Articles and Media Appearances

January 31, 2025

Dr. Wickwire says proposals to do away with Daylight Saving Time are no small matter for our biological clocks. (Gray Television)

  • ‌Emerson Wickwire, PhD, Psychologist and Sleep Disorder Specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, and Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine and Section Head of Sleep Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Lee explains the health impacts of a food dye recently banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (WBFF-TV)

  • ‌‌Jessica R. Lee, MD, Internal Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 30, 2025

Temple discusses the role of forensic nurses and challenges they face. (The Spy Newspapers of Maryland)

  • Shannon Temple, BSN, RN, FNE A/P, Forensic Nurse Examiner Program Coordinator at UM Shore Regional Health

January 29, 2025

Dr. Falat explains the impact of the cold temperature of the Potomac River on the initial search efforts following the plane crash in Washington, D.C. (WRC-TV)

  • Cheyenne Falat, MD, Assistant Medical Director for the Adult Emergency Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 27, 2025

Dr. Hammershaimb talks about flu season and other seasonal illnesses in circulation. (MPT)

  • ‌‌Elizabeth Hammershaimb, MD, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital and Instructor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine

Goff discusses the treatment and recovery of a Vietnam War veteran and longtime UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center volunteer who suffered a stroke. (WJZ-TV)

  • Lindsay Goff, BSN, RN, NRP, Stroke Program Coordinator at UM Upper Chesapeake Health

January 23, 2025

Dr. Kundi says increased awareness and acceptance is driving increased use of Shock Trauma's GO TEAM at crash scenes. (EMS1)

  • ‌Rishi Kundi, MD, Vascular Surgeon at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Associate Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine

January 22, 2025

Dr. Lee explains the benefits of taking part in "dry January." (WYPR-FM)

  • ‌Jessica R. Lee, MD, Internal Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Weiss discusses cold weather safety precautions during a recent chill. (Prince George's Community Television)

  • Merissa Weiss, MD, Medical Director of the Emergency Department at UM Capital Region Medical Center, 

January 18, 2025

Dr. Chaturvedi says puzzles are an easy way to help keep the memory sharp. (Parade)

  • Seemant Chaturvedi, MD, Neurologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Director of the UMMS Stroke Program and the Stewart J. Greenebaum Endowed Professor in Stroke Neurology at the UM School of Medicine

January 16, 2025

Dr. Ntiri reacts to a new study finding cancer rates on the upswing in certain demographics, including younger women. (WJZ-TV)

  • ‌Shana Ntiri, MD, MPH, Family Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Director of the Baltimore City Cancer Program at the UM Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 15, 2025

Reavis says cranberry juice can be a useful part of your diet, but it's important to read labels. (Everyday Health)

  • Michael Reavis Jr., MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitian at the University of Maryland Medical Center

January 14, 2025

Dr. Falat says dressing for cold weather isn't just about wearing layers, but what those layers are made of. (Time)

  • Cheyenne Falat, MD, Assistant Medical Director for the Adult Emergency Department at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Schlaffer says norovirus is highly contagious and puts patients at risk of dehydration. (Woman's World)

  • ‌‌Kathryn Schlaffer, MD, Infectious Diseases physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 13, 2025

Sharing a personal anecdote of loss, Connors offers advice for those consoling loved ones whose homes were burned in the Los Angeles wildfires. (Time)

  • ‌Kay Connors, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Worker at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Instructor of Psychiatry at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Lee shares ways viewers can stick to their health-related resolutions. (MPT)

  • ‌Jessica R. Lee, MD, Internal Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 10, 2025

Dr. Shah says the symptoms of black mold allergies are similar to those of other allergic reactions, but there are telltale signs to determine if black mold is present.  (U.S. News & World Report)

  • Nirav Shah, MD, Pulmonologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Center for Lung Health and Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

In interviews with WMAR-TV and WJZ-TV, Dr. Barrueto says several circulating illnesses, including RSV, are putting a strain on hospital emergency department resources.

  • Fermin Barrueto, MD, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of UM Upper Chesapeake Health 

January 9, 2025

Lai discusses his upbringing and background, as well as the current cybersecurity landscape in health care. (This Week Health)

  • Duc Lai, Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System

January 7, 2025

Dr. Brown explains a surgery for a common complication of Crohn's disease. (HealthCentral)

  • ‌Rebecca Brown, MD, Colon and Rectal Surgeon at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Hammershaimb explains how to identify and respond to a case of norovirus. (Parade)

  • ‌‌Elizabeth Hammershaimb, MD, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital and Instructor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine

Drs. Maldarelli and Maron discuss their study on the Baltimore-area health impacts of smoke from Canadian wildfires. (Healio)

  • ‌Mary Maldarelli, MD, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellow at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and Post-Doctoral Fellow in Epidemiology & Public Health at the UM School of Medicine
  • Bradley Maron, MD, Cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the Melvin Sharoky, MD Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 6, 2025

Dr. Popescu explains how a rise in several infectious diseases is putting a strain on hospitals. (Newsweek)

  • ‌Saskia Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the UM School of Medicine

January 5, 2025

Dr. Redd shares important precautions people should take ahead of winter weather. (WJZ-TV)

  • Vanessa Redd, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine at UM St. Joseph Medical Center

January 3, 2025

Dr. Lee explains the health benefits of cutting out alcohol for "Dry January." (WBFF-TV)

  • ‌Jessica R. Lee, MD, Internal Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

Dr. Liu explains precautions to take before letting your kids enjoy a snow day. (Yahoo)

  • Esther Liu, MD, Chair of Pediatrics at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Dr. Khanna reacts to a surgeon general advisory on the link between alcohol use and cancer risk. (Scripps News)

  • ‌Niharika Khanna, MD, Family Medicine physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Professor of Family Medicine at the UM School of Medicine

January 2, 2025

Dr. Redd says snow shoveling is a task too often undertaken by people who aren't properly conditioned for it. (AAA)

  • Vanessa Redd, MD, Chief of Emergency Medicine at UM St. Joseph Medical Center,