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2023 UMSOM Media Highlights

December 2023

Date	Story Topic
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.

November 2023

Date	Story Topic
11/29	Steven Czinn, MD, (Pediatrics) and UMSOM students discuss the important of their fundraising book drive for children.
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.
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.
11/25	Jason Rose, MD, (Medicine) discusses his new NIH grant to help build a new innovation hub in West Baltimore.
11/24	CVD's James Campbell, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses the shortage of RSV vaccines.
11/24	Rebecca Carter, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses supplies of RSV vaccines in Maryland.
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.
11/24	Erin Schofield, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses the care that may be required for premature babies evacuated from the Gaza Strip.
11/17	Hiring of Kim Morton as Associate Dean of Development was featured by many news outlets.	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.
11/17	‌Rozalina McCoy, MD, (Medicine) discusses the use of a diabetes medication for weight loss.
11/17	‌Jessica Mong, PhD, (Pharmacology) explains why men and women handle sleep deprivation differently.
11/17	‌CVD's James Campbell, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses rise in RSV in hospital pediatric units and shortage of new vaccine.
11/17	‌David Efron, MD, (Surgery) is interviewed about a survey on seatbelt use in Maryland.
11/10	‌William Regine, MD, (Radiation Oncology) discusses benefits of about proton therapy treatment for certain cancer patients.
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.
11/3	Many news outlets covered the passing of xenotransplantation patient Lawrence Faucette quoting Bartley Griffith, MD, (Surgery) and Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery).
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

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.
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.
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.
10/23	Raya Kheirbek, MD, (Medicine) authored a commentary on the complexity of end-of-life care conversations with patients.
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.
10/17	Dean Mark Gladwin, MD, discusses how artificial intelligence will revolutionize healthcare and what we need to do to prepare.
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.
10/16	Saskia Popescu, PhD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is quoted on the possibility of hospitals reinstating masking requirements as Covid cases rise.
10/13	Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, (Surgery) comments on a Nature study showing extended survival in non-human primates that received kidney xenotransplants.	Canadian Broadcasting
10/13	Omer Awan, MD, (Radiology) discusses the use of artificial intelligence in mammography screenings for breast cancer awareness month.
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.	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.
10/12	Margaret McCarthy, PhD, (Pharmacology) discusses preclinical study on brain changes during pregnancy.
10/11	CVD’s Kirsten Lyke, MD, (Medicine) provides information on the latest COVID booster shots and whether any offer advantages over the others.
10/7	Chris D'Adamo, PhD, (Family & Community Medicine) discusses possible genetic predisposition for vegetarianism.
10/7	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) provides sleep tips for people who work night shifts.
10/1	Carolyn Cronin, MD, PhD, (Neurology) discusses a Texas woman who claims birth control caused her to suffer a stroke.
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.
10/1	CVD's Wilbur Chen, MD, (Medicine) discusses a parasite found in Baltimore-area water and actions consumers should take.

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.	People
9/14	Eric Weintraub, MD, (Psychiatry) is interviewed on rising rate of overdose deaths due to fentanyl mixed with stimulants.
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.
9/10	Saskia Popescu, PhD, (Epidemiology & Public Health) is quoted on the possibility of hospitals reinstating masking requirements as Covid cases rise.
9/9	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, (Dermatology) discusses that rare form of skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett.
9/9	Zaineb Makhzoumi, MD, (Dermatology) discusses that rare form of skin cancer that killed Jimmy Buffett.
9/8	Sharon Hoover, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses the shortage of school mental health professionals.
9/7	Thomas Scalea, MD, (Surgery) discusses Howard County plan to carry blood products in EMS vehicles.
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.
9/7	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses the importance of getting back to a regular sleep schedule with the end of summer.
9/4	Emerson Wickwire, PhD, (Psychiatry) discusses the importance of getting back to a regular sleep schedule with the end of summer.
9/1	Greg Schrank, MD, (Medicine) is quoted about a rise in COVID-19 cases.
9/1	‌Richard Lichenstein, MD, (Pediatrics) is interviewed about shopping for rolling backpacks as kids head back to school.
9/1	Gary Schwartzbauer, MD, PhD, (Neurosurgery) discusses a new report showing evidence of CTE in football players who had died young.
9/1	Sharon Hoover, PhD, (Psychiatry) is quoted on the national shortage of school mental health staff.

August 2023

Date	Story Topic
8/27	Matthew Frieman, PhD, (Microbiology and Immunology) discusses the new Covid variants.
8/25	Ashley Martin, MD, (Pediatrics) provides advice to parents on getting their kids back on a normal sleep and morning routine for school.
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.
8/17	Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, provided comments on xenotransplant studies in brain dead patients and what it means for the field.
8/17	Muhammad Mohiuddin, MD, provided comments on xenotransplant studies in brain dead patients and what it means for the field.
8/16	CVD's Miriam Laufer, MD, (Pediatrics), discusses locally acquired malaria cases in Maryland.
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.
8/10	Joshua Abzug, MD, (Orthopedics) is interviewed on Camp Open Arms, a summer camp he helps run for kids with limb differences.
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.
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.
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.
8/9	Omer Awan, MD, (Radiology) discusses risks of extreme heat and what we can do to protect ourselves during this record-breaking summer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
8/4	Jason Rose, MD, (Medicine) appears on live TV to discuss the dangers of vaping in teens.
8/1	Allan Doctor, MD, (Pediatrics) provides a tour of his lab where his team is urgently developing a whole artificial blood product.
8/1	Raymond Cross, MD, (Medicine) discusses experimental hook worm therapy to treat inflammatory bowel disease.	Health

July 2023

Date	Story Topic
7/31	Kashif Munir, MD, (Medicine) provides insights on lowering the cost of diabetes case for individual patients.
7/28	Margaret McCarthy, PhD, (Pharmacology) comments on a new study that found the "play spot" in a rat's brain.
7/28	Adrian Holloway, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses the increase in drowning in children this summer due to unsupervised swimming.
7/28	Scott Jerome, DO, (Medicine) comments on sudden cardiac arrest concerns among parents whose kids played sports after news about Bronny James.
7/27	Scott Jerome, DO, (Medicine) discusses the sudden cardiac arrest of Bronny James and what it means for student athletes.
7/27	Scott Jerome, DO, (Medicine) discusses the sudden cardiac arrest of Bronny James and what it means for student athletes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7/17	UMSOM's Dr. Peter Crino discusses rates of Alzheimer's disease in Maryland and new treatments on the horizon.
7/17	UMSOM's Dr. Jessica Lee provides important perspective on the FDA's approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill.
7/14	UMSOM's Dr. Jessica Lee provides important perspective on the FDA's approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill.
7/14	UMSOM's Dr. Jessica Lee provides important perspective on the FDA's approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill.
7/14	UMSOM's Dr. Jessica Lee provides important perspective on the FDA's approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill.
7/14	UMSOM's Dr. Phuoc Tran discussed his new study using focused radiation to treat micro metastases in prostate cancer patients.
7/13	UMSOM's Dr. Peter Crino comments on police encounters involving people with dementia.
7/8	UMSOM's Dr. Thomas Scalea discusses the emergency medical responses to the deadly mass shooting in Brooklyn Homes over July 4th weekend.
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.
7/5	UMSOM's Dr. Margaret McCarthy how sex and the immune system are a player in certain brain conditions.
7/3	UMSOM's Dr. Rodney Taylor provides advice to Black patients with head and neck cancer on questions to ask their doctor.
7/1	UMSOM's Dr. Lisa Schocket discusses rise in age-related macular degeneration.
7/1	UMSOM's Dr. Nadia Sam-Agudu discusses shortage of a key syphilis drug.
7/1	UMSOM's Dr. Alice Ryan, is interviewed in on a study on weight loss among older veterans.
7/1	UMSOM's Dr. Christopher Miller wrote a consumer advice column about getting out of unhealthy relationships.

June 2023

Date	Story Topic
6/30	CVD's Dr. Miriam Laufer comments on locally acquired cases of malaria in Florida and Texas.
6/28	CVD's Dr. Andrea Berry comments on the cases of malaria appearing in Florida and Texas.
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.
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.
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.
6/26	UMSOM's Dr. Margaret McCarthy discusses sexual stereotypes built into animal research.
6/23	UMSOM's Dr. Charles Hong comments on a new study evaluating cardiovascular benefits of moderate alcohol consumption due to stress reducing effects.
6/22	IHV's Dr. Nadia Sam-Agudu said that a penicillin shortage may exacerbate HIV transmission.
6/20	UMSOM's Dr. Marta Lipinski discusses traumatic brain injury's impact on different brain cells.
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.
6/16	UMSOM's Dr. Mitch Wallin discusses his new study on the incidence of multiple sclerosis in Black Americans.
6/16	UMSOM's Dr. Michael Domanski comments on new study evaluating cardiovascular risks with use of testosterone therapy in men.
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.
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.
6/14	UMSOM's Dr. Erin Schofield is featured in the NICU at UMMC and discusses her successful care for a very premature infant.
6/12	UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo discusses how vitamins can fill in nutrition gaps, which may preserve health.
6/9	UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo discusses surgeon general's report on loneliness and its health effects.
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.
6/7	UMSOM's Dr. Mitchell Wallin's study on multiple sclerosis rates in Black Americans is discussed.
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.
6/4	UMSOM's Dr. Beshaun Davis is interviewed about possible triggers for violent outbursts.
6/4	UMSOM's Dr. Peter Gaskin discusses high cholesterol levels in young adults and how to treat these patients.
6/3	UMSOM's Dr. Marjorie Pennant provides advice on how Black patients can lower their risk of diabetes.
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.
6/2	UMSOM's Dr. Madeline Marks marks PTSD month by explaining triggers for the condition and available treatments.
6/1	UMSOM's Mary Drexler discusses growing number of calls to addiction help hotline after online gambling became legalized in Maryland.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5/23	UMSOM's Dr. Thomas Scalea is interviewed on Stop the Bleed training and why it's so important.
5/23	UMSOM's Dr. Greg Schrank and Dr. Niharika Khanna discuss anecdotal reports of people getting sick more often after Covid pandemic.
5/19	UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover provides answers to parents' top questions on teen mental health.
5/19	UMSOM's Dr. Mokerrum Malik discusses a new FDA approved drug to treat hot flashes.
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.
5/17	UMSOM's Dr. Thomas Scalea, Dr. Steven Czinn, and Dr. Rebecca Carter appear in a segment on gun violence in children.
5/17	UMSOM's Dr. Nancy Lever is quoted in a story about providing mental health supports to manage anxiety in school children.
5/17	UMSOM's Dr. Tony Antalis testified on Capital Hill for the importance of funding basic science research.
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.
5/15	UMSOM's Dr. Paul Yi is quoted on his research investigating the use of artificial intelligence to address health disparities.
5/12	UMSOM's Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi comments on the risks of stroke in women and prevention strategies for National Stroke Month.
5/11	UMSOM's Dr. Chris D'Adamo discusses his study linking toxins from grilling, smoking and car exhaust to rheumatoid arthritis.
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.
5/9	UMSOM's Dr. Rodney Taylor presents on George Washington's cause of death for a medical school alumni event.
5/9	UMSOM's Dr. David Gatz discusses the new state law requiring hospitals to test for fentanyl in patients who overdose.
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.
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.
5/5	IHV's Dr. John Baddley explains why you should not drink alcohol while on the antifungal medication terbinafine
5/5	CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses the end of the COVID-19 health emergency.
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.
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.
5/3	UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover discusses the importance of preventive approaches to combat mental health crisis in schools.
5/3	UMSOM's Dr. Andrea Hebert provides tips on dealing with seasonal allergies.

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.
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.
4/18	CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses the availability of a second COVID-19 bivalent booster for immunocompromised and older people.
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.
4/18	UMSOM's Dr. Mimi Belcher is quoted on her new clinical trial using placebos to improve retention rates on methadone.
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.
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.
4/14	CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses COVID-19 bivalent boosters and a new COVID-19 subvariant nicknamed, "Arcturus."
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.
4/11	UMSOM's Dr. Vasken Dilsizian appears live to discuss how stress impacts the heart.
4/10	UMSOM's Dr. David Gorelick comments on cannabis use disorder in young adults.
4/10	IGS's Julie Dunning Hotopp comments on research involving horizontal gene transfer.
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.
4/7	CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens explains that graphene oxide is not contained in COVID-vaccines.
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.
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.
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.

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.
3/31	UMSOM's Dr. Thomas Scalea was named to the Daily Record's Health Care Power List.
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.
3/27	UMSOM's Dr. Rana Malek provides advice on managing diabetes.
3/27	UMSOM's Dr. David Marcozzi discusses study showing Maryland had one of the lowest COVID-19 fatality rates in the country.
3/26	UMSOM's Dr. Kevin Cullen is honored as an inductee of The Baltimore Sun’s Business and Civic Hall of Fame.
3/24	UMSOM's Dr. Rebecca Carter is quoted in an article discussing safe use of sunscreen in kids.
3/23	UMSOM's Dr. Natalie Davis provides tips on reducing infant deaths by practicing safe sleep methods.
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.
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.
3/14	UMSOM's Dr. Christopher R. D'Adamo discusses an herbal remedy called Cordyceps, which was recently featured on The Last of Us.
3/11	CVD's Dr. Kathleen Neuzil is mentioned in an article about human challenge studies investigating COVID-19.
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.
3/3	UMSOM's Dr. Paul Fishman discusses his new study on treating Parkinson's disease with focused ultrasound.
3/2	UMSOM's Dr. Matthew Frieman discusses people who've never had COVID-19.
3/2	UMSOM's Dr. Howard Eisenberg explains new study on use of focused ultrasound to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms.

February 2023

Date	Story Topic
2/28	CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick discusses how COVID-19 silently spreads in communities.
2/27	UMSOM's Dr. Raya Kheirbek and Dr. Aaron Greenblatt co-authored an op-ed on treating the trauma that underlies addiction.
2/27	UMSOM's Dr. Howard Eisenberg discusses his new study published in NEJM showing focused ultrasound can alleviate Parkinson's disease.
2/24	UMSOM's Dr. Allan Doctor is interviewed on his DARPA research grant to develop an artificial blood product.
2/24	UMSOM's Dr. Howard Eisenberg discusses his new study published in NEJM showing focused ultrasound can alleviate Parkinson's disease.
2/23	UMSOM's Dr. Sarah Edwards is quoted on the impact of nationwide Adderall shortage.
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.
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.
2/20	UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover provides insights into CDC report showing an increase in anxiety and violence afflicted on teen girls.
2/19	UMSOM's Dr. Bart Griffith provides an update on xenotransplant research on a genetically modified pig's heart and next steps.
2/18	UMSOM's Dr. Scott Jerome discusses an increase in heart attacks among young people during COVID-19 pandemic.
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".
2/16	UMSOM's Dr. Stephen Gottlieb is interviewed about a woman treated for "broken heart syndrome."
2/16	UMSOM's Dr. Raymond Cross discusses the need to expand access to IBD therapies to underserved patient communities.
2/13	UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover comments on a CDC report showing teen girls afflicted by rise in violence and trauma.
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.
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.
2/7	UMSOM's Dr. Allan Doctor is quoted on his new project funded by DARPA to develop an artificial blood product.
2/6	UMSOM's Dr. Allan Doctor discusses the new project funded by DARPA to develop an artificial blood product.
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.
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.
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.

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.
1/29	CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses the future outlook for COVID-19 vaccines.
1/29	UMSOM Dean Mark Gladwin discusses the new University of Maryland-3 Institute for Health Computing and future plans.
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.
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.
1/20	CVD's Dr. James Campbell discusses a Moderna RSV vaccine candidate found to be effective for older adults.
1/20	CVD's Dr. James Campbell discusses a new mRNA RSV vaccine candidate for older adults.
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.
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.
1/19	UMSOM's Matt Frieman explains transmissibility of Kraken COVID mutation and why new variant is so contagious.
1/19	IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo helped transfer cells with HIV to Bulgaria behind the Iron Curtain to researchers in the 1980s.
1/18	IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo said he hopes the public demands more treatments for emerging diseases like mpox or COVID-19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1/8	IHV's Dr. Robert Gallo explains in this fact-checking story that HIV does cause AIDS.
1/6	UMSOM's Dr. Saleha Munir is quoted on the best eye drops to treat pink eye.
1/6	UMSOM's Dr. Rose Chasm discusses importance of learning CPR in wake of Damar Hamlin cardiac arrest.
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.
1/6	UMSOM's Dr. R. Frank Henn III discusses recovery from PCL injuries related to news of Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson.
1/5	UMSOM's Dr. David Marcozzi is interviewed on "flooster" vaccinations to protect against the flu and COVID-19.
1/4	UMSOM's Dr. Sharon Hoover comments on alternatives to suspensions in public schools to better manage the rise in mental health issues.
1/3	UMSOM's Dr. Scott Jerome discusses Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin's collapse on the field and what causes sudden cardiac arrest.
1/3	UMSOM's Dr. Scott Jerome discusses Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin's collapse on the field and what causes sudden cardiac arrest.
1/3	UMSOM's Dr. Scott Jerome discusses Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin's collapse on the field and what causes sudden cardiac arrest.