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Health Sciences Honors the Best and Brightest
Every year the Health Sciences program honors an outstanding undergraduate student and graduate student for their excellence in academics, service, and leadership. Katherine Lemming was the recipient of the health sciences outstanding undergraduate student award.
BBC - Lack of Sleep Blights Pupils' Education
Judith Owens, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by the BBC on a report saying that the U.S. has the highest number of sleep-deprived children, which affects their performance in school. Owens explains that adequate sleep should be viewed the same as not smoking and nutrition.
The Baltimore Sun - After Rare Heart Condition, South River's Scott Mitchell 'Glad to be Here'
Michael Slack, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by The Baltimore Sun on surgeries he performed on South River senior pitcher Scott Mitchell, who now plays for the Seahawks. 
WAMU-FM (NPR) - Mothers Grapple With Autism's Impact on Siblings
Kathleen Atmore, Psy.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was interviewed by WAMU-FM (NPR) on the effect of autism on siblings.
FOX59 (Indianapolis, IN) - Former NFL Players to Help Kids Learn Heads Up Football
Gerard Gioia, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, teamed up with 55 former NFL players to explain how the Heads up Football Program educates coaches and parents about concussion signs and symptoms, as well as how to properly fit equipment.
CBS News - Bed Sharing May Increase Risk of SIDS by Five Times
Rachel Moon, M.D., professor of pediatrics, commented on research finding that SIDS risk increased with co-sleeping. Moon was quoted by CBS News, Live Science and Examiner.com.
American Psychiatric Association Honors Paramjit Joshi, MD, with Special Commendation
The American Psychiatric Association has presented Paramjit T. Joshi, M.D., with a Special Presidential Commendation for her long-standing contributions to psychiatric medicine, education and research, her international leadership on the mental health of children and adolescents, and her pioneering…
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Ultrasound Helps Patients With 'Difficult' Veins
Hamid Shokoohi, M.D., assistant clinical professor of emergency medicine, discussed the benefits of using ultrasound-guided IV placement verses using a central line when staff cannot connect to a peripheral vein.
Health - Sharp Rise in ICU Admissions From U.S. Emergency Rooms
Jesse Pines, M.D., associate professor of emergency medicine, was featured in a HealthDay News article, picked up by Health magazine and Philly.com, for recently published research finding that the number of U.S.
CMAJ - Propecia Lawsuits: The Lasting Effects of Delayed Drug Warnings
Michael Irwig, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, was featured in an article written for CMAJ, the journal for the Canadian Medical Association. The article discussed Irwig's extensive research on the lasting side effects of Finasteride, also known as the male hair-loss drug Propecia.