeypox outbreak Quartz
5/13 UMSOM's role in the new cancer center is highlighted in groundbreaking ceremony. Baltimore Sun
5/11 UMSOM's Dr. Sarah Murthi is quoted on her grant to launch a new center to study virtual reality techniques in medicine. Beckers Hospital Review
5/11 IHV's Dr. Sarah Schmalzle discusses how to make HIV preventive medication more accessible to people who need it MedScape
5/10 UMSOM's Dr. Sarah Murthi is quoted on her new research collaboration to launch center to study virtual reality and other emerging technologies in clinical care. Baltimore Sun
5/6 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohuiddin discusses presence of pig virus DNA in heart of xenotransplant patient. Wall Street Journal
5/5 UMSOM's Dr. Bartley Griffith and Dr. Muhammad Mohuiddin discuss presence of pig virus DNA in heart of xenotransplant patient. Associated Press
5/5 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohuiddin discusses presence of pig virus DNA in heart of xenotransplant patient. USA Today
5/5 UMSOM's Dr. Bartley Griffith and Dr. Muhammad Mohuiddin discuss presence of pig virus DNA in heart of xenotransplant patient. New York Times
5/5 UMSOM's Dr. Graeme Woodworth discusses advances in focused ultrasound research to open blood brain barrier to deliver drugs. National Geographic

April 2022

April 2022

Date Story Topic
4/27 UMSOM's Dr. Jacques Ravel speaks about supplements to improve vaginal microbiome. New York Times
4/26 UMSOM's Dr. Harry Johnson provides advice on treating urinary incontinence. USNEWS
4/26 UMSOM's Dr. Steffen Wolff's discusses how rats develop little dances to help them remember complex movements NBC4 Washington DC
4/18 UMSOM's Dr. Allan Doctor is interviewed on his research team's progress on developing artificial blood product. Washington Post
4/12 UMSOM's Dr. Steffen Wolff's study on how people learn skilled movements is mentioned Discover Magazine logo
4/8 Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, MPH, discusses diagnosis and treatment of nummular eczema, a type of skin rash. Self magazine
4/7 UMSOM's Dr. Lynn Grattan explains new research showing microplastics in the blood for the first time and what steps we can take to avoid them. WYPR
4/6 UMSOM's Dr. Jennifer Hopp discusses new research suggesting anti-seizure drugs are safe to use in pregnancy. MedScape
3/30 UMSOM's Dr. Peter Crino highlights the importance of finding continuing resources for adults living with autism. The Beacon Newspapers
3/29 UMSOM's Dr. Lauren Jackson comments on use of prescription radiation drug in event of nuclear attack in Europe. CNN
3/26 UMSOM's Dr. Lauren Jackson discusses why it's a waste of money to stock up on iodine pills in case of nuclear attack. WTOP
3/17 UMSOM's Dr. Robert Reed, his wife, and cardiac fellow Dr. Sophie Korzan discuss travels to Ukraine to help refugees. WJLA
3/16 UMSOM's Dr. David Benavides comments on surprising symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Huffpost
3/15 UMSOM's Dr. Steffen Wolff explains that rats create their own choreography when learning a skillful task. Science Times logo
3/14 UMSOM's Dr. Kirti Shetty comments on a study showing early transplant boosts survival for those with alcoholic hepatits. Reuters 
3/14 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith are quoted on complications that led to death of pig heart transplant patient. MedScape
3/13 UMSOM's Dr. Elizabeth Guardiani discusses treatments for strained vocal cords.  Reader's Digest
3/11 Ms. Kathy Bennett, who has been living with HIV for over 31 years, has led the longest running HIV support group in Maryland in the Jacques Initiative within IHV. HIV Plus logo
3/11 IHV's Dr. Shyam Kottilil explains the limitations to a new study suggesting that a more damaging strain of HIV transmits from male-female sex rather than male-male sex. Healthline
3/11 UMSOM's Dr. Jason Falvey is quoted on his research linking financial strain to death from heart attacks. USNEWS
3/10 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Reuters
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Forbes Logo
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Associated Press
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Wall Street Journal 
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. USA Today 
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Washington Post 
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Baltimore Sun 
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. CNN
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. New York Times
3/4 UMSOM's Dr. Mohamed Labib details his treatment of patient with 5 brain aneurysms.  Today Show
3/3 UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo comments on the effects of functional-musrhoom supplements on improving focus and concentration.  Yahoo News
3/2 UMSOM's Dr. Howard Eisenberg discusses focused ultrasound treatment for Parkinson's disease. WJZ
3/1 UMSOM's Dr. Paul Fishman is quoted on treatments for essential tremor. NewsMax

March 2022

March 2022

Date Story Topic
3/30 UMSOM's Dr. Peter Crino highlights the importance of finding continuing resources for adults living with autism. The Beacon Newspapers
3/29 UMSOM's Dr. Lauren Jackson comments on use of prescription radiation drug in event of nuclear attack in Europe. CNN
3/26 UMSOM's Dr. Lauren Jackson discusses why it's a waste of money to stock up on iodine pills in case of nuclear attack. WTOP
3/17 UMSOM's Dr. Robert Reed, his wife, and cardiac fellow Dr. Sophie Korzan discuss travels to Ukraine to help refugees. WJLA
3/16 UMSOM's Dr. David Benavides comments on surprising symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Huffpost
3/15 UMSOM's Dr. Steffen Wolff explains that rats create their own choreography when learning a skillful task. Science Times logo
3/14 UMSOM's Dr. Kirti Shetty comments on a study showing early transplant boosts survival for those with alcoholic hepatitis. Reuters 
3/14 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith are quoted on complications that led to death of pig heart transplant patient. MedScape
3/13 UMSOM's Dr. Elizabeth Guardiani discusses treatments for strained vocal cords.  Reader's Digest
3/11 Ms. Kathy Bennett, who has been living with HIV for over 31 years, has led the longest running HIV support group in Maryland in the Jacques Initiative within IHV. HIV Plus logo
3/11 IHV's Dr. Shyam Kottilil explains the limitations to a new study suggesting that a more damaging strain of HIV transmits from male-female sex rather than male-male sex. Healthline
3/11 UMSOM's Dr. Jason Falvey is quoted on his research linking financial strain to death from heart attacks. USNEWS
3/10 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Reuters
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Forbes Logo
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Associated Press
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Wall Street Journal 
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. USA Today 
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Washington Post 
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. Baltimore Sun 
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. CNN
3/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith announce the passing of pig heart transplant patient. New York Times
3/4 UMSOM's Dr. Mohamed Labib details his treatment of patient with 5 brain aneurysms.  Today Show
3/3 UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo comments on the effects of functional-mushroom supplements on improving focus and concentration.  Yahoo News
3/2 UMSOM's Dr. Howard Eisenberg discusses focused ultrasound treatment for Parkinson's disease. WJZ
3/1 UMSOM's Dr. Paul Fishman is quoted on treatments for essential tremor. NewsMax

February 2022

February 2022

Date Story Topic
2/26

CVD's Dr. Wilbur Chen discusses ACIP’s recommendations for vaccines for travelers.

Pharmacy Practice News 
2/23 UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith and Dr. Christine Lau explain potential impact of pig heart transplant on future of organ shortages. NBC4 Washington DC
2/23 UMSOM's Dr. Vasken Dilsizian discusses findings of a new study using nuclear medicine scans to predict future heart attacks. WJLA
2/23 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin expounds on the evolution of xenotransplant research to enable the pig organ transplant. AAMC
2/21 UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith and Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin are profiled on their involvement in historic pig organ transplant. New Yorker logo
2/21 UMSOM's Dr. Jason Falvey discusses his new study linking extreme financial strain to excess risk of dying after a heart attack.  UPI
2/17 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin comments on state of xenotransplant research and plans for clinical trials. Science-News
2/16 IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo says cutting-edge stem cell transplant method to treat a woman's HIV is not a "cure." WBAL
2/15 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith discuss patient's plans to watch the Superbowl. Yahoo News
2/15 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin and Dr. Bart Griffith discuss patient's plans to watch the Superbowl. USA Today
2/15 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin provides updates on xenotransplant research. Sciences et Avenir (France)
2/14 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin discusses his research leading up to the pig transplant surgery. The Naked Scientists podcast
2/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin provides an update on xenotransplant research and status of patient. BBC
2/9 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin is profiled on his xenotransplant research and family life. Haaretz magazine
2/7 IHV's Dr. Eleanor Wilson discusses the new mRNA HIV vaccine and why it is so tricky to make an HIV vaccine GW-Hatchet
2/6 IHV's Dr. Nadia Sam-Agudu reflects on accurately respecting her heritage while doing research on people in her home country Forbes Logo
2/5 UMSOM's Dr. Andrea Meredith discusses her findings that an ADHD medication may treat a rare genetic movement disorder in kids ANI
2/4 UMSOM's Dr. Chaz Hong writes in a column about the future promise of xenotransplant for heart failure patients. TCTMD
2/2 UMSOM's Dr. Scott Aaronson discusses challenges of managing treatment-resistant depression. Psychology Today
2/1 UMSOM's Dr. Kathryn Barry comments on her new study looking at risk of precancerous colon polyps and weight changes with age. USNEWS

January 2022

January 2022

Date Story Topic
1/31 UMSOM's Dr. Ze Wang explains his new study identifying shared mechanism between sleep disturbances and mental disorders in teens.  Newsweek
1/28 UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith discusses the future of xenotransplant and provides update on the patient transplanted with pig heart. NPR
1/26 UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo factchecks claim that cilantro can clear heavy metals from the brain. USA Today
1/26 IHV's Dr. Shyam Kottilil discusses the safety of a cancer drug that flushed HIV out of cells STAT Logo
1/25 UMSOM's Dr. Allan Doctor provides an update on his research involving artificial blood. Scripps National News
1/21 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin discusses his Muslim faith and use of pigs for his research. VICE
1/20 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin comments on state of research underway to investigate genetically-modified pig organs for xenotransplant. STAT Logo
1/20 UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin comments on new research on transplant of pig kidney into brain dead donor. Wall Street Journal
1/20

UMSOM's Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin comments on new research on transplant of pig kidney into brain dead donor.

New York Times
1/12

UMSOM's Dr. Emerson M. Wickwire describes why it is important to stay on a set exercise, sleep, and mealtime schedule throughout the pandemic.

Wall Street Journal