IN THIS ISSUE:
REGULAR FEATURES:
A Message From the President
Billiken Briefs
Human Resources FYI
Media Matters
Medical News
News Briefs
Professional Notes
SLU Stars
Top Ten
Trivia Corner
University Grants
John E. Morley, M.D. (geriatric medicine) was interviewed July 31 by the BBC. Morley discussed testosterone decline in aging and the A.D.A.M. questionnaire, a self-screening device for men who may be experiencing male menopause. Morley was interviewed on the same subject by the New York Times, USA Today Magazine and the Sacramento Bee.
Roger Goldman (School of Law) appeared live on cable network MSNBC (rebroadcast on CNBC) and was quoted in USA Today and Knight-Ridder newspapers on the death of Supreme Court justice William Brennan. Goldman is the author of William J. Brennan: Freedom First.
University President Lawrence Biondi, SJ was interviewed by the National Catholic Reporter on the University's future and its role in midtown redevelopment.
Thomas I. Porter, O.D. (ophthalmology) was interviewed by USA Today Magazine. Porter discussed the V-Max, a new low vision technology that allows legally blind people to have nearly perfect vision. The V-Max is available commercially and was developed in part by Porter.
Sandra Johnson (School of Law) was interviewed by the news magazine show Dateline NBC on the use of controlled substances for pain relief.
Mary Fran Ernst (pathology) was interviewed July 31 by the Fox television show America's Most Wanted. Ernst discussed the masters conference for death investigators, an advanced forensics course attended by death investigators from 50 states and Canada. She also talked about the need for uniform training for death investigators.
Robert B. Belshe, M.D. (internal medicine) was interviewed by Men's Health, the Los Angeles Times, Time-Warner's syndicated television program EXTRA!, Parents Magazine, American Druggist Magazine, Children's Magazine and Consumer Digest Magazine. The interviews focused on a nasal spray flu vaccine for children, which should be available for the public by fall 1999.
Fran E. Kaiser, M.D. (internal medicine) was interviewed July 31 by GQ magazine. Kaiser discussed drugs and hormones that can affect men's sexuality and performance. Kaiser also was interviewed July 29 by American Health magazine about the psychology of chronic illness.
Dr. Ella Swierkosz (microbiology laboratory) was interviewed by USA Today Magazine. Swierkosz discussed the new amplified DNA probe technology called URIprobe that more accurately detects sexually transmitted diseases.