Faculty in the Media
Jesse Pines, M.D., director of the Office of Clinical Practice Research and professor of emergency medicine and health policy, was interviewed by BBC News about new technology to automate filling hospital beds.
Babak Sarani, M.D., chief of trauma and associate professor of surgery, held a reunion for former trauma patients of the George Washington University Hospital. He was mentioned in an article in The Free Lance-Star, based in Fredericksburg, Va., on one of his patient's journey.
Vivek Jain, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and medical director for Center of Sleep Disorders, was quoted in an article in The Washington Post on the lack of effectiveness of over-the-counter sleep aids.
Herbert Baraf, M.D., clinical professor of medicine, was interviewed by Arthritis Today on whether an emerging class of medications called janus kinase inhibitors (JAK inhibitors, or jakinibs) will change current rheumatoid arthritis treatment options.
Christina Puchalski, M.D. '94, RESD '97, director of the GW Institute for Spirituality and Health and professor of medicine, was quoted in an article in Catholic News Agency about her visit with the Pope and the importance of having a loving and compassionate presence as a caregiver.
Vivek Jain, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and medical director for Center of Sleep Disorders, was interviewed by ABC7 about sleep texting, which is a type of parasomnia -- similar to sleep walking, sleep eating and night terrors.
Attila Hertelendy, Ph.D., director for the Program in Emergency Health Services and assistant professor of clinical research and leadership, was quoted in a News-Medical article about the re-launched online bachelor's degree program in Emergency Health Services beginning in spring of 2014.
Leana Wen, M.D., instructor of emergency medicine, was interviewed by 8 News Now in Las Vegas, Nev. about physician gifts from drug companies.
Neal Barnard, M.D., adjunct associate professor of medicine, was interviewed by Popular Science for an article on getting protein from plant-based sources as opposed to meat.
Jerome Paulson, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was quoted in a Bloomberg article on the dangerous effects of lead in drinking water.