In The News

The following is a list of print and broadcast (television and radio) media interviews, profiling Continuum physicians.

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August

"Ethiopian girl, 4, with rare facial deformity flown to N.Y. for first of three free surgeries"
Daily News, 8/23/11
World Renown Directors of the Vascular Birthmark Institute at Roosevelt Hospital in New York, Dr. Alejandro Berenstein and Dr. Milton Waner together performs a series of pro bono surgeries on four year-old Ethiopian girl Samirawit Hallemariam

June

"NYPD's 'Epiphany' on Rape Cases Leads to Higher Sex Attack Stats"
DNAinfo.com, 6/29/11
Susan Xenarios, director of the Crime Victim’s Treatment Center at St. Luke’s Hospital discusses an increase in sexual assault report rates in NY that is attributed to the NYPD working better with the victims to take information about the crime and to assign specially trained police to the crimes. Because the police are taking the complaints seriously, more women are coming forward to report their attack.

March

"Weight Gain Linked To Lack of Sleep"
Daily News, 3/24/11
Marie Pierre St. Onge, Ph.D., a researcher in clinical nutrition at the New York Obesity Research Center at St. Luke’s Hospital, found that people who are sleep-deprived eat nearly 300 calories more than those who are well-rested. Her study, presented at the American Heart Association meeting, was reported in the Daily News, CNN, Business Week, USA Today, Newsday, the Boston Globe and media from Canada to the United Kingdom to India.

"Diet Plan with Hormone Has Fans and Skeptics"
New York Times, 3/08/11
Dr. Martin Keltz, Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, discusses the risks of a new fad diet that involves daily injections of HCG, a pregnancy hormone.

January

"Girl, 3, survives rare form of breast cancer; Aleisha Hunter had to undergo radical mastectomy"
NY Daily News 1/10/11
Dr. Sharon Rosenbaum Smith, Breast surgeon at St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital, says that this rare form of cancer usually presents itself in the younger generation, usually in women in their third decade of life.

"Exercise May Improve Odds Against Prostate Cancer Deaths"
HealthDay 1/5/11
Dr. Basir Tareen, Urologisdt with Beth Israel Medical Center, comments on a study that suggests that moderate amount of exercise can lower the chances of death from prostate cancer and says the research is groundbreaking.

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March

3D Movies and Games Can Trigger Headaches and Nausea
WCBS-TV, 3/17/11
Dr. Steven Wolf, Director of Pediatric Neurology at Beth Israel Hospital and Director of Pediatric Epilepsy at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Cneters says that 3D movies and games can trigger headaches and nausea in some children but “epilepsy is rarely to blame”.

The Dangers of Nuclear Radiation Exposure
Fox News, 3/15/11
Dr. Munir Ghesani, Associate Program Director of Radiology at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, discusses the danger of exposure to nuclear radiation.

A Look At Birthing Centers
Good Morning America Health, 3/14/11
Dr. Jacques Moritz, Director of Gynecology at Roosevelt Hospital and midwife Coralie McQueen explain their concept of natural childbirth and tour the viewer through what birth is like in a birthing center as well as on a labor & delivery unit.

Acupuncture Relieves Menopause Symptoms?
ABC World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer, 3/07/11
Dr. Arya Nielsen, acupuncturist with Beth Israel's Department of Integrative Medicine comments on a new study that has found acupuncture is effective at relieving menopause symptoms.

February

Depression During Pregnancy
ABC Good Morning America Health, 2/28/11
Beth Israel psychiatrist Stephan Quentzel, MD talks about depression during pregnancy (prenatal depression), the signs, symptoms, risks and treatment options.

Are Energy Drinks Safe for Children?
ABC World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer, 2/14/11
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital toxicologist and emergency room physician, Dr. Tod Bania, addresses the health risks associated with children drinking caffeine-filled energy drinks.

January

The Pain Truth:  Five Surprising Pain Triggers
CBS Early Show, 1/29/11
Dr. Kavita Mariwalla, dermatologist at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, points to five things in your daily routine that you may not realize can prompt pain.  

Widespread Flu Epidemic Taking Bite Out of NYC
WCBS-TV 1/5/11
Dr. Bruce Polsky. Chief of Infectious Diseases and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at St. Luke’s - Roosevelt, talks about why the outbreak has taken place.  The story also includes Dr. Juan Orozco, Roosevelt Emergency Room physician, who discusses what his department has seen in terms of flu cases.  Further filming took place at Beth Israel’s 24 hour walk-in facility on 23rd street.

Blood Test For Cancer Cells One Step Closer To Market
WNYW-TV FOX 5 NY 1/3/11
Dr. Benjamin Levy, Radiation Oncologist with Beth Israel Medical Center, says that these new cancer blood tests are very promising for cancer detection.