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GW Researcher Finds Genetics Contribute to Increased Risk for End-Stage Renal Disease for African Americans with Chronic Kidney Disease
A large study co-authored by Dominic Raj, M.D., director of the division of nephrology and professor of medicine, identifies factors that mediate differences in the progression of chronic kidney disease in order to reduce the excess burden of end-stage renal disease and its complications in black…
Forbes - The Top 5 Women Using Technology to Blow Up Social Change
Ivor Horn, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, was featured in Forbes' "Top 5 Women Using Technology to Blow Up Social Change."
RadioMD - Lost Weight? Get Rid of Your Excess Skin
Michael Olding, M.D., chief of the division of plastic surgery and professor of surgery, was a guest on HER Radio on RadioMD to discuss who are good candidates for plastic surgery after weight loss, as well as the risks and benefits with each procedure.
Bloomberg - Cities Raise Alarms Over EPA’s Surprise Hydrant Lead Rule
Jerome Paulson, M.D., professor of pediatrics, was quoted in a Bloomberg article on the dangerous effects of lead in drinking water. 
The Associated Press - French 'Plan B' May Not Work for Heavy Women
Anjali Martinez, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, was interviewed by The Associated Press TV on findings that certain emergency contraception options are not effective in heavier women. This interview also appeared on USA Today and KFWB-AM (Los Angeles).
New Study Examines Methods to Reduce Acute Care Costs Without Sacrificing Quality
Jesse Pines, M.D., director of the Office of Clinical Practice Innovation and professor of emergency medicine and health policy, was recently published in the journal Health Affairs for his study titled “Strategies for Integrating Cost-consciousness Into Acute Care Should Focus on Rewarding High-…
Making Mentorship Work
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Children's National hosted the 2nd Annual Mentor Development Conference, Nov. 20.
Students Compete in Inaugural D.C. Public Health Case Challenge
An interdisciplinary team of students representing the Milken Institute School of Public Health (formerly the GW School of Public Health and Health Services), the Graduate School of Education and Human Development and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences was awarded the prize for “Best…
A Physician Assistant’s Unique Perspective on a Public Health Case
Elizabeth Prevou, a dual-degree, physician assistant and MPH candidate, brought her medical perspective to the inaugural D.C. public health case challenge.
Capital News Service - Experts Taking Note of Concussions in Girls Sports
Gerard Gioia, M.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, was quoted in a Capital News Service story on needed research of to brain injuries in womens and girls sports. This story also appeared in The Kansas City Star and The Miami Herald.