In the News

William Maisel, MD, MPH, cardiology, discussed a study about automated external defibrillators on NECN's New England Business Day. Maisel talked about the results of his study in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) which found that automated external defibrillators have a 20 percent recall rate for potential malfunctions. Maisel also spoke with the Comcast CN8 Morning program, the Associated Press, NewsDay, Reuters and many other media outlets.

J. Thomas Lamont, MD, chief of gastroenterology, spoke with the Wall Street Journal about the different causes and procedures associated with fixing intestinal bleeding. The story follows the news that Fidel Castro underwent surgery to mend his intestine.

Rose Finkelstein, volunteer services, spoke with the Jewish Advocate about turning 100 years old on July 29 and her 51 years of volunteering at BIDMC.

Edward Ullman, MD, emergency medicine, and Christopher McKay, RN, emergency medicine, spoke with WBZ-TV CBS 4 about patients suffering from heat-related issues and the signs people should look for. Ullman also addressed the first aid stations BIDMC staffs at Fenway Park, and the number of people BIDMC has treated during the recent Red Sox series. Ullman discussed the same topic with the Boston Herald.

Ananth Karumanchi, MD, renal, molecular and vascular medicine, Vikas Sukhatme, MD, nephrology, and Benjamin Sachs, MD, chief of obstetrics and gynecology, were featured in an article in The New Yorker that explored the work that led to the discovery, in BIDMC laboratories, of a protein linked to the onset of preeclampsia.

Paul Levy, chief executive officer, talked to the Boston Metro about his decision to sign a letter opposing a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. Levy signed the letter along with other prominent Boston business leaders.

Jo Ayoub, director of organizational development, and Pat Folcarelli, RN, PhD, spoke with HMI World about their involvement with the nursing leadership initiative.

Matthew Reynolds, MD, cardiology, spoke with the New York Times about public disclosure of doctor information and hospital data.

Carol Warfield, MD, chief of anesthesia and critical care, discussed pain killers in a rebroadcast of a news segment on WCVB-TV's Chronicle. The segment looked at what a sore weekend warrior is supposed to take to ease the aches of athletics now that some painkillers are off the market.

John Giurini, DPM, chief of podiatry, discussed summer foot care and foot problems in an interview with WCVB-TV, Channel 5. Giurini also discussed the new “Crocs” shoe fad.

Nezam Afdhal, MD, director of the liver center, spoke with the Boston Business Journal about medical device companies and their failure to develop a bioartificial liver.

James Giebfried, PT, DPT, EDT, MA, CPH, MBA, Bowdoin Street Health Center, spoke with NEWS-Line for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants Magazine about his work at Bowdoin Street and health care in the inner city.

Keith Stuart, MD, medical director of oncology services, was featured in the Salem News for his new appointment to the Northeast Hospital Corporation. Stuart's appointment follows the new affiliation between BIDMC's and Beverly Hospital 's oncology services.

James Chang, MD, cardiology, spoke with the Bay State Banner about the heart drugs he prescribes and how expensive some drugs can be for his patients.

Kenneth Mukamal, MD, general medicine and primary care, talked to the Los Angeles Times about the costs and benefits and heart attack risks for people who are moderate drinkers.

Felipe Fregni, MD, neurology, talked about transcranial magnetic stimulation for stroke patients in an interview with Reuters.

Jeff Flier, MD, chief academic officer, discussed NIH funding and the new lab space developments in the Longwood area with Nature Network.

Jacques Carter, MD, MPH, primary care, talked to WCVB-TV Channel 5 about a new inhale version of insulin, and the implications for his patients suffering from diabetes. Carter also spoke with the Brookline Tab about emergency preparedness in the town of Brookline, should a pandemic or bioterrorist attack occur. Colin McArdle, MD, radiology, also discussed Brookline 's emergency plan in the article.

Gordon Strewler, MD, endocrinology, spoke with PE.com about osteoporosis and new drugs which are being developed to help battle the disease.

Ciaran Kelly, MD, gastroenterology, discussed celiac disease in an interview with the Harvard Women's Health Watch. Kelly also spoke with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

John Halamka, MD, chief information officer, discussed health care technology issues with Modern Healthcare.

Robert Stickgold, PhD, psychiatry, talked to the Lakeland Ledger about sleep and dreams, and the effect of sleep on learning and memory.

Daniel Sands, MD, director of EPR and communications, spoke with the St. Louis Daily Record about email use amongst doctors and patients.