12/22/00

The $1.1 million endowment made by La Jolla residents Judith and Jack White was mentioned by various media, including the San Diego Union-Tribune, KOGO radio and Channel 9/51. The gift will endow the Judith and Jack White Chair in Cardiology and will support teaching and research in cardiology, and is one of 83 endowed chairs at UCSD.

Connie Saindon, a clinical director in the UCSD Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, was interviewed by Channel 8 and provided tips on how to cope with the holiday after the loss of a loved one.

Several news stations aired stories about the Sea World penguins and carolers visit to UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest.

Richard Kornbluth, M.D., Ph.D., Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about the grant he received to develop a tuberculosis vaccine.

Syndee Holt, administrative assistant, Health Sciences Communications, was interviewed at the UCSD Cancer Center clinic at Perlman by Channel 9/51 about a project called "Bottles of Hope." Syndee, a polymer clay artist, and members of her clay guild brought a little holiday cheer to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy by presenting each with a Bottle of Hope - small glass bottles decorated with polymer clay. (The bottles formerly held an inert non-toxic substance used to push chemotherapy through IV systems.) The bottles were given to patients as a symbol of hope and with wishes for their recovery.

Anthony Wynshaw-Boris, M.D., Ph.D., Pediatrics and Medicine, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about his team's discovery of a new gene involved in the development and function of the central nervous system.

Maurizio Zanetti, M.D., Cancer Center and Medicine, was interviewed about his work with the enzyme telomerase by HMS Beagle, an on-line magazine geared to the biological sciences community.

12/15/00

STAY TUNED

Due to the ongoing coverage of the presidential election, the CBS Nightly News series on Alzheimer's disease, which includes interviews with Drs. Leon Thal and Mark Tuszynski, both Neurosciences, has been rescheduled several times. It is scheduled to run at 6 p.m. Dec. 18 to 20.

EVERYWHERE

A Holiday Tip Sheet including health information and suggestions from UCSD physicians Daniel Blanchard, M.D., Cardiology; Stephen Shuchter, M.D., Psychiatry; Jeffrey Smith, M.D.,Orthopaedics; and Lisa Snyder, LCSW, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, is getting widespread pick up including The Boston Globe's Boston.com. To view the article, click here: http://boston.com/dailynews/348/ascribe/_How_to_Deal_With_Holiday_HearP.shtml.

TELEVISION

John Pierce, Ph.D., Cancer Center and Family & Preventive Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 10 about the effectiveness of smoking cessation gum (Nicorette), and whether or not it is addictive.

Georgia Sadler, Ph.D., Cancer Center and Surgery, was interviewed by Channel 9/51 about low reimbursement rates for mammography, and the importance of early detection.

Mark Rapaport, M.D., Psychiatry, was interviewed by INNX, a local media company that produces health stories, about use of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator for severe depression. The story was picked up by Channel 7/39, and also is posted on the INNX Web site, HealthSurfing.com.

Richard Kornbluth, M.D., Ph.D., Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about the grant he received to develop a tuberculosis vaccine.

Richard Clark, M.D., Poison Center, was interviewed by Channel 5 about holiday hazards.

Janine Dubina, R.N., nurse manager, was interviewed by Channel 8 about the importance of car seat safety. Daimler Chrysler donated 2,500 infant car seats to UCSD Healthcare in a newly formed partnership to assist with UCSD Healthcare's community clinic educational program on the car seats.

A holiday party for UCSD's pediatric nephrology, hemodialysis and kidney transplant patients, hosted by doctors, nurses and staff, was covered by Channels 5, 6 and 9/51.

RADIO

Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, M.D., Family and Preventive Medicine, was interviewed by KPBS radio about Mr. OS, a study examining osteoporosis in men.

 

12/08/00

GOOD NEWS

In response to stories that ran in The San Diego Union-Tribune and on Channel 10 about a minimally invasive surgery to treat excessive sweating, Anthony Perrcione, M.D., Cardiothoracic Surgery, received many calls from patients interested in having the surgery.

Due to the ongoing coverage of the unresolved presidential election, the CBS Nightly News series on Alzheimer's disease, which includes interivews with Drs. Leon Thal and Mark Tuszynski, both Neurosciences, has been rescheduled several times. It is scheduled tentatively to run at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 to 13.

John Garvie, M.D., Gastroenterology, was interviewed by Channel 8 about a recent study suggesting San Diego is one of the nation's top 10 cities for people with GI problems. Dr. Garvie discussed causes, symptoms and treatments for GI problems.

Tarek Hassanein, M.D., Gastroenterology, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about the incidence of Hepatitis C in San Diego and developing treatments for the disease.

Daniel Blanchard, M.D., Cardiology, was interviewed by INNX about the holiday heart syndrome, which is an episode of abnormal cardiac rhythm after a drinking binge.

Igor Grant, M.D., Psychiatry, was featured in an Associated Press wire service story about cannabis research. The story focused on the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research established at UCSD with a State of California grant, under Dr. Grant's direction. The AP story can be read on the CNN Web site at

Charles Mittman, M.D., Dean, Clinical Affairs, and Therese Rymer, R.N., Occupational and Environmental Health, were among those interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about the School of Medicine's new Masters in Advanced Studies (MAS) degree in Leadership of Healthcare Organizations. The program was designed for clinically active professionals as well as medical students and residents. The article has prompted calls from interested professionals.

Larry Palinkas, Ph.D., Family and Preventative Medicine, was featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune describing his work with NASA and space station astronauts on how to handle the psychological issues surrounding long-term space stays.

Lee Rickman, M.D., Epidemiology, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about home remedies for the common cold.

Jerrold Olefsky, M.D., Medicine, was interviewed by United Press International about a recent study on preventing diabetes in mice through genetic engineering.

Kenneth Lee Jones, M.D., interim chair, Pediatrics, was featured in a Washington Post article about the alarming increase of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents, directly related to the increasing numbers of overweight and sedentary young people. Read the article at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A25424-2000Dec5.html

Lee Rickman, M.D., Epidemiology, was interviewed by Health Scout, an internet health care Web site, about a recent study suggesting aspirin may prolong influenza A infections.

Eyal Raz, M.D., Medicine, was featured on eyada.com discussing his research team's discovery that a DNA-repair enzyme also plays a critical role in the body's immune response.

12/01/00

Last week's Channel 10 Staying Healthy segment about the Vagus Nerve Stimulator clinical trial, a new treatment for depression, generated nearly 60 calls from the public.

Tony Manoguerra, director, California Poison System, will be a guest on the Channel 9/51 morning show at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, talking about holiday hazards and safety tips for families and pets.

A front page story Nov. 26 in the San Diego Union-Tribune announced UCSD's plans to build a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) center next to the UCSD School of Medicine. Among those interviewed for the story were fMRI Center director Rick Buxton, Ph.D., and UCSD faculty members Joan Stiles, Ph.D., Marta Kutus, Ph.D., and Eric Courchesne, Ph.D. Additionally, Martin Paulus, M.D., Psychiatry, was interviewed by Margaret Radford of Channel 7/39 about the fMRI Center. Channel 8 and Fox 6 covered the story as well.

Fred Levine, M.D., Ph.D., Cancer Center and Pediatrics, and members of his research team (including post-doctoral researcher Vicky Hadjivassiliou, Ph.D., who has diabetes) were interviewed by Fox 6 News about their ongoing efforts to create an immortal cell line of insulin producing beta cells for transplantation into diabetes patients.

Dave Bazzo, M.D., Family Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 10 about the health effects of turning the thermostat in the home down to 55 degrees in the evening.

Leland Rickman, M.D., Epidemiology, was interviewed by Channel 10 about the effectiveness of the prescription flu therapy, Tamiflu. The medicine not only treats influenza, but a pill of Tamiflu a day during a flu outbreak can prevent illness.

Barry Greenberg, M.D., was interviewed by Channel 9/51 about senator Dick Cheney's heart condition.

Raffi Simonian, Pharm.D., Thornton Hospital Pharmacy, was interviewed by the San Diego Business Journal about the effectiveness of a wristband to help patients with nausea.

William Norcross, M.D., Family Medicine, is quoted in an article about the flu in the December issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

Larry Squire, Ph.D., Psychiatry, discussed aspects of memory in the Boston Globe.

"An Evening With...Cecil Lytle", sponspored by The Friends of UCSD Healthcare, was covered by various media, including San Diego Union-Tribune social columnist Burl Stiff, Channel 10 (anchor Carol LeBeau emceed the event) and Ranch & Cove Magazine. The Nov. 11 event, held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, was a benefit for UCSD Healthcare's high-risk pregnancy and neonatal intensive care programs. The musical program was presented by Cecil Lytle, a concert pianist of international stature. Lytle is Provost of Thurgood Marshall College, Professor of Music, and a founding force behind UCSD's Preuss School.

Robert Kaplan, Ph.D.

Robert Kaplan, Ph.D., chair, Family and Preventive Medicine, and Denise Hermann, M.D., Cardiology, were quoted in a San Diego Union-Tribune article about a recent JAMA article about performance standards in U.S. hospitals.

Leland Rickman, M.D., Epidemology, was interviewed by the North County Times about the infectious disease tuberculosis.

Anne Wallace, M.D., Cancer Center and Surgery, was interviewed by La Jolla Village News for a profile on her and a feature on the Breast Care Unit.

R. Scott Meyer, M.D., Orthopaedics, was interviewed by WebMD about a study on arthroscopic decompression impingement syndrome.

Several media covered the collaboration between UCSD and UCSF to establish The Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR), headquartered at UCSD, under the direction of Igor Grant, M.D., Psychiatry, executive vice chair
of the department of Psychiatry and director of UCSD's HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center. Co-directors of the CMCR are Donald Abrams, M.D., professor of Medicine at UCSF; and J. Hampton Atkinson, M.D., Psychiatry, and Andrew Mattison, Ph.D., Psychiatry and Family and Preventive Medicine, both of UCSD. The story was covered by Channels 8, 10, 7/39, 9/51, 5/69, and 19, KPBS radio, San Diego Union-Tribune, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Sacramento Bee and San Jose Mercury News.

STAY TUNED

Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, M.D., Family and Preventive Medicine, was interviewed by NBC Nightly News about menopause and hormone replacement therapy for a two part series that will air Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 12 and 13, at 5:30 p.m. on Channel 7/39.

Steven Sparks, M.D., Surgery, will be featured on the UCSD-TV, "MDTV" series. The segment, titled "Thrombus: Reality, Myths and Consequences," will air at 8 and 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, on UCSD-TV Channel 35 (Time Warner Channel 18, Cox Communications San Diego Channel 76, North County Channel 58 and Del Mar TV3).

David Guss, M.D., chair, Emergency Department, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about injuries and damage that can occur when a person is struck by lightening.

Alan Maisel, M.D., Cardiology, and Linda Whitson, UCSD School of Medicine Admissions, were interviewed by a Channel 9/51 about a report from the American Medical Association saying applications to medical school are down nationwide about six percent. Compared to the past two years, UCSD applications are only down about one percent.

Patrick Lyden, M.D., Neurology, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about research examining "head cooling" for stroke victims.

The annual White Coat Ceremony, where new UCSD School of Medicine students are "cloaked" with their new white coat, was covered by Channel 9/51.

Raffi Simonian, Pharm.D., UCSD Thornton Hospital Pharmacy, was interviewed by Channel 9/51 about a consumer study that suggests identical drugs are priced differently at various grocery stores.

9/1/00

Murray Stein, M.D., Psychiatry, was featured on KPBS radio show "These Days" discussing phobias.

Philip Nader, M.D., Community Pediatrics, was interviewed by KPBS about "unfit" or out-of-shape children.

Jeffrey Harris, M.D., Ph.D., Otolaryngology, was interviewed by the Indianapolis Star about persistent dizziness being an indication of inner-ear problems.

Channel 7/39 televised a story showing Faith Kung, M.D., Pediatrics and Cancer Center, accepting a $5000 check. The funds were proceeds generated from a hat-making workshop for children.

Georgia Sadler, Ph.D., Surgery and Cancer Center, was interviewed by InterNetwork News about new and emerging legislation requiring cancer clinical trials to be covered by health plans.

Daniel Blanchard, M.D., Cardiology, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about a new FDA-approved breakthrough tissue replacement heart valve.

Ella Goldweber, Social Work, was interviewed by Cox Channel 4 about the Garden of Innocence, a newly-established program that cares for the remains of abandoned deceased babies.

Steven Edelman, M.D., Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 10 about a new needle-free insulin injection used to treat diabetes.

David Schanzlin, M.D., Ophthalmology, appeared on Channels 8 and 7/39 discussing the merits of Intacs vision correction procedure, a non-permanent, alternative treatment to LASIK.

8/18/00

Anne Wallace, M.D., Cancer Center, was interviewed by WebMD.com about the use of complementary or alternative therapies by breast cancer patients.

Elizabeth Gilpin, M.S., Cancer Center, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about her new study published in JAMA about the positive influence parents can have over children's decision to smoke cigarettes.

Richard Lieber, Ph.D., Orthopaedics, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune for a new column entitled "What if...". The question posed to Dr. Lieber was: what if humans were boneless?

Stuart Brown, M.D., David Schanzlin, M.D., and William Freeman, M.D., all Ophthalmology, were interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about eye disease.

Georgia Sadler, Ph.D., Cancer Center, was interviewed by Fox-6 TV News about new and emerging legislation requiring clinical trials to be covered by health plans.

8/11/00

Anne Wallace, M.D., Cancer Center and Surgery, was interviewed by the North County Times about the STAR study, a national breast cancer prevention study, and the emphasis on enrolling minority women.

Robert Weinreb, M.D., Ophthalmology, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about glaucoma and the diagnostic devices developed by him and Shiley Eye Center researchers.

Mary O'Boyle, M.D., Radiology, was interviewed by WebMD about recent research performed at UCSD, which used ultrasound to produce brain images of neonates.

Georgia Sadler, Ph.D., Cancer Center and Surgery, was interviewed by Oncology.com about how ethnic beliefs may prevent effective breast cancer care.

8/4/00

EVERYWHERE

Paul Grossfeld, M.D., Pediatric Cardiology, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 and KPBS radio news about children with Jacobsen's syndrome (11q), in conjunction with an international conference held in San Diego. The conference was hosted by the 11q Research and Research Group and co-sponsored by UCSD Institute for Molecular Medicine, Children's Hospital and Health Center, and the Tapenade Restaurant.

Patrick Lyden, M.D., director of the UCSD Stroke Center, was interviewed by ABC Network News and Channel 7/39 about stroke treatment. The segments were prompted by the news that former President Gerald Ford had suffered a mild stroke.

David Kraus, J.D., director of Contracting for UCSD Healthcare, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about contracting with HMOs.

Stuart Brown, M.D., chair of Ophthalmology, was interviewed by Channel 10 about a State Bill that would allow optometrists to perform eye surgeries on patients.

Dennis Goodrich, director of Facilities and Planning, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about the hospital's reserve fuel supply, generator operation availability, and plans regarding possible black outs.

David Granet, M.D., Ophthalomology, was interviewed by the Ophthalmology Times about his paper on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as it relates to eye problems in children.

Cheryl Sainz, M.D., Reproductive Medicine, was a panel guest on the KPBS radio show "These Days" and discussed how more women are going into the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

Susan Searfus, M.D., Family Medicine, was a panel guest on the KPBS radio show "These Days" and discussed teaching new mothers about breastfeeding.

Jake Jacoby, M.D., Emergency Medicine, was interviewed by a U.S. Federal Web site about bioterrorism and how hospitals can prepare to handle patients involved in a biological or chemical agent attack on the public.

7/28/00

Daniel Blanchard, M.D., Cardiology, was interviewed by the San Diego Business Journal about the limitations of private companies, such as Health Scan, performing CT scans.

Dave Bazzo, M.D., Family Medicine, was interviewed by the Associated Press about the warning signs of heat stress.

Ed McClay, M.D., Cancer Center and Medicine, was interviewed by Prevention Magazine about his two-drug therapy for melanoma.

Mark Wallace, M.D., Cancer Center and Anesthesiology, and Ann Hoye, R.N., were interviewed by the North County Times for a feature story about the Cancer Center's new Cancer Pain Relief Unit.

David Tarin, M.D., Ph.D., Cancer Center and Pathology, will be featured on the cover of the September 15 edition of the journal Cancer Research. A picture of the architect's model of the planned new Cancer Center building also will be featured.

Dennis Goodrich, director of Facilities Planning and Management, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about the high cost of electricity and UCSD Medical Center's plans for alternative electrical use.

Sherry Emery, Ph.D., Cancer Center and Family & Preventive Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 8 about behavioral modifications that may help to prevent cancer.

Dan Masys, M.D., Cancer Center and Biomedical Informatics, and two clinical trials participants were interviewed by Channel 10 about clinical trials - why they are important and barriers to participation.

7/21/00

Gordon McGuire, Pharm.D., was interviewed by Channel 10 about herbal remedies and perfumes that supposedly help enhance sexual desires. The segment will air Monday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m.

Michael Albo, M.D., Urology, and co-director of the Continence Center, was interviewed for an article to appear in Glamour magazine.

Lawrence Schneiderman, M.D., Family and Preventive Medicine, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about the ethical issues raised when doctors choose not to accept managed care patients.

Palmer Taylor, Ph.D., chair of Pharmacology, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune and KPBS radio about the new UCSD School of Pharmacy.

Leland Rickman, M.D., Epidemology, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune, Tijuana Section, about a recent report citing that 30 percent of people living in Tijuana have intestinal parasites.

Howard Tung, M.D., Surgery, was interviewed by Channel 10 about a surgical procedure for people with uncontrollable tremors caused by various nerve disorders. The surgery involves implanting a device called a deep brain stimulator into part of the brain that controls movement, and allows the patient to function normally.

7/14/00

TELEVISION

John Hansbrough, M.D., director, and Cindy Rutter, R.N., assistant nurse manager, UCSD Regional Burn Center, were interviewed by Channel 9/51 about the ongoing care of Baby Elise who was scalded in hot water.

Leland Rickman, M.D., Epidemiology, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about a recent report citing that 30 percent of people living in Tijuana have intestinal parasites.

Susan Wynn, R.N., SICU, was interviewed by Channel 5, 6 and 9/51 about the Second Annual Trauma Safety Street Fair.

PRINT

Ed Babakanian, Chief Information Officer, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about natural language processing, which is a computer term, and its application in hospital and medical group billing system, supposedly improving the information processing technology.

Janine Dubina, Nurse Manager, and Violet Reyes, R.N., were interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about how hospital volunteer interpreters help to ease the worries of an increasingly diverse patient population.

7/7/00

Jacob De La Rosa, M.D., Surgery, was interviewed by Channel 6 about the rise of flesh eating bacteria among drug addicts in San Diego.

Gordon McGuire, Pharm.D., Pharmacy, was interviewed and photographed for a San Diego Union-Tribune article about the use of expired medications.

Anthony DeMaria, M.D, Cardiology, division chief, was interviewed for an upcoming health information Web site by ABC News. Once launched, Web surfers will be able to click on existing heart health related questions and Dr. DeMaria will appear on screen providing an answer.

A story about UCSD's research on men and osteoporosis, also known as Mr. OS, appears on www.healthsurfing.com. Diane Schneider, M.D., Medicine, was interviewed for the story. Dr. Schneider and Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, M.D., Family and Preventive Medicine, are co-principle investigators on the Mr. OS study.

TELEVISION

Diane Schneider, M.D., Medicine, was interviewed for a Channel 10 Staying Healthy Report about her study, Mr. OS, which examines the occurrence of osteoporosis in older men.

Amy Langemack, research assistant, Orthopaedics, was interviewed by KSWB Channel 5/69 about a study in the UCSD General Clinical Research Center that is testing the effects of microgravity on the body. In the study, two sets of identical twins stay in bed for 30 consecutive days, and one of each set exercises for about an hour almost every day.

Don O. Kikkawa, M.D, Ophthalmology, was interviewed by Channel 10 about a 5-month-old baby girl from India born with several congenital defects in the eye region. Dr. Kikkawa reconstructed her four eyelids using skin grafts, amniotic membrane and her buccle membrane. Stuart Brown, M.D., chair, Ophthalmology, also appeared in the segment; he will be performing corneal transplants on her severely scarred eyes.

RADIO

Cindy Rutter, R.N., assistant nurse manager, was interviewed by KECR radio about burn safety tips for the 4th of July.

PRINT

Lewis L. Judd, M.D., chair, Psychiatry, wrote an Opinion piece that appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune about the last decade of progress regarding brain-related disorders.

Stories about John Carethers, M.D., Cancer Center, and his new grant from the California Cancer Research Program to study colon cancer in African-Americans appeared on About.com (one of the top information sites on the Web with millions of visitors each month), KSDS radio, City NewsService, and the UK's Health-News.com, a Web site for health professionals.

Robert Tukey, Ph.D., Pharmacology, was interviewed by KPBS and the San Diego Union-Tribune about the award of a $20 million Superfund grant to study the effects of environmental toxins on health. Keith Pezzoli, Ph.D., urban studies, who is directing an outreach component of the project, also was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune. News of the grant was carried nationally.

Fred Levine, M.D., Ph.D., Pediatrics and the Cancer Center, was interviewed by NBC Nightly News (to air Monday night, June 12), the Wall Street Journal, Newsday, and other local and national media about his team's upcoming report at the American Diabetes Association's national conference that they have successfully grown insulin-producing human cells in culture, and these cells produced insulin when transplanted into mice. This offers the potential for growth of unlimited tissue to use as a treatment of diabetes.

Ken Lee Jones, M.D., Pediatrics, will present the results of clinical trials at the upcoming American Diabetes Association, reporting that a commonly prescribed drug for adults is also safe and effective for children with diabetes. He has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, among others.

KSWB and Channel 8 covered the UCSD School of Medicine Commencement Ceremony, honoring 130 new doctors. Mortgage banker-turned-doctor, Tom Stoll, and newly married physicians Christian and Kelly Hlavaz, were interviewed by KSWB representing the changing faces of doctors.

Daniel Blanchard, M.D., Cardiology, was interviewed by Channel 8 about a recent report that smog can dramatically increase the risk of heart attack.

Ed McClay, M.D., Cancer Center, was interviewed by Channel 10 for an upcoming "Staying Healthy" segment on his drug-combination therapy for malignant melanoma. The therapy, which pairs tamoxifen and cisplatin, is proving to be significantly better than any other drug therapy available.

Cindy Rutter, R.N., assistant nurse manager, UCSD Regional Burn Center, was interviewed by KNX news radio in Los Angeles on burn safety tips for the upcoming 4th of July weekend.

Robert Resnik, M.D., Reproductive Medicine, was interviewed by WebMD about sexuality after hysterectomy.

Shu Hong Zhu, Ph.D., Cancer Center, was interviewed by American News Service about his recently published paper showing that smoking cessation aids work.

A story about research being done by Robert Pedowitz, M.D., Ph.D., Orthopaedics, on anterior crucial ligament injuries in women appears on the Web site www.healthsurfing.com under the heading "Knee Injury Danger."

6/2/00

TELEVISION

Leland Rickman, M.D., Epidemiology, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about meningitis.

Robert Weisman, M.D., Head and Neck Surgery and member of the Cancer Center, was interviewed by Channel 8 news about cause, prevention, detection and treatment of tongue cancer.

PRINT

R. Jeffrey Chang, M.D., Reproductive Medicine, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about his research in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Michael Kaback, M.D., Pediatrics, was interviewed by the Financial Times News, an international newspaper, about genetic testing.

Virginia Jones, R.N., Allen Wurtz, R.N., and Charles Hurley, R.N., were photographed for an article that appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune about the nursing shortage.


Eric Viirre, M.D., Otolaryngology, was interviewed for a San Diego Union-Tribune article about motion sickness.

WORLD WIDE WEB

Beatrice Golomb, M.D., Medicine, was interviewed by WebMD for a story about her research on whether there is a connection between cholesterol and violence.

5/26/00

TELEVISION

Daniel Masys, M.D., director of biomedical informatics, was interviewed by Channel 10 about doctors and patients communicating via e-mail.

Christopher Rogers, M.D., Orthopaedics, was interviewed by InterNetwork News (INNX) for a television news and Web site story about back pain and its conservative treatments.

Cindy Rutter, R.N., assistant nurse manager, UCSD Regional Burn Center, was interviewed by Channel 9/51 about the care and recovery of a patient who was burned in an accident aboard a ship at sea.

Mayer Tennenhaus, M.D., UCSD Regional Burn Center, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about how electrical burn injuries to the body differ from fire injuries. Additionally, Aren Paiva, P.A., also was interviewed by Channel 10 about the same subject.

David Burns, M.D., Pulmonary and UCSD Cancer Center, was interviewed by Channel 8 about newly published data on trends in smoking.

John Carethers, M.D., Medicine and UCSD Cancer Center, was interviewed about colon cancer by California Seniors, a statewide monthly publication based in San Diego.

Shu-Hong Zhu, Ph.D., UCSD Cancer Center, was interviewed by U.S. News & World Report about smoking-cessation aids.

5/19/00

Leon Thal, M.D., chair, Neurosciences, will appear in a segment on Alzheimer's disease airing as the lead story on Cox Channel 4 "San Diego Insider" program. The segment will air on the following dates: 8:30 p.m. May 21; 9:30 p.m. May 23; 10 p.m. May 24; 8:30 p.m. May 25; and 6 p.m. May 26. (The program often airs after Padres games, so times might be variable.)

TELEVISION

Leland Rickman, M.D., director, Epidemiology, was interviewed by Channel 6 about a new antibiotic for children who have frequent ear infections.

Joel Lavine, M.D., Ph.D., Pediatrics, wrote an editorial, published in the San Diego Union-Tribune, about the importance of vaccinations for Hepatitis A.

Stuart Zola, Ph.D., psychiatry, was a guest on KPBS radio's "These Days" discussing his research on recovered memory.

5/12/00

Eric Linebarger, M.D., Ophthalomology, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about the dangers of buying contact lenses at flea markets.

David Schanzlin, M.D., Ophthalmology, was interviewed by Channel 10 about the low and high costs of LASIK eye surgery.

Gordon McGuire, Pharm.D., was interviewed by Channel 10 about the complicated insert warnings that drug companies include with medications.

RADIO

Richard Kornbluth, M.D., Medicine, was interviewed by KPBS radio regarding ethics behind drug company-sponsored clinical trials.

PRINT

John Hansbrough, M.D., Director, UCSD Regional Burn Center, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about the procedures, surgeries, treatments and rehabilitation provided by the Burn Center to badly burned patients.

Jake Jacoby, M.D., Emergency Medicine and DMAT, was interviewed by Fire International magazine, London, England, about the upcoming Nato-sponsored DMAT flood exercise, which will take place in Ukraine. Members of UCSD Medical Center sponsored DMAT CA-4 will fly to Ukraine to participate in the international exercise.

Cindy Rutter, R.N., UCSD Regional Burn Center, was interviewed by the North County Times about the day-by-day care, provided by nurses, to the helicopter co-pilot burned in a recent crash that killed one man.

VISIT THE SITE

David Bailey, M.D., interim vice chancellor, Health Sciences, and dean, UCSD School of Medicine, responded to the Op-ed piece in the San Diego Union-Tribune on April 26, "Is UCSD threatening the safety net?"

5/5/00

STAY TUNED

Edward McClay, M.D., Cancer Center, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about melanoma treatment and research, and about sun safety for children. The story is scheduled to air Monday, May 8, on the 11 p.m. news.

UCSD TV will present "A Conversation with Chef Robert Ashley" on May 16. The show will feature Chef Robert who will explain how being a chef at UCSD Thornton Hospital, La Jolla is a great benefit to patients.

EVERYWHERE

Martin Stein, M.D., Pediatrics, was interviewed by various electronic and print media, including CNN, KPBS and the San Diego Union-Tribune, about a new American Academy of Pediatrics-initiated practice guideline for primary care physicians in diagnosing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Dr. Stein co-chaired the committee that, for the past three years, developed the new guideline suggesting doctors use more rigor in diagnosing ADHD and indicating the need for parents and teachers to be involved in the diagnosis. The AAP says that sometimes rambunctious behavior may be mistaken for ADHD.

Padres baseball team majority owner John Moores and his wife have donated $20 million to the UCSD Cancer Center to go toward construction of a cancer research facility at UCSD. Various media covered the story including the L.A. Times and San Diego Union Tribune:

http://www.latimes.com/news/state/20000505/t000042365.html

http://www.uniontribune.com/news/uniontrib/fri/index.html

To view the original press release, visit the UCSD Health Sciences Communications Web site: http://health.ucsd.edu/news/

TELEVISION

Thomas Moore, M.D., chair, Reproductive Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about the ethics of using gene therapy in the future for "designer babies."

PRINT

Christy Jackson, M.D., Neurology, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about new headache guidelines.

John Carethers, M.D., Cancer Center, was interviewed about colon cancer by California Seniors, a statewide monthly publication based in San Diego.

4/28/00

Jeffrey Smith, M.D., Orthopaedics, will appear on the UCSD-TV program, Health Matters, about bone fractures at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4. David Granet, M.D., Ophthalmology, is host of Health Matters.

Judy Perkins, director of the UCSD Tissue Bank, and Cindy Rutter, R.N., assistant nurse manager, UCSD Regional Burn Center, were interviewed for an upcoming story on the use of skin donations for burn patients. The story will air at 11 p.m. Friday, May 12, on Channel 10.

Shu-Hong Zhu, Ph.D., Cancer Center, was interviewed by various news media about his research showing that smoking-cessation aids work. The paper, published in the May 2000 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, was picked up by Berliner Zeitung, a German newspaper; HealthAnswers.com, a consumer health Web site; WebRN, a site for nurses; Associated Press; National Public Radio (NPR); CBS HealthWatch.com; and the "Ted Leitner Morning Show" on KFMB-AM radio.

Tom Kipps, M.D., Ph.D., Medicine and Cancer Center, was featured in multiple news stories following a press conference to announce his $16.5 million grant from the NCI to establish a national research consortium for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Coverage included the Union-Tribune; Channels 7/39, 8 and 10; radio stations KOGO, KPOP and KSDO; and an in-studio guest spot on KPBS-FM's "These Days."

Frank Mannino, M.D., Neonatology, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about the importance of fetal research. The story was done in conjunction with the April 29 March of Dimes walk.

Terence Davidson, M.D., Otolaryngology, was interviewed by Channel 10 for a story about whether or not using aromatherapy patches can aid in weight loss.

Gordon McGuire, Pharm.D. was interviewed on Channel 10 about the dangers of ephedrine.

The UCSD Department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Program was mentioned on various news stations for being the recipient of proceeds from the Easter Bonnet and Hat Parade held on April 22, in the Gaslamp Quarter.

William Bodenstab, M.D., Urology, was interviewed by KFMB-TV about prostate cancer in conjunction with the announcement by New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

John C. Drummond, M.D., chair, Anesthesiology, was interviewed by USA Today about a new device utilized in the delivery of anesthesia.

Frank Mannino, M.D., Neonatology, wrote an Op-Ed piece, published in the San Diego Union-Tribune, about the importance of research funded by the March of Dimes.

Mindy Gottesman, R.D., Thornton Hospital, was interviewed by the North County Times about a new study showing that soft drinks do not make children obese.

Dilip Jeste, M.D., Psychiatry/Neurosciences, was a guest on the KPBS show, "These Days," and spoke about the upcoming crisis in geriatric mental health.

Stories about UCSD Cancer Center's new Melanoma Care Unit, directed by Edward McClay, M.D., Cancer Center, appeared on various Web sites, including About.com; UniSci, a Web site of university-based news that appeals primarily to the science community; the Web sites for KCAL-TV in Los Angeles, KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara, KFTY-TV in Santa Rosa and about a dozen other television Web sites around the U.S.

Mark Wallace, M.D., Anesthesiology and Cancer Center, was interviewed about UCSD Cancer Center's Cancer Pain Relief Unit by a reporter for Salud.com, a Spanish-language health Web site.

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Ted Ganiats, M.D., Family Medicine, was interviewed by Robert Ross, M.D., director of San Diego County Health and Human Services, for cable County Television Network (CTN) about geriatric patients. The interview will first be aired May 1, and will continue throughout the month of May at various times.

David Granet, M.D., Ophthalmology, was interviewed by Channels 5, 8 and 10, as well as The North County Times and Reuters Health, about his and his colleagues recent findings suggesting that children with the eye disorder, convergence insufficiency, are three times more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Granet's findings were also mentioned on several local radio programs.

Stephen Wasserman, M.D., Medicine, was interviewed by CBS Healthwatch about whether research is available supporting claims that blue-green algae may stimulate the immune system.

J. Allen McCutchan, M.D., Medicine, was interviewed by WebMD about research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which suggests that in order to minimize infections, people living with AIDS should be taking fewer drugs.

Anthony Manoguerra, Pharm.D., Poison Center, was interviewed by Channel 10 about the anti-anxiety drug, Clonazipam, in regards to a recent San Diego Police press conference announcing that teenagers use Clonazipam as a date rape drug.

Dan Blanchard, M.D., Cardiology, was interviewed by Channel 9/51 about Vitamin C supplements increasing risk for heart disease.

John Hansbrough, M.D., director, and the staff of the UCSD Regional Burn Center are being filmed by the Discovery Channel for the next three weeks for a one-hour special on the UCSD Burn Center.

J. Christian Gillin, M.D., Psychiatry, and Cheryl Rock, Ph.D., R.D., UCSD Cancer Center and Family and Preventive Medicine, were interviewed by Science Today, a radio show produced by the University of California Office of the President and aired on CBS Radio. Dr. Gillin discussed his research suggesting that brain activity is altered by sleep deprivation, and Dr. Rock was interviewed about the relationship between diet and cancer.

4/7/00

Anne Wallace, M.D., director, Breast Care Unit, will appear on UCSD-TV Channel 35, at 9 p.m. Sunday, Aprill 9, discussing vital information women need to recognize breast abnormalities.

Igor Grant, M.D., and Thomas Patterson, Ph.D., both Psychiatry, will appear on UCSD-TV Channel 35, at 7 and 9 p.m. Thursday, April 13, discussing the problems experienced in the care of dementia patients. The program also will air on Sunday, April 16, at 5 p.m.

Patricia Thistlethwaite, M.D., Ph.D., Surgery, will appear on UCSD-TV Channel 35, at 9 p.m. Thursday, April 27, and at 10 p.m. Sunday, April 30, discussing new innovations in heart and lung transplantation.

Mindy Gottesman, R.D., Nutrition, UCSD Thornton Hospital, La Jolla, was interviewed by Channel 6 about possible health problems related to a vegetarian diet.

Peg Fridlund, R.N., Trauma Coordinator, and Sandra Engelhardt, M.D., Surgery, were interviewed by the television show Extra about UCSD Trauma Center's program with San Diego's Corrective Behavior Institute. The program requires teenagers who have been caught drinking and driving to observe patients arriving in the Trauma Center.

Robert Pedowitz, M.D., Ph.D., Orthopaedics, was interviewed by InterNetwork News regarding anterior ciate ligament injuries in women.

Marquis Hart, M.D., Surgery, was interviewed by Channel 8 about an experimental liver support device that acts as an artificial liver. This was the first time Dr. Hart and his team used this device, and only the sixth time the device has been used worldwide.

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An article appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune about Maurizio Zanetti, M.D., Medicine, and his colleagues' research study, which concluded a protein that allows the nonstop growth of cancer cells also may be a weak spot vulnerable to a new type of cancer treatment.

David Schanzlin, M.D., Ophthalmology, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 regarding the pros and cons of a low-priced LASIK surgery being offered by non-UCSD physicians in San Diego.

Ellen Beck, M.D., Family and Preventive Medicine, was interviewed by InterNetwork News about stress from credit card debt and other life demands.

Vicky Jones, M.D., Cancer Center, was interviewed by Channel 10 for a story about the latest advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Linda Newsum, Social Work, was interviewed by Channel 19 (to be broadcast in Mexico and Central and South America) on an unidentified patient at UCSD Medical Center in hopes of locating his family.

Michael Criqui, M.D., M.P.H., Medicine, was interviewed by WebMD, a health and medical Web site, about research regarding abnormal cholesterol metabolism and coronary heart disease.

John West, M.D., Ph.D., Medicine, was interviewed by WebMD for a Q&A column about preventing altitude sickness.

Tony Yaksh, Ph.D., and Mark Wallace, M.D., Anesthesiology and Cancer Center, were interviewed by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute for a future article about cancer pain management.

David Tarin, M.D., Ph.D., Director, UCSD Cancer Center, has been selected for the cover story in the September 15 issue of the journal Cancer Research.

A story ran in the San Diego Union-Tribune about a possible Salk/UCSD joint research effort, involving Kenneth Chien, M.D., Ph.D., Cardiology.

http://www.uniontribune.com/news/uniontrib/sun/index.html, click "local news," and scroll down to "Salk, UCSD consider joint research efforts."

3/24/00

Steven V. Edelman, M.D., Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 for a story about Rezulin, a drug used to treat diabetes that is being taken off the market by the Food and Drug Administration.

Jeffrey Harris, M.D., Ph.D., Otolaryngology, was interviewed by Channel 10 for a Staying Healthy Report about his study on treatments for autoimmune inner ear disease.

Daniel Blanchard, M.D., Cardiology, was interviewed by ABCNews.com for various heart related stories. Dr. Blanchard is one of several UCSD School of Medicine physicians and researchers who serve as medical experts for ABC national news.

Cheryl Rock, Ph.D., R.D., Cancer Center and Family and Preventive Medicine, was featured in an article, "Breast Cancer: Facts and Fallacies," in the March 7 issue of Family Circle.

Mark Wallace, M.D., Cancer Center and Anesthesiology, was featured in an article about UCSD Cancer Center's new Cancer Pain Relief Unit, which appeared in several Los Angeles area newspapers.

Stephen Howell, M.D., Cancer Center and Medicine, appeared in the Golden Triangle News in an article about the FDA's approval of DepoCyt, a new chemotherapeutic agent that was conceived, developed, produced and tested by Dr. Howell and his colleagues at the UCSD Cancer Center.

Daniel Kripke, M.D., Psychiatry, and J. Christian Gillin, M.D., Psychiatry, were interviewed live on KPBS's "These Days" about sleep deprivation and its relationship to the influx of technological developments such as the internet.

Actor Christopher Reeve was featured in a March 22, San Diego Union-Tribune story regarding the newly created UCSD-Salk Institute Service Award that he received for his advocacy of increased neurological research.

http://www.uniontribune.com/news/uniontrib/wed/index.html, click "Local News" and scroll down to "Scientists site his role as advocate…."

Richard Clark, M.D., Poison Control, was co-author of a March 21, San Diego Union-Tribune Opinion piece about inhalant abuse.

http://www.uniontribune.com/news/uniontrib/tue/index.html, click "Opinion," scroll to end of page and click "Letters and more opinions inside," then click "Inhalant use: a breath away from death."

3/17/00

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Leon Thal, M.D., chair, Neurosciences, was interviewed by Cox Channel 4 for a story about the latest advances in Alzheimer's disease. The segment will air several times in the coming weeks, and will also be featured at the upcoming George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers Spirit of Discovery & Caring gala.

Andrew Ries, M.D., >Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about the National Emphysema Treatment Trial, a five-year study designed to compare the benefits and risks of lung surgery to maximum medical therapy.

Holly Schrolder, R.D., Clinical Nutrition, was interviewed by Channel 8 about the "Slim Down 2000" UCSD employee weight loss program.

Mindy Gottesman, R.D., Thornton Hospital Nutrition, was interviewed by Channel 8 about children's eating habits; those who eat dinner with their families tend to eat healthier.

Cyrus Rangan, M.D., California Poison Control System and Emergency Department, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about teenagers' increased use of the drug Ecstasy.

Lawrence Stephanson, Pharmacist, was interviewed by Channel 10 about the Pharmacy using a robot for its medication delivery system.

Jake Jacoby, M.D., Emergency Department, was interviewed by Channel 9/51 about the different types of patients who are treated in the Hyperbaric Chamber.

Cyrus Rangan, M.D., California Poison Control System, was interviewed on KIFM, KSON and KCR radio about Inhalant Abuse for Poison Awareness Week, which begins on March 19.

United Way/CHAD announced that Roland Blantz, M.D., Medicine; Doris Howell, M.D., Pediatrics; Susan Little, M.D., Medicine; Nancy Simonis, Physical Therapist, Home Care; and Alice Yu, M.D., Pediatrics, were selected for the 2000 Health Heroes Awards recognizing outstanding contributions to the missions of the member health agencies.

An obituary about Wigbert C. Wiederholt, M.D., Neurosciences appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune on Tuesday, March 14.

http://www.uniontribune.com/news/uniontrib/tue/index.html. Click "local news," go to bottom of screen and click "more local news inside" then scroll down to the article.

3/10/00

On Feb. 27, a story ran in the San Diego Union-Tribune about "Super Seniors." The article mentions William Norcross, M.D., Family Medicine; Mark Bracker, M.D., Family Medicine; and Mindy Gottesman, R.D., Nutrition Services:

On Mar. 2, an article about Sanjay Nigam, M.D., Medicine/Pediatrics, ran in the San Diego Union-Tribune:

On Mar. 2, articles appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune (http://www.uniontribune.com/news/uniontrib/thu/index.html) and the San Francisco Chronicle (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2000/03/02/MN66347.DTL) about UCSD researchers linking, for the first time, Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF), to heart disease and heart attack in human patients.

On Mar. 4, an article about UCSD terminating its contract with county animal shelters ran in the San Diego Union Tribune. The story mentions Tony Yaksh, Ph.D., Anesthesiology and chair, Animal Subjects Committee:

On Mar. 9, an article about Clinical Trials and the Internet appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune. Asad Bashey, M.D., Cancer Center; Georgia Sadler, Ph.D., Cancer Center; Dan Masys, M.D., director of Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine; and Jerry Schneider, M.D., Pediatrics, and dean of Academic Affairs, School of Medicine, were mentioned in the story:

Cheryl Rock, Ph.D., R.D., UCSD Cancer Center, talked about the APPLE study on Channel 7/39 as part of a weeklong series on colon cancer, which aired this week on the morning news.

Staff and guests of The UCSD Bannister Family House will be interviewed live on Channel 9/51 by Rod Luck, on Tuesday, March 14, at 8:30 a.m.

Charles Nager, M.D., Reproductive Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 8 for a story about a new minimally-invasive surgical treatment for female incontinence.

Cyrus Rangan, M.D., Emergency Department, was interviewed by Channel 9/51 about the super bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.

3/3/00

Georgia Sadler, Ph.D., UCSD Cancer Center, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune for an upcoming story on clinical trials, particularly, why so few people participate and how to overcome barriers to participation.

Patricia Thistlethwaite, M.D., Ph.D., Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Paul Wolf, M.D., Pathology, were interviewed by various media about her and her colleagues' research linking, for the first time, Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) to heart disease and heart attack in human patients. These findings, reported in the March 2 New England Journal of Medicine, suggest a defensive molecular mechanism launched by the body to protect against the damaging effects of oxygen deprivation on the heart. Stories about the research appeared in the San Diego Union-Tribune and the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as on Channels 10 and 7/39. Various medical Web sites also interviewed the doctors. Also involved in the research were: Stuart Jamieson, M.B., F.R.C.S., chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery; Sang Lee, M.D., Surgery resident; Ryan Escudero, graduate student; and Reena Deutsch, statistician.

Michael Oxman, M.D., Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about measles in regards to a recent outbreak of the disease in San Diego.

Richard Boland, M.D., and Cheryl Rock, Ph.D., R.D., both of UCSD Cancer Center, were interviewed by Channel 7/39 as part of a weeklong series on colon cancer airing this week on the morning news. Dr. Boland provided overview information on colon cancer and stressed the importance of early detection; Dr. Rock discussed the APPLE clinical trial, which is studying whether diet can prevent the recurrence of polyps, a precursor to colon cancer.

Vicky Jones, M.D., UCSD Cancer Center, was interviewed by a cable television show, "Pacific Media Ministries," about breast cancer.

John Hansbrough, M.D., director, UCSD Regional Burn Center, was interviewed for a German news television show about his former patient Melanie Benn.

Gary Vilke, M.D., Emergency Medicine, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 about the symptoms of inhaling natural gas in regards to a building was evacuated downtown due to a gas leak.

Cyrus Rangan, M.D., California Poison Control System, was interviewed by Channel 8 about the side effects of over-the-counter herbal weight loss products.

Michael Albo, M.D., Urology, was interviewed by The North County Times about female incontinence and about the UCSD Women's Continence Center established by Dr. Albo and Charles Nager, M.D., Reproductive Medicine.

Theodore Friedmann, M.D., Pediatrics, was interviewed by the Associated Press for a story about gene therapy.

Stephen Wasserman, M.D., David Broide, M.D., and Anthony Horner, M.D., all Medicine, were interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune about current research and breakthroughs on the treatment of allergies and asthma.

Stephen Wasserman, M.D., Medicine, was interviewed by The Wall Street Journal for a story about dust-mites.

Brian Whistenant, M.D., Cardiology, was interviewed by the San Diego Union-Tribune regarding research coming from Massachusetts researchers suggesting that older Americans who smoke marijuana have a higher risk of heart disease than those who do not smoke marijuana.

2/25/00

Jody Corey-Bloom, M.D., Ph.D., Neurology, was interviewed by ABCNews.com about the cause of death of Alzheimer's disease patients.

Jeffrey Smith, M.D., Orthopaedics, was interviewed by Channel 10 for a story about whether or not magnets are truly effective in treating musculoskeletal pain.

Scott Meyer, M.D., Orthopaedics, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 for a story about two sets of identical twins who had gotten out of bed after 30 days of bedrest at UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest. The twins were part of a UCSD/NASA study that requires two sets of identical twins to stay in bed for a long duration to study the effects of microgravity.

John Hansbrough, M.D., director, UCSD Regional Burn Center, was interviewed by Channel 51 about two patients who were burned aboard a ship and transported to the burn center by the Coast Guard.

Cyrus Rangan, M.D., Poison Center, was interviewed by Channel 7/39 for a story about food poisoning.

Peter Wagner, M.D., Physiology, was interviewed by KSWB regarding endurance tests he and his laboratory staff were performing on local "extreme" athletes, who will be participating in a 400-mile challenge called in the Raid Gaul Oises in April. The Raid Gaul Oises, an international expedition race, involves 400 miles of biking, running, kayaking and canoeing among other sports through places such as Tibet and the Himalayas.