Faculty in the Media
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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."
Jesse Pines, M.D., associate professor of emergency medicine, was interviewed by Bloomberg News about the costs of new “multi-specialty centers” being built in the Washington area and across the country.
Rachel Brem, M.D., professor of radiology, spoke to WINS-AM in New York about the FDA's approval of the Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS), which will help detect breast cancer in women with dense breasts. Brem also spoke on her research of ABUS during a clinical trial.
Daniel Ein, M.D., clinical professor of medicine, comments on a story in the Washington Post on a supposed increase in asthma and allergies during the fall season.
Howard J. Bennett, M.D., clinical professor of pediatrics, contributed an article to the Huffington Post advising parents about fevers in children.