School of Medicine in the Media

School of Medicine’s Linden Hu offers advice on avoiding tick bites and removing attached ticks in this article, which also appears on MSN.

School of Medicine’s Margie Skeer is quoted from a Tufts Now news story about findings from her collaborative research that shows most teens who have regular dinners with their family are less likely to turn to substance use.

School of Medicine’s Laura Corlin comments on the health impacts of wildfire smoke, noting that extreme air quality events put everyone at risk.

Former A&S historian Kerri Greenidge’s book “The Grimkes” apparently has been pulled by its publisher following criticism from several scholars who question the book’s accuracy and Greenidge’s research. A university spokesperson comments on the university’s response.

School of Medicine’s Peter Gwynne discusses his new collaborative research that found biomarkers that may enable detection of Lyme disease in its earliest stages as well as when it persists after treatment.

School of Medicine’s Michael Siegel comments on the American Cancer Society’s Wine and Spirits Industry’s Gala, saying the event is "particularly appalling because they’re specifically charged with, or claim to be, trying to prevent cancer.”

School of Medicine’s Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha is quoted from a 2024 STAT article about structural racism in the health care system.

This article mentions that the School of Medicine and Tufts Medical Center partnered with Tarsus Pharmaceutical to conduct research on an oral medication designed to kill ticks soon after they bite people.

School of Medicine’s Margie Skeer comments on new research examining use of media devices by children and parents during mealtimes, highlighting the emotional and physical benefits of family meals.

A School of Medicine article about the symptoms of foodborne illness and when people should seek medical attention is referenced and linked in this article, which appears in 18 additional media outlets.

This article highlights the work of School of Medicine’s Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, founder and director of the Center of Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice, to advance research, policy, and community-driven solutions that center Black women and maternal health equity.

School of Medicine’s Linden Hu is quoted throughout this article on efforts to develop vaccines and anti-tick treatments to combat the spread of Lyme disease.