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Because of their expertise and reputations, members of the UB faculty and staff are sought out by reporters who quote them in print, broadcast and online publications around the world. Here is a sampling of recent media coverage in which UB is mentioned prominently.
“I think it matters quite a lot. There are all kinds of problems that occur when kids have TVs in their bedroom.”
Leonard Epstein, professor of pediatrics and social and preventive medicine, in an article in The New York Times on research he conducted that showed that limiting the time that young children spend with television and computers reduces their risk of becoming obese. The research also was covered by news services that include Bloomberg News, Reuters and HealthDay, and appeared in many major metropolitan newspapers. His research also received considerable international coverage. In addition, news crews from CBS News and National Public Radio were on campus Tuesday to interview Epstein about his work.
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“It’s not the same thing, watching ‘Blade Runner’ or ‘Brokeback Mountain’ on a computer screen, much less an iPod. It diminishes the experience of the art by making it smaller and smaller.”
Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, in an article in the St. Louis Post Dispatch on how movie-viewing habits have changed, at least in part, because of technology.
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“Our goal was to integrate spirituality into the existing required courses....Research demonstrates that our health and well-being are influenced by our physical body, our thoughts and feelings, our social situation and relationships, and by our spiritual beliefs and practices. If a patient believes in the power of prayer and practices this daily, in addition to recommending therapies such as nicotine-replacement patch and a smoking-cessation group, why not encourage him or her to pray for strength to quit smoking?”
David Holmes, clinical assistant professor of medicine, in an article in American Medical News on the growing number of medical schools, including UB, that offer courses about spirituality in medicine.
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