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Stephen Teach, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was featured by several news organizations for his research finding that almost 20 percent of suicidal teenagers have guns in their home.

Randi Streisand, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was featured in Medpage Today for her research on young adults with diabetes. 

David Hyun, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by WTOP-FM about mumps outbreaks at area college campuses.

Patience White, M.D., professor of medicine and pediatrics, was interviewed by Arthritis Today on research findings suggesting that adult patients with arthritis need to start walking more.

WTOP-FM featured the GW Cancer Institute's survivorship program, reporting that some money from the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will help fund this intitiative. 

Michael Irwig, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, was featured in The Toronto Star for his extensive research on the negative effects of the drug Finasteride, also known as Propecia.

Christina Puchalski, M.D. '94, RESD '97, professor of medicine and director of the GW Institute of Spirituality and Health, was interviewed by dailyRX about a study on end-of-life care and the importance of incorporating spirituality into the healthcare system.

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.

Amanda Thompson, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was interviewed for Boston.com's blog, Child Caring. Dr. Thompson gave advice to a parent asking how to approach the topic of her parent's abandonment with her own child.

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.