In the News

October 2006

Baltimore Region Fears Slash in AIDS Funds
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 31

The Baltimore region could lose more than half of its $20 million allotment of federal funds to care for people with HIV infection if Congress fails to reach an accord this year, local officials said. "We're facing a crisis that resources won't be available and we'll end up with lines of people waiting for the medications," said William Blattner, MD, professor at the School of Medicine and associate director at the Institute of Human Virology.
www.baltimoresun.com

BioPark Company's Trial is for the Dogs
The Daily Record - Oct. 31

Alba Therapeutics Corp., located in the UMB BioPark, is teaming with researchers from the Royal Veterinary College, London, to test Albaýs lead drug candidate in pet dogs suffering from inflammatory bowel disease. Albaýs drug candidate already is in Phase II human trials testing its efficacy in the treatment of celiac disease, and the company believes it could have the potential to treat irritable bowel disease.

Car Manufacturers Win Second Lemon Case
The Daily Record - Oct. 31

A federal judge has issued a published opinion rebuking "lemon-law" attorneys Kimmel & Silverman, P.C. Peter Holland, JD, adjunct professor of consumer protection law at the School of Law, said the cases don't make any new law. "The bottom line is if you can't prove a defect, you donýt have a case," said Holland.

For Some Men, ER Can Wait if Game's On
NewJersey.com - Oct. 31

In this feature called ýGimme 5,ý David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, who conducted a three-year study that showed that visits by men to the emergency department increase significantly in the hours following televised sporting events, discussed five of his findings.
www.northjersey.com

Halloween Warnings from Poison Center
WBAL-TV, Ch. 11, 9:40 a.m. - Oct. 29

The Maryland Poison Center's Angel Bivens, RPh, MBA, CSPI, discussed ways parents can make sure their children have a safe Halloween on the Sunday morning news program.

Laugh Your Way to Good Health
The Nassau Guardian - Oct. 31

Laughter really is the best medicine, at least for one's blood flow. Researchers in the School of Medicine have released a study showing that daily doses of laughter help shrink blood vessels and therefore reduce the threat of heart disease and infection. "We believe laughing is good for your health," says Michael Miller, MD, professor at the School of Medicine, who led the research. "And we think we have evidence to show why that's the case."
www.thenassauguardian.com

Lewistown Woman Honored for Mobile Health Care Work
The Frederick News Post - Oct. 31

Rebecca Wiseman, PhD, RN, assistant professor at the School of Nursing and director of the Governorýs Wellmobile program was pictured and featured in this story for being named the University of Maryland's Public Servant of the Year. Under Wiseman's leadership, the number of patients seen daily at each Wellmobile van has increased.
www.fredericknewspost.com

Old Habits Die Hard
The Reading Eagle - Oct. 31

A new study shows that more than half of patients who had had a heart attackýand had health and prescription drug coverageýwerenýt consistently taking a medication known to reduce the risk of another heart attack and improve survival. ýWeýve been led a bit astray [by] looking at quality of careý based on whether a heart attack patient is given a prescription upon discharge, said Mandeep Mehra, MD, FACC, FACP, professor at the School of Medicine. The new study says that less than half of patients are actually on these medications after one year, he added.
www.readingeagle.com

Paying Tribute to Rights Leader
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 31

Civil rights dignitaries, politicians, friends, and family yesterday paid tribute to the life and legacy of Enolia McMillan, the first female president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Larry Gibson, LLB, professor at the School of Law, offered a sports analogy to describe her role in the Baltimore civil rights era. "She was the first to the line, she got the ball moving, and she ran interference for the other players," he said. "And she did it while calling minimal attention to herself."
www.baltimoresun.com

Tour of Westminster Burying Ground
WBAL-TV. Ch. 11, 5:50 a.m., 6:10 a.m., 6:30 a.m., and 6:45 a.m. - Oct. 31
WMAR-TV, Ch. 2, 5:30 a.m., 6:00 a.m., and 6:35 a.m. - Oct. 31

In a series of live interviews, Lu Ann Marshall, special projects coordinator at the School of Law, and Mary Jo Rodney, director of special events at the School of Law, toured the Westminster Burying Ground and catacombs at Westminster Hall for a Halloween preview.

Election Preview
WBAL-TV, Ch. 11, 9:15 a.m. and 11 p.m. - Oct. 29

Sherrilyn Ifill, JD, associate professor at the School of Law, talked about the issues surrounding the upcoming election for Marylandýs Senate and Governor.

Halloween Safety
WBAL-TV, Ch. 11, 9:30 a.m. - Oct. 29

In this live interview, Angel Bivens, RPh, MBA, public education coordinator at the Maryland Poison Center at the School of Pharmacy, discussed Halloween safety tips.

Helping Obesity Patients Feel Comfortable
49abcnews.com - Oct. 30
WFRV.com - Oct. 29

As more people fight obesity with surgical procedures, hospitals are responding and making changes with these patients in mind. The new bariatric unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center is specifically designed for patients having weight-loss surgery. "We have an overweight population and these rooms are going to be necessary to provide good patient care," said Mark Kligman, MD, assistant professor at the School of Medicine.
wfrv.com
www.49abcnews.com

Names in the News
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 27

Rebecca Wiseman, PhD, RN, assistant professor at the School of Nursing and director of the Governorýs Wellmobile program was pictured and featured in this column for being named the University of Maryland's Public Servant of the Year. Under Wiseman's leadership, the number of patients seen daily at each Wellmobile van has increased.

Stem-Cell Drug Shows Promise
The Los Angeles Times - Oct. 29

Raymond Cross Jr., MD, assistant professor at the School of Medicine and director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, discussed Crohn's disease and a possible stem-cell treatment developed by Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.

Students See Federal Court in Action
The Daily Record - Oct. 30
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 28

Three federal appellate judges strode into a ceremonial courtroom at the School of Law Friday morning. Normally ensconced in Richmond, Va., a three-judge panel from the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals traveled to hear oral arguments in three cases and give law students a chance to see the workings of a court one rung below the U.S. Supreme Court. Dean Karen Rothenberg, JD, says Marylandýs relationship with the court has grown since they first heard cases in Baltimore in 2003.
www.baltimoresun.com

Tour of Westminster Burying Ground
CN 8, The Comcast Network, 7:45 a.m., 8:45 a.m., and 9:30 a.m. - Oct. 30
WJZ-TV, Ch. 13, 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. - Oct. 29

In a series of live interviews, Lu Ann Marshall, special projects coordinator at the School of Law, and Mary Jo Rodney, director of special events at the School of Law, toured the Westminster Burying Ground and catacombs at Westminster Hall for a Halloween preview.

Twelve Angry Men Spawns Mock Trial Teams
The Daily Record - Oct. 30

Amid attention to the performance of "Twelve Angry Men" at the Hippodrome Theatre, the School of Law is helping to get the mock trial team at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute up and running. Members of the mock trial team saw the play last week.

Zoning Change Would Ease Methadone Clinics
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 30

In a debate as to whether Baltimore leaders should change a zoning law to allow more methadone clinics in the city, Ellen Weber, JD, assistant professor at the School of Law who created the Drug Policy Clinic, says she does not expect a proliferation of drug treatment centers if the law is enacted. Weber says the purpose of the bill is to put the city in compliance with federal law and avoid a lawsuit.
www.baltimoresun.com

Baltimore's Tech Community Leaving Stereotype Behind
The Daily Record - Oct. 27

In an opinion piece, columnist Joe Nathanson says the UMB BioPark is moving from planning concept into new centers of cutting-edge discovery in the life sciences. This advanced technology is helping to stimulate the region's economy.

Credit Default Swap Traders Anticipated Announcements of Leveraged Buyouts
Bloomberg News - Oct. 27

Derivatives traders may be profiting from inside information on leveraged buyouts and other takeovers, a study by Credit Derivatives Research LLC suggests. "The evidence keeps building that there is a problem here," said Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and former director of markets and trading at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. "If there continues to be reports of this kind coming out, it's going to suggest that at least a hard look needs to be taken at whatýs going on."
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Four-dollar Generics Arrive in Maryland
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 27

As Wal-Mart and Wegmans drop the prices on many generic prescription drugs, Bruce Stuart, PhD, a professor at the School of Pharmacy, said the cut-rate programs should boost use of generics. But, he said, the low-cost generics don't change the high prices of brand-name drugs.
www.baltimoresun.com

Health Care Developer Opens in Baltimore
The Daily Record - Oct. 27

NexCore Group LP of Denver, which buys and builds properties for health care users, has opened an East Coast headquarters in Baltimore, partly because of the presence of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. NexCore's managing director of development and acquisitions, Hans Wittich, called the University of Maryland Medical Center one "of the most prominent health care systems in the world."

Parents Warned on Cold Remedies
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 27

Baltimoreýs health commissioner and a group of pediatricians are urging parents not to give children age 5 and younger over-the-counter cold remedies. "The Maryland Poison Center at the School of Pharmacy tallied 900 cases of children overdosing on cough and cold preparations in 2004," said Joshua Sharfstein, MD.
www.baltimoresun.com

Snarled Traffic Interferes With Founders Week Gala
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 27

A gas line leak in downtown Baltimore snarled traffic and made it difficult for guests to get to the Founders Week Gala at the Hyatt Regency. Tracy Boyd, senior graphic designer at the University of Maryland, Baltimoreýs Office of External Affairs, said the delays helped stagger the arrival of guests but threw off the timing of the event.
www.baltimoresun.com

A Dentist Hands Out Treats
The Wall Street Journal - Oct. 25

Norman Tinanoff, DDS, MS, professor at the Dental School, doesnýt fret over how much candy kids eat on Halloween. He said parents who vow to keep their children away from sugary foods the rest of the year are setting up unreasonable expectations. Chocolate with high cocoa content (and, therefore, a low percentage of sugar) can actually help protect teeth against cavities, he said.

AIDS Experts Urge Release of Nurses, Doctor
The San Antonio Express-News - Oct. 25

Dozens of the world's leading AIDS experts are urging the government of Libya to free five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor who have been jailed since 1999 on charges they intentionally infected more than 400 children with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Scientists want to pressure Libya, said Robert Gallo, MD, founder and director of the Institute of Human Virology, professor at the School of Medicine, and a co-discoverer of HIV, but also to offer help in combating the disease.
www.mysanantonio.com

For Some Men, ER Can Wait If Game's On
The Maryland Gazette - Oct. 25

According to a study by David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, there is a lull in male visits to the emergency room during televised sporting events, followed by a surge after the games are over.

Political Storm Over Stem-Cell Ads
CNN, 11:20 a.m. - Oct. 26

In this live interview, William Weiner, MD, professor at the School of Medicine, weighed in on the political battle over the televised political ads concerning stem cells and candidates who support embryonic stem-cell research. Weiner said the shaking movements of actor and activist Michael J. Fox are caused by the medication he takes for Parkinsonýs Disease and not by skipping a dose of the medicine.

Unadopting a Child
The Washington Post - Oct. 26

In a letter to the editor, Richard P. Barth, PhD, dean of the School of Social Work, commented on the Oct. 9 article about the Virginia couple trying to set aside their legal relationship to their adopted son. "Although precise estimates are not available, adoption terminations such as this one are rare-almost certainly occurring in less than 5 percent of cases of older children who are adopted and possibly as little as 1 percent," he wrote.

At Debate, Rolle Questions Gansler's Eligibility for Office
The Washington Post - Oct. 25

Republican attorney general candidate Scott Rolle sharply criticized rival Douglas Gansler during a televised debate last night, and expressed support for a lawsuit that has been filed in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court challenging whether Gansler is eligible for the office. Dan Friedman, JD, an adjunct professor at the School of Law, said recently that Ganslerýs credentials should meet the standard. "Bar membership should be a sufficient indicator that a candidate has practiced law in the state," Friedman said. "Therefore, Gansler would be constitutionally eligible."
www.washingtonpost.com

Celebration Marks Opening of New Dental School
The Daily Record - Oct. 25
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Oct. 25
WMAR-TV, Ch. 2, 5 p.m. - Oct. 25
WBAL-TV, Ch.11, 5 p.m. - Oct. 25
WJZ-TV, Ch. 13, 5 p.m. - Oct. 24
WBFF-TV, Ch. 45, 11 p.m. - Oct. 24

Advanced simulators are a highlight of the new, $142 million Dental School building, where the latest in technology will help change the way future generations of dentists are trained. The technologies in use at the School include electric hand instruments, virtual keyboards, self-opening and closing drawers and nearly 200 all-digital lab stations. "My predecessors who planned this spectacular home for the birthplace of dentistry have left generations of future dentists a candy store-'sugar free'-to fulfill their dreams," said Christian Stohler, DMD, DrMedDent, dean of the School.

Go Nuts For Snacks After You Exercise
The Idaho Statesman - Oct. 24

Eating walnuts at the end of a meal may help cut the damage that fatty food can do to the arteries, research suggests. Robert Vogel, MD, professor at the School of Medicine, pointed out that while olive oil is not bad, the omega-3 rich oils and fats that are found in walnuts, canola oil, and flaxseed oil seem to be protective of blood vessel health.

Security Breaches
WUSA-TV, Ch. 9, 9 a.m. - Oct. 25

During a live interview, Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, discussed a CBS news investigation that uncovered the improper screening of several cargo packages and todayýs reports of a security breach at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Clinics On Wheels Do Healthy Business
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 24

In this column, Jean Marbella discusses the rolling clinics-the Governor's Wellmobile Program operated by the School of Nursing-and quotes Rebecca Wiseman, PhD, RN, assistant professor at the School and director of the program. Wiseman is the winner of the University of Maryland's Public Servant of the Year award. The story also mentions the University's Founders Week other award winners.
www.baltimoresun.com

Elementary Students Line Up for FluMist
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 22

Elementary pupils throughout Carroll County lined up in their schools this week to inhale FluMist nasal spray, a live flu vaccine that the district is offering for a second year. "Children are the primary transmitters of flu in the community," said James King, MD, professor at the School of Medicine who has studied the effects of the vaccine in Carroll County. "If you can vaccinate the kids, youýre going to protect the whole community."
www.baltimoresun.com

For Some Men, ER Can Wait If Game's On
The Orlando Sentinel - Oct. 24

According to a study by David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, many men delay a trip to the emergency room until after a televised sporting event ends. "We want to educate people that it could be injurious to your health if you are likely to say, 'I'm not going to the ER for this chest pain until after the game,'" said Jerrard.
www.orlandosentinel.com

Meijer Offers Free Antibiotics
The Detroit News - Oct. 24

Meijer Inc., a Michigan-based retailer that has joined the battle to lure shoppers with cheap drugs is promising to dole out free prescription antibiotics to all of its customers. The deal comes weeks after Wal-Mart Inc. grabbed national headlines with an announcement that it would fill some generic prescriptions for $4. "Wal-Mart's move last month changed the way major retailers run their pharmacy departments," said Bruce Stuart, PhD, professor at the School of Pharmacy.
www.detnews.com

New Welfare Rules Make Getting Education, Drug Counseling Tougher
Capital News Service - Oct. 19

Maryland's more than 52,000 welfare clients are now facing changes to the government's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. The changes aim to force accountability on the stateýs part by tightening work requirements and limiting the number of hours that activities like substance abuse treatment and education can be counted as work. "People will find out about the pieces of this that affect their specific situation when they're in one-on-one interactions with their case manager," said Catherine Born, PhD, research associate professor at the School of Social Work.
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We Need to Rebuild Trust
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 24

In this Op-Ed, Daniel Buccino, MSW, LCSW-C, an adjunct professor at the School of Social Work, writes about the need to rebuild trust, and that it "will require the articulation of specific strategies for safety, not just more fear-mongering. Whether at home or in the world, trust is a process, a staircase that must be scaled successfully, however steep it may be."
www.baltimoresun.com

Fasano to Be Honored
The Daily Record - Oct. 23
The Baltimore Business Journal - Oct. 23

Alessio Fasano, MD, professor at the School of Medicine, founder of the Center for Celiac Research, and chair of the science advisory board for the Baltimore-based Alba Therapeutics Corp., was honored as the University of Maryland, Baltimoreýs first Entrepreneur of the Year for his work in discovering and marketing a treatment for intestinal disorders and other illnesses. In 2000, Fasano and his colleagues discovered zonulin, a protein that regulates the permeability of the intestine.

For Some Men, ER Can Wait If Game's On
Evansville Courier & Press (subscription), Ind. - Oct. 23
Salt Lake Tribune - Oct. 22

According to a study by David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, many men delay a trip to the emergency room until after a televised or sporting event ends. He found there were approximately 50 percent more men in the ER following a pro football game than during the game, and there was a 30 percent to 40 percent increase in men who checked into the ER following a baseball game. "Zero percent: Sense it makes for men to wait until after the game ends to seek emergency care," said Jerrard.
www.courierpress.com
www.sltrib.com

Opening Doors in Health Care
The (Baltimore) Sun - Sept. 22

Keith Plowden, PhD, MSN, assistant dean for undergraduate studies at the School of Nursing, said, "I encourage [nursing] students to go straight for the bachelor's degree. ý The degree brings out critical thinking skills you might not get at the same level as you would with just an associate's degree. ý You will always be marketable and be able to find a job."

Top Law Schools Also Operate Part-Time Programs
The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.) - Oct. 20

The faculty at the University of Louisville's Louis D. Brandeis School of Law recently voted to consider eliminating the schoolýs 56-year-old evening division. The University of Maryland School of Law is listed among other law schools such as American, Georgetown, George Washington, and Indiana universities that "augment their traditional three-year, full-time programs with part-time programs to meet the needs of 'non-traditional' students who must balance the rigors of studying law with outside priorities."

UM Surgeon Connects Two Texas Families
Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Oct. 23

Andrew Kramer, MD, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, removed the diseased kidneys of a Texas woman and implanted one taken from a healthy father of three.
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Writing an Effective Statement of the Case in Legal Briefs
St. Louis Daily Record - Oct. 20

Andrew Baida, JD, adjunct professor at the School of Law, offers suggestions on how to write a legal brief that is both lasting and positive.

First Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery Performed at UMMC
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 20

Surgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) are pushing back against a trend toward using catheters in heart surgery, instead using robots and small incisions to help them do surgery directly on the heart. James Borin, MD, assistant professor of surgery at the School of Medicine, explained robotic surgery and the process.
www.baltimoresun.com

For Some Men, ER Can Wait If Game's On
Newsweek - Oct. 23
San Antonio Express-News - Oct. 19

David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, who conducted the three-year study on men delaying emergency room trips until after the game ends is quoted in the Perspectives section, saying, ýIt could be the last game they ever see.ý Visits by men to the emergency department increase significantly in the hours following televised sporting events, according to a Jerrad's new study. "Men should not risk their health by putting off going to the emergency room because they want to see the final results of a football game," said Jerrard.
www.mysanantonio.com

Judges Reject Employment Law Case
The Journal Record (Oklahoma City, OK) - Oct. 20

For the third time, a man who was fired after complaining about a co-workerýs graphically racist remark has been rebuffed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Helen Norton, JD, visiting assistant professor at the School of Law, said the case is a unique and important one, and that the majority presumes too much familiarity with employment law on the part of the reasonable employee.

Stem-Cell Drug Shows Promise
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 20

Raymond Cross Jr., MD, assistant professor at the School of Medicine and director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, discussed Crohn's disease and a possible stem-cell treatment developed by Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.
www.baltimoresun.com

Charity, City Try to Solve Standoff
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 18

The City of Baltimore and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc., are in talks to resolve a standoff over the long-stalled "superblock," a six-block area critical to redevelopment of the city's Westside. City Solicitor Ralph Tyler said he has been leading negotiations with the Baltimore nonprofit over its properties in the superblock and moving ahead with the project, viewed as a key link between Charles Center to the east and the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus to the west.
www.baltimoresun.com

Diversity in the Legal Profession
The Daily Record - Oct. 19

The Editorial Advisory Board urges "concerted, committed, controlled, and collaborative efforts to increase diversity in the legal profession. There are many on-going activities already working towards these ends," including the School of Law's Community Law in Action program.

First Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery Performed at UMMC
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Oct. 19
WBAL-TV, Ch.11, 5 p.m., and 11 p.m. - Oct. 18
WJZ-TV, Ch.13, 4 p.m., 5p.m., and 6 p.m. - Oct. 18
WBFF-TV, Ch. 45, 5 p.m., and 10 p.m. - Oct. 18
WMAR-TV, Ch. 2, noon, and 6 p.m. - Oct. 18

Surgeons at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) are pushing back against a trend toward using catheters in heart surgery, instead using robots and small incisions to help them do surgery directly on the heart. James Borin, MD, assistant professor of surgery at the School of Medicine, explained robotic surgery. Robert Poston, MD, assistant professor of surgery at the School, and Bartley Griffith, MD, professor of surgery at the School, also explained the process and why they prefer the robotic surgery.

For Some Men, ER Can Wait If Game's On
Fort Wayne Journal - Oct. 19
South Bend Tribune - Oct. 19

Visits by men to the emergency department increase significantly in the hours following televised sporting events, according to a new study to be released during next week's annual meeting of the American College of Emergency Physicians in New Orleans. "What concerns us the most are patients who put off seeking care for serious illness, such as chest pain, which could represent some sort of cardiac problem," said David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, who conducted the three-year study.
www.fortwayne.com
www.southbendtribune.com

Halloween Tour Preview
WPFW-FM, 89.3, 9:50 a.m. - Oct. 19

In this live interview, Lu Ann Marshall, special project coordinator at the School of Law, gave a preview of the upcoming Halloween night tour of the Westminster Burying Ground, where 19th century writer Edgar Allan Poe is buried.
www.wpfw.org

Judges Reject Employment Law Case
The St. Louis Daily Record - Oct. 19

For the third time, a man who was fired after complaining about a co-workerýs graphically racist remark has been rebuffed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Helen Norton, JD, visiting assistant professor at the School of Law, said the case is a unique and important one, and that the majority presumes too much familiarity with employment law on the part of the reasonable employee.

Trial By Jury
The (Baltimore Sun) - Oct. 19

In conjunction with the Oct. 24 opening night of "Twelve Angry Men" at the Hippodrome Theatre, the School of Law is presenting a pre-theater dinner and discussion titled "The Jury as Truth Finder: Fact or Fiction?" Andrew Levy, JD, adjunct professor at the School of Law, will moderate a panel with Judge Deborah Eyler of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and D. Graham Burnett, an associate professor of history at Princeton University and the author of A Trial By Jury, one of the references used by the cast of the current production.
www.baltimoresun.com

Dentists Say Sports Drinks Post Tooth Decay Danger
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Oct. 18

Sports drinks are worse for your teeth than cola, according to J. Anthony von Fraunhofer, PhD, a professor and director of biomaterials research at the Dental School. In a study published in the journal General Dentistry, he reported that although most cola drinks contain acids, energy and sports drinks contain additional organic acids that can speed damage to tooth enamel.
www.post-gazette.com

Mega Chicago Exchange Likely to Win Regulatory Approval
Market Watch, Dow Jones Newswire - Oct. 18
Crain's Chicago Business - Oct. 18

The agreement to merge the nationýs two largest futures exchange is likely to win regulatory approval. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. announced that it planned to acquire city rival, CBOT Holdings Inc., for $8 billion in stock and cash. The U.S. will be "well served having these exchanges combining into one entity" to compete worldwide, said Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and former director of markets and trading at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
www.marketwatch.com
www.chicagobusiness.com

Obsession with Bright Smiles Can Lead to Dental
MSNBC.com - Oct. 18

An obsession with teeth whitening agents can actually cause damage, dentists say. Scott Swank, DDS, curator of the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, said civilizations as far back as ancient Greece had whitening agents, but those compounds ended up causing severe tooth decay.
www.msnbc.msn.com

Scientists Develop Spanish Flu Vaccine
WJZ-TV Ch 13, 5:15 p.m. and 11 p.m. - Oct. 17

Government scientists report that they have created a vaccine against the catastrophic "Spanish flu" virus of 1918-1919, raising hopes that a remedy could be developed if a modern strain of avian flu turns equally deadly. James Campbell, MD, a researcher at the Center for Vaccine Development and an assistant professor in the School of Medicine was interviewed.

Establishing Standard Guidelines for Heart Transplant Candidates
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 17

Mandeep Mehra, MD, professor at the School of Medicine, led a task force assembled by the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation to write the first set of uniform, science-based guidelines for selecting transplant patients. Currently, hospitals in different areas may have completely different criteria for selecting which patients get a new heart and which do not.
www.baltimoresun.com

Judges Reject Employment Law Case
The Daily Record - Oct. 17

For the third time, a man who was fired after complaining about a co-workerýs graphically racist remark has been rebuffed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Helen Norton, JD, visiting assistant professor at the School of Law, said the majority presumes too much familiarity with employment law on the part of the reasonable employee.

Lieberman Gains From Drug Industry
The Connecticut Post - Oct. 17

U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman was among the first to respond with a legislative answer after anthrax-tainted letters killed five Americans in 2001. His proposal, in part, would lead to Project BioShieldýa $5.6 billion government commitment to buy and stockpile vaccines and drugs to fight potential agents of bioterror. Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law director of the Center for Health and Homeland, said the critical flaw in Liebermanýs approach to the issue is in searching for a legislative fix.
www.connpost.com

Maryland's Ex-Convicts Should Have Right to Vote
The (Baltimore) Sun ý Oct. 17

In this Op-Ed by Michael Pinard, JD, assistant professor at the School of Law, he makes a case for allowing people who have served time to have their voting rights restored. Marylandýs disenfranchisement laws sit outside the mainstream in the United States, he writes, and disproportionately affect blacks.
www.baltimoresun.com

Not While the Game's On
The Washington Post - Oct. 17

An axiom of emergency medicine has been proven true: Many men wait until the end of a major televised sporting event before showing up in the emergency room to seek medical treatment, said David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, who conducted the three-year study. Jerrard said he did not ask the men why they hadnýt come in sooner: "We figured they might be embarrassed and wouldn't tell the truth anyway." He now has embarked on a new game-related study: whether the delay in treatment had any impact on the illnesses for which male patients were treated.
www.washingtonpost.com

For Some Men, ER Can Wait if Game's On
The Los Angeles Times - Oct. 16
Victoria Times Colonist - Oct. 16
All Headline News - Oct. 15
Indianapolis Star - Oct. 15
Myrtle Beach Online - Oct. 15
Yahoonews.com - Oct. 15

Visits by men to the emergency department increase significantly in the hours following televised sporting events, according to a new study to be released during next week's annual meeting of the American College of Emergency Physicians in New Orleans. "What concerns us the most are patients who put off seeking care for serious illness, such as chest pain, which could represent some sort of cardiac problem," said David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, who conducted the three-year study.
www.latimes.com
news.yahoo.com
www.allheadlinenews.com
www.myrtlebeachonline.com

Immigration Divides Nation, Unites Social Workers
Social Work Today - Sept./Oct.

Darnell Morris-Compton, a student at the School of Social Work, wrote a story on immigration and how it impacts the field of social work. "Solidarity among social workers on immigration issues strongly supports undocumented clients. Congressional debates on immigration provoked nonprofit agencies, social activists, and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) to galvanize their cause of promoting policy that treats the nearly 12 million undocumented residents in the United States with dignity and compassion," he wrote.
www.socialworktoday.com

Don't Let Divorce Off The Hook
The New York Times - Oct. 1

In this Op-Ed, Robin Wilson, JD, professor at the School of Law, examines the implications and consequences that arise out of the fact that the state of New York is one of the few states without unilateral no-fault divorce.

For Some Men, ER Can Wait if Gameýs On
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Oct. 13
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 13

In this feature called "Gimme 5," David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, who conducted a three-year study that showed that visits by men to the emergency department increase significantly in the hours following televised sporting events, discussed five of his findings. "Zero percent: Sense it makes for men to wait until after the game ends to seek emergency care," said Jerrard.
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Names in the News
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 13

The Health & Science section included a brief on the appointment of Carolyn J. Yocom, PhD, RN, FAAN, as associate professor and chair of the School of Nursingýs Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health. Yocom, formerly assistant dean of research at Rutgers University, is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, and earned a doctorate at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The Best Justice Money Can Buy
The Daily Record - Oct. 13

In a column, Steven Schwinn, JD, associate professor at the School of Law argues that the courts' treatment of equal justice in the case of Moore v. State relies upon a stark choice for the indigent criminal defendant: Either accept a state-provided expert at the expense of your ability to select your own attorney, or forgo the state-provided expert in order to choose your own private counsel.

Who's Accountable for E. coli?
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 13

In an op-ed piece, Michael Taylor, PhD, professor at the School of Medicineýs Division of Environmental Epidemiology & Toxicology, argues that recent E. coli outbreaks show Congress must strengthen the countryýs food safety system by unifying the countryýs food safety services into a single agency with authority to devise science-based prevention strategies.
www.baltimoresun.com

Writing an Effective Statement of the Case in Legal Briefs
The Daily Record - Oct. 13

Andrew H. Baida, JD, an adjunct professor at the School of Law offers suggestions on how to write a brief that is both lasting and positive.

Credit-Default Swaps Raise Insider Trading Concerns
International Herald Tribune - Oct. 11

Now that the suspicion of insider trading is increasing, regulatorsýwho have had little to say about imposing rules on the $346 billion of unregistered credit-default swapsýmay be forced to increase control over Wall Street's hottest and darkest market. "The temptation to make money, in a way that would be unacceptable in a regular market, is just too great," said Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and former director of markets and trading at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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Foley Fallout
WUSA-TV, Ch. 9, 9 a.m. - Oct. 11

During a live interview, Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, discussed the role of the House ethics committee in the investigation into allegations that former Florida Congressman Mark Foley made sexual overtures to teenage boys working as congressional pages on Capitol Hill.

For Some Men, ER Can Wait if Game's On
The Boston Globe 1 Oct. 12
The Frederick News-Post - Oct. 12
WBAL TV, Ch. 11, 5 p.m. - Oct. 11

Visits by men to the emergency department increase significantly in the hours following televised sporting events, according to a new study to be released during next week's annual meeting of the American College of Emergency Physicians in New Orleans. "Men should not risk their health by putting off going to the emergency room because they want to see the final results of a football game," said David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, who conducted the three-year study. "It could be the last game they ever see."
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High-Tech Operating Rooms
San Antonio Express-News - Oct. 10

Thanks to increasingly high-tech computerized gadgets-and the surgeons skilled to use them-doctors and students are getting astoundingly detailed views into human anatomy and are able to beam those images anywhere in the world. "You get the scope in and everyone can see the image, and you can beam it everywhere," said Adrian Park, MD, professor at the School of Medicine. "The educational benefit of that is amazing. Students can see how they can avoid trouble, what the tricks are."
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Initial Impressions
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 11

This month, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, (UMBC), celebrates its 40th anniversary, and as the school reflects upon four decades of progress and ponders what lies ahead, doubts about the name linger for some supporters. The school shares the University of Maryland moniker with three other institutions. One is the stateýs flagship public university in College Park. There's also the University of Maryland, Baltimore, (UMB), the public academic health, human services, and law institution downtown, and the historically black University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne.
www.baltimoresun.com

Nanoscale Materials Show Promise, Risk
The Associated Press - Oct. 11

The government must balance close oversight of the fast-growing field of nanotechnology against the risk of stifling new development, a Food and Drug Administration, (FDA), conference was told Tuesday. "The success of nanotechnology will rely in large part on how FDA plays its regulatory role," said Michael Taylor, JD, professor at the School of Medicine and a former deputy FDA commissioner for policy.
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We'll Take Care of You After the Game
The Associated Press - Oct. 11

Visits by men to the emergency department increase significantly in the hours following televised sporting events, according to a new study to be released during next weekýs annual meeting of the American College of Emergency Physicians in New Orleans. "Men should not risk their health by putting off going to the emergency room because they want to see the final results of a football game," said David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, who conducted the three-year study. "It could be the last game they ever see."
www.dailynews.com

Credit-Default Swaps Raise Insider Trading Concerns
Bloomberg News - Oct. 10

Now that the suspicion of insider trading is increasing, regulators-who have had little to say about imposing rules on the $346 billion of unregistered credit-default swaps-may be forced to increase control over Wall Street's hottest and darkest market. ýIn a market that is completely opaque, all sorts of abuses are made easier,ý said Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and former director of markets and trading at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. "The temptation to make money, in a way that would be unacceptable in a regular market, is just too great."
www.bloomberg.com

Imaging Could Be Surgery's Future
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Oct. 9

Advanced three-dimensional imaging software makes it possible for doctors to sort heartburn from heart attacks, virtually tour a patient's colon, or precisely map a shattered bone before cutting a patient open, said Reuben Mezrich, MD, PhD, professor at the School of Medicine.

Local Technology Spurs Health Resource News
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Oct. 9

Finding local health resources may now be easier. On Oct. 5 the Health Sciences and Human Services Library at the campus unveiled Maryland Health Go Local, an online resource center for health issues.

School of Pharmacy Students Celebrate American Pharmacists Month
WJZ-TV, Ch. 13, 6 a.m. - Oct. 2

About 40 students from the School of Pharmacy appeared on the "Manic Monday" segment to promote American Pharmacists Month, with the message of getting to know your pharmacist.
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Walnuts May Combat Unhealthy Fats
Forbes.com - Oct. 9
BBCnews.com - Oct. 9

Eating walnuts at the end of a meal may help cut the damage that fatty food can do to the arteries, research suggests. The American College of Cardiology had the paper reviewed by Robert Vogel, MD, professor at the School of Medicine. He issued a statement saying, "This demonstrates that the protective fat from walnuts actually undoes some of the detrimental effects of a high-saturated-fat diet, whereas a neutral fat, such as olive oil, does not have as much protective ability."
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We'll Take Care of You After the Game
The Repository (Canton, OH) - Oct. 10

Visits by men to the emergency department increase significantly in the hours following televised sporting events, according to a new study released during the annual meeting of the American College of Emergency Physicians in New Orleans. "Men should not risk their health by putting off going to the emergency room because they want to see the final results of a football game," said David Jerrard, MD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, who conducted the three-year study. "It could be the last game they ever see."
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How To Speak to Children After a Crisis
WBAL-TV, Ch. 11, 9:15 a.m. - Oct. 7

In this live interview, Geoffrey Greif, PhD, associate dean at the School of Social Work, discussed how crisis events such as the Amish school shooting can serve as an opportunity to bring families together to discuss feelings, fears, and other things and that parents can initiate the dialogues if they think their children are having trouble coping. "Any crisis can be an opportunity to grow and change," said Greif.

The Nose Knows
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Oct. 9

Researchers in Philadelphia have discovered significant differences in how nose cells function in those with mental illness. But it is not clear whether nose cells may be related to the underlying causes of mental illness, or if they merely reflect the symptoms. "How representative are these neurons of neurons that might be dysfunctional in other parts of the brain?" asked William Carpenter, Jr., MD, professor at the School of Medicine.
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Was the Dred Scott Decision Morally Wrong But Still Legally Correct?
HistoryNewsNetwork.com - Oct. 9

In this commentary, Mark Graber, JD, PhD, professor at the School of Law, analyzed the case of Dred Scott, a slave who sued unsuccessfully for his freedom in 1856, in the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford. "The crucial issue in Dred Scott was whether the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment gave persons a right to bring slaves into the territories," wrote Graber.

When Milk Does a Body Bad
East West Magazine - Oct/Nov. 06

A recent study by a group of Asian and Finnish scientists found that 75 percent of African-Americans and 90 percent of Asian-Americans are lactose intolerant. "Humans are the only mammals that consume milk after infancy. It is quite unique to humans and presumably historically occurred when cows were domesticated," said Jean-Pierre Raufman, MD, professor at the School of Medicine. "And milk is not a common staple food in many areas of the world. There are no Chinese forms of cheese-at least none that I know of."
www.eastwestmagazine.com

Analysis: FDA Comes Up Short on Nanotech
The Washington Post - Oct. 6
United Press International - Oct. 5

A former high-ranking Food and Drug Administration official says the agency lacks the funding and legal authority to adequately regulate drugs, medical devices, and other products that incorporate nanotechnology. "The most fundamental problem is FDA is in a severe budget crunch right now and simply lacks resources to regulate brand new technology like this," said Michael Taylor, JD, professor at the School of Medicine and the author of a report commissioned by the Woodrow Wilson Center's Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies that was released Thursday.
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www.upi.com

Campus to Offer Part of MSW Program
The (Hagerstown) Herald-Mail - Oct. 6

University of Maryland officials announced Thursday that a social work program will be offered by the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown. Beginning in the 2007-08 school year, students will be able to spend the first year of a Master of Social Work program at the Hagerstown campus. During the second year, students will have to take classes at the School of Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Officials expect about 20 students to enroll for classes in Hagerstown in the first year, said Geoffrey Greif, PhD, associate dean at the School of Social Work.
www.herald-mail.com

High Court Hears MedImmune Case
The Gazette - Oct. 6

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday examined MedImmune, Inc.'s ongoing legal battle with rival biotech company Genentech, Inc. "A small biotech company would be threatened by a ruling that could make them get licenses for patents that may not be strong," said Frederick Provorny, JD, visiting professor at the School of Law and director of the Maryland Intellectual Property Legal Resource Center. Licensees can "go another route," said Lawrence Sung, JD, PhD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Intellectual Property Law Program.
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Nursing School Faculty Shortage Imminent, Study Says
The Gazette - Oct. 6

Maryland students who want to be nurses may find it more and more difficult to find qualified people to teach them, according to a new study by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Nurse educators at the School of Nursing, like many other institutions, are retiring faster than they can be replaced, and the gap between practicing nurses and nurse educators is growing.
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Priorities for New School of Medicine Dean
The Baltimore Business Journal - Oct. 6

In this question-and-answer session with E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, dean of the School of Medicine, he talked about his priorities for the School of Medicine, including plans for a new research building and how the School is starting "to evolve from not just the physical examination and learning, but also the actual performance of skill development like surgeries, on simulators [or robots.] That's going to be very big."

Race and Politics
"The Marc Steiner Show," WYPR, 88.1 FM, 12 to 1 p.m. - Oct. 4

In this live radio broadcast, Sherrilyn Ifill, JD, associate professor at the School of Law, talked about what effect the issue of race may have on the upcoming general election.

Student Center in the Works
The Baltimore Business Journal - Oct. 6

The University of Maryland, Baltimore will soon begin building a new $49 million student center. Students "really wanted the opportunity and the facilities to get together with students from other schools and disciplines for social reasons," said Malinda Orlin, PhD, vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the Graduate School. The universityýs bookstore, currently located at the temporary student center, may also move to the new building. However, university officials also are considering moving that bookstore, said Angela Fowler-Young, director of capital budget and planning for UMB.

Despite Availability, Flu Shots Not Being Used
WJZ-TV, Ch. 13, 11 p.m. - Oct. 4

The new survey released Wednesday by the CDC estimates that only about one-third of children between age six months and two years get a flu vaccination. Medical experts believe part of the reason young children are not getting their shots is because doctors do not take the risk serously. "Most of the doctors are like me," says James King, MD, professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine. "They grew up in the era of giving vaccines to the unhealthy children and now we're shifting to larger and larger numbers and it's a difficult situation to deal with."

Genetic Test for Stroke
CBS News Healthwatch - Oct. 4
WFRV-TV.Com (Green Bay, WI) - Oct. 4
KTKA 49 ABC.com (Topeka, KS) - Oct. 4
WISTV.com (Columbia, SC) - Oct. 4
Health on the Net.com - Oct. 4

Imagine a screening test in childhood that could help prevent a stroke as an adult. John W. Cole, MD, assistant professor of neurology in the School Of Medicine, has been studying a specific gene called Phosphodietsterase 4D that has been linked to strokes in older men. New findings show certain variations of the gene also indicate an increased risk in young women. Cole says the study shows that women who smoke and have the gene variant have an increased risk of stroke.
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More Young Adults Diagnosed With Diverticulitis
Health and Age.com - Oct. 5
HealthDay News.com - Oct. 1

Acute diverticulitis, a disease traditionally seen in patients older than age 50, is now being seen in younger adults who are obese, according to researchers. "Over the last ten years, I noted that many patients coming into the emergency room with CT findings of acute diverticulitis seemed younger than traditional teaching suggested, and often were obese," said Barry Daly, MD, professor at the School of Medicine and author of the study.
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U.S. FDA Unprepared for Regulating Nanotechnology, Report Says
Bloomberg News - Oct. 5

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration isn't prepared to ensure the safety of products made with nanotechnology, the emerging science that uses materials the size of molecules or atoms, a former agency official said in a report. The FDA lacks funding and regulatory power to adequately oversee nanotechnology and may miss possible safety problems or spot them too late to prevent harm, says Michael R. Taylor, MD, an assistant professor at the School of Medicine and a former deputy commissioner of the FDA, in a report today.
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Emergency Preparedness Drill
WMAR-TV, Ch. 2, 5 p.m. - Oct. 3
WBAL-TV, Ch. 11, 5 p.m. - Oct. 3
WJZ-TV, Ch. 13, 4 and 5 p.m. - Oct. 3
WJZ-TV, Ch. 45, 11 p.m. - Oct. 3
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Oct. 4 (photo)

More than 200 students from the School of Nursing and 100 emergency workers from the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Baltimore Fire and Police Departments took part in yesterday's "mass casualty" emergency response drill.
wjz.com

Firms That Adopt Energy-Saving Plans on Hottest Days Reap Cash Incentives
Baltimore Business Journal - Sept. 29

Since July, Ken Kozimor, manager of utilities and energy management for the University of Maryland, Baltimore, has earned about $124,000 for the campus by reducing its drain on the regional grid during times when electricity demand is at its highest. "Without doing this, prices on the whole grid to all consumers would be much higher," he said.

Foley Investigation
WUSA-TV, Ch. 9, 9 a.m. - Oct. 4

During a live interview, Michael Greenberger, JD, professor at the School of Law and director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security, discussed the investigation surrounding allegations that former Florida Congressman Mark Foley made sexual overtures to teenaged boys working as congressional pages on Capitol Hill.

Many Leaving Welfare for Jobs
The Washington Post - Oct. 4
FOXNews.com - Oct. 1

Catherine Born, PhD, research associate professor at the School of Social Work, delivered the results of Marylandýs annual study of people who leave welfare to members of a joint committee on welfare change yesterday and offered a harsh critique of the changes to the program handed down by Congress. "I think this Deficit Reduction Act," with its new rules for welfare, "is one of the most cynical pieces of legislation I have ever seen," she said.
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Nursing Schools Short on Teachers
USA Today - Oct. 4

In response to a nationwide shortage of nurses, nursing schools are launching programs aimed at expanding faculty ranks. Matthew D'Angelo, CRNA, MS, clinical instructor at the School of Nursing, said a key factor for why he left a higher paying job to come to the School of Nursing was the opportunity to earn a doctorate in the school's new program. For Brigit VanGraafeiland, MS, CPNP, clinical coordinator of undergraduate pediatrics at the School of Nursing, fringe benefits prompted a switch from full-time clinical nursing to a job that combines teaching with clinical practice.
www.usatoday.com

Parents Urged to Maintain Calm, Reassure Children
The (Baltimore) Sun - Oct. 4

In the aftermath of the murders at an Amish school in Pennsylvania, parents are anxious about how to talk to their children about recent school shootings. Toni Chance, PhD, an assistant professor at the School of Social Work, said parents need to reach out to older children, even if they arenýt eager to initiate the conversation. Chance recommends that parents ask school administrators about plans to prevent or detect intruders. Then, parents can tell their children about their schoolýs emergency plan.
www.baltimoresun.com

The Biggest Security Challenge for a University's IT Management
CIOStrategyCenter.com - Oct. 2

Identified as a "Thought Leader" by this trade publication for chief information officers, Peter Murray, PhD, vice president and chief information officer for the University of Maryland, Baltimore, explained how the University uses a "safety quilt" of a well-connected group of people and technologies to blanket the campusý entire computing enterprise.
www.ciostrategycenter.com

Exploring Gender Differences in Pain Research
"The Roy Green Show," CHML-AM (Ontario, Canada), 9 a.m. - Oct. 2
Capital News Service - Sept. 29
The (Baltimore) Examiner - Sept. 29

In a variety of interviews, Joel Greenspan, PhD, professor in the Dental School, talked about the Schoolýs conference last week on gender and pain. He said that with no uniform guidelines on how to factor in gender when doing pain research, ýWe were all doing our own little thing and it was hard to relate the results.ý Hormone levels are suspected to be a key factor in explaining pain differences, and the brainýs role in producing sex hormones lead Margaret McCarthy, PhD, professor at the School of Medicine, to declare that "the brain is really a gonad."
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No Stomach for Tougher Food Oversight
The Washington Post - Oct. 3

The increased complexity of agriculture and distribution systems, the influx of foods from all over the world, and threats to the meat supply such as mad cow disease haven't shaken the resistance of most producers and sellers to major modification of the countryýs food-safety system. Michael Taylor, JD, professor at the School of Medicine and a former deputy FDA commissioner for policy, predicts it will take more than an occasional crisis to spur comprehensive action. "Politicians will wait until there is a sufficient sense of urgency," he said.
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Searching for Reasons into Deadly School Shootings
WBAL-TV, Ch. 11, 11 p.m. - Oct. 2

Yesterdayýs deadly shootings at an Amish schoolhouse in Lancaster, Pa., were the third such violent act in less than a week. "Very few people who commit horrendous acts toward vulnerable victims see themselves as evil. Most see themselves as the victim," said Julie Drake, JD, MSW, adjunct professor at the School of Social Work.

The Benefits of Good Oral Health
"The Marc Steiner Show," WYPR-FM, 88.1, 1 p.m. - Oct. 2

John Emmett, DDS, clinical instructor at the Dental School and Mark Reynolds, DDS, PhD, associate professor at the Dental School, discussed how taking care of our oral health can benefit our overall health.
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Doctor Develops Vaccine That Could Fight Cancer
WRC-TV, Ch. 4, 5 p.m. - Sept. 29

The human trials for a vaccine that could one day help in the fight against head and neck cancer are now beginning at the School of Medicine. "It's given as a shot with a couple of other drugs that are designed to turn on the immune system," said Scott Strome, MD, professor at the School of Medicine, who helped develop the vaccine.
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Exploring Gender Differences in Pain Research
FOXNews.com - Sept. 29

Male and female brains really are different, due in part to the role of sex hormones each is secreting. With no uniform guidelines on how to factor in gender when doing pain research, "We were all doing our own little thing and it was hard to relate the results," said Joel Greenspan, PhD, professor at the Dental School. Hormone levels are suspected to be a key factor in explaining pain differences, and the brain's role in producing sex hormones lead Margaret McCarthy, PhD, professor at the School of Medicine, to declare that "the brain is really a gonad."
www.foxnews.com

More Young Adults Diagnosed With Diverticulitis
Forbes.com - Oct. 1

Acute diverticulitis, a disease traditionally seen in patients older than age 50, is now being seen in younger adults who are obese, according to researchers. "Over the last ten years, I noted that many patients coming into the emergency room with CT findings of acute diverticulitis seemed younger than traditional teaching suggested, and often were obese," said Barry Daly, MD, professor at the School of Medicine and author of the study.
www.forbes.com

Most Council Candidates Open to Smoking Ban
The (Annapolis) Capital - Sept. 28

A countywide ban on smoking in bars and restaurants is something most candidates for offices in Anne Arundel County are willing to consider. Democrat Jamie Benoit of Odenton, who is seeking the open District 4 seat, said heýd like to see Annapolis support a ban first, since the city has a lot of tourists and a large number of bars and restaurants. A countywide ban would affect the city, unless city lawmakers choose to opt out of it, said Michael Strande, JD, deputy director of the Legal Resource Center for Tobacco Regulation, Litigation and Advocacy at the School of Law.
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Nursing School Faculty Shortage Imminent, Study Says
WTOPnews.com - Sept. 29

Maryland students who want to be nurses may find it more and more difficult to find qualified people to teach them, according to a new study by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Nurse educators at the School of Nursing, like many other institutions, are retiring faster than they can be replaced, and the gap between practicing nurses and nurse educators is growing.
www.wtopnews.com

Researchers Begin to Understand How the Tongue's Sensors Discern Flavors
Newsday - Oct. 2

Steven Munger, PhD, associate professor at the School of Medicine, explained why new research is challenging long-held concepts of how the tongue senses different kinds of tastes, and why some tastes seem to indicate danger.
www.newsday.com