Dr. Brian Apatoff (neurology) discussed the new multiple sclerosis drug CAMPATH on WNBC-TV.
Dr. Margaret Altemus (psychiatry) discussed the American Journal of Psychiatry study that explains hormones and depression on Science Central.
Dr. Neil Bander (urological oncology) was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about the effort to treat solid tumors with radio immunotherapy.
Dr. Barbara Bartlik (psychiatry) was interviewed by Cosmopolitan about treating sexual dysfunction in women.
Dr. Ernst G. Bartsich (obstetrics and gynecology) commented in the Westchester Journal News about options for treating fibroids; in Today's Black Woman about hysterectomy; and in the New York Resident about unnecessary hysterectomies.
Dr. Diane Berson (dermatology) was interviewed by Parents magazine about the connection between stress and skin conditions and by Marie Claire about the truths and myths about acne breakouts.
Dr. Jeffrey Borer (cardiovascular medicine) discussed "Roker's Smokers" BBQ team on Food TV.
Dr. Gilbert Botvin (public health) was interviewed by the Indianapolis Star about talking to children about drugs and alcohol.
Dr. Mark Callahan (public health) was interviewed by ABC's "World News Tonight" on how to guard against harmful bacteria in hotels. Dr. Callahan also discussed his and Dr. Hupert's Annals of Internal Medicine study to differentiate anthrax from the flu with the Associated Press.
Dr. Andrew Dannenberg (medicine) discussed drugs, such as COX-2 inhibitors, for the Prevention of disease with the Financial Times. Dr. Dannenberg was also interviewed by Fortune Magazine on COX-2 and cancer.
Minal Patel (third-year student) was interviewed by the New York Post about Camp Phoenix, the program which provides emotional support for young burn survivors who have been patients of NewYork Weill Cornell's Burn Center.
Dr. Joseph Del Pizzo (surgery) was interviewed by The New York Times (Men and Health) about men who are at higher risk for kidney stones, due to high-protein diets.
Dr. Joann Difede (psychiatry) and Dr. Roger Yurt (surgery) discussed the profile of the 9/11 burn survivors—two years later—with Newsday. Dr. Difede, along with Dr. Young Ho Auh (radiology), discussed the use of virtual reality in medicine, virtual colonoscopy and virtual reality (VR) therapy in JAMA.
Dr. Francois Eid (urology) was interviewed by CNBC's "Power Lunch" about "Viagra vs. Cialis."
Dr. Jennifer Epstein (public health) discussed smoking among rural teenagers vs. city teens with Farm and Daily (Ohio).
Dr. Oliver Fein (public health) commented on the proposal for a national health insurance in the Brooklyn Graphic and Brooklyn Heights Courier.
Dr. Richard A. Friedman (psychiatry) commented in New Jersey's Daily Record on anti-psychotic drugs used in the prison system. Dr. Friedman also discussed the effectiveness of Zoloft anti-depressant in treating children (based on the JAMA study), on CBS' "Early Show."
Dr. Christine Frissora (medicine) was interviewed about symptoms and prevention of the Norwalk virus on FOX-5.
Dr. Marc Goldstein (urology) discussed vasectomy with Prevention magazine.
Dean Antonio Gotto and Dr. Lisa Staiano-Coico (research) were interviewed by the Cornell Chronicle about Dr. Staiano-Coico's recent appointment as director of the Tri-Institutional Research Program.
Dr. Roy Gulick (medicine) was interviewed by the Medical Post about the HIV drug Trizivir.
Dr. Madeleine Harbison (pediatrics) was interviewed by CBS' "Evening News" and Globo International (Brazilian TV) about humantrope, a growth hormone for the treatment of idiopathic short stature.
Dr. Peter Halperin (dermatology) was interviewed by FOX-5 about eliminating cellulite.
Dr. Lucinda Harris (medicine) gave advice on recognizing signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as well as when to consult a doctor on Ogilvy PR Worldwide (Video News Release).
Dr. Claudia Henschke's (radiology) new book, "Lung Cancer: Myths, Facts, Choices—and Hope," was reviewed in the "Books on Health" section of The New York Times (Science Times). Dr. Henschke also discussed the benefits of CT lung cancer scans with ABC's "World News Tonight." In addition, Dr. Henschke was interviewed by Crain's Health Pulse and Cornell Education on the cost effectiveness of CT lung scans, based on an article in the August issue of Chest. Finally, Dr. Henschke discussed the role of PET/CT scans in the detection of lung cancer—engendered by the Italian study in Lancet—with Diagnostic Imaging Magazine.
Dr. Nathaniel Hupert (public health) was interviewed by the Respiratory Therapist about bioterrorism preparedness and by the Massachusetts Medical Society Journal Watch about guidelines for medical professionals to distinguish symptoms of anthrax from the flu. In addition, Dr. Hupert discussed the government release of the Weill Cornell computer model for bioterrorism response with the College of American Pathologists Magazine.
Drs. Wayne Isom and John Laragh (cardiothoracic surgery) were interviewed by A&E Biography for treating Jack Nicklaus for hypertension.
Dr. Jeffrey Kahn (psychiatry) gave tips on how to avoid burnout at work on MSNBC.com.
Dr. Michael Kaplitt (neurological surgery) was interviewed by Science Central; The Post-Journal (Jamestown, NY); Dallas Morning News; Dayton Daily News; Staten Island Advance; Journal Inquirer (CT); The Virginian-Pilot; St. Petersburg Times; the Sun-Sentinel; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Bio World Today; Today's Science on File; and the Cornell Chronicle about the first gene therapy for Parkinson's disease. Dr. Kaplitt also commented in The New York Post about the gene therapy performed for the second Parkinson's disease patient.
Dr. Alan Manevitz (psychiatry) discussed how childhood bullying in school may lead to behavioral and emotional problems later in life on WB-11. The New York TimesMagazine interviewed Dr. Manevitz on the connection between mid-life crisis and the types of cars people buy. In addition, he discussed tips for avoiding caregiver burnout with Real Simple.
Dr. Samuel Mann (medicine) commented on WCBS-TV about the AHA study showing new high blood pressure guidelines.
Dr. Barnett Meyers (psychiatry) commented in Newsday about challenges faced by men with depression.
Dr. Robert Min (radiology) commented on the surgical removal of spider veins in Men's Health.
Dr. John Moore (microbiology and immunology) was interviewed by the Associated Press on new HIV research.
Dr. Eric Ogden-Wolgemuth (pediatrics) was interviewed by WABC-TV about the "hygiene hypothesis" babies need to build up their immune systems.
Dr. Mehmet Oz (cardiothoracic surgery) was interviewed by CBS' "60 Minutes" about the use of complementary medicine to enhance patient care; by ABC's "Primetime" on aortic aneurysm and dissection in relation to John Ritter's sudden death; and by PBS about the technology of cardiac surgery.
Dr. Mark Pecker (clinical medicine) discussed salt intake and heart conditions with Health magazine.
Dr. Michael Perelman (psychology in psychiatry) discussed with Details magazine how couples who suffer a reduced libido, due to side effects of medications, can manage their sex life.
Dr. Cynthia Pfeffer (psychiatry) gave tips on dealing with depressed kids on CNN's Sunday Morning.
Dr. Dix Poppas (urology) commented in Lifetime about children's genital disorders.
Dr. Lawrence Resnick (medicine) was interviewed by Health magazine about new blood pressure guidelines.
Dr. Lauri Romanzi (obstetrics and gynecology) commented on the tanning drug Melanotan II (MT II), which also helps with weight loss and female and male sexual dysfunction.
Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld (medicine) discussed the concept that grapefruit makes certain prescriptions stronger with the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Drs. Zev Rosenwaks and Dr. Gianpiero Palermo (reproductive medicine) were interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about the alleged birth defects from IVF/ICSI. Dr. Rosenwaks was also interviewed by Globo International (Brazilian TV) about the latest techniques and current issues facing the IVF community, and by the Wall Street Journal about the link between fertility treatments and birth defects. In addition, Dr. Palermo commented in the Wall Street Journal about the national registry for IVF babies.
Dr. Neil Sadick (dermatology) discussed rejuvenating the face and body with Brooklyn's Bay News and ways to combat hair loss on NPR Radio.
Dr. Gail Saltz (psychiatry) gave dating advice to parents and teens and discussed teenage peer pressure on NBC's "Today Show."
Dr. Artur Spokojny (medicine) was interviewed by the documentary feature film "91 Productions" about Kabala and modern medicine.
Dr. Harris Stratyner (psychiatry) commented in Mental Health News on how parents can confront adolescent substance abuse.
Dr. Alexis Te (urology) was interviewed by the Medical Herald on new laser treatments that help reduce prostate cancer.
October 20, 2003
