Science - March 13, 2023
Matthew Akiyama, M.D., comments on the White House plan to eliminate hepatitis C, noting that more resources are needed for testing and treating people who are in jail or prison and carry the virus. Dr. Akiyama is associate professor of medicine at Einstein and an internist at Montefiore.
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Salon - March 6, 2023
Jill Crandall, M.D., says shortages of the diabetes drug Ozempic, which is widely used for weight-loss, have forced physicians to prescribe alternative medications, resulting in higher costs, new and different side effects, and increased blood sugar monitoring requirements for patients. Dr. Crandall is professor of medicine and the Jacob A. and Jeanne E. Barkey Chair in Medicine at Einstein, and chief of endocrinology at Einstein and Montefiore.
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Politico - February 27, 2023
Julia Arnsten, M.D., M.P.H., discusses the challenges some patients with chronic pain and other conditions face in obtaining medical cannabis. Dr. Arnsten is professor of medicine, of psychiatry & behavioral sciences, and of epidemiology & population health at Einstein and chief of the division of general internal medicine at Einstein and Montefiore.
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WebMD - February 21, 2023
Patricia Chavez, M.D., M.B.B.S., says understanding one's family and community health history can help motivate people to make lifestyle changes that improve health. Dr. Chavez is assistant professor of medicine at Einstein and a heart failure and transplant cardiology specialist at Montefiore.
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ABC 7 NY - February 19, 2023
Carlos Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H., and Bronx resident Natalie Diaz discuss Dr. Rodriguez's NIH-funded research to study heart failure among the Latino/Hispanic communities. Dr. Rodriguez is professor of medicine and of epidemiology & population heath at Einstein and director of clinical cardiology research and of cardiovascular epidemiology at Einstein and Montefiore. (segment begins at 11:37)
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Science Friday - February 16, 2023
Tia Powell, M.D., discusses the stigma that often surrounds a diagnosis of dementia, ways to improve dementia care, and the importance of supporting patient caregivers. Dr. Powell is professor of epidemiolgy & population health, the Dr. Shoshanah Trachtenberg Frackman Faculty Scholar in Biomedical Ethics, and director of the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics.
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CNN - February 15, 2023
Hina Talib, M.D., comments on a study showing an association between bullying and suicidal ideation, and discusses ways to help the bully, the victim, and those who witness bullying. Dr. Talib is clinical associate professor of pediatrics at Einstein.
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MedPageToday - February 13, 2023
Joanna Starrels, M.D., M.S., co-authors an editorial on new guidelines on the use of buprenorphine, rather than other opioids, in chronic pain management. Dr. Starrels is professor of medicine and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Einstein, and associate chief of research in the division of general internal medicine and director of the IMPOWR-ME Research Center at Einstein and Montefiore.
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Bronx Times - February 1, 2023
Albert Einstein College of Medicine first-year medical students held a Convocation of Thanks to honor the people who donated their bodies for anatomical studies. Students also presented the anatomy faculty with four paintings depicting the heart, which are now permanently displayed in the Forchheimer Building.
US News & World Report - January 27, 2023
Tim Duong, Ph.D., comments on a study about COVID-19 and its effects on the heart, noting that more research is necessary to follow patients, assess whether the virus impacted their organs, and treat them accordingly. Dr. Duong is professor and vice chair for research of radiology at Einstein and Montefiore, professor of biochemistry, and professor in the Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience at Einstein.
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Neurology Live - January 19, 2023
Joe Verghese, M.B.B.S., M.S., talks about his new NIH-funded study to evaluate an Einstein-developed test for assessing cognitive impairment and dementia. Dr. Verghese is chief of the integrated divisions of cognitive and motor aging and of geriatrics at Einstein and Montefiore, the Murray D. Gross Memorial Faculty Scholar in Gerontology, director of the Resnick Gerontology Center, and professor in the Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology and of medicine at Einstein.
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Science - January 13, 2023
Jan Vijg, Ph.D., comments on recent anti-aging studies in mice and notes their results do not mean the human aging process can be reversed. Dr. Vijg is professor and chair of genetics, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, and the Lola and Saul Kramer Chair in Molecular Genetics at Einstein.
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Everyday Health - January 12, 2023
Michal Melamed, M.D., comments on a study about the health benefits of several diets, and advises people to consume foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and fish. Dr. Melamed is professor of medicine, of pediatrics, and of epidemiology & population health at Einstein and a nephrologist at Montefiore Health System.
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