Faculty in the Media

Caroline Ahlers, M.D., clinical instructor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was interviewed by the Washington Post on whether mothers should take antidepressants while pregnant, in light of recent research findings.

WAMU-FM featured Phillip Pearl, M.D., professor of neurology, for his immersion in both medicine and music.

Houtan Chaboki, M.D., assistant professor of surgery, was interviewed by WTOP about non-surgical techniques to tighten loosening skin in the neck area.

Vinayak Jha, assistant professor of medicine, talked to News Channel 8 about the progress made against smoking on Great American Smokeout Day.

The GW Heart & Vascular Institute and The Wireless Foundation, in partnership with the D.C.

Michael Irwig, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, spoke to The People's Pharmacy on NPR about his research on Finasteride, a popular drug for male pattern hair loss. His research finds that the drug may cause long-lasting sexual dysfunction, even after stopping use.

Christina Puchalski, M.D. '94, RESD '97, was mentioned by the Guardian for her work in promoting teaching spirituality and health. Also mentioned was her recently published reference text for healthcare professionals, "The Oxford Textbook of Spirituality in Healthcare."

Gary Simon, M.D., professor of medicine, was interviewed by Reuters on US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations to do spinal taps on patients who have received contaminated steroid injections less than 42 days ago, even if they show no symptoms of meningitis.

News Channel 8 covered the free cancer screening day with SMHS, the GW Medical Faculty Associates and George Washington University Hospital on Friday, Oct. 19.

Christina Puchalski, M.D. '94, RESD '97, professor of medicine and director of the GW Institute of Spirituality and Healthcare (GWish), talked with the Washington Post about her new reference text, "Spirituality and Healthcare."