 
 |
Members of the media frequently call the University for experts on various topics. If your expertise can be used for a breaking news story, call your campus media representative. The following are a few recent national media hits. Space makes it impossible to print media mentions on the local level.
Stewart Albert, M.D. (internal medicine, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism) was interviewed about a study testing growth hormone as a supplement to diet and exercise for weight loss. The study will be featured in the Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio).
Dr. Michael Anch (psychology) was interviewed Aug. 22 by fashionwiredaily.com. Anch discussed how lack of sleep can affect children when they return to school.
Dr. A.U. Bankaitis (otolaryngology) was interviewed by the Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio), WTOP Radio (Washington, D.C.) and the Laurenburg Exchange (N.C.) about hearing aids.
William Barnaby Faherty, SJ (professor emeritus, history) was interviewed Sept. 21 by the Baltimore Sun about the history of the Alexian Brothers and the exorcism that inspired the movie The Exorcist.
Robert B. Belshe, M.D. (infectious diseases and immunology) was interviewed by several national and international media outlets on a half-dose flu study at the Center for Vaccine Development.
Dr. Ross Brownson (community health) appeared in Family Life magazine. Brownson's study regarding walking trails boosting exercise levels in certain populations was featured. Brownson also will appear in an upcoming article in the Ottawa Citizen (Canada).
Mary Case, M.D. (pathology/forensic pathology) was interviewed Sept. 1 by WebMD. Case discussed the physiological impairment caused by alcohol consumption and its effects on operating a boat or car.
Thomas Chambers, M.D. (molecular microbiology and immunology) was featured in articles in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Greensburg, Pa.), Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, Va.) and Providence Journal (R.I.). The story, which first appeared in The Washington Post, discussed the process that Chambers invented for vaccine development that was used to create the West Nile virus vaccine.
Jerome Cohen, M.D. (internal medicine, cardiology) was interviewed Sept. 6 by Good Housekeeping. Cohen discussed the latest treatments and medications for regulating cholesterol levels. Cohen also was interviewed Aug. 22 by WebMD regarding hypertension and its effects on cardiovascular disease.
Adrian Di Bisceglie, M.D. (gastroenterology and hepatology) was interviewed Sept. 25 on National Public Radio. Di Bisceglie served on a panel on "The Diane Rehm Show" to discuss how drugs are marketed and advertised. Di Bisceglie also was interviewed Sept. 29 by Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News regarding liver function.
Joseph Flaherty, M.D. (internal medicine/geriatric medicine) was interviewed Sept. 29 by Internal Medicine Newsgroup. Flaherty discussed the Acute Care for the Elderly Unit at Saint Louis University Hospital that provides acute care tailored to the special needs of older adults.
Sharon E. Frey, M.D. (infectious diseases and immunology) was interviewed by Newhouse News Service. Frey discussed her study of the smallpox vaccine and how that may affect bioterrorism.
Joel Goldstein, J.D. (law) was interviewed by Reuters and Copley news services about vice presidential candidate selections.
George Grossberg, M.D. (psychiatry/geriatric psychiatry) was interviewed Sept. 1 by ABC television's Lifetime Live. Grossberg discussed the School of Medicine research study, which is investigating the use of nerve stimulation for depression. Grossberg also was interviewed by WebMD about the role social interaction plays in Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. James Hitchcock(history) was interviewed by the Washington Times about allegations of anti-Catholicism in the current presidential campaign.
Mark Jacob (cardiology), a heart failure disease management nurse, was interviewed by the Springfield News Leader about the availability of donor organs.
James Kemp, M.D. (pediatrics) discussed his recently published paper on bedsharing and infant deaths. The story also ran on Reuters Newswire, Good Morning America and ABC Radio Network.
Dr. Janet Kuebli (psychology) was interviewed Sept. 8 by the Saginaw News (Mich.) about the importance of children making new friends at school.
Dr. Christopher Long (pathology/toxicology) was featured in an article in the Neosho Daily News (Mo.) in regard to a toxicology report he prepared for Charles McKeehan, who died during a scuffle with Newton County deputies.
Dr. Doug Luke (community health) was interviewed by WebRN and Reuters about his findings that state tobacco control policies might result in lower teen smoking rates. He also was interviewed Sept. 25 by HealthScout, CBS Healthwatch and the American News Service.
Dr. Matthew Mancini (American studies) was interviewed by the History Channel about chain gang escapes for the series Escape: True Stories of Suspense. Mancini discussed a prisoner who twice escaped from a Georgia chain gang and later wrote a best-selling novel about it. The program is scheduled to air Nov. 6.
The Micah House program was featured in Sisters Today magazine. The article featured program coordinator Linda Reilly, Dr. Donald Stump (English) and three students in the program.
John Morley, M.D. (internal medicine/geriatric medicine) was interviewed by the Savannah (Ga.) Morning News. Morley discussed the ADAM questionnaire developed as a self-screening tool for men to use to determine whether or not they would be candidates for testosterone replacement therapy.
Dr. David Munz (psychology) was interviewed Aug. 24 by the American Payroll Association for a CD-ROM publication that is sent to all of its members.
Dr. Mary O'Toole (obstetrics and gynecology) was interviewed by Muscle Media magazine. O'Toole was asked to comment on the benefits of water in relation to exercise.
Dr. Steve Puro (political science) was interviewed by WDAF-TV Channel 4 (Kansas) about Bob Holden's plan to give seniors relief from soaring prescription drug costs.
Lezlie Raridon (nutrition and dietetics) was featured in Healthy Planet magazine.
Dr. Patsy Ruchala (nursing) was interviewed Sept. 8 by WRVA Radio (Richmond, Va.) about her study of advice given by nurses to new moms.
Eric Sargent, M.D. (otolaryngology ) was interviewed by the Kansas City Independent Examiner. Sargent discussed a new hearing technology called Vibrant SoundBridge.
Marjorie Sawicki (nutrition and dietetics) was interviewed by Reuters wire service. Sawicki commented on how to prepare a healthy school lunch for children.
John Selhorst, M.D. (neurology) was interviewed Sept. 29 by KJFF-AM (NBC Radio News). Selhorst discussed the results of the CHAMPS study that substantiated the effectiveness of a preventive treatment for people at-risk for developing multiple sclerosis.
Marc Shapiro, M.D. (trauma surgery) was interviewed by WebMD about domestic violence during pregnancy.
Nicolas Terry, J.D. (Center for Health Law Studies) was interviewed by Trialmagazine regarding Internet medicine. Terry also was interviewed by Tech Ranch, a Texas-based radio syndicate, about e-health issues.
Dr. William True (community health) was featured in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. True's study regarding the link between genetics and concurrent alcohol and nicotine dependence was discussed.
Dr. Ken Warren (political science) was interviewed by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution regarding the importance of Missouri in the presidential election. He was interviewed by the Kansas City Star about the presidential election. He also was interviewed by a number of top-tier news organizations about presidential and Missouri elections, including Fox News, CNN, The Economist, the New Republic, the Associated Press, Kiplinger news service and the San Francisco Chronicle.
Kent Wehmeier, M.D. (internal medicine, endocrinology) was interviewed Aug. 24 by WebMD about the alarmingly increasing rates of diabetes in the United States.
  |