Articles and Media Appearances

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

Dr. Clayborne discusses the spread of respiratory ailments and what people can do to protect themselves and their children. (CNN)

  • 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

Dr. Couperus-Mashewske discusses a study finding that text messages can facilitate a faster response to a Code Blue alert. (Healio)

  • 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

Dr. Schrank talks about the respiratory virus season, including a particularly virulent flu season. (MPT)

  • 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

Drexler says college students, bombarded with gambling sponsorships at college football games, are vulnerable to developing problem gambling habits. (The New York Times)

  • Mary Drexler, MSW, Program Director for the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling at the UM School of Medicine

November 18, 2022

Drexler and Hinman warn that the launch of online sports gambling can make it easier to get addicted. (The Baltimore Sun)

  • 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

At a University of Maryland, College Park, event, Dr. Wright talks about the goals of health equity. (The Diamondback)

  • 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

An art therapist talks about how art therapy aids psychiatric patients in their recovery. (Catholic Review)

  • Rita Singer, Licensed Clinical Professional Art Therapist at UM St. Joseph Medical Center