New Jersey Medical School In The News 2020

New Jersey Family Magazine – Dr. Albert S. Khouri discusses the impact remote learning and a subsequent rise in screen time has had on children's eyesight.

Health.com – Dr. Valerie Fitzhugh comments on a story regarding a family that was devastated by COVID-19, stating that she discourages unnecessary travel, as the close quarters of a vehicle put others at risk, even while masked.

Healthline – Dr. Shobha Swaminathan examines the risk of attending weddings, noting that the danger of contracting COVID-19 could increase as it gets colder and gatherings move indoors.

MSN – Dr. Lewis Nelson talks to MSN about common symptoms of blood clots, noting that shortness of breath and a racing heart are among the warning signs.

Shape – Dr. Debra Chew talks to Shape about the variety of COVID-19 tests available to the public, including when to get tested and how to understand your results.

The New York Times – Dr. Lewis Nelson discusses whether or not Thanksgiving travel spurred an increase in new COVID-19 cases, noting that people should remain concerned and attentive.

Medium – Dr. Nancy Chiaravalloti participates in a Q&A examining her research on memory and learning.

Bariatric News – Dr. Sylvia Christakos explains a new study showing that vitamin D regulates calcium in a section of the intestine that previously was thought not to have played a key role.

WHYY – Dr. Lewis Nelson explains what health care workers in the area's hospitals are reporting as COVID-19 surges in New Jersey.

The Record – Dr. Stanley Weiss discusses the variety of COVID-19 tests available in New Jersey, noting that patients should exercise caution when relying upon rapid test results.

The Star-Ledger – Dr. David Cennimo emphasizes the importance of wearing face masks during the coronavirus pandemic.

Patch – Dr. Diane Calello talks about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, the flu, and COVID-19 as signs and symptoms can be confusing.

Yahoo News – Dr. Lewis Nelson weighs in on how hospitals are preparing for challenges such as a COVID-19 surge, chemical threats and more.

NJ Spotlight News – Dr. Damali Campbell participated in a recent roundtable discussion featuring First Lady Tammy Murphy on solutions for providing better maternal health care in New Jersey.

Yahoo News – Dr. Shobha Swaminathan discusses the role temperature checks play in combatting the global COVID-19 pandemic.

The Star-Ledger talks to experts, including Dr. David Cennimo, about whether all schools in New Jersey should switch to remote learning as cases of COVID-19 continue to climb.

The New York Times – Dr. Maria Gennaro discusses a new study demonstrating that children can clear a COVID-19 infection much faster than adults which may help explain why many kids don't become seriously ill.

The Washington Post – As the nation grapples with "pandemic fatigue," Dr. Michelle DallaPiazza warns the public not to let their guard down during the Thanksgiving holidays.

CBS – Dr. Diane Calello talks to CBS News about New Jersey's vote to legalize cannabis for recreational use, stating that safety must be the highest priority.

The New York Times – Dr. Valerie Fitzhugh weighs in on whether or not using mouthwash can protect you from COVID-19. The article notes that even if you coated your mouth with the substance, the virus would still remain in your body.

NJ Spotlight News – Drs. Maureen Gang and Lewis Nelson pen an editorial to help readers understand when to get tested for COVID-19 and how to understand your results.

The New York Times – Dr. Valerie Fitzhugh comments on new reports that doctors may have found secretive new organs in the center of the head near the nasal cavity.

WHYY – Dr. Damali Campbell discusses the toll the pandemic has taken on Black physician's practices, noting that 90% of members of the New Jersey Medical Association have reported financial losses due to COVID-19.

Wired – Dr. Emanuel Goldman weighs in on how the COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in surface disinfection and what we have learned about how virus moves on surfaces.

The Star-Ledger – Drs. Erin Zerbo and Amesika Nyaku pen an editorial on how New Jersey can stem the rising tide of overdoses that have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Star-Ledger – Dr. David Cennimo comments on the challenges New Jersey restaurants will face serving customers outside as weather gets colder.

NJ 101.5 – Dr. Bruce Ruck discusses calls to New Jersey's poison control hotline related to cleaning products and hand sanitizer, which jumped from about 500 to 850 this year.

Yahoo News – Dr. Valerie Fitzhugh discusses the discovery of COVID-19 in lakes, noting that the public shouldn't panic and the bigger issue would be crowds at a beach near the lake than the water in the lake itself.

Yahoo News – Following news of a Massachusetts man who died after eating large amounts of licorice on a daily basis, Dr. Diane Calello talks to Yahoo News about the effect the candy can have on your health.

Express Digest – Dr. Hanan Tanuos discusses the importance of keeping up with routine pediatric vaccinations in the wake of COVID-19 and why some parents may be falling behind.

The Star-Ledger – As nursing homes statewide inquire about the saliva test developed by Rutgers, Dr. Maria Gennaro provides more information on COVID-19 diagnostic tools.

Patch – Dr. Hong Li explains why researchers anticipate a surge in chronic kidney disease and kidney failure post-COVID-19 and how a new study site at NJMS could help.

Women's Health – Dr. Shobha Swaminathan weighs in on common symptoms of COVID-19, noting that chest pain from coughing can cause general soreness in that area.

KYW News – Dr. Diane Calello explains new Rutgers research demonstrating that substantial opioid use can lead to hearing loss.

The Star-Ledger – NJMS resident Dr. Toby Terwilliger pens an editorial stating that Black lives must matter in education, housing, the workplace, and all other facets of life if we hope to achieve racial justice.

Patch – Dr. Stephanie Bonne sheds light on a new study which provides evidence that stricter federal regulations are needed to protect consumers from faulty glass tables.

Psychiatric News – APA's magazine spotlights four NJMS students who presented a virtual series for families, clinicians, educators on how the pandemic could impact the future.

The Washington Post – Dr. Lewis Nelson weighs in on reports that a harder-to-crush form of the highly addictive pain killer, OxyContin has not curbed abuse or overdoses.

The New York Times – Dr. Valerie A. Fitzhugh sheds light on why states should extend COVID-19 tests to patients post-mortem, in order to limit the spread of the virus.

Mic – Dr. Xue Ming comments on how hitting the snooze button multiple times before you wake up can impact the health of your sleep cycle.

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.