In the News Media

2013

Learning How to Move Again
(Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD)
May 6, 2013
The Suit

A better road map for neurosurgeons
(Juan Fernandez-Miranda, MD)
May 5, 2013
philly.com

Paralyzed Patient Moves Prosthetic Arm With Her Mind
(Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD)
April 30, 2013
U.S. News & World Report Health Day

Patient uses brain-machine interface to control robotic arm
(Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD)
April 30, 2013
Healio Business News

Pitt findings on Lou Gehrig's disease may hold hope
(Robert M. Friedlander, MD)
April 26, 2013
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Melatonin Delays ALS Symptom Onset and Death in Mice
(Robert M. Friedlander, MD)
April 25, 2013
Science Daily

'Brain pacemaker' may slow effects of Alzheimer's
(R. Mark Richardson, MD, PhD)
March 19, 2013
NBC todayhealth.today.com

A return to normalcy for Shadyside chef Toni Pais
(R. Mark Richardson, MD, PhD)
March 17, 2013
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 

WWE Beginners Using Headgear, Update on Bearer-HOF, Gewirtz
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
March 14, 2013
The Wrestling News

Ryan Westmoreland Gives Us Something Much More Crucial to Root for Than Baseball
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
March 7, 2013
bleacher report

Bruno Sammartino at the Arnold Classic
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
March 4, 2013
24wrestling.com

Cerebral Aneurysms: Analyzing the Treatment Shift
(Robert M. Friedlander, MD)
February 13, 2013
Physician's Weekly 

2012

Pitt finds success with brain implants in paralyzed patients
(Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD)
December 16, 2012
Pittsburgh Tribune Review

19-year-old cyst patient
(Johnathan Engh, MD) 
August 17, 2012
WPXI-TV

Epilepsy Surgery
(R. Mark Richardson, MD, PhD)
August 15, 2012
Discovery Channel

Gamma Knife surgical team marks 25 years since first test
(L. Dade Lunsford, MD)
August 13, 2012
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Less invasive spinal surgery pioneered by UPMC neurosurgeon helps patients recover quicker
(Adam Kanter, MD; David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD)
July 23, 2012
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

How You Move Your Arm Says Something About Who You Are
(Donald J. Crammond, PhD)
July 19, 2012
NPR All Things Considered

Glioma: Pilot Trial Shows Peptide Vaccine Active in Pediatric Patients
(Ian Pollack, MD)
May 25, 2012
Oncology Times

Pitt RB hospitalized: Derrick Burns in stable condition
(Johnathan Engh, MD)
May 24, 2012 
WTAE.com

Young Stroke Victims
(Johnathan Engh, MD)
May 20, 2012
WTAE-TV Action News

Medical Miracles: Surgery Restores Crushed Spine
(Adam Kanter, MD; David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD)
May 2012
Pittsburgh Magazine

First-of-its-kind Study of Peptide Vaccine by Pittsburgh Researchers Shows Evidence of Immunological Response in Children with Gliomas
(Ian Pollack, MD)
April 4, 2012
HealthCanal.com

Study Suggests Vaccine May Help Kids With Brain Cancer
(Ian Pollack, MD)
April 3, 2012
U.S. News and World Report Health Day

Study Suggests Vaccine May Help Kids With Brain Cancer
(Ian Pollack, MD)
April 3, 2012
Health.com

Study Suggests Vaccine May Help Kids With Brain Cancer
(Ian Pollack, MD)
April 3, 2012
MSN Health

Peptide vaccine shows evidence of immunological, clinical activity in children with gliomas
(Ian Pollack, MD)
April 3, 2012
MedicalExpress.com

Brain Tumor Vaccine for Children
(Ian Pollack, MD)
April 2, 2012
WTAJ-TV (Johnstown)

MRI-based test could find hidden trauma
(David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD)
March 22, 2012
Associated Press 

Dr. Joseph Maroon Explains Latest Concussion Research
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
March 14, 2012
93.7 The Fan Morning Sports Radio

Injured Local Veteran Pushes For Better Treatment
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
March 12, 2012 
KDKA-TV Evening News

Pitt research unlocks secrets of brain
(David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD)
March 2, 2012
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

High-Definition Fiber Tracking Could Help To Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injury
(David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD)
March 1, 2012
Huffington Post

Evaluar al paciente, clave en el manejo de columna vertebal
(Peter Gerszten, MD)
February 1, 2012 
Diaro Medico

2011

Punch Drunk After a concussion forces him to retire, a former pro-wrestler starts an institute to study the neurological effects of repeated brain injuries
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
The Scientist
November/December 2011

Robotic arm gives hope to paralyzed patients
(Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD)
October 26, 2011
CBS-TV The Early Show

Apps for Autism
(Walter Schneider, PhD)
October 23, 2011
CBS-TV 60 Minutes

Melatonin Delays Onset, Reduces Deaths in Mouse Model of Huntington’s Disease
(Robert M. Friedlander, MD)
October 11, 2011
Science Daily

Brain linked to robotic hand; success hailed
(Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD)
October 10, 2011
Pittsurgh Post-Gazette

Inside Peyton Manning's surgery
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
September 9, 2011
CNN.com

A Pitt professor has developed a new way of understanding the workings of the human brain
(David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD)
August 23, 2011
Pittsburgh Quarterly

‘Sunday Sit-Down’: Dr. Joseph Maroon
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
August 7, 2011
The Intelligencer/Wheeling News Register

Mixed martial arts -- a blend of boxing, karate and wrestling -- enjoys rapid rise in popularity but not without some controversy
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
June 26, 2011
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Profile: Joseph C. Maroon, MD: Physician and Triathlete
(pdf)
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
June 2011
Allegheny County Medical Society Bulletin

Rep. Giffords has surgery to repair skull
(Robert Friedlander, MD)
May 19, 2011
Washington Times (Associated Press)

Repeat Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Fixes Most Brain AVMs
(Hideyuki Kano, MD, PhD; L. Dade Lunsford, MD)
April 20, 2011 
Medscape Today News

Coming Back from a Back Injury (pdf)
(Matt El Kadi, MD, PhD)
Spring 2011
UPMC Today Passavant

What hit her? The repercussions of traumatic brain injury are becoming clearer
(C. Edward Dixon, PhD; Joseph Maroon, MD)
Spring 2011
University of Pittsburgh PittMed

Triathlon powers UPMC neurosurgeon
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
February 11, 2011
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Triathlons saved my life
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
February 7, 2011 
CNN.com

Does football have a future? The NFL and the concussion crisis
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
January 31, 2011 
The New Yorker

Giffords' Brain Fluid Buildup a 'Minor Setback,' but Other Risks Remain
(David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD)
January 25, 2011 
AOL News

UPMC Doctor Discusses Prognosis For Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
(Robert Friedlander, MD)
January 10, 2011 
WTAE-TV Action News

Former football player's concussion has altered his life
(Eric Altshuler, MD)
January 2, 2011 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2010

Tri-Athlete Speaks To Pittsburgh Steelers
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 23, 2010
KDKA-TV Evening News

Man With No Legs Helps Pittsburgh Doctor Finish Ironman Competition
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
December 23, 2010 
WPXI-TV Evening News

Getting Vitamin D Straight with Dr. Maroon
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
December 2, 2010
KDKA Radio (Pittsburgh) 1020 Morning News Show

Training for Ironman Triathlons at Age 70
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
November 9, 2010
Wall Street Journal

A big ImPACT: Concussion test aids in precaution
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
October 28, 2010
Altoona Mirror

Elway, Maroon Discuss NFL Concussions
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
October 25, 2010 
Bloomberg: The Hays Advantage Podcast

Steelers’ Team Doctor Joseph Maroon Reacts To NFL Concussions
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
October 19, 2010
KDKA Radio (Pittsburgh) 1020 Morning News Show

Orthopedic and Spine Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Matthew El-Kadi of UPMC Passavant
(Matt El-Kadi, MD, PhD)
October 19, 2010
Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review

Doctor scores personal best in Ironman triathlon
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
October 18, 2010
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Blocking Apoptosis Delays ALS in Mice
(Robert M. Friedlander, MD)
October 15, 2010
Altzheimer Research Forum

Pounded spinal cord can mimic more serious injury
(Adam Kanter, MD)
October 4, 2010
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Brain trauma up in youth basketball as other injuries drop
(Joseph C. Maroon, MD)
September 17, 2010
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Stereotactic Radiosurgery Matures Into Mainstream Extracranial Technique (pdf)
(Peter C. Gerszten, MD)
August 2010 
Elekta Wavelength

The lasting impact of concussions
(Robert M. Friedlander, MD)
August 18, 2010
Yahoo! Sports

Triathlons for stress reduction
(Joseph C. Maroon, MD)
Summer
Congress Quarterly
Congress of Neurological Surgeons

The Evolution of Neurosurgery at UPMC Passavant
(Pedro Aguilar, MD, J. William Bookwalter, III, MD, Matt El-Kadi, MD, PhD, Joseph Maroon, MD, Arlan Mintz, MD)
July 2010 
North Hills Monthly

Newsmaker
(Robert M. Friedlander, MD)
June 17, 2010
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Mapping The Brain
(Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD)
May 4, 2010
WQED-TV (Pittsburgh)

Joseph Maroon named to Fitness Hall of Fame
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
April 21, 2010
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Cancer vaccines may be on the verge of wider use
(Hideho Okada, MD, PhD)
April 7, 2010
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

UPMC Doctor To Test Cancer Vaccine
(Hideho Okada, MD, PhD)
April 7, 2010
KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh)

Hockey will be next to focus on brain injuries
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
March 14, 2010 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Westmoreland to have brain surgery
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
March 13, 2010
ESPN Boston.com

Concussion awareness makes major strides
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
March 13, 2010
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Brain experts develop game plan for football concussions
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
March 13, 2010
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Resveratrol: New Pill Has Promising List Of Benefits
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
February 15, 2010
KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh)

Concussions in the National Football League
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
February 7, 2010
ESPN Outside The Lines

Concussions in the National Football League
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
January 19, 2010
HBO: Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

Football Head Injuries Plague Players for Life, Witnesses Tell Congressmen
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
January 4, 2010
All Headline News.com

2009

Toast to Your Health With a Supplement
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 22, 2009
Wall Street Journal

Pioneering Surgery Saves 5-Year-Old's Life
(Paul Gardner, MD; Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD; Carl Snyderman, MD)
December 16, 2009
KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh)

Practicing again, Westbrook wants to play
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 10, 2009
Philadelphia Inquirer

Peter King: Monday Morning QB: Are helmet mandates coming?
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 8, 2009
Sports Illustrated.com

NFL Issues New Guidelines on Concussions 
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 2, 2009
New York Times

'Tough' issue: Concussion efforts by NFL face hurdles
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 2, 2009
USA Today

Head cases: The NFL needs to get tough on concussions
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 2, 2009
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Editorial)

UPMC doctors developed stress test for brain
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 2, 2009
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Chuck Noll sparked concussion test
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 2, 2009
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Starkey: Ben, Hines and head injuries
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 2, 2009
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Concussions in the NFL
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 1, 2009
KDKA Radio (Pittsburgh) 1020 Morning News Show

Culture of hiding concussions may be changing
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
November 30, 2009
Associated Press

As Signs of Concern Spread, NFL Revisits Concussions
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
November 29, 2009
New York Times

Many Ohio Valley High Schools Using State-Of-The-Art Football Helmets
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
November 9, 2009
WTOV-TV9 (Steubenville, OH)

NFL’s Influence on Safety at Youth Levels Is Cited
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
October 29, 2009
New York Times

Matt El-Kadi, MD, PhD: His Success in Neurosurgery and the Reason Behind It
(pdf) 
(Matt El-Kadi, MD, PhD)
October 2009
MD News (Greater Pittsburgh Edition)

Drinking the savory wine of longevity
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
August 19, 2009
The Washington Times

On the mend
(Elizabeth Tyler-Kabara, MD, PhD)
July 28, 2009
Youngstown Vindicator

Teen Has New Lease On Life After Brain Tumor Removal
(Ian Pollack, MD)
July 22, 2009 
WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh)

If red wine's good, are resveratrol pills even better?
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
July 13, 2009
Los Angeles Times

Eating to live longer: It can be a page turner
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
July 13, 2009
Los Angeles Times

A drug’s unintended use restores the gift of hearing
(L. Dade Lunsford, MD)
July 9, 2009
Boston Globe

Dr. Joe Maroon and The Longevity Factor
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
June 24, 2009
CBN-TV

Cheers to Health
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
April 17, 2009
Saturday Evening Post

Storm's Swin Cash has back surgery
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
March 9, 2009
The Seattle Times

Rare surgery to restore Jain Acharya's eyesight
(Paul Gardner, MD)
March 6, 2009
IndiaPost.com

'Newsmaker' Feature
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
March 3, 2009
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Surgery through a straw
(Johnathan Engh, MD) 
February 19, 2009
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

A million well-wishers, 15 doctors point guru to Pittsburgh
(Paul Gardner, MD)
February 12, 2009
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Celebrating 25 Years of Bringing the Best in Neurosurgical Care to Our Community
(Matt El-Kadi, MD, PhD; Joseph Maroon, MD)
February 2009
The Point North Magazine

Something fishy in Steelers' diet aids cardiovascular health
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
February 2, 2009
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers neurosurgeon raises toast to red wine
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
January 27, 2009
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Physician authors share what they know about red wine, fitness
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
January 14, 2009
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh research explores resveratrol
January 14, 2009
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers, local athletes share same test for concussions
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
January 5, 2009
Somerset Daily American

Roethlisberger’s Injury Highlights Nerve Center for Head Trauma 
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
January 1, 2009 
New York Times

2008

How easily can Roethlisberger bounce back from a concussion?
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 30, 2008
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Local Doctor Makes Time For Proper Diet, Exercise
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
December 4, 2008
KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh)

Better Off Red: Red Wine...The New Oat Bran, Omega-3 and Aspirin in One
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
November 18, 2008 
New York Post

Ironman triathlon puts surgeon to the test
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
October 22, 2008
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

UPMC surgeon trains for Ironman
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
July 21, 2008
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Brain tumor doesn't stop LeeAnn Padula
(Amin Kassam, MD)
July 15, 2008
New Castle News

Much Hype in Player’s Treatment, Doctors Say
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
January 15, 2008
New York Times

St. Joes - 3 OF A KIN: The Calathes brothers are in each other's corners
(L. Dade Lunsford, MD)
January 15, 2008 
Philadelphia Daily News

2007

UPMC Presby Gets New, Fifth Generation Gamma Knife(.mov) (Courtesy WTAE)
(L. Dade Lunsford, MD)
October 9, 2007
WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh)

'Miracle kid' thanks surgeons and God for second life without tumor
(Carl Snyderman, MD)
September 17, 2007
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Is this Mike Alstott's last stop? A neck injury ends the A-Train's season — and possibly his career
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
August 10, 2007
St. Petersburg Times

Epilepsy Surgery: Underused But Rising
(Brian Jankowitz, MD)
May 21, 2007
ABC News.com (Associated Press article)

Scarless surgeries gaining ground
(Carl Snyderman, MD)
April 30, 2007
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Associated Press article)

New brain surgery technique works for children
(Carl Snyderman, MD)
February 14, 2007
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2006

Roethlisberger likely to go full tilt in full practice today
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
October 26, 2006
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Related:

Roethlisberger doesn't appear to have a severe injury, could play Sunday
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
October 24, 2006
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Associated Press article)

Recognizing concussions sometimes difficult
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
October 24, 2006
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2005

Steelers doctor says concluding football led to Long's demise is bad science
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
September 16, 2005
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Surgeon disagrees with Wecht that football killed Long
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
September 15, 2005
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery (.wmv) (Courtesy of Sky Radio)
(L. Dade Lunsford, MD)
August 11, 2005
Sky Radio

Greg Norman has back surgery
(Joseph Maroon, MD)
March 23, 2005
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2002

The Big Picture: Myron copes with back attack 
September 30, 2002
(Joseph Maroon, MD) 
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Study finds clue to deadly childhood brain cancers
(Ian Pollack, MD)
February 07, 2002
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette