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EXPERT ALERTS
- Reaction to Angelina Jolie Oophorectomy
- Issues With Natural/Forced Menopause
- Angelina Jolie Pitt's Decision
- Can Fish Oil Help Boys With ADHD Pay Attention?
- Endometriosis: Symptoms and Treatment
- Younger Adults at Triple Risk for Depression
- Whiskey on the Rise Among Women: Tips for Tasting and Enjoying American Whiskey
- What Being a Dog-Lover or Cat-Lover Says About You in the Bedroom
MEDIA JOBS
- News Writer – BBC News (NY)
- Editor – The Brownsville Herald (TX)
- Writer/Head of Content - CloudTags (GA)
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES - Upcoming Twitter Chat: Transitioning to Freelancing and Book Writing
- Blogging Isn't Dead – and Here's Why
- PR Newswire's Media Moves, March 23 Edition
EXPERT ALERTS:
Reaction to Angelina Jolie Oophorectomy
Henry Lynch, M.D.
President, Hereditary Cancer Center
Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.
"I believe [Angelina Jolie's oophorectomy] it is a very positive move on her part. It's a women's prerogative to make the decision, based on science."
Dr. Lynch's painstaking record-keeping and compilations of family medical history data led him to identify cancer syndromes and their patterns of inheritance through generations of extended families. In the course of his work, Dr. Lynch developed what are today regarded as the cardinal principles of cancer genetics: early age of onset of the disease, specific pattern of multiple primary cancers, and Mendelian patterns of inheritance in hundreds of extended families worldwide. His publications number more than 650 journal articles and more than a dozen books related to the diagnosis, prevention, counseling and treatment of hereditary disorders, primarily cancer. He serves on the editorial board of Anticancer Research-International Journal of Cancer Research and Treatment, advisory boards of Critical Reviews in Oncogenesis and the Journal of Tumor Marker Oncology.
Website: http://medschool.creighton.edu/medicine/centers/hcc/welcome/
Contact: Karl Bieber, [email protected]
Issues With Natural/Forced Menopause
Dr. Mickey Karram
Urogynecologist and Pelvic Surgeon
The Christ Hospital
In regards to news of Angelina Jolie Pitt's recent surgery, Dr. Karram -- the lead physician on the U.S. trials for a new, clinically proven, non-estrogen medical laser therapy -- is available to discuss issues associated with natural/forced menopause, including current treatment options: "Vaginal tissue is very dependent on estrogen, and when a woman passes through [natural or forced] menopause and loses the circulating estrogen, the tissue becomes very dry and sensitive. Also, it's very common to begin having complaints of pain with intercourse, burning, irritation and a variety of other symptoms."
Dr. Karram is an internationally renowned urogynecologist and pelvic surgeon who is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. He is currently the director of urogynecology and reconstructive surgery at The Christ Hospital; medical director of The Christ Hospital Pelvic Floor Center; and clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine. He is editor-in-chief of the International Urogynecology Journal and the consumer publication Women's Health Today, and is past president of the American Urogynecology Society. He has published more than 200 scientific articles and book chapters and has co-authored numerous medical textbooks, including "Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery" (Mosby), "Atlas of Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery" (Saunders), and "The Pelvic Surgery Video Atlas" (Elsevier). Dr. Karram has been designated by Good Housekeeping Magazine as one of the "Best Doctors in America for Women."
Contact: Lance Buckley, [email protected]
Angelina Jolie Pitt's Decision
Robin Cohen, RN
CEO
Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation
"It was very brave of Angelina Jolie Pitt to share her story publicly and to bring attention to this deadly disease. For so many, the words 'ovarian cancer' don't enter a women's vocabulary until after she has been diagnosed with the disease. I hope Angelina's announcement will lead important conversations amongst families about their medical histories."
Cohen is available to provide perspective on Angelina Jolie Pitt's cancer prevention decision to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes. With more than 20 years of experience on the front lines of ovarian cancer treatment, management and prevention, along with research knowledge gleaned from partnership with leading doctors and hospitals, Cohen is well qualified to address Jolie Pitt's preemptive strike against this often deadly disease, particularly from the patient support point-of-view. She is co-founder and executive director of the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation and a gynecologic oncology nurse at Main Line Health's Lankenau Medical Center.
Website: http://www.sandyovarian.org
Contact: Stephen Chase, [email protected]
Can Fish Oil Help Boys With ADHD Pay Attention?
Dr. Mitchell Gaynor
Assistant Attending Physician
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
"Boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may benefit from the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and some vegetable oils, a small European study suggests. Those who regularly ate an omega-3-loaded margarine experienced an improvement in their ability to pay attention, compared with boys who did not, researchers report in the March 19 issue of Neuropsychopharmacology."
Dr. Gaynor is an assistant attending physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and clinical assistant professor of medicine at Weill Medical College. He is also founder and president of Gaynor Integrative Oncology, where he practices an integrative team approach to oncology. He is a regular on TV and radio all over the country, and the author of the soon to be released book, "Gene Therapy Plan."
Contact: Mark Goldman, [email protected]
Endometriosis: Symptoms and Treatment
Dr. Jerald Goldstein
Founder and Medical Director
Fertility Specialists of Texas
"Endometriosis is more than just a woman's problem. It impacts all areas of a woman's life and everyone around her is affected. I find that many of my patients are relieved to get the diagnosis of endometriosis for reasons beyond fertility. They are relieved to know that their problem is real and that something can be done about it."
With March being National Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr. Goldstein can share the 10 symptoms of endometriosis women should be on the lookout for, how it can be treated, and the negatives associated with not addressing the condition (fertility problems, chronic issues). He is based in Dallas.
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/jgoldstein
Website: http://www.fertilitytexas.com
Contact: Elizabeth Peichel, [email protected]
Younger Adults at Triple Risk for Depression
Dr. Frieda Birnbaum
Research Psychologist, Psychoanalyst
"Depression is one the most common mental health problems among youth today in the United States, according to a study conducted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In its in-depth analysis, an estimated 8.3 percent of young adults aged between 18 and 25 reportedly have at least an episode of major depression. It also accounts as a leading cause of disability and relates to a poorer quality of life. Researchers analyzed the data gathered from the 2010 Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System, where participants were asked questions related to their health and employment status. The answers provided researchers ample data to establish the connection between mental health and unemployment."
Based in the New York metropolitan area, Dr. Birnbaum is a research psychologist, psychoanalyst and author of "What Price Power: An In-Depth Study of the Professional Woman in a Relationship." She's an expert on depression, women's issues, and attaining happiness, and has been featured on "Oprah" and "20/20" as the oldest woman in the U.S. to have twins.
Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected]
Whiskey on the Rise Among Women: Tips for Tasting and Enjoying American Whiskey
Lara Guerra
Founder, San Francisco Women of Whiskey Group
Brand Ambassador Clyde May's Whiskey
Long considered only a man's drink, whiskey has recently been experiencing a popular moment with females, as women now represent nearly 40% of today's whiskey drinkers. This crop of new whiskey enthusiasts is looking for direction and tips for exploring, discovering and appreciating the flavor profile of American whiskey. "Whiskey is an accessible spirit and doesn't require prior knowledge to appreciate its flavors. Create tasting rules based on your own palate preferences and don't feel intimated by old-school guidelines." advises Guerra, a true whiskey aficionado and industry expert. She also encourages new whiskey drinkers to not shy away from the good stuff or feel intimated by whiskey snobs when they first begin sampling whiskey: "Splurge a little so you can get a feel for the best whiskey has to offer. Try beginning with a whiskey that features a smooth finish to help you identify flavors you enjoy."
Contact: Maureen Thon, [email protected]
What Being a Dog-Lover or Cat-Lover Says About You in the Bedroom
Ashley Papa
Contributor
FOX News Magazine
"Based on the notion that dogs are more sociable than cats, a University of Texas study found that dog people were 15 percent more extroverted and 13 percent more agreeable than cat people. On the flip side, cat people were 12 percent more neurotic, but 11 percent more open than dog people. Now that we know the differentiating personality traits between pet owners, what does being a dog or cat lover say about one's own love and sex style?"
Papa is a relationship reporter covering it all: sex, love, dating, marriage and more. She has been featured in various radio and TV interviews all over the U.S.
Website: http://www.ashleypapa.com
Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected]
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MEDIA JOBS:
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- News Writer – BBC News (NY)
- Editor – The Brownsville Herald (TX)
- Writer/Head of Content - CloudTags (GA)
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