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April 2024

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

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March 2024

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

February 2024

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

January 2024

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