New Jersey Medical School In The News 2020

GEN News – Dr. Mark C. Siracusa sheds light on new Rutgers research that could lead to better treatments for allergies, asthma and COPD.

The Star-Ledger – Fourth-year NJMS student Neil Bhavsar writes an editorial about the experience of losing his grandmother and family matriarch to COVID-19.

Bustle – Dr. Naglaa Rizk discusses how the flu can affect the menstrual cycle, noting that stress from the flu can lead to changes in your periods or even amenorrhea.

NJTV News – Dr. Riccardo Russo explains how researchers at NJMS cut clean time for N95 masks in half by using a vaporized hydrogen peroxide system.

The Star-Ledger – NJMS student Arvinth Sethuraman and Dr. Joseph Schwab co-author an editorial urging parents not to neglect vaccinations or wellness visits during the pandemic.

The Star-Ledger – NJMS and University Hospital prepare to run a medical trial that is part of Moderna's COVE Study, which will involve giving people either a COVID-19 vaccine or a placebo dose.

The Evening Tribune – Dean Johnson recently served as the convocation speaker at his alma mater, urging the incoming class to "change the world."

NJTV News – Dr. Marc Klapholz sheds light on the efficacy of convalescent plasma as a treatment for COVID-19.

MSN – Dr. Rachel Kaye discusses subtle symptoms that may actually be signs that a patient has contracted COVID-19.

ROI-NJ – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and University Hospital launch a new, seven-day virtual urgent care center to ensure patients get the care they need.

ROI-NJ – Dr. Petros Levounis comments on concerns of an impending mental health crisis as patients cope with the trauma of living through a pandemic.

The Star-Ledger – Dr. David Cennimo discusses what parents should consider when deciding whether to send their children back to school.

The Atlantic – Dr. Emanuel Goldman weighs in on the "scourge of hygiene theater" in the United States and whether America's obsession with cleaning can actually slow the spread of COVID-19.

The Washington Post – In the wake of protests in Portland, Dr. Lewis Nelson describes the dangers of exposure to tear gas, noting that chemical particles stick to bodies and clothes.

Mic – Dr. Ron Weiss shares how high temperatures and humidity can lead to fatigue in an article examining the risks of prolonged exposure to summer heat.

Yahoo News – Dr. David Cennimo comments on new data demonstrating the lasting health impacts of contracting COVID-19.

Yahoo News – Dr. Petros Levounis weighs in on a new study on alcohol consumption during COVID-19, stating that the results are especially striking as this trend is seen most in people who don't have substance use issues.

The New York Times – Dr. David Alland discusses new tests to detect COVID-19, if they will be effective and when they may be available for public use.

Rutgers Today – Dr. Jason Yang offers advice on how to enjoy the summer season without risking exposure to COVID-19.

Healthline – Dr. David Cennimo explains why a new study provides further evidence of risk for infection from people who may not appear sick.

New York Times – Dr. David Cennimo prepares parents for a future of uncertainty and risk that must be managed to maximize safety.

NJ.com – Dr. Ron Weiss offers a "teachable moment" about how our food system may impact our health.

TapInto – NJMS OB-GYN Dr. Damali Campbell wants doctors and legislators to collaborate to ensure that everyone has access to telemedicine.

US News – NJMS neurosurgeon Dr. Ira Goldstein discusses a new study examining NFL players who may have been misdiagnosed with CTE.

Video – On April 22, law enforcement and first responders in Essex County held a parade to honor health care workers battling COVID-19 at Newark hospitals.

NJ.com – Dr. Glenn Fennelly writes that COVID-19 treatments must be fully accessible to those on society’s margins, including the homeless, incarcerated and undocumented.

Wired – NJMS researcher Joy Cox weighs in on whether obesity increases the risk of COVID-19, as some say, or if existing social biases make public health disparities worse.

New York Times – Dr. Diane Calello discusses an increase in poisonings from misused household cleaning products.

NJ.com — All final-year NJMS students will graduate in April rather than May, making them eligible to begin their residencies early and combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Yahoo – Many people are afraid to have meals delivered. An NJMS expert offers his thoughts on staying safe and still eating your favorite foods.

Newsy — "It's very important to minimize the risk to seniors in our population...What happens if one of your parents get sick?" An NJMS doctor has advice on fighting COVID-19.

NJ.com — Two NJMS students talk about graduating medical school in the face of a public health crisis.

Dr. David Alland led a research team in developing an innovative point-of-care test to detect COVID-19, the coronavirus disease that has affected citizens around the world.

Chalkbeat – There are many similarities between COVID-19 and an asthma attack, and parents need to know how to keep their children safe.

My Central Jersey – Even if you have no other symptoms, losing your sense of taste or smell could be a sign of COVID-19, says NJMS otolaryngologist Dr. Rachel Kaye.

Fox News – If the majority of people in an area are immune to a disease, it will often recede. But will that work with COVID-19? Experts weigh in.

MarketWatch – Emphasizing the importance of face-to-face communication with family, the pope says to put down your phone. NJMS researchers agree but for different reasons.

Patch - With flu season in full swing, watch as Dr. David Cennimo answers FAQs about this common infection.

NJ.com – In a candid QnA, Dr. Erin Zerbo discusses opioid addiction and the treatment people receive in jail

NJMS Facebook – 2019 was an exciting year at NJMS. See for yourself by checking out our end of year review and other photo albums on Facebook.