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Reuters - Smokers' Skin May Age Faster
Elizabeth Tanzi, M.D., clinical instructor of urology, was quoted in a Reuters Health article about a new study on identical twins. The study found that twins who smoke are more likely to get bags under their eyes and wrinkles around their lips earlier than non-smokers.
The Right Care at the Right Time, Every Time
Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D., shared her perspective on the future of health care quality during the inaugural SMHS Annual Health Care Quality Lecture, Oct. 17.
Getting Reacquainted
The annual state of the school address keeps alumni up-to-date on the latest Developments at SMHS.
Breaking Barriers in the Name of Research
Within most successful researchers there lies a stubborn streak; a flicker of perseverance that lights the way past personal and professional setbacks en route to the next big idea. So it was for Jean L.
Building a Center of Excellence for Urologic Reconstructive Care in the Nation’s Capital
The newest member of the Department of Urology at GW’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), Paul Rusilko, D.O., specializes in an area of the field that has long been underrepresented amongst the medical community in Washington, D.C.
Urologic Oncologist Advocates for Prostate Cancer Screening
Compton Benjamin, M.D., Ph.D., RESD ’09, assistant professor of urology at GW’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), regularly treats patients for everything from kidney, prostate, and testicular cancer to kidney stones and erectile dysfunction.
Yolanda and James Oertel Give $2.5 Million to Support Medical Humanities at SMHS
Yolanda C. Oertel, M.D., RESD ’72, and her husband James E. Oertel, M.D., donated $2.5 million to the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences to establish The Yolanda and James Oertel Professorship for the Medical Humanities.
Dr. Rachel Brem Recognized by Tigerlily Foundation, Living in Pink for Breast Cancer Contributions
Rachel Brem, M.D., director of the Breast Imaging and Intervention Center, vice chair of radiology, and professor of radiology, was recognized by the Tigerlily Foundation and Living in Pink for her contributions to breast cancer care, advocacy, and research.
GW Announces the Establishment of the Rodham Institute
The George Washington University is pleased to announce the establishment of the Rodham Institute for Healthcare Provider Education to Eliminate Disparities. The Institute, which is housed within the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, is named in honor of the late Mrs. Dorothy E. Rodham…
Medpage Today - PSA Screening: Why Are We Screening at 75?
Jehan El-Bayoumi, M.D., associate professor of medicine, was quoted in Medpage Today's The Gupta Guide on whether prostate specific antigen screening should be done for men 75 and older.