News Archive

Rachel Brem, M.D., director of the Breast Imaging and Intervention Center and professor of radiology, was interviewed by The Associated Press on Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy and her genetic predisposition for breast and ovarian cancer.

Anastassios Koumbourlis, M.D., professor of pediatrics, commented in Medscape Medical News on research suggesting Mycoplasma pneumoniae is commonly present in the upper respiratory tract of asymptomatic children.

The GW Institute for Neuroscience (GWIN) hosted its 3rd Annual Neuroscience Symposium May 2. GWIN Director Anthony-Samuel LaMantia, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology and physiology at SMHS, says the event is "an acknowledgment of our commitment to continued progress in neuroscience at GW."

Christine Teal, M.D., director of the Breast Care Center and associate professor of surgery, was interviewed by ABC7 and FOX 5 News on Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double masectomy to prevent breast cancer.

Rebecca Kaltman, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, was interviewed by WTOP-FM about Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer. 

GW’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), the GW Hospital, and the GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) hosted Stroke Screening Day to help community members identify their risk factors for stroke on May 10.

Michael Jacobson, Ph.D., assistant clinical professor of physician assistant studies, was featured in Bloomberg for his recent study finding that sodium levels in fast-food restaurants have not changed from 2005 to 2011. This study was also featured in HealthDay News and Doctors Lounge.

Laura Olivieri, M.D., adjunct assistant professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by The Washington Post about a new 3-D printer available at Children's National Medical Center. Dr. Olivieri uses the technology to print out organ replicas, which help in prepping for surgery.

Lee Ann Beers, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, commented in U.S. News & World Report about research on teenagers texting and driving. She was also featured in Philly.com and Medical News Today on this topic.

David Stockwell, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by The Washington Post about the way doctors communicate with patients about the side effects of the medications they are prescribing. This story was also published in the Bangor Daily News.