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July 2005
July 29 update.
Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates 15th birthday
The Kansas City Daily Record ý July 27
St. Louis Daily Record/St. Louis Countian - July 26
St. Charles County Business Record - July 26
It has been 15 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and people with disabilities say the law has made a tremendous impact on their lives. However, much remains to be done, said Andrew D. Levy, JD, an adjunct professor at the School of Law. "I think all you have to do is walk down the street and see how many storefronts still have a single step in front of them that no one has bothered to ramp."
www.kcdailyrecord.com
www.thedailyrecord.com
www.sccdailyrecord.com
Managing Stress During the Bar Exam
The Daily Record - July 27
Law students use a variety of techniques to deal with the stress of taking the bar exam, from massage to mediation and hypnosis. The University of Marylandýs counseling center offers sessions for law students experiencing stress in their academic or personal lives. Ann Smith, MSW, a counselor with the center said, "Students could use those techniques to help control test anxiety."
www.mddailyrecord.com
New Grad School in the Works
The Baltimore Business Journal - July 29
The University of Maryland, Baltimore, is planning to create a school of public health, aiming to bring in more research dollars and offer a more affordable graduate education option for students. "Investigators with strong public health credentials are often reluctant to come to a university without a school of public health," University President David J. Ramsay, DM, DPhil said.
Permanent Supervision of Sex Offenders Proposed
The Daily Record - July 29
Attorney General J. Joseph Curran, Jr. is proposing a plan to keep sex offenders under lifetime supervision to keep track of those who are likely to re-offend. ýI think the key is defining the eligible defendants relatively narrowly and providing a fair process by which they can adjudicate the necessity of a lifetime of supervision,ý said Michael Millemann, JD, a professor in the School of Law.
www.mddailyrecord.com
July 28 update.
All About Sweating
The Baltimore Sun - July 28
In this story about sweat - what it is, why we do it and how to stop it - Yvette Rooks, MD, an assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said sweat does not necessarily correlate to weight loss.
www.baltimoresun.com
Grocers Go for Gluten-Free Food
Newsday - July 27
Food manufacturers and grocers are rolling out gluten-free foods targeted at consumers with celiac disease, a digestive disorder that is triggered by the protein gluten and affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans. It is an attractive and potentially robust market because celiac disease is an incurable and lifelong condition, said Pam Cureton, RD, LD, a dietician in the Center for Celiac Research at the School of Medicine.
www.newsday.com
July 27 update.
Experts Tackle 12 Weight Loss Questions
The Detroit News - July 26
Herbert Muncie Jr., MD, chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at the School of Medicine discussed the effects of caffeine and its relation to health and weight loss, saying that adults might want to reduce their caffeine consumption if they are ingesting more than 300 milligrams daily, or the equivalent of roughly 28 ounces (or three and a half cups) of regular coffee.
www.detnews.com
Heightened Security on Mass Transit Nationwide
The Christian Science Monitor - July 25
Transit systems across the country are expanding security operations in the wake of two terrorists bombings this month in London. Michael Greenberger, JD, a professor at the School of Law and director of the University of Marylandýs Center for Health and Homeland Security, said more should be done to install a comprehensive surveillance system, similar to Londonýs. "It's fairly shocking that the MTA has $600 million for security and still doesn't have closed-circuit TV's for surveillance," said Greenberger.
www.csmonitor.com
The Future of the Patriot Act
British Broadcasting Company - July 22
On this national radio show broadcast throughout the United Kingdom, Michael Greenberger, JD, a professor at the School of Law, discussed the progress of the Patriot Act through Congress.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 26 update.
Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The Daily Record - July 25
It has been 15 years since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and people with disabilities say the law has made a tremendous impact on their lives. However, much remains to be done, said Andrew D. Levy, JD, an adjunct professor at the School of Law. "I think all you have to do is walk down the street and see how many storefronts still have a single step in front of them that no one has bothered to ramp. We've got a long way to go, particularly with respect to existing construction," Levy said.
www.mddailyrecord.com
Analyzing the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Direct Connection Maryland Public Television - July 25
The nomination of John Roberts to replace retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor came as a surprise to many who thought the nominee would be a female or Hispanic. Paula Monopoli, JD, an associate professor and director of the Women Leadership & Equality Program at the School of Law, discussed how Robert'ý appointment would change the face of the court.
Common Sense Defense Against Toxins
The Frederick News Post - July 21
The summer season, and likely more public awareness about the services provided by the Maryland Poison Center at the School of Pharmacy, has led to a surge in calls to the service.
Maryland Court of Appeals Updates Standard on DNA testimony
The Daily Record - July 20
Kansas City Daily Record - July 25
The Maryland Court of Appeals, the state's highest court, recently ruled that current DNA science is so good that experts no longer have to testify about the statistics that prove two samples match. "The older rule that suggested that statistical information had to accompany any expert's testimony clearly is a relic of a bygone era, and I think Judge [Irma] Raker, in a very scholarly and persuasive way, demonstrated that that kind of expert presentation is really no longer called for, given the advances in DNA technology," said Michael Greenberger, JD, a professor at the School of Law.
www.mddailyrecord.com
The Technology of Nursing
The Daily Record - July 25
Hundreds of people attended the School of Nursing's 15th annual health care informatics conference last weekend to learn about the relatively new field of nursing informatics. "The use of technology in health care is big business," said Kathryn L. Montgomery, PhD, an associate dean of Organizational Partnerships and Outreach at the school.
www.mddailyrecord.com
July 25 update.
Analysis of Judge John Roberts' Record
The Associated Press - July 22
President Bush's pick-Judge John Roberts-to replace retiring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor will face intense questioning about his record on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Roberts has written about 40 majority opinions during the past two years. Andrew Levy, JD, an adjunct professor at the School of Law said, "It's pretty dry technical stuff. It leaves people reading the tea leaves like everyone else. I suspect the administration likes this just fine."
Federal Law Facilitates Drug Treatment Centers
The Baltimore Sun - July 25
Church and neighborhood organizations will likely have little success when opposing the building of drug treatment programs in their communities due to recent federal court rulings under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The act states that such programs should receive the same consideration as other medical facilities and may be built anywhere. Still, some program organizers have had trouble persuading council members to sponsor an ordinance on their behalf-one reason few methadone clinics have opened in the city, said Ellen Weber, JD, an assistant professor in the School of Law.
www.baltimoresun.com
Health Screenings Are Everywhere
The Los Angeles Times - July 25
At churches, libraries, and recreation centers around the country, companies are offerings screenings for ailments such as osteoporosis and vascular disease. The screenings, for people older than 40 who often have very little risk and no symptoms, are for the "wealthy well," said William Flinn, MD, a professor and the head of vascular surgery in the School of Medicine.
www.latimes.com
National Kidney Foundation of Maryland Elects Two New Board Members
The Daily Record - July 22
Charles B. Cangro, MD, an assistant professor at the School of Medicine, has been elected to the board of The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland for the 2005-2006 year.
www.mddailyrecord.com
Psychological Effects of Terrorism
WBAL-TV Ch 11 - July 21
Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor at the School of Law, discussed the psychological effects of the second wave of bombings in London in two weeks. Greenberger said that the second wave of attacks was the terrorists' way of proving that they could attack the city's mass transit system again.
Will the U.S. Supreme Court Overturn Roe v. Wade?
The Baltimore Sun - July 24
Mark Graber, JD, PhD, a professor at the School of Law, analyzed the probability and potential impact that overturning Roe v. Wade would have on the United States. "If you look at the debate now, it is the Democrats who are stuck with defending things like partial-birth abortion, which is a loser," said Graber. "If Roe v. Wade is overruled, in a great many states it will be Republicans who are stuck in an extremist position."
www.baltimoresun.com
July 22 update.
London Terror Suspect Had Been Sighted in Oregon
The Oregonian - July 21
Investigators say a man considered a suspect in the July 7 London train bombings was in Oregon six years ago to scout a location for a terrorist training camp. Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor at the School of Law, said the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice have done a poor job compiling a comprehensive watch list of terror suspects and making it available to local police.
www.oregonlive.com
July 21 update.
No Hormone for Autism
Medical News Today ý July 21
Forbes ý July 21
Health Behavior News Service ý July 19
A new study by researchers at Children's Hospital in Westmeade, Australia, finds the intestinal hormone secretin does not improve autism. The findings contradict earlier studies by researchers in the School of Medicine that hinted at its usefulness and led to its widespread use in treating the disorder.
www.medicalnewstoday.com
www.forbes.com
www.hbns.org
Supreme Court Nominee
WUSA-TV Ch 9 - July 20
In his weekly appearance on this Washington, D.C., news broadcast, Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor at the School of Law, discussed the nomination of Judge John Roberts to succeed the retiring Justice Sandra Day OýConnor and the impact Roberts would have on the Court's future decisions.
Supreme Court Nominee
The Baltimore Sun - July 21
In an op-ed column, Michael Greenberger, JD, a professor in the School of Law, analyzed how the far rightýPresident Bush's strongest constituencyý has influenced the selection process of the next Supreme Court Justice. "He [Roberts] has won the hard-to-obtain blessing of the far right," Greenberger wrote.
The Impact of a New Supreme Court Justice
The Orange County Register - July 20
The arrival of a new justice isn't likely to mean the U.S. Supreme Court will change the law on controversial issues anytime soon, experts say. And those with other agendas may be less likely to pursue appeals. "They'd rather take a small loss than a national loss," said Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law.
www.ocregister.com
July 20 update.
Appeals Court Updates an Old Standard on DNA
The Daily Record - July 20
A Court of Appeals opinion holds that experts no longer have to testify about the statistics that prove two DNA samples match - to simply state there is a match will suffice. School of Law professor, Michael Greenberger, JD, said the opinion corrects an antiquated standard.
www.mddailyrecord.com
Attorneys Call for Mistrial in Slaying Case
The Baltimore Sun - July 20
Attorneys for one of two Mexican immigrants accused of killing three relatives are calling for a mistrial after a prosecutor played a tape-recorded statement implicating the second defendant. Michael Millemann, JD, a professor in the School of Law, said the situation underscores the potential problems of joint trials.
www.baltimoresun.com
Bush's Announcement of Supreme Court Nominee
WBFF-TV Ch 45 ý 10 p.m. July 19
WMAR-TV Ch 2 ý 11 p.m. July 19
President Bush nominated John Roberts to replace Sandra Day OýConnor on the U.S. Supreme Court. Mark Graber, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law, was interviewed by the anchors of these stations concerning the impact of John Robertsý nomination. Graber noted that Roberts, only 50 years old, is expected to have an impact on court decisions for several decades. He also observed that Robertsý role in writing arguments to strike down Roe v. Wade for the U.S. Department of Justice will be a point of contention during his confirmation hearings.
Energy Drinks Hurt Teeth
Newark Advocate - July 17
A Dental School study reported in General Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry's clinical, peer-reviewed journal, that sports and energy drinks may cause irreversible damage to dental enamel, potentially resulting in severe tooth decay.
www.newarkadvocate.com
Keeping Track of Foreign Students
FOX 45 Ch 45 - July 18
Michael Greenberger, JD, a professor in the School of Law, said that a law requiring universities to keep track of its foreign students seems to be working, and that it gives the government the potential to build a case against a suspected terrorist. Greenberger said that before the law was enacted students could come to the U.S and then disappear.
Mobile Wellness Clinics Cause Concern
The Washington Post - July 19
Companies providing screenings for vascular disease and osteoporosis to identify health problems that might otherwise go undetected are raising questions about the tests' effectiveness. For "people under age 55 without risk factors, the yield [of vascular disease found] is going to be very low," said William Flinn, MD, head of the Division of Vascular Surgery at the School of Medicine. "A lot of the [commercial] screening is for the wealthy well," he said.
www.washingtonpost.com
School of Medicine Receives Grant
The Daily Record - July 19
The National Cancer Institute has awarded the School of Medicine a $2.5 million, five-year grant to help reduce disparities in cancer deaths of minority and low-income populations in Maryland.
www.mddailyrecord.com
Supreme Court Nomination Reaction
WJLA-TV Ch 7 - July 19
Paula Monopoli, JD, a professor in the School of Law, commented on President Bushýs nomination of John Roberts to take over for retiring Justice Sandra Day OýConnor.
The State of Chief Justice William Rehnquistýs Health
The Baltimore Sun - July 14
Chief Justice Rehnquist's medical condition and future plans have been the subject of widespread speculation since the court announced last year that he has thyroid cancer. But Rehnquist's apparently improved health in recent months has led some to reconsider rumors of his retirement. Scott Strome, MD, professor in the School of Medicine, is quoted as saying that Rehnquist could be suffering from thyroid lymphoma, a treatable form of cancer.
www.baltimoresun.com
July 19 update.
Educating Patients About Trials
The Journal Gazette - July 17
Researchers attempt to better educate patients about the difficult decision to participate in clinical trials for promising but still unproven treatments. The highly publicized problems of some clinical trials have eroded public trust, said Susan Buskirk, RN, BSN, CCRC, executive director of the School of Medicine Human Research Protections Program.
www.fortwayne.com
Maryland General Pushes Ahead with Improvement Plans
The Baltimore Sun - July 18
Several issues, including the most recent lab results controversy, have prompted the University of Maryland Medical System to implement a comprehensive approach to improving Maryland General Hospital and turning it into a "national model."
www.baltimoresun.com
July 18 update.
Bypass, Angioplasty Merge in One Operation
Charlotte Observer ý July 18
Bypass surgery and angioplasty, often seen as opposing approaches to treating blocked blood vessels in the heart, are combined in a single, minimally invasive procedure at the University of Maryland Medical Center. "Coronary artery disease can be treated in two ways," said Robert Poston, MD, assistant professor of cardiac surgery in the School of Medicine, who performs the bypass portion of the hybrid procedure. "We're combining the best of both worlds."
www.charlotte.com
www.washingtonpost.com
Clinical Trials and Errors: Firms Aim to Educate Patients on Test Risks
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - July 18
A small, yet growing, number of clinical research programs have been making efforts to better educate patients and the public about the risks and benefits of participating in trials―the human tests of drugs and medical devices for which millions of people volunteer annually. Several organizations are trying to help potential enrollees. Susan Buskirk, BSN, executive director of the Human Research Protections program, says, "There has been some erosion of public trust as a result of some of the problems that have occurred" in clinical trials.
www.fortwayne.com
Health Care Funding for Immigrant Children
The Baltimore Sun - June 22
Olivia Carter-Pokras, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, talked about the proposed state funding cuts to health care services for the children of low-income legal immigrants.
New Hypertension Drug Works Well in Blacks
Atlanta Constitution Journal ý July 18
Forbes.com ý July 18
DrKoop.com ý July 18
HealthDayNews.com ý July 18
myDNA.com ý July 18
Nebivolol, a drug currently under FDA review, works better than other beta-blocker drugs in controlling high blood pressure in black patients, a researcher reported Sunday. "This particular beta blocker seems to work better in African-Americans than other beta blockers on the market," says Elijah Saunders, MD, professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology and Hypertension at the School of Medicine.
www.ajc.com
drkoop.com
www.mydna.com
Specialty Drug Costs Climbing
Washington Times ý July 12
BestWire.com ý July 15
An increase in spending on specialty pharmaceuticals used to treat complex clinical conditions is presenting a growing challenge to the health care industry and consumers, states a Blue Cross and Blue Shield-commissioned study led by C. Daniel Mullins, PhD, professor and chair of the Pharmaceutical Health Services Research Department in the School of Pharmacy.
washingtontimes.com
www.BestWire.Com
Surge in Number of Lyme Disease Cases
The Washington Times - July 12
The number of cases of Lyme disease is increasing as the size of the area affected by the disease also expands. Early detection of the disease is key. If Lyme disease is diagnosed late, "it sets up what we call an autoimmune response in the body and triggers an inflammatory reaction," said Robert Edelman, MD, professor at the School of Medicine.
www.washtimes.com
July 15 update.
Dr. Theodore E. Woodward Remembered
Washington Post - July 13
Theodore E. Woodward, MD, a retired School of Medicine professor who was nominated for the Nobel Prize for his work in the field of infectious diseases, died of heart failure yesterday at his Roland Park home. He was 91.
www.washingtonpost.com
Eyesight Exhibit
WJZ public affairs show "On Time" - July 11
Eve Higginbothan, MD, professor and chair of Department of Ophthalmology in the School of Medicine, appeared on the television show "On Time" to discuss the National Eye Institute's traveling exhibit on vision and eyesight, which the School of Medicine sponsors.
FBI Notes Shed Light on Oregon Lawyer Arrest
New York Times ý July 15
The Associated Press ý July 14
The day before a Portland attorney was wrongly arrested on suspicion of involvement in the 2004 Madrid train bombings, an FBI official says in a newly released e-mail that the agency did not have enough evidence to arrest the man on criminal charges. Michael Greenberger, JD, a former U.S. Department of Justice official who heads the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security, was interviewed for the story.
Michael Chertoff and Homeland Security Reorganization
Christian Science Monitor - July 15
In this story, Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law, discusses the plan to restructure the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and comments on its director, Michael Chertoff.
www.csmonitor.com
Mindfulness
Washington Post - July 12
In this story about mindfulness and its health benefits, Brian Berman, MD, professor and director of the Center for Integrative Medicine in the School of Medicine, says the appeal of mindfulness involves more than peopleýs health; it helps people gain control over their lives.
www.washingtonpost.com
Nursing Shortage Stabilizes, Other Heath Care Vacancies Abound
The Gazette - July 15
Although the vacancy rate for nursing in Maryland has dropped to a five-year low, experts expect the shortage of other health care professionals to worsen as the Baby Boomer generation ages. The story references a School of Nursing/Shady Grove Hospital partnership. Kathryn Montgomery, PhD, RN, associate dean for organizations partnerships, outreach, and clinical enterprise in the School of Nursing, says there is no quick solution to the nursing faculty shortage.
www.gazette.net
Walk to Weight Loss
The Baltimore Sun - July 15
This story profiles the Get Fit Maryland initiative, a partnership of the School of Medicine, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the Merritt Athletic Clubs to promote weight loss through walking.
www.baltimoresun.com
July 14 update.
CHHS Director Previews BioShield Testimony
WTOP Radio - July 11
Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law, talked about whether, in light of the London bombings, the U.K. could benefit from adopting laws the U.S. has enacted post-9/11, e.g., the Patriot Act.
Environmental Studies Flow Through All
Baltimore Sun Educational Supplement - July 8
In a story about local environmental education classes, Barbara Sattler, PhD, associate professor and director of the School of Nursing's Environmental Health Education Center, is interviewed.
www.print2webcorp.com
FBI Notes Shed Light on Oregon Lawyer Arrest
The Associated Press ý July 13
Newsday ý July 13
Baltimoresun.com ý July 14
The day before a Portland attorney was wrongly arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Madrid train bombings, an FBI official stated in a newly released e-mail that the agency did not have enough evidence to arrest the man on criminal charges. Michael Greenberger, JD, a former Justice Department official who heads the University of Maryland's Center for Health and Homeland Security, was interviewed for the story.
www.baltimoresun.com
London Terror Aftermath
BBC Radio - July 11
Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law, talked about whether, in light of the London bombings, the U.K. could benefit from adopting laws the U.S. has enacted post-9/11, e.g., the Patriot Act.
Michael Chertoff and Homeland Security Reorganization
U.S.News & World Report ý July 18
BBC Radio ý July 12
WTOP Radio ý July 12
Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law, discussed the plan to restructure the Department of Homeland Security. He also comments on its director, Michael Chertoff.
www.usnews.com
Patient Grateful to UM Doctors
The York Daily Record - July 14
In this letter, a liver transplant patient thanks the following doctors, among others, for their role in his successful transplant: Benjamin Philosophe, MD, PhD, associate professor and director of the Division of Transplantation in the School of Medicine, and Luis Campo, MD, assistant professor in the School of Medicine.
ydr.com
School of Nursing Museum
Baltimore Sun Education Supplement - July 8
In the story, "Nurses Featured in Living History Museum," the School of Nursing Museum is profiled and Dean Janet D. Allan, PhD, RN, CS, FAAN, and Gary Porto, director of development, are interviewed.
www.print2webcorp.com
UM Medical School Forms Partnership with Biotech Firm
Baltimore Sun ý July 12
Rednova.com ý July 12
The School of Medicine announced a partnership with a Pennsylvania-based biotech firm, Acceptys Inc., to focus on treatments for cancer and infectious diseases and to study the human response to illnesses. Acceptys will open an office in the UMB BioPark.
www.baltimoresun.com
www.rednova.com
July 13 update.
Acupuncture and In-Vitro fertilization
WMAR-TV - July 8
Laurence Udoff, MD, assistant professor in the School of Medicine and director of Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnoses was interviewed on the use of acupuncture in conjunction with in-vitro fertilization.
Bethesda Brain Bank Questioned
The Washington Post - June 30
The high-profile lawsuits alleging Stanley Medical Research Institute did not obtain proper consent on brain donations jeopardizes recent gains made in encouraging people to donate their organs, said Ronald Zielke, PhD, professor in the School of Medicine and director of the Brain and Tissue Bank for Development Disorders.
www.washingtonpost.com
Delays Hinder Government Program to Develop Drugs to Treat Bioterrorism Victims
The San Diego Union-Tribune ý July 13
Copley News Service
The federal government's year-old program called BioShield that should be encouraging the development of drugs to treat victims of chemical, biological and nuclear terrorist attacks is being bogged down in bureaucratic delays, said Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law. He testified yesterday before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee that the government needs to do more to assess the kinds of "material threats" to the U.S. population.
www.signonsandiego.com
Gross Anatomy Lab Feature
National Public Radio - June 29
This radio broadcast is the last installment in a four-part series featuring gross anatomy students in the School of Medicine. The series concluded with coverage of a ceremony they held honoring those who donated their bodies to science.
www.npr.org
Ideas About Alternative Medicine
WebMD - June 30
Janine Blackman, MD, PhD, professor in the School of Medicine was quoted in a story about a Consumer Reports survey comparing peopleýs perceptions on the effectiveness of chiropractic care and herbal remedies.
Laughing, One of 10 Paths to Better Health
USA Today - July 12
A healthy lifestyle includes more than just salads and exercise. Laughter keeps blood vessels dilated and protects against heart attacks, said Michael Miller, MD, director of preventive cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and associate professor in the School of Medicine.
www.usatoday.com
London Terror Developments and Reorganization of Department of Homeland Security
WUSA-TV Ch 9 - July 13
Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law, talked about the latest developments in last weekýs terror bombings in London. He also commented on todayýs restructuring of the Department of Homeland Security to include a chief medical officer and a chief intelligence officer. "It clearly needed an overhaul. It was not working in the shape it was in," said Greenberger.
Low Dose Radiation
Australia National Public Radio - July 4
William Morgan, PhD, professor and director of the Radiology Oncology Research Laboratory in the School of Medicine was interviewed on the effects of low-dose radiation on human cells.
Questions about CIA Case Surround Presidential Advisor Karl Rove
The Baltimore Sun - July 13
Controversy continues to follow Karl Rove and his possible role in leaking the name of an undercover CIA agent to the press. Michael Greenberger, JD, a professor in the School of Law, commented on information he thinks the special prosecutor is presenting to the grand jury investigating the leak. "My sense is that the real crux is not whether he (Rove) leaked this information in violation of that statute [the Intelligence Identities Protection Act], but whether he was fully forthcoming with the grand jury," Greenberger said.
www.baltimoresun.com
Research on the Amish
USA Today ý June 27
Boston Globe ý July 4
This story about genetic research in Lancaster County, Pa., involving the Amish population, profiles the Amish Research Clinic of Alan Shuldiner, MD, professor and head of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition in the School of Medicine.
www.usatoday.com
www.boston.com
Specialty Drug Costs Climbing
UPI - July 12
An increase in spending on specialty pharmaceuticals used to treat complex clinical conditions is presenting a growing challenge to the health care industry and consumers, states a Blue Cross and Blue Shield commissioned study led by C. Daniel Mullins, PhD, professor and chair of the Pharmaceutical Health Services Research Department in the School of Pharmacy.
UMB and Biotech Company Unite on Antibodies
The Daily Record - July 12
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine inked a deal with Pennsylvania-based biotech, Acceptys Inc., to develop human antibodies to treat elderly people with comprised immune systems. The deal with Acceptys, which will move into the first building of UMB's biotech park, is an example of the kinds of collaborations the park will foster, said Jim Hughes, vice president for research and development.
www.mddailyrecord.com
July 12 update.
Acupuncture May Help Overactive Bladder
ABC News Now - July 5
Janine Blackman, MD, of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the School of Medicine, did a live interview on two studies on acupuncture. One study found the alternative therapy was effective in treating overactive bladder; the other suggested that it did not help patients with fibromyalgia.
Director of CHHS Previews Testimony About Project BioShield
WTOP Radio - July 11
Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law, is testifying before a U.S. House of Representatives sub-committee today on how Project BioShield is administered, the requirements for funding, and the difficulties faced by companies seeking to secure funding for vaccine research and development and production contracts.
Enron Litigation: It's Not Over Yet
Investment Dealers' Digest- July 4
Michael Greenberger, JD, former director of the Division of Trading and Markets at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and a professor in the School of Law, says the recent $4.2 billion settlement of class action suits by Enron Corp. investors against Citigroup and JPMorgan is unlikely to have a lasting impact. "The telling factor was (that) the defendant banks' activities were so brazen and (institutional investors') losses so huge that the investors were compelled to change their way of conducting themselves, and they are actually trying to seek remedies for losses they suffered."
Facing the Terrorism Threat
WAMT-AM News Radio (Orlando) - July 9
On the "Legal Forum" radio show on this all-news radio station, Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law, discussed the impact of the recent bombings in London and the role for civilians to be aware of their surroundings to help fight terrorism in the U.S.
www.1190wamt.com
Healing the Mind, Punishing the Body
Baltimore Sun - July 8
Doctors are beginning to warn mental patients about the physical side effects of drugs to treat their mental conditions. Anthony F. Lehman, MD, professor and chairman of psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, says some of the newer drugs have shown fewer side effects.
Laughter and Blood Flow are Linked
CBS Evening News - July 4
While researching why laughter helps lower future heart risk, Michael Miller, MD, a professor in the School of Medicine, has found a connection between laughter and increased dilation of the blood vessels to improve blood flow.
Op-Ed: Supreme Court Should Include a Diversity Seat
Baltimore Sun - July 12
Sherrilyn Ifill, JD, a civil rights lawyer and professor in the School of Law, calls for a ýdiversity seatý on the U.S. Supreme Court to be filled, "by someone whose personal and professional life has prepared him or her to powerfully and substantively represent the experiences of the marginalized."
www.baltimoresun.com
U.S. Policy Following the London Bombings
WYPR-FM Marc Steiner Show - July 11
Following the London bombings, does the U.S. policy to fight terrorism need to be revised? Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law, participated in a panel discussion offering several views about how the U.S. should proceed.
White House in No Rush to Make U.S. Supreme Court Nomination
Baltimore Sun - July 11
The White House signaled that it is in no hurry to name its pick for the first Supreme Court vacancy in more than a decade, a strategic slowdown that legal and political analysts say should help President Bush to more finely shape one of his most lasting legacies. Michael Greenberger, JD, former Justice Department official and a professor in the School of Law, does not expect a long wait. "A month in politics can be a lifetime," Greenberger says. "I may be thinking, 'If I am in their shoes, I may get a second pick.' But you don't know that."
www.baltimoresun.com
Who Will Replace OýConnor on the U.S. Supreme Court?
WTOP Radio - July 9
Michael Greenberger, JD, former Justice Department official and a professor in the School of Law, discussed some of the possible candidates to succeed Justice Sandra Day OýConnor on the U.S. Supreme Court.
www.baltimoresun.com
July 11 update.
Chertoff Gets High Marks for Reassurance After Attacks
Baltimore Sun - July 9
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff was praised for reassuring Americans shaken by the London bus and subway bombings that the government was doing all it could to keep U.S. commuters safe. His next big test could come this week, when he's scheduled to unveil plans for revamping his department. Chertoff is "a very able administrator, but he is faced with almost insurmountable problems in getting this Hydra under control," says Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law.
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Experts Urge More Public Involvement in Bus and Subway Security
Newhouse News Service ý July 8
Bridgetown (NJ) News ý July 8
Dallas Morning News ý July 7
Bradenton (Fl) Herald ý July 7
WTTG-TV ý July 7
WTOP Radio ý July 7
As the United States beefs up subway and bus security following Thursday's bombings in London, anti-terrorism experts said the public needs to be actively brought into the effort. "The feeling is that civil defense is a 1950s concept ý but we need it more today than we did in the 1950s," says Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the University of Maryland's Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law.
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Facing the Terrorism Threat
Baltimore Sun - July 10
In the wake of the London bombings, are a certain number of bombs and deaths and scares just going to be part of our lives for the foreseeable future? "If there was a silver lining to (9/11), it is that it made terrorism a household concern," says Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law. "Most people didn't understand the threat, didn't know who Osama bin Laden was, didn't know about weapons of mass destruction. We are way past that now."
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UMB BioPark Will Provide Jobs; Improve Housing Values
Baltimore Sun - July 10
In a story about the factors that should be considered when buying housing in the revitalized sections of downtown, the UMB BioPark is cited for providing new jobs and economic security to the surrounding neighborhood.
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University of Maryland Gets An ýAý For Its Nanotechnology Research
Washington Post - July 7
Technology columnist Ellen McCarthy wrote, "If you get them going, the University of Maryland academics who are devoting their days to nanotechnology research will spout off dozens of ways their chosen field could someday change the world. Drug delivery will be accurate enough to target specific proteins within cells."
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July 8 update.
Acupuncture Helps Dry Mouth
Kansas City infoZine - July 7
Acupuncture can help relieve the symptoms of dry mouth, increasing the flow of saliva and improving patients' ability to eat, speak, and sleep, says a study by Warren Morganstein, DDS, MPH, associate dean for enrichment program and dean's faculty in the Dental School.
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London Terror Attacks Response
WBAL-TV Ch 11 - July 7 5pm and 6pm
Kate Christensen, JD, associate director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, discussed how the American public needs to be more vigilant while using mass transit systems, in the wake of Thursdayýs deadly terror attacks in London. Christensen says people need to be aware of their surroundings and of any unattended packages, and know the emergency procedures. Information provided by Michael Greenberger, JD, professor in the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, was used during the noon newscast.
NeighborCare to Be Sold To Rival
Baltimore Sun - July 7
NeighborCare, a Baltimore-based supplier of prescriptions to nursing homes, has agreed to sell out to its competitor in the institutional pharmacy business for $1.8 billion. The sale will likely result in a significant number of job cuts at the company's Inner Harbor headquarters, said Bruce Stuart, PhD, professor and executive director of the Peter Lamy Center for Drug Therapy and Aging in the School of Pharmacy.
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Nursing Shortage Stabilizes, Other Heath Care Vacancies Abound
The Daily Record - July 7
As the vacancy rate for nursing in Maryland drops to a five-year low, vacancies for hospital respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and hospital respiratory therapists are on the rise, says a new survey by the Maryland Hospital Association. More nurses are keeping their jobs these days because of weaknesses in other industries, said Kathryn Montgomery, PhD, RN, associate dean for organizations partnerships, outreach, and clinical enterprise in the School of Nursing.
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The History of the Supreme Court
Marc Steiner Show, WYPR-FM - July 7
Mark Graber, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law, talked about the role of the Supreme Court in shaping the history of the United States. Garber commented on the shift of legal priorities over the past 200 years and how some core values have remained the same. "If you talk with most people, and I talk with most students, they say the Constitution is on their side. So students I know who have never cracked open a textbook about the 18th century are firmly convinced the framers agreed with all of their values," said Graber.
July 6 update.
Freedom of the Press
WUSA-TV Ch 9 - July 6
In his weekly appearance on this Washington, D.C. news broadcast, Michael Greenberger, JD, director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor in the School of Law, talked about the two journalists who have been ordered to turn over their notes regarding the public disclosure of the name of CIA operative Valerie Wilson or go to jail. Greenberger says President Bushýs deputy chief of staff, Karl Rove, is close to being named in the investigation.
Sports Drinks May Hurt Smiles
WCBS-TV - May 6
WBBM-TV - June 9
A study conducted at the Dental School shows a link between drinking certain sports drinks over long periods of time and the wearing down of tooth enamel. J. Anthony von Fraunhofer, PhD, a professor of restorative dentistry, concludes that additives and organic acids are to blame because they can break down calcium and erode enamel. "I'm not suggesting that athletes give up their sports drinks," says von Fraunhofer. He recommends several ways to protect your teeth, including drinking the liquid quickly and waiting for at least half an hour or so before brushing.
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U.S. Supreme Court Nomination Could Make History
The Baltimore Sun ý July 6
The Chicago Tribune ý July 6
President Bush would make history if he replaces the U.S. Supreme Court's first female justice with its first Hispanic one, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. The nomination is his opportunity to shift the direction of the court. "This is the key appointment to really shifting the court in a dramatic way," says Michael Greenberger, JD, a professor at the School of Law. "I don't think the people who advise the president are going to take any chances; they are going to strike while the iron is hot."
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July 5 update.
Acupuncture Works For Back Pain
CBS-TV Ch 2 in Chicago - July 4
A University of Maryland School of Medicine study has found that acupuncture temporarily relieves chronic back pain.
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Aging Population Needs Pharmacists
The Sun Herald - July 5
Pharmacy jobs are on the rise as the aging population increasingly requires professionals to dispense, manage, and research an expanding list of prescription drugs. Even with universities ramping up their pharmacy programs, the industry projects a shortage. A study by David Knapp, PhD, dean of the School of Pharmacy, reports the shortage is propelled by an aging population that is frailer and has more chronic problems.
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Analysis of O'Connorýs Resignation from Supreme Court
Baltimore Sun - July 3
Legal experts are weighing in on Sandra Day O'Connor's influence on the Supreme Court. Michael Van Alstine, JD, professor at the School of Law, says the best way to describe O'Connor's written opinions is that, "She was an independent thinker, and I think that really is what defined her."
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Combined Heart Surgery
The Washington Post - July 5
Doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center are combining bypass surgery and angioplastyýtwo opposing techniques for treating blocked blood vessels in the heart-into one minimally invasive procedure. Robert Poston Jr., MD, a cardiac surgeon and assistant professor in the School of Medicine, said the hybrid procedure combines the best of both worlds.
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Law School Faculty Comment on O'Connor's Retirement
WMAR-TV Ch 2 ý 5 p.m. July 1
WBAL-TV Ch 11 ý 6 & 11 p.m. July 1
WBFF-TV Ch 45 ý 10 p.m. July 1
Shortly after U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced her decision to step down, Michael Van Alstine, JD, and Michael Greenberger, JD, professors at the School of Law, were interviewed. The professors said this is an "earth-shaking resignation" and OýConnor will be remembered "as an independent thinker."
Regions Compete For Biotechnology Edge
Baltimore Sun - July 3
This story mentions the University of Maryland, Baltimore biotechnology park and its potential economic impact as part of a broader look at how states are competing to gain a foothold in the nation's growing biotechnology industry.
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Researchers Link Nursing Levels to Staffing Levels
I-Newswire.com - July 4
A study conducted by School of Nursing research professor Alison Trinkoff, ScD, RN, FAAN, examining injury and staffing data for three U.S. states, including Maryland, found that the injury rate among nurses and nurse's aides is directly correlated to staffing.
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Scientists Study Microbes
Orlando Sentinel - July 3
Scientists are building a network of "microbial observatories" all over the world to find out how microbes affect the food supply, the environment, and industry. Next month, Russell Hill, PhD, an associate professor at the Center of Marine Biotechnology, University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute, will collect sponges growing on underwater reef off Key Largo, Fla. and study their DNA. "Sponges are the single most important marine source of new antiviral, antibacterial, and antichemical drugs," Hill said.
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Sports Drinks May Hurt Smiles
Chicago Tribune - July 3
A study conducted at the Dental School shows a link between drinking certain sports drinks over long periods and the wearing down of tooth enamel. J. Anthony von Fraunhofer, PhD, a professor of restorative dentistry, concludes additives and organic acids are to blame because they can break down calcium and erode enamel. "I'm not suggesting that athletes give up their sports drinks," said Von Fraunhofer. He recommends several steps to protect your teeth that include drinking the liquid quickly and waiting for at least half an hour or so before brushing.
www.chicagotribune.com
Supreme Court Justice Announces Retirement
Baltimore Sun - July 2
After 24 years on the bench, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced that she will step down. Replacing the Courtýs first female justice and one of its most influential members is sure to touch off a partisan battle. Michael Greenberger, JD, a professor at the School of Law, says the news is an "earth-shaking resignation." Greenberger says the chance for President Bush to appoint a justice "could finally take the court in the direction that so many Republican presidents have hoped it would go."
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Uphold O'Connor's Legal Battle
Baltimore Sun - July 3
In an op-ed column, Paula Monopoli, JD, professor at the School of Law, writes about how Sandra Day OýConnor helped to define the role of women in the legal profession. She also urges President Bush to continue that progress by appointing another woman to take her place.
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July 1 update.
Hickey Is History
WBAL-TV Ch 11 ý June 30
The Daily Record ý July 1
Governor Robert Ehrlich, Jr. announced the closing of the Charles H. Hickey School, the Baltimore County youth detention facility that has been the subject of criticism from advocates, lawmakers, and state and federal inspectors. The decision is an economically sound one and a victory for the state, said Susan Leviton, JD, a professor in the School of Law.
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Student Loans
WBAL-TV Ch 11 - June 30
Today is the deadline for students to apply for loan consolidation and lock in the historically low interest of 2.8 percent before it rises to 4.7 percent on July 1. Terra Jones, director of the University of Maryland, Baltimore's, student financial aid office, said locking in now to the lower rates will significantly reduce the amount students will repay.
The Evolving Role of Nurses in the 21st Century
The Maryland Gazette - June 29
The nursing profession has expanded over the years with nurses now working in areas like forensic nursing, treating assault and/or rape victims and collecting evidence. "The nursing informatics program trains nurses to design and implement health care software. There's even a program for nurses interested in the health effects of environmental problems," said Keith Plowden, PhD, an assistant dean at the School of Nursing.
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