PONV in the Press

hristian C. Apfel, M.D., and Allan Gottschalk, M.D., Ph.D., published research in the New England Journal of Medicine that led to features by the Associated Press and HealthDay News. Their research, which was issued in June, examined prevention treatment for postoperative nausea and vomiting. The study also was mentioned in a Boston Globe article in July. This piece featured quotes by Beverly K. Philip, M.D., Carl Rosow, M.D., and Dr. Apfel.

Stimulating Simulator in Iowa

articipants in a patient simulator exercise were able speak about their experience in the Telegraph Herald of Dubuque, Iowa. Cynthia S. Yuan, M.D., and Adam I. Levine, M.D., were quoted in the July article.

Found in Translation

rian Stanton, M.D., had a full feature article on his medical form translation Web site in the Oklahoma City newspaper Daily Oklahoman in July. One purpose of Dr. Stanton’s site is to help the medical community break through language barriers.

Historical Milestones

n July, Science News Magazine chronicled the historical milestones and scientific advances in anesthesia. The research-based report featured work and comments by James M. Sonner, M.D., Roderic G. Eckenhoff, M.D., Nicholas P. Franks, M.D., and Alex S. Evers, M.D.

Sedation for Infants

artmouth anesthesiologists Stephen O. Heard, M.D, George T. Blike, M.D., and Joseph P. Cravero, M.D., were featured in an article about sedation for infants undergoing a hearing examination. The article was published in the Telegram & Gazette of Worcester, Massachusetts, in August.

Out of Hiding

he specialty of anesthesiology was prominently featured in the U.S. News & World Report “America’s Best Hospitals” issue in July. The comprehensive article “Hidden Specialties” followed a day in the life of anesthesiologists Magdalena Anitescu, M.D., Jeffrey L. Apfelbaum, M.D., Thomas W. Cutter, M.D., Jerome M. Klafta, M.D., Annette Y. Schure, M.D., and Kenneth L. Rodino, M.D., all from the University of Chicago. Resident Allain Coppel, M.D., was featured on the cover of the issue.

Monkey Business

ajor media outlets from New York to California covered the tooth extraction and physical examination of Koko the gorilla on August 8. Koko became famous because of her ability to use American Sign Language. In order to complete the procedures, the 300-pound primate was treated by a team of doctors, including Stanford University anesthesiologists Ethan C. Jackson, M.D., Parag N. Mathur, M.D., and Fred G. Mihm, M.D.

DXM Campaign Continues

etters to the editor addressing the growing problem of dextromethorphan (DXM) abuse were printed in a June issue of the Chicago Sun-Times by ASA President Roger W. Litwiller, M.D., and a July issue of the Denver Rocky Mountain News by Jan Gillespie, M.D. Drs. Litwiller and Gillespie addressed what ASA is doing to raise awareness about the issue.

Four Places at Once

n August the “CBS Evening News” and “CBS The Early Show” featured Paul J. St. Jacques, M.D., of Vanderbilt University using a new device that allows him to manage four operating rooms at one time. By attaching miniature goggles to his glasses, Dr. Jacques can monitor vital signs using live-stream video.

The ASA Communications Department is interested in hearing from members who have been quoted in the media. To let us know that you have been interviewed, or for assistance with media relations, contact Roseanne Durril in the ASA Communications Department at (847) 825-5586 or e-mail <r.durril@ASAhq.org>.