Faculty in the Media
Neal Barnard, M.D., adjunct associate professor of medicine, gave WTOP recommendations on counteracting memory loss while aging.
Ted Rothstein, M.D., associate professor of neurology, explains the signs and symptoms of dementia in light of Prince George County Executive Rushern Baker's Announcements that his 52-year-old wife has been diagnosed with early on-set Alzheimer's Disease.
Joshua Cohen, M.D., professor of medicine, commented on the recent tumor removal of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Dalip Singh, known as The Great Khali. The tumor is believed to have caused his seven-foot-one, 347 pound size.
Edward De Fabo, M.D., emeritus professor, was featured in the Daily Mail as the lead researcher of a new study that was published in Nature Communications, titled "Melanoma induction by ultraviolet A but not ultraviolet B radiation requires melanin pigment."
Amir Afkhami, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was interviewed by ABC News on the emotional difficulties facing the family of Aurora, Colo., shooting suspect James Holmes.
Nicolas Guzman, M.D., associate professor of medicine, was interviewed on the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Spanish radio channel ¡Inspírate! on the program "VIVA Su Segunda Juventud" to discuss the Affordable Care Act and its implications on the Hispanic community.
Frederick Lough, M.D., clinical professor of surgery, will deploy to Kabul, Afghanistan, where he will serve on a forward surgical team for three months.
Michael Irwig, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, was interviewed on the NBC Today Show about a new study that was published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, titled "Persistent Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride: Could They Be Permanent?"
Christina Puchalski, M.D. '94, RESD '97, professor of medicine, commented on research focused on enhancing quality of life for patients who are at the end of their life.
Dr. Katherine Chretien, associate professor of Medicine, authored an editorial about coping with stress related to families in relation to military deployment.