News Releases
I. Links to News Releases
1. The 2010 OUHSC news release "Oklahoman Scientists Discover Unexpected Benefit of Thyroid Hormone in Type 2 Diabetes".
The Oklahoman (11/30/2010) "Thyroid hormone Could Help Diabetics".
http://www.ouhsc.edu/news/templates/?a=272&z=22
http://newsok.com/article/3519169
2. The 2009 OUHSC news release "Anti-Aging Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure".
The Oklahoman (08/19/2009) "Discovery could help fight aging".
http://ouhsc.edu/article-display.asp?idnum=1432
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-08/uoo-agl081909.php
http://www.anti-agingsupplement.com/
3. Newspaper interview regarding cold temperatures and heart disease (OUHSC).
The Oklahoman (02/11/2008) "Why fatal heart attacks peak when it gets colder".http://NewsOK.com/article/3203119/1202709777.
4. The 2006 University of Florida news release "Researchers use new technique to treat high blood pressure and kidney damage" (04/06/2006). For details, click the following links (CTRL+Click)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/04/060411082528.htm
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-04/uof-ren040506.php
http://news.ufl.edu/2006/04/05/hypertension/
Eighteen newspapers, TV stations, and health-related websites used the 2006 news release.
5. The 2005 University of Florida news release "Cold weather hikes blood pressure, UF scientist warns (01/18/2005)". For details, click the following links (CTRL+Click)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/02/050205124018.htm
http://news.ufl.edu/2005/01/18/cold-bp/
Invited for 12 newspaper interviews (New York Times, Science Daily, etc) and 16 TV interviewsregarding Dr. Sun's research findings.
II. Public Media Using the 2005 UF News Release Based on Our Research Findings Regarding Cold Temperatures and Hypertension (01/18/2005)
1. An incomplete list of newspapers and health-related websites using the 2005 news
release (12 newspaper interviews)
(1). The New York Times (Seattlepi.com), 02/05/2005
"Body's reaction to cold can pose blood pressure hazard"
(2). Science Daily, 02/09/2005
"Cold weather hikes blood pressure, UF scientist warns"
(3). Gainesville Sun, 02/18/2005
"Temperature drop ups blood pressure"
(4). Alligator, 01/19/2005
"Gene may hold key to high blood pressure"
(5). University of Florida HSC Post, 03/2005
"Receptor helps hike blood pressure in cold weather"
(6). New York NYNewsday.com, 02/21/2005
"Caution in cold"
(7). RockyMountainNews.com, 02/04/2005
"Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight"
(8). Gulf Breeze News, 01/26/2005
"Blood pressure rises as temperatures drop"
(9). Mississippi Hospital Association, 02/09/2005
"Remind patients to bundle up to keep blood pressure down"
(10). The Women's Day Magazine, 04/22/2005
Hot new health tips by Catherine Houck
(11). Hcpro.com, 01/2005
"Remind patients to bundle up to keep blood pressure down"
(12). News, sanangelostandardtimes.com, 02/03/2005
"Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight"
(13). The Detroit News, 02/07/2005
"Blood pressure rises when temps fall"
(14). applesforhealth.com, 02/04/2005
"Cold can up heart attack"
(15). News, wkyc.com, 01/17/2005
"Study: Cold weather may spike blood pressure causing heart attack"
(16). Medscape, 02/20/2005
"Angiotensin receptor implicated in development of cold-induced elevation of blood
pressure"
(17). Arizona Daily Star, 02/05/2005
"Blood pressure risks, cold weather linked"
2. TV and radio stations using the 2005 news release (16 interviews)
WTVJ-TV NBC MIAMI-FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
JAN 19 2005 5:00AM
WTSP-TV CBS TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-SARASOTA, FL
JAN 24 2005 12:00PM
WTVT-TV FOX TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-SARASOTA, FL
JAN 23 2005 10:00PM
WFLA-TV NBC TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-SARASOTA, FL
JAN 18 2005 5:00PM
WCTV-TV CBS TALLAHASSEE-THOMASVILLE, FL
JAN 23 2005 11:00PM
WINK-TV CBS FT. MYERS-NAPLES, FL
JAN 21 2005 5:00AM
WFLD-TV FOX CHICAGO, IL
JAN 24 2005 9:00PM
KGO-TV ABC SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND-SAN JOSE, CA
JAN 20 2005 6:00AM
KPRC-TV NBC HOUSTON, TX
JAN 19 2005 6:30AM
KPRC-TV NBC HOUSTON, TX
JAN 19 2005 5:30AM
WOAI-TV NBC SAN ANTONIO, TX
JAN 21 2005 5:00AM
WLKY-TV CBS LOUISVILLE, KY
JAN 24 2005 5:00AM
WLKY-TV CBS LOUISVILLE, KY
JAN 24 2005 6:00AM
KHSL-TV CBS CHICO-REDDING, CA
JAN 24 2005 6:00AM
WSPA-TV CBS GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG,SC-ASHEVILLE,NC-ANDERSON,SC
JAN 25 2005 12:00PM
WOWK-TV CHARLESTON-HUNTINGTON, WV
JAN 24 2005 6:00AM
WBRC-TV FOX BIRMINGHAM-ANNISTON-TUSCALOOSA, AL
JAN 25 2005 5:00AM
KPSP-TV CBS PALM SPRINGS, CA
JAN 24 2005 5:00PM
WCYB-TV NBC TRI-CITIES, TN-VA
JAN 19 2005 12:00PM
WAKA-TV CBS MONTGOMERY-SELMA, AL
JAN 24 2005 6:00PM
KOLR-TV CBS SPRINGFIELD, MO
JAN 23 2005 10:00PM
WRDW-TV CBS AUGUSTA, GA
JAN 23 2005 11:00PM
WTVY-TV CBS DOTHAN, AL
JAN 23 2005 10:00PM
WIAT-TV CBS BIRMINGHAM-ANNISTON-TUSCALOOSA, AL
JAN 23 2005 10:00PM
WKBW-TV ABC BUFFALO, NY
JAN 20 2005 5:30PM
KTSM-TV NBC EL PASO, TX
JAN 19 2005 5:30AM
KOAA-TV NBC COLORADO SPRINGS-PUEBLO, CO
JAN 19 2005 5:00AM
WTMJ-TV NBC MILWAUKEE, WI
JAN 19 2005 11:00AM
WTHR-TV NBC INDIANAPOLIS, IN
JAN 19 2005 12:00PM
WWBT-TV NBC RICHMOND-PETERSBURG, VA
JAN 19 2005 6:00AM
WXII-TV NBC GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT-WINSTON SALEM, NC
JAN 18 2005 11:00PM
Station Name: WXII-TV NBC GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT-WINSTON SALEM, NC
JAN 19 2005 5:00AM
WXII-TV NBC GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT-WINSTON SALEM, NC
JAN 19 2005 6:00AM
TV-20 WCJB Gainesville, Lake City, Occala, FL
February, 20, 2005 6:00 pm
National Public Radio (NPR)
Alaska Public Radio
AM 850
3. The public media using the 2005 news release (FNS NewsClips online news clip report)
| Blood pressure rises when temps fall |
| Source: | Detroit News (MI) circ: 719,885 | |
| Indexed At: | 2/7/05 2:03 AM (205162986) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | Lee Bowman | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | KSHB-TV NBC 41 Kansas City (MO) | |
| Indexed At: | 2/6/05 12:24 AM (204942818) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | San Angelo Standard-Times (TX) circ: 30,300 | |
| Indexed At: | 2/6/05 12:08 AM (204938070) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | Ventura County Star (CA) circ: 98,596 | |
| Indexed At: | 2/5/05 2:31 PM (204867615) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | Wichita Falls Times Record News (TX) circ: 36,154 | |
| Indexed At: | 2/5/05 10:12 AM (204852028) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | Commerical Appeal (formerly Gomemphis.com) (NAT) | |
| Indexed At: | 2/5/05 9:50 AM (204851101) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | Redding Record Searchlight (CA) circ: 34,125 | |
| Indexed At: | 2/5/05 5:14 AM (204815704) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Body's reaction to cold can pose blood pressure hazard |
| Source: | Seattle Post-Intelligencer (WA) circ: 474,748 | |
| Indexed At: | 2/5/05 4:56 AM (204813201) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Blood-pressure risks, cold weather linked |
| Source: | Tucson Arizona Daily Star (AZ) circ: 178,113 | |
| Indexed At: | 2/5/05 2:54 AM (204803087) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Â Although there's ... |
| Cold Can Up Heart Attack Risk |
| Source: | Apples for Health (NAT) | |
| Indexed At: | 2/4/05 7:24 PM (204738943) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Abstract: | ... stroke, according to Dr. Zhongjie Sun of theUniversity of Florida at Gainesville. "Everyone should bear in mind that cold temperature is a risk factor (for ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | Knoxville News-Sentinel (TN) circ: 155,271 | |
| Indexed At: | 2/4/05 6:35 PM (204724897) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly Mice Offer Blood Pressure Insight |
| Source: | Black Enterprise Magazine (NAT) | |
| Indexed At: | 2/4/05 6:05 PM (204717785) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | Memphis Commercial Appeal (TN) circ: 239,709 | |
| Indexed At: | 2/4/05 3:47 PM (204688473) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | Corpus Christi Caller-Times (TX) circ: 66,261 | |
| Indexed At: | 2/4/05 3:31 PM (204682392) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | Abilene Reporter-News (TX) circ: 38,740 | |
| Indexed At: | 2/4/05 3:09 PM (204675777) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | TCPalm.com (FL) | |
| Indexed At: | 2/4/05 2:37 PM (204667694) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
| Chilly mice offer blood pressure insight |
| Source: | Scripps Howard News Service (NAT) | |
| Indexed At: | 2/4/05 2:20 PM (204664603) |
| Keywords: | University of Florida, University of Florida (not obituaries, not sports)) |
| Byline: | LEE BOWMAN | |
| Abstract: | ... assistant professor of physiology and medicine at the University of Florida who has been studying the genetic machinery that makes blood vessels contract. Although there's some ... |
III. Citations of the 2006 UF News Release Based on Our Recent Research Findings Using RNAi Approach for the Treatment of Hypertension and Kidney Damage (04/05/2006)
1. A partial list of newspapers and health-related websites using the 2006 news release.
(1). Science Daily, 04/11/2006
"Researchers explore new technique to treat high blood pressure, kidney damage"
(2). The Washington Times, 04/06/2006
"New technique avoids kidney damage"
(3). Medical News Today, 04/10/2006
"Researchers explore new technique to treat high blood pressure, kidney damage"
(4). Innovations report (Simens), 04/07/2006
"Researchers explore new technique to treat high blood pressure, kidney damage"
(5). WebIndia123.com, 04/06/2006 (Washington)
"Gene therapy can battle blood pressure problems"
(6). University of Florida Health Science Center News, 04/05/2006
"Researchers explore new technique to treat high blood pressure, kidney damage"
(7). EurekAlert!, 04/05/2006
"Researchers explore new technique to treat high blood pressure, kidney damage"
(8). myDNA.com, 04/10/2006
"Gene treats HBP and Kidneys"
(9). Other News, 04/06/2006
"New technique avoids kidney damage"
(10). eMaxHealth, 04/06/2006
"Researchers explore new technique to treat high blood pressure"
(11). News, 04/06/2006
"Researchers explore new technique to treat high blood pressure, kidney damage"
(12). NewKerala.com, 04/06/2006
"Gene therapy can battle blood pressure problems"
(13). The Agonist, 04/06/2006
"Researchers explore new technique to treat high blood pressure, kidney damage"
(14). red Orbit, 04/06/2006
"Researchers explore new technique to treat high blood pressure, kidney damage"
(15). ClariNet, 04/06/2006
"New technique avoids kidney damage"
(16). Best Syndication, 04/06/2006
"High blood pressure and renal disease - possible new approach to treating hypertension and avoiding kidney damage"
(17). newKerala.com, 04/06/2006
"Gene therapy can battle blood pressure problems"
(18). Pharmaceutical Business Review, 04/06/2006
"Researchers explore new blood pressure treatment technique"
(19). Medical Research News, 04/11/2006
"Scientists use corrective gene to block a protein in the kidneys that triggers high blood pressure"
2. TV and Radio Stations using the 2006 news release
WCJB-TV NBC Gainesville, FL
April 6 2006 7:00AM
WXII-TV NBC GREENSBORO-HIGH POINT-WINSTON SALEM, NC
April 9 2006 6:00PM
WINK-TV CBS FT. MYERS-NAPLES, FL
APR 6 2006 5:00PM