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November 7, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(NOVEMBER 7, 2024) A North Country man says lung cancer screening saved his life, WVNY-TV reported. Beth Zigmund, M.D., associate professor of radiology, a diagnostic radiologist with the UVM Cancer Center said only 10 percent of Vermonters at high risk of cancer are being screened.
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at WVNY-TV
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October 30, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 30, 2024) Linda Klumpers, Ph.D., M.Sc., research assistant professor of pharmacology, spoke to a Cannabis Control Board working group about Vermont’s medical cannabis program, according to Green Mountain Vermont Cannabis News.
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at Green Mountain Vermont Cannabis News
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October 24, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 24, 2024) The Burlington Free Press reported on comments by David Clauss, M.D., chief medical officer at the UVM Health Network, about the necessity to delay some elective procedures due to national shortage of IV fluids following Hurricane Helene.
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at Burlington Free Press
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October 23, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 23, 2024) UVMMC neurologist James Boyd, M.D., professor of neurological sciences, spoke with WCAX-TV about a special rehab gym program called Push Back for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
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at WCAX-TV
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October 21, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 21, 2024) Stephen Leffler, M.D.’90, president and COO of the UVM Medical Center and professor of emergency medicine at the Larner College of Medicine, commented to NBC5 about the opening of the new Mental Health Urgent Care Center in Burlington.
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at NBC5
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October 18, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 18, 2024) WVNY-TV reported on the October 18 White Coat Ceremony for the Larner College of Medicine’s Class of 2028. UVM’s White Coat Ceremony is part of a long-standing national ritual that welcomes students into the medical world.
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at WVNY-TV
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October 16, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 16, 2024) Osama Harraz, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacology, explained to WCAX-TV his research team’s discovery of the role of the protein Piezo1 in the communication between neurons and blood vessels, underscoring the importance of its function for both blood flow regulation and cognitive health.
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at WCAX-TV
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October 15, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 15, 2024) Bader Chaarani, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry, was interviewed by FastCompany for a story on how playing video games in childhood can boost your income as an adult.
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at FastCompany
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October 15, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 15, 2024) Maureen Leahy, M.Ed., director of psychiatry and neurology health care services for the UVM Health Network, commented to NBC5 about mental health resources expanding across Vermont and New York.
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at NBC5
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October 12, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 12, 2024) The Robert Larner, M.D., College of Medicine at the University of Vermont has secured $10.1 million in renewed funding from the National Institutes of Health, to continue its involvement in the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study.
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at The Rutland Herald
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October 7, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 7, 2024) John Hughes, M.D., professor emeritus of psychiatry and psychological science, who passed away in March 2024, was quoted in a Vaping Vibes story on the effectiveness of vaping vs. other nicotine replacement therapies.
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at Vaping Vibes
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October 3, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 3, 2024) The Washington Post reported on the successful mapping of the entire brain of Drosophila melanogaster, more commonly known as the fruit fly, by a team of scientists that included Davi Bock, Ph.D., associate professor of neurological sciences.
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at The Washington Post
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October 2, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(OCTOBER 2, 2024) Bob Gramling, M.D., D.Sc., professor of family medicine and Holly and Bob Miller Chair in Palliative Medicine, commented to Seven Days about the potential of psychedelic therapy in Vermont.
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at Seven Days
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September 27, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(SEPTEMBER 27, 2024) The American Academy of Pediatrics’ AAP News announced that Lewis First, M.D., M.S., has been selected for the Clifford G. Grulee Award and Leah Burke, M.D., M.A., has been honored with the David W. Smith Award for Excellence in Genetics and Birth Defects Education.
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at AAP News
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September 27, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(SEPTEMBER 27, 2024) The Burlington Free Press reported on an email sent to patients and “community leaders” on Wednesday by Stephen Leffler, M.D.’90, and other top executives of the UVM Health Network warning that “major reductions” by the Green Mountain Care Board to the Network’s budget for the coming year would result in cuts to care that will directly affect patients.
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at Burlington Free Press
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September 24, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(SEPTEMBER 24, 2024) Erica Gibson, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, and Haley McGowan, D.O., assistant professor of psychiatry, were interviewed by WCAX-TV for a story on a renewed push for experts equipped to tackle eating disorders in Vermont.
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at WCAX-TV
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September 20, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(SEPTEMBER 20, 2024) Professor of Medicine Jan Carney, M.D., M.P.H., associate dean of public health and health policy, was interviewed by WCAX-TV for a story on toxic metals found in cinnamon.
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at WCAX-TV
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September 20, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(SEPTEMBER 20, 2024) Rebecca Bell, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by WCAX-TV for a story on car seat safety during Child Passenger Safety Week.
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at WCAX-TV
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September 19, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(SEPTEMBER 19, 2024) UVM child psychiatrist Steven Schlozman, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry, was interviewed by WCAX-TV for a story about how the national political climate impacts youth mental health.
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at WCAX-TV
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September 19, 2024 by
Lucy Gardner Carson
(SEPTEMBER 19, 2024) Richard Rawson, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry, was quoted in a WBHM story on contingency management as a treatment for addiction to stimulants.
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at WBHM.org