New Jersey Medical School In The News 2023

Two articles originating at Rutgers University were among the top 20 Autism articles, according to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC).

Dr. Damali Campbell-Oparaji, NJMS professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Health, was recently appointed to the board of the NJ Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority.

Misuse of weight loss drugs triggers spike in poison center calls. Learn what Dr. Diane Calello, executive and medical director of New Jersey Poison Control, has to say.

New Jersey health officials anticipate an increase in Covid cases in the coming weeks.

Keep your holiday celebrations merry and food poisoning free.

The soaring costs of a lead poisoning drug is leaving hospitals strapped for solutions. Learn what health experts are saying.

Health experts warn about the dangers of smoking hookah in poorly ventilated spaces.

Full Circle Experience: Marvens Jean, NJMS student, returns to his high school, where he once started the pre-med club, to inspire the next generation of aspiring physicians.

New data indicates that women outlive men by nearly six years.

Learn helpful safety tips to avoid the risk of getting sick around the holidays.

Learn how to manage the winter blues.

Dr. Petros Levounis, chair of the NJMS Department of Psychiatry, elaborates on gender-affirming care.

Dr. Albert S. Khouri, NJMS professor of ophthalmology, discusses teleophthalmology’s role in outreach efforts and improving ophthalmic care in the emergency room.

Should you pick wild mushrooms? Learn what health experts have to say.

Amid growing pressure on doctors’ time, compassionate care—also called humanism—is becoming a standard part of medical curriculums.

Researchers from Rutgers NJMS and Rowan University-School of Osteopathic Medicine investigated a potential link between plastic chemicals and neurodevelopmental disorders.

How much water consumption is too much? Learn what experts, including Dr. Lewis Nelson, NJMS chair of Emergency Medicine, have to say.

A new study suggests 1 in 4 teens with Autism may be undiagnosed. Learn insights from Dr. Walter Zahorodny, NJMS professor and lead researcher of the study.

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School’s (NJMS) Global Tuberculosis Institute commemorated its 30th anniversary as a distinguished center of excellence in the fight against tuberculosis (TB).

Dr. Diane Finkel, professor and NJMS director of the Infectious Disease Fellowship Program, discusses HPV and the importance of the HPV vaccine.

Can the over-the-counter overdose medication halt the escalating death toll? Discover insights from experts, including Dr. Lewis Nelson, chair of the NJMS Department of Emergency Medicine.

Health experts emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated.

Dr. Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers NJMS, warns of potential risks of accidental vape liquid exposure.

Dr. David Cennimo, NJMS professor, sheds light on the changing attitude towards COVID-19.

Learn what Dr. Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers NJMS, has to say regarding this data.

Dr. Petros Levounis, NJMS chair of the Psychiatry Department, and president of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), weighs in on suicide, vaping, opioids, alcohol, and technology addiction.

Experts discuss the dangers of death cap mushrooms.

Dr. Lewis Nelson, chair of the NJMS Department of Emergency Medicine, weighs in on the alarming surge in cannabis-related emergency room visits among children.

Rutgers NJMS welcomed 174 future medical practitioners at its annual Barbara and Norman Seiden White Coat Ceremony.

Robert E. Gross, MD, PhD, a renowned neurosurgeon, has been appointed joint chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and New Jersey Medical School.

Learn how researchers from Rutgers University have discovered the first lipid vascular “Zip Code” in the lungs.

Health experts, including Dr. Stanley H. Weiss, NJMS professor, address the leprosy outbreak in central Florida.

Advanced technology takes center stage at Rutgers University, as doctors utilize surgical robots - helping to make a great leap in patient care.

Dr. Petros Levounis, chair of the NJMS Psychiatry Department and president of the American Psychiatric Association, and other health experts, advise against vaping due to health concerns.

Should parents be concerned about their children playing sports in extreme heat? Learn what Dr. Lewis Nelson, chair of NJMS’ Department of Emergency Medicine, and other health experts, have to say.

Learn how Dr. Diane Calello, director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and other health experts, are addressing the lead poisoning drug shortage.

In recognition of Fibroid Awareness Month, which occurs in July, NJMS professor, Dr. Pratik Shukla, wrote this latest blog, shedding light and sharing valuable insights on uterine fibroids.

Learn about legislation to lower maternal death rates for women of color.

Aayush Visaria, MD, a Rutgers NJMS internal medicine resident doctor, co-authored a study that unveils new insights on BMI accuracy.

Read what NJMS professor, Dr. Pallavi Solanki, and other experts, have to say about alcohol.

Dr. Petro Levounis, chair of the NJMS Department of Psychiatry, answers questions about a new recommendation to screen all adults under 65 for anxiety.

Health experts, including Dr. Lewis Nelson, NJMS chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, weigh in on Xylazine.

In this episode of "Conversations on COVID-19 Podcast," Dr. Stanley H. Weiss, professor in the Department of Medicine, discusses the most common myths about COVID-19.

Clement Chen, PharmD, from the NJMS Department of Psychiatry, joins the 2023 Bloomberg Fellows with a focus on addiction and overdose.

Dr. Khalil Savary, NJMS professor, and other health experts, discuss health risks associated with poor air quality and provide measures to stay safe.

Dr. Petros Levounis, chair of the NJMS Department of Psychiatry, weighs in on two different studies: a CDC report on homicide and suicide, and a new report on depression.

Struck by lightning? What are the odds? Dr. Erin Muckey, NJMS medical director of Emergency Medicine, provides life saving tips, if someone is struck by lightning.

Dr. Petros Levounis, chair of the NJMS Department of Psychiatry, shares his top priorities as APA’s president.

New study shows cases of children with profound autism are increasing.

May is Lyme disease Awareness Month. Find out how rheumatologists can diagnose and treat neurologic Lyme disease.

Learn how Rutgers University researchers plan to provide antibody testing to determine the incidence of Long COVID in children.

New research shows dog-walking injuries may be more common than many people think. Learn what Dr. Erin Muckey, NJMS professor, and other experts have to say.

Dr. Xue Ming, NJMS professor emeritus in the Department of Neurology, discusses how students’ academic performance has been linked to the quality and quantity of sleep.

Learn about significant technological milestones in robotic-based, minimally invasive surgery.

NJMS professors, Dr. Keri E. Lunsford and Dr. Grace S. Lee-Riddle are helping to save lives with liver transplants.

In this podcast episode, Dr. George Tewfik, professor in the NJMS Department of Anesthesiology, discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing knowledge gaps in anesthesia residents.

Dr. Lewis Nelson, NJMS chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, discusses the dangers of the Gen Z social media trend, BORG, (Blackout Rage Gallon).

The White House declares xylazine laced with fentanyl an ‘emerging drug threat.’ Dr. Lewis Nelson, chair of the NJMS Department of Emergency Medicine, recently discussed this on NJ Spotlight News.

Learn about significant technological milestones in robotic-based, minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Darin Weisner, NJMS professor, discusses Candida auris, a contagious fungal infection, that is rapidly spreading throughout the country.

Dr. Howard Greller, NJMS professor and director of the Medical Toxicology Fellowship, discusses the dangers and health risks of various TikTok challenges.

Can ecstasy, ketamine or 'magic' mushrooms treat mental health issues? Dr. Petros Levounis, chair of the NJMS Department of Psychiatry, and other experts, weigh in.

The CDC is urging people to be careful with flour due to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak. Read what Dr. Bruce Ruck, managing director of New Jersey Poison Information Education System, and other experts, have to say.

New research shows drug overdose fatalities quadrupled among Americans aged 65 and older. Read what Dr. Lewis Nelson, chair of the NJMS Department of Medicine, and other experts, have to say about this.

Experts warn that Benadryl and other medications can be deadly when they’re not used as directed.

Dr. Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center, appeared on Good Morning America to discuss how unidentified edibles, ingested by children, can be hazardous to their health.

Dr. Darin Weisner, NJMS professor, was featured on News 12 New Jersey to discuss the potentially deadly fungus, Candida Auris, which is spreading in NJ.

Dr. Petros Levounis, chair of the NJMS Psychiatry Department, and other experts, weigh in on internet addiction.

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association says women need to be better screened for heart disease. Read what Dr. Klapholz, chair of the NJMS Department of Medicine, and other experts, have to say about this.

Candida Auris, an emerging fungus, is spreading in New Jersey and around the country. Dr. Darin Weisner, NJMS professor, and other experts, weigh in on this potentially deadly fungus.

Autism rates rise and new data shows that for the first time, white children are less likely to carry the diagnosis than children of color.

Over a 5-year period, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School will receive $20 million from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, to coordinate research that’s being conducted in eight nations on tuberculosis (TB) control and prevention.

Learn how Dr. Evan Kovac, NJMS professor and member of University Hospital’s medical staff, is blazing the trail in the advancement of prostate cancer care.

While our body adapts to reflect our environment, the diameter of a ring remains the same. Learn a few tips to remove a ring that maybe be stuck on your finger.

New data shows young girls attempt overdoses at 4 times the rate of boys.

Babesiosis, a tick-borne illness, is rapidly spreading. Read what Dr. David Cennimo, NJMS professor, and other experts, have to say about it.

Learn how the recall of this product protects children.

While the global crisis of COVID-19 has eased a bit, Dr. David J. Cennimo, NJMS professor, and other medical experts, encourage people to continue to be safe and cautious.

An actress created a podcast where she interviews experts about healthy aging tips. In this article, she discusses three things she's learned and one of those things are from researchers from the NJMS Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine.

Daylight saving time: Do we really need to spring forward or fall back? Read what Dr. Xue Ming, NJMS professor, and other health experts, have to say.

This week, the New Jersey Poison Control Center and other poison control centers around the country, celebrate “National Poison Prevention Week.”

Could a particular exercise age your face? Read what Dr. Boris Paskhover, NJMS facial plastics & reconstructive surgeon, and other experts have to say.

Avian influenza continues to spread around the world. What does this mean for wild birds, poultry farms and humans? Read what Dr. Ricardo Rajsbaum, director of the NJMS Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Disease, has to say.

Dr. Lewis Nelson, NJMS chair of Emergency Medicine, and other experts, discuss the possibility of Naloxone becoming available over the counter.

According to a recent Rutgers University study, in certain New Jersey areas, the Autism rate rose 300% between 2000 – 2016.

Dr. David Howard, NJMS professor, reflects on his time in medical school, where he questioned, “Where do I fit?”

Dr. Michelle DallaPiazza, NJMS infectious disease physician, explains what ureaplasma is, its symptoms and treatment methods.

A panel of experts at the Food and Drug Administration is recommending that Narcan, a nasal spray used to reverse opioid overdoses, be sold over the counter without a prescription. Dr. Lewis Nelson, NJMS chair of Emergency Medicine, weighs in.

Dr. Sylvia Christakos, NJMS professor, and other experts, explain how vitamin D might lower the risk of prediabetes developing.

Dr. Petros Levounis, NJMS chair of the Department of Psychiatry, weighs in on efforts, such as telemedicine and take-home mediations, that made it easier for drug users to get help.

Dr. Lewis Nelson, chair of the NJMS Department of Emergency Medicine, and other experts, comment on the increase in opioid-related mortality.

More children are being hospitalized with marijuana poisoning. Learn recommended prevention strategies from Dr. Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the NJ Poison Control Center, and other experts.

Dr. Peter Hersh, NJMS professor, explains how bacteria can get into eye drops.

Dr. Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the NJ Poison Control Center, and other experts, explain how lead gets into food and ways to limit its exposure.

Dr. Peter Hersh, NJMS professor and director of the Cornea and Laser Eye Institute – Hersh Vision Group, weighs in on this.

Dr. Stanley H. Weiss, NJMS professor, believes there are two reasons why cases appear to be down: a lag in statistics and a lot of mild cases.

A new study linked gas stoves to nearly 13% of childhood asthma cases. Dr. Khalil Savary, pediatric pulmonologist and NJMS professor, and other experts weigh in.

According to a Rutgers University study, certain prescription sleep medications are linked to a higher risk of overdose in young adults and teenagers.

Dr. Lewis Nelson, NJMS professor and other toxicology experts, weigh in on the release of Keenan Anderson’s preliminary toxicology results.

Experts, including Dr. David Cennimo, NJMS professor, encourage parents to learn the differences between COVID, RSV, the flu and a common cold.

A recent report states that laws curtailing abortion access in the country were associated with higher suicide rates among reproductive-aged women. Find out what researchers, including Dr. Lauren Naliboff, NJMS professor, has to say.

A new report finds millions of people around the country who visit the hospital are misdiagnosed. Is this report flawed? Find out what Dr. Lewis Nelson, NJMS chair of Emergency Medicine, has to say.

“Neurologically intact” is a trending topic. Experts, including Dr. Erin Feinstein, NJMS neurology professor, define what it means.

Learn what Dr. Bruce Ruck and other experts are saying about the skyrocketing number of children mistakenly ingesting cannabis edibles.

With accidental cannabis poisonings on the rise, Dr. Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the NJ Poison Control Center, provides warning signs of accidental cannabis exposure in children.