SOM In the News
LSU School of Medicine faculty are asked nearly every day to share their expertise on any number of health issues. Here is just a sampling of features and interviews from May 1 – July 31, 2026:
LDH launches dashboard as Louisiana cyclosporiasis cases reach 100
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 7/29/2026
Dr. Fred Lopez explains that "it is normal to see dozens of cyclosporiasis cases in
Louisiana every summer" and "pinpointing the source of the spread could help with
containment."
Back-to-school anxiety
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 7/29/2026
Dr. Adrianne Frischhertz shares tips for parents to help ease their children's back-school-anxiety.
Praise versus encouragement in parenting
WWL-TV | 7/23/2026
Dr. Adrianne Frischhertz explains the difference between praise and encouragement,
and which one parents should focus on with their children.
Helping parents set boundaries
WWL-TV | 7/23/2026
Dr. Adrianne Frischhertz talks about why parents should set boundaries now and try
not to resort to bribes.
Sullivan Gala and National Glioblastoma Day
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 7/15/2026
The LSUHSC Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. Balveen Kaur and LSU Health Foundation CEO,
Katie Acuff, stopped by WVUE FOX 8 for National Glioblastoma Awareness Day to honor
the patients, families, caregivers, and researchers working to advance hope in the
fight against brain cancer. Through initiatives like the LSU Health Foundation New
Orleans' Sullivan Gala, support from our community helps expand access to innovative
care, groundbreaking research, and compassionate patient support.
Diarrhea-causing parasite illness linked to fresh produce: How to protect yourself
WWL-TV | 7/9/2026
Dr. Fred Lopez discusses how to properly wash produce to protect yourself from cyclospora.
Dr. Fred Lopez with LSU Health discusses rhinovirus
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 6/23/2026
Dr. Fred Lopez, discusses symptoms and treatments for rhinovirus.
LSU Health offers swim safety tips
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 6/17/2026
Pediatrician Dr. Jerussa Levy discusses the importance of swim safety with children.
Rise in head/neck cancers in young adults
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 6/9/2026
Dr. Vilija Vaitaitis, Department of Otolaryngology, discusses the rise of HPV related
head and neck cancers in young adults.
New Orleans jockey races to victory at Preakness Stakes after injury
WGNO-TV | 6/2/2026
Dr. Robert Zura, Orthopedic Surgeon, performed surgery on Paco Lopez's injury to get
him ready for his victory race.
Lead levels at some metro playgrounds raise concern
WDSU-TV | 5/20/2026
Dr. Adrienne Katner verified the results of an investigation which finds that lead
pollution in New Orleans parks is more widespread than previously known.
Clinical Trials Day
WVUE-TV Fox 8 | 5/19/2026
Dr. Amelia Jernigan discusses the different clinical trials taking place at LSU LCMC
Health Cancer Center right here in New Orleans.
Helping kids prepare for college
WWL-TV | 5/19/2026
Dr. Adrianne Frischhertz gives tips to parents whose kids are going to college this
fall.
Is there benefit to "micro-dosing" weight loss drugs?
WWL-AM / 5/14/2026
Dr. Catherine Hudson, Assistant Professor of Clinic Medicine Gastroenterology discusses
how the practice of micro-dosing of weight loss drugs began and the benefits.
LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center expands Clinical Trials Office
Biz New Orleans / 5/13/2026
The enhanced office, led by Dr. Patrick Ma, Associate Director of Clinical Research,
alongside Medical Director Dr. Yazmin Odia and Administrative Director Eileen Mederos,
RN, will oversee and coordinate cancer clinical trials across the LSU Health system
of hospitals where the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center performs clinical research.
Inside the high-tech LSU lab where fake patients help save real lives
WVUE-TV Fox 8 / 5/11/2026
Dr. Peter DeBlieux is training fourth-year medical students on high-tech medical simulators
built to look, feel and respond like people in crisis.