Medicine

Shoshana Aronowitz of the School of Nursing and the Leonard Davis Institute is quoted on how naloxone’s ability to save someone’s life far outweighs any risks of someone misusing the medication.

Marilyn Howarth of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the complicated health risks for those exposed to hazardous chemicals released during a train derailment.

Indira Gurubhagavatula of the Perelman School of Medicine says that most adults should aim for seven to nine hours of sleep a night, which includes about two hours of REM sleep.

Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the highly contagious avian flu ravaging the globe and how outbreaks in some mammals are a cause for concern.

Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some people might be more open to treatment for problem drinking if they could take a pill on an as-needed basis.

The Hinkson and Holloway Mentorship Program, a collaboration between the Perelman School of Medicine and the College of Physicians, will support Black men entering med school through mentors like Steven Handler and Horace DeLisser.

Bonnie Milas of the Perelman School of Medicine recalls how her husband, with no medical training, was able to give her sons a chance at recovery by using naloxone.

Henry Kranzler of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the self-medication approach with taking naltrexone before consuming alcohol represents a niche opportunity to treat binge drinking.

The Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative, housed in the School of Nursing and directed by Jessica Halem, is engaging students and faculty across disciplines and organizations to improve public health and care resources for the LGBTQ+ community.