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William D. Gaillard, M.D., professor of neurology and pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was elected treasurer of the American Epilepsy Society.

New research from the GW Cancer Institute, titled "Development of a framework for patient navigation: delineating roles across navigator types," was published in the Journal of Oncology Navigation and Survivorship.

Henry Kaminski, M.D., chair of the department of neurology, appeared on BBC World News America to talk about dementia, research funding for dementia, and whether there will be a cure by 2025.

Robert Shesser, M.D., chair of the department of emergency medicine, was interviewed by Business Insider on whether an IV drip can help someone recover after a night of drinking or rigorous athletic event. This story also appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle.

Fitzhugh Mullan, M.D., assistant clinical professor of pediatrics, was quoted in an article in The New York Times on a shortage of primary care doctors in the United States.

Leana Wen, M.D., instructor of emergency medicine, wrote an op-ed for NPR's Shots recommending that patients ask physicians about whether they receive any financial support from drug companies, before accepting a prescription.

Raja Mazumder, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine, appeared on The EmeraldPlanet to discuss a project he jointly leads known as the High-performance Integrated Virtual Environment (HIVE).

Fitzhugh Mullan, M.D., assistant clinical professor of pediatrics, was quoted in The New York Times' Economix on how medicare subsidizes doctor training. 

Judith Owens, M.D., professor of pediatrics, commented in Reuters about a new study finding that teens who stay up late have higher blood pressure, leading to heart problems. 

Leana Wen, M.D., instructor of emergency medicine, appeared on FOX 5 News in Washington, D.C. to discuss ways to stay healthy during the holidays.