Dr. George Alexopoulos (psychiatry) discussed geriatric depression on White Plains Cable TV's "Views from the Pews" and on Westchester Cable.
Dr. Louis Aronne (medicine) was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle about the epilepsy drug topiramate (Topamax) used to help patients lose weight.
Dr. Bruce Ballard (psychiatry) commented on the recruitment of African-American students to New York City medical schools in Newsday.
Dr. Barbara Bartlik (psychiatry) commented on the use of gingko biloba for anti-depressant-induced sexual dysfunction in The Advice Goddess (syndicated column). In addition, Drs. Bartlik and John Mulhall (urology) commented on why sexual dysfunctions should be treated as a major health issue in the New York Resident.
Dr. Flint Beal (neurology and neuroscience) commented on new stroke therapy device—the MERCI Retriever-on CBS' "Evening News."
Dr. Sandra Belmont (ophthalmology) helped debunk the "See Clearly Method"—which promises to correct eyesight with simple eye exercises—on WCBS-TV. Dr. Belmont was also interviewed by WCBS-TV about eye exercises that improve vision.
Dr. Diane Berson (dermatology) was interviewed by WCBS-TV about the likelihood of women who visit tanning salons to develop malignant melanoma. Dr. Berson also talked about skin-care basics in Marie Claire and Self and about how to care for sensitive skin in Home Basics.
Dr. Jeffrey Borer (cardiovascular medicine) commented on the pros and cons of salt on BottomlineHealth.com.
Dr. Pak Chung (reproductive medicine) was interviewed by Prevention Magazine about acupuncture's roll in pregnancy and infertility.
Dr. JoAnn Difede (psychiatry) discussed virtual-reality exposure therapy for patients with phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder related to Sept. 11 in Crain's New York Business.
Dr. J. Francois Eid (urology) discussed the health benefits of sex on Forbes.com.
Dr. Stephen Ferrando (psychiatry) commented on the Psychosomatics study that confirms the benefit of the Cornell Psychiatric Screen for medical impatients.
Dr. Marc Goldstein (urology) discussed "no-scalpel vasectomy" with Prevention Magazine.
Dean Antonio Gotto was interviewed by the Houston Chronicle about the relationship between medical colleges and teaching hospitals.
Dr. Gunnar Gouras (neurology and neuroscience) was interviewed by Real Simple about new strategies to help sharp minds stay sharp.
Dr. Katherine Halmi (psychiatry) was interviewed by the Poughkeepsie Journal about managed-care limits on eating-disorder treatments harmful to patients.
Dr. Lucinda Harris (medicine) discussed remedying discomfort associated with gas and heartburn—including live Q&A with callers—on NPR. In addition, Dr. Harris commented on signs and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on WCBS-AM Radio and the effectiveness of hypnotherapy to treat patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome on HealthDay.com.
Dr. Claudia Henschke's (radiology) book "Lung Cancer: Myths, Facts, Choices—and Hope" was reviewed by The New York Times (Science Times), the Canarsie Courier and iVillageHealth.com. In addition, Drs. Henschke and Alvin Mushlin (public health) were interviewed by the New York Resident about the cost effectiveness of CT scanning, engendered by Dr. Henschke's study, which was published in the August issue of Chest. Dr. Henschke was also interviewed by WNBC-TV on the ELCAP program, which uses CT screening for the early detection of lung cancer.
Dr. Haideh Hirmand (surgery) gave tips on maintaining youthful skin in Heart and Soul.
Dr. Nathaniel Hupert (public health) was interviewed by CNN American Morning about drug reactions between foods and prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. Dr. Hupert also commented on his Annals of Internal Medicine study, which distinguishes anthrax from the flu, in the Medical Post (Canada) and Education Update's "Medical Update."
Dr. Michael Kaplitt (neurological surgery) was interviewed by News 12 Long Island about gene therapy for Parkinson's disease. In addition, Drs. Flint Beal (neurology) and Kaplitt gave a report on Parkinson's research at NewYork Weill Cornell in the Parkinson's Disease Foundation Annual Report.
Dr. Barbara Levine (nutrition in clinical medicine) discussed the health benefits of olive oil with Health magazine.
Dr. Jonathan Lorch (medicine) was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about new intensive home treatment for dialysis patients offered by Rogosin Institute—part of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System.
Dr. Alan Manevitz (psychiatry) was interviewed by USA Today about distinguishing between prudent and paranoid precautions when safeguarding a home. In addition, Dr. Manevitz gave tips on emotional health in Real Simple.
Dr. Samuel Mann (medicine) discussed innovative treatments, causes and myths of hypertension, engendered by Dr. Mann's study in the American Journal of Hypertension. Dr. Mann also commented on the JAMA study linking high blood pressure to impatience in Newsday. In addition, he commented on neurogenic hypertension—based on his article in the October issue of American Journal of Hypertension—in The Lancet Neurology, Cortland Forum and Clinical Advisor.
Dr. Barnett Meyers (psychiatry) discussed NYPH's participation in a clinical trial leading to FDA approval of Alzheimer's drug memantine (Namenda) in Westchester's Journal News.
Dr. Robert Millman (psychiatry and public health) discussed white-collar prescription drug abuse on MSNBC.
Dr. John Mulhall (urology) was interviewed on NBC's pilot episode, "Your Total Health," about Viagra and Levitra.
Dr. Alfredo Nudman (psychiatry) gave advice to parents—signs that kids are skipping school—on FOX-5.
Dr. Kutluk Oktay (obstetrics and gynecology) took part in a three-part series on IVF on NBC's "Today Show."
Dr. Cynthia Pfeffer (psychiatry) was interviewed by Newsday and Crain's Health Pulse about suicide.
Dr. Mark Pochapin (medicine) offered advice on remedying discomfort associated with gas and heartburn on NPR.
Dr. Shahin Rafii (medicine) discussed cancer angiogenesis—from recent American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) meeting—in JAMA's "Medical News and Perspectives."
Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld (medicine) discussed house calls—medical cases and problem—on FOX News.
Dr. Zev Rosenwaks (center for reproductive medicine) was interviewed about the potential relationship between birth defects and assisted reproductive technology on CNN. In addition, Dr. Rosenwaks discussed egg freezing with the New York Post.
Dr. Neil Sadick (dermatology) was interviewed by Newsday's Nassau edition about a new non-surgical procedure to treat aging skin.
Dr. Gail Saltz (psychiatry) was interviewed about the health claim of soft-drinks on WNBC-TV.
Dr. Stephen Scheidt (medicine) commented on the facts and fictions of caffeine in The New York Times (Science Times "Q&A").
Dr. Richard Stein (medicine) was interviewed by CBS NewsPath and Fox-5 about the simple new blood test that gives early warning for heart attack.
Dr. Mia Talmor (surgery) commented on gastric bypass and post-weight-loss plastic surgery options for sagging skin in Allure.
Dr. Linda Vahdat (medicine) was interviewed by Glamour about the effectiveness of topical cream for breast enlargement.
Drs. Hao Wu and Christopher Lima (biochemistry) were featured in Education Update's "Medical Update" as recipients of the Mayor's Young Investigator Awards. In addition, Drs. Lisa Staiano-Coico (research) and Wu were interviewed by the Cornell Chronicle about the Tri-Institutional Research Program and its tackling of biomedical research.
Dr. Roger Yurt (surgery) was interviewed about the physiological response to burn in Marie Claire.
November 6, 2003
Dr. George Alexopoulos