November 2022 | UMMS in the News
November 30, 2022
Drexler warns would-be World Cup bettors not to overindulge. (The Washington Post)
- Mary Drexler, MSW, Program Director for the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling at the UM School of Medicine
November 26, 2022
- Elizabeth Clayborne, MD, MA, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Emergency Medicine Physician at UM Capital Region Medical Center
November 23, 2022
- Cody Couperus-Mashewske, MD, a resident physician at University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Mohiuddin discusses the future of cardiac xenotransplantation surgery. (Nature)
- Muhammad Mohiuddin, MBBS, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Cardiac Xenotransplantation Program at the UM School of Medicine
November 21, 2022
- Greg Schrank, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center
November 20, 2022
- Mary Drexler, MSW, Program Director for the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling at the UM School of Medicine
November 18, 2022
- Mary Drexler, MSW, Program Director for the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling at the UM School of Medicine
- William Hinman, CPRS, RPS, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist at the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling
November 17, 2022
Dr. Scalea says gun violence should be talked about as a public health issue. (The Baltimore Sun)
- Thomas Scalea, MD, Francis X. Kelly Distinguished Professor of Trauma Surgery at the UM School of Medicine, Physician-in-Chief at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, and System Chief for Critical Care Service for the University of Maryland Medical System
Dr. Czinn tells parents to look out for counterfeit and recalled toys. (WJZ-TV)
- Steven Czinn, MD, Director of the University of Maryland Children's Hospital, Drs. Rouben and Violet Jiji Endowed Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Czinn explains the risks of faulty toys. (WBAL-TV)
- Steven Czinn, MD, Director of the University of Maryland Children's Hospital, Drs. Rouben and Violet Jiji Endowed Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Adebayo says this flu season is set to be "one for the record books." (The Baltimore Banner)
- Omoyemi Adebayo, MD, Emergency Physician at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
November 16, 2022
Dr. Bedi tells readers the essentials for a first aid kit. (Health)
- Mohini Bedi, MD, Emergency Physician at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
November 15, 2022
- Joseph Wright, MD, MPH, Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer of the University of Maryland Medical System
Carter offers ways to make Thanksgiving meals healthier without sacrificing taste. (WJZ-TV)
- Estelle Carter, PA-C, Physician Assistant at the University of Maryland Medical Center
November 14, 2022
Dr. Czinn explains the surge in pediatric respiratory illnesses and what parents can do. (MPT)
- Steven Czinn, MD, Director of the University of Maryland Children's Hospital, Drs. Rouben and Violet Jiji Endowed Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine
Dr. Wickwire offers methods for getting better sleep. (Healthline)
- Emerson Wickwire, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Section Head of Sleep Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Psychiatrist at the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
November 11, 2022
Dr. Chen discusses progress toward an RSV vaccine. (Insider)
- Wilbur Chen, MD, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Adult Clinical Studies section within the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health at the UM School of Medicine, and Infectious Diseases Physician at the University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Custer discusses the spread of RSV in the Washington, DC, region. (WTOP)
- Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head of Pediatrics Critical Care at the UM School of Medicine, and Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
November 10, 2022
Dr. Custer says hospitals are going to great lengths to care for RSV patients. (WYPR)
- Jason Custer, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Division Head of Pediatrics Critical Care at the UM School of Medicine, and Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
Drs. Berry and Clayborne explain why this flu season is more intense than usual. (CNBC)
- Andrea Berry, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UM School of Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital
- Elizabeth Clayborne, MD, MA, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine and Emergency Physician at UM Capital Region Medical Center
November 9, 2022
Dr. Liu tells parents what to look for in toys for infants. (Forbes)
- Esther Liu, MD, Chair of Pediatrics at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center)
November 3, 2022
- Rita Singer, Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist at UM St. Joseph Medical Center
November 2, 2022
- Rana Malek, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the UM School of Medicine, and Endocrinologist at the UM Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology
- Angela Ginn-Meadow, RN, LDN, CDE, Senior Diabetes Educator at the University of Maryland Medical Center