UB in the News

Health Day News Service did a story on senior citizens and drinking that quotes Sevario Stranges, research instructor in social preventive medicine, who said health definitely plays a role in drinking levels, and illness could explain why some people quit or drink less when they're older.

An article in The New York Times about plans of a federal panel to call for the screening of newborns for 29 rare medical conditions notes that such screening of newborns dates back to 1959 when Robert Guthrie, a UB microbiologist, developed a simple blood test for phenylketonuria (PKU).

An article in USA Today on Aderall, which is used to treat ADHD and has been pulled off the Canadian market because it has been linked to 20 deaths worldwide, quotes William Pelham, UB Distinguished Professor of psychology, pediatrics and psychiatry, who says parents should take a hard look at whether their children really need ADHD medications.

An article in Saturday's issue of The New York Times also looks at Canada's decision to suspend use of Aderall for treatment of ADHD and quotes William Pelham, UB Distinguished Professor of psychology, pediatrics and psychiatry.

An article distributed by Health Day News Service reports that an extract of the herb St. John's wort has been found to be slightly more effective for the treatment of moderate to severe depression than the widely prescribed antidepressant Paxil, and quotes Uriel Halbreich, professor of psychiatry.

An article in The Chronicle of Higher Education looks at efforts by U.S. universities to enroll international students, as well as the intense competition there is for those students, and reports that UB was one of the first public universities to develop a comprehensive international recruitment plan.

An article in Financial Times on the enigma of attraction and why we do what we do in love and romance looks at research conducted by psychology student Mauricio Carvallo, whose research under the supervision of Brett Pelham, associate professor of psychology, looks at why we are attracted to people like ourselves.

An article in Newsday on custody battles after the death of a child's parents quotes Susan Mangold, professor of law, who said both parents should name three people in their wills, in order of preference, who would assume custody.

An article in USA Today on the growing number of movies led by African-American actors quotes Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, who says teen interest in black inner-city life has helped open the door wider to minority actors.

An article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports on proposed caps to medical malpractice suits and victim advocates who say a $250,000 cap on "pain and suffering" damages unfairly penalizes stay-at-home parents, children and retirees, creating a two-tier system of justice that penalizes people without jobs. The article quotes Lucinda Finley, vice provost for faculty affairs.