May 9, 2022
Shailendra Patel, MD, PhD, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the UC College of Medicine was quoted in a Healthline article on Eli Lilly's experimental weight-loss drug.
July 28, 2022
The Cincinnati Health Department recently confirmed two cases of Monkeypox in the city, and the disease has been reported in nearly all 50 states. In a story produced by WCPO-TV and published on Yahoo News, Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine monkeypox has had limited outbreaks for decades, but now it’s spreading across the world.
September 6, 2022
An article posted on Medium.com takes a deep dive into artificial sweeteners. The story examines what they are, takes a look at the different types of sweeteners that are on the market and the various effects they have on a person's health. The article quotes Vincent Martin, MD, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the UC College of Medicine, director of the Headache and Facial Pain Center at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute.
September 30, 2022
Cases of monkeypox are on the rise around world, reaching more than 67,000, including more than 25,000 in the United States. NPR reported that researchers say these types of viruses, known as zoonotic diseases, or ones that spread between humans and animals, will become increasingly commonplace as factors such as the destruction of animal habitats and human expansion into previously uninhabited areas intensify. In a story on zoonotic diseases, NPR cited several experts including Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine at the UC College of Medicine.
November 21, 2022
The Thanksgiving holiday brings with it plenty of travel. Spectrum News posted a story about staying healthy while traveling, featuring comments from Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine.
June 13, 2023
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is impacting large areas of the United States, including the Tristate. WLWT interviewed George Leikauf, PhD, of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine from the UC College of Medicine about the safety concerns from the smoky air.
August 14, 2023
Technology in wearables is improving to the point where they can play a major role in patient care. Broadcast Retirement Network (BRN) aired a segment on how predictive modeling through the use of artificial intelligence may help prevent major heart events. Richard Becker, MD, of the Division of Cardiovascular Health and Disease in the UC College of Medicine, has done research in this area and provided his expertise to BRN.
March 13, 2023
Popular Science highlights the effectiveness of a hands-free device to help improve breathing for patients with COPD and other lung ailments.
March 9, 2023
Warm temperatures earlier than normal in the Cincinnati region are triggering an early spring, and also triggering an early start to spring allergy season. WCPO-TV interviewed Ahmad Sedaghat, MD, the Director of the Division of Rhinology, Allergy and Anterior Skull Base Surgery/Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at the UC College of Medicine.
October 3, 2023
As cooler fall weather rolls into the Cincinnati region, COVID-19 cases are on the rise and we can expect to see the seasonal impact of the cold and flu season. The Enquirer interviewed Jennifer Forrester, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine, about wearing masks and getting the latest vaccines.