In the News - 2023

Pediatric and obstetric health leaders from Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford are frequently highlighted in local and national media for providing world-class, extraordinary care to children and expectant mothers. Following is a sampling of these media appearances.

December 2023

San Leandro Teen Who Received Three Organ Transplants Participates in Rose Parade Bay Area Fox (KTVU 2) 12/31/23 19-year-old Joseph Sanchez Munoz gets the opportunity of a lifetime to ride on one of the Rose Parade floats as he is honoring the three donors who gave him another chance at life. John Dykes, MD, is featured.
Also See: Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11), Bay Area KCBS Radio, Fresno ABC (KFSN 30) and Lehigh Valley WFMZ 69 (Stanford Medicine Children’s Health)

US Seizes More Illegal E-cigarettes, But Thousands of New Ones Are Launching Associated Press 12/30/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses updating anti-vaping curriculum to keep pace with new vaping brands and trends.
Also See: Fortune

Orthopedics and Pediatrics: 16 Updates in 2023 Becker’s Spine Review 12/28/23 The retirement of Lawrence Rinksy, MD, is on the list.

Healthy Parenting Goals for the New Year ABC News 12/27/23 Alok Patel, MD, discusses resolutions families can set together for the new year.

2024: Charting the Future for Healthcare CIO Forbes 12/25/23 Tanya Townsend, Chief Information and Digital Officer discusses the latest technology in health care including on Generative AI and robotic process automation, advancing digital health and telemedicine, health equity and patient experience, advancing analytics, and clinician efficiency.
Also See: Health System CIO

North Carolina Preemie Goes Home After 17 Months in NICU Live Action 12/23/23 Krisa Van Meurs, MD, and a Stanford Medicine study about prematurity rates are mentioned.

Talking to Kids About Gratitude During the Holidays Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2) 12/23/23 Christina Khan, MD, PhD, shares advice on how to reinforce the concepts of giving and gratitude with children.

Santa Visits Children’s Hospital Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48) 12/23/23 Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick pays a visit to patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford before his global delivery route.

Discussing Epilepsy’s Initial Signs and Treatments in the Pediatric Population Contemporary Pediatrics 12/20/23 William Gallentine, DO, discusses what to look for when suspecting epilepsy in children, who to refer to, and how to break down seizures to worried parents.

Gratitude: The Foundation of Happiness Seattle KKNW Radio 12/19/23 Greg Hammer, MD, discusses how expressing gratitude could help manage stress and help people stay healthy.

What Does a Faint Line on a Pregnancy Test Mean? The Bump 12/19/23 Brindha Bavan, MD, explains what at-home pregnancy tests show positive results.

How to Choose the Best Prenatal Vitamins The Bump 12/19/23 Irogue Igbinosa, MD, discusses the importance of taking prenatal vitamins for both the mother and baby’s health.

'Just Say No' Didn't Actually Protect Students From Drugs. Here's What Could NPR 12/19/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses the importance of honesty in drug education.

Neurosciences Seed Grants Fuel Research in Childhood Epilepsy, Eating Disorders, Alzheimer's and More Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute 12/18/23 Wu Tsai Neuro's fifth round of seed grants sparks innovative collaborations advancing our knowledge of the mind and brain across the lifespan. Ami Bhatt, MD, Juliet Knowles, MD, and James Lock, MD, are some of the recipients.

Interview in Action @ CHIME '23 - William Wilson, VP & CTO, Stanford Children's Health This Week Health: Conference 12/18/23 William Wilson, Chief Technology Officer, speaks to strategies employed to retain talent and goals for 2024.

My 6-Year-Old Asked for a Cellphone for Christmas. He’s Getting One, and I’m Not Treating It Any Differently Than a Toy. Insider 12/18/23 A Stanford Medicine study about cell phone use and sleep is mentioned.

Winter Illness This Year Is a Different Kind of Ugly The Atlantic 12/18/23 Grace Lee, MD, discusses the importance of vaccines during respiratory illness season.
Also See: San Francisco Chronicle (Yvonne Maldonado, MD)

How a Well-timed Legal Assault Unraveled Mississippi’s Stellar Record in Vaccinating Kids NBC News 12/16/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, describes the importance of vaccination programs.

Health and Mental Health Medscape 12/15/23 David Spiegel, MD, and Pamela Simon, MSN, CPNP, discuss the stress cancer survivors deal with and how group therapy can help.

How Much Sleep Your Child Needs by Age Parents and Yahoo! Life 12/15/23 Caroline Okorie, MD, explains the importance of sleep for development.

10 Spine, Orthopedic Leaders Retiring in 2023 Becker’s Spine Review 12/14/23 Lawrence Rinsky, MD, is listed.

She Knows the Ache of Losing a Baby. Her Calling is to Help Other Black Moms. The Washington Post 12/14/23 Elliott Main, MD, explains why the rate of C-sections continues to increase.

New COVID Variant JN.1 ‘Better at Evading Our Immune Systems,’ CDC Says San Francisco Chronicle 12/14/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the two new immune-evasive coronavirus variants and how they are now responsible for more than half of the COVID-19 cases in the United States.
Also See: Bay Area KCBS Radio

If This Pregnancy Screening Could Prevent 30% Of Stillbirths, Why Is No One Using It? Romper 12/13/23 Hayley Miller, MD, discusses the different avenues of research into stillbirth prevention.

Smartwatches Are Spotting Hidden Heart Trouble in Kids U.S. News & World Report 12/13/23 Apple watches have some advantages over traditional ways of diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias in children but need more validation, finds a Stanford Medicine study. Scott Ceresnak, MD, and Aydin Zahedivash, MD, are featured.
Also See: HealthDay, Health News, UPI, Study Finds, Cardiac Rhythm News, mHealthIntelligence, Scienmag, Medical Xpress, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

Oregon Newlywed Goes into Cardiac Arrest Day After Wedding, Learns of Rare Condition Portland CBS (KOIN 6) 12/13/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Risk of Poor Pregnancy Outcomes, Study Finds The Washington Post 12/12/23 Smita Das, MD, is quoted.

Wildfires Can Unlock Toxic Metals From Soil, Stanford Study Shows Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 12/12/23 Sharon Chinthrajah, MD, explains how particulate matter from smoke affects respiratory tract systems.

Kate Cox Sought an Abortion in Texas. A Court Said No Because She Didn’t Show Her Life Was in Danger Associated Press 12/12/23 Andrea Henkel, MD, explains trisomy 18 and its birth risks.

Wish Book: Stanford Children’s Health Teen Van Treats Those on Roads Less Traveled Mercury News 12/10/23 Young people between the ages of 12 and 25 can access medical services ranging from sports physicals to vaccinations at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Teen Van. Arash Anoshiravani, MD, is quoted.

FDA Approves First Gene Therapies to Treat Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Bay Area KRON 4 12/8/23 Ami Shah, MD, discusses what new gene therapies mean for patients with sickle cell disease.

The Endometriosis Enigma: What to Know About This Disruptive Disease Scope 12/7/23 Nichole Tyson, MD, explains how the disease is treated and what research is needed.

311 High-Performing Maternity Hospitals, State by State Becker’s Hospital Review 12/5/23 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford has been recognized as a 2024 high performing hospital for maternity care by U.S. News and World Report in their "Best Hospitals for Maternity Care" survey.
Also See: Portland, OR CBS (KOIN 6), Syracuse, NY NBC (WSTM-3), Augusta, GA ABC (WJBF-6), Richmond, VA ABC (WRIC-8), Grand Rapids, MI NBC (WOOD -8), Austin, Tx (NBC (KXAN 12), Patch, Daily Journal, Porterville Recorder, Estilos Media, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Newsroom

Two N95 Companies Shut Down, as an Era Ends New York Times 12/5/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the importance of still wearing masks.

Youth Suicide Rates Rose 62% from 2007 to 2021: ‘People Feel Hopeless,’ One Recent Grad Says CNBC.com 12/5/23 Michele Berk, PhD, discusses how kids across the social and economic spectrum feel more pressure to be financially or professionally successful and less optimistic they’ll be able to exceed their parents.

Brain Implants Show Promise for People with Traumatic Brain Injuries in Small Study Smithsonian Magazine 12/5/23 Jaimie Henderson, MD, discusses a new study that highlights how surgical brain implants may be an effective way to restore cognitive function in patients with traumatic brain injuries.

How Toothpaste Could Help People Overcome Peanut Allergies Verywell Health and Yahoo! Life 12/5/23 Sayantani Sindher, MD, explains why it’s important to discover more ways to minimize the burden of food allergies for children.

Concussions are a Common Sports Injury for Children. These Are the Most Common Symptoms and How to Treat Them. Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11), Bay Area Telemundo 48 (paid article) 12/4/23 Arvind Balaji, MD, identifies the warning signs of concussions and how to treat and prevent them.

Window-Washing Superheroes Lift Spirits at Children's Hospital in Palo Alto Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) 12/1/23 Masked window cleaners changed into their secret identities as Batman, Flash, Mr. Incredible, and Spiderman, bringing a wave of smiles and joy to the little and big heroes inside Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. The super-friends’ mission was to bring a moment of magic and delight to the patients as they continue to heal.
Also See: Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2), Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5), Bay Area Telemundo 48, Bay Area Chinese News (KTSF 26), Bay Area KRON 4 News, Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Los Angeles NBC (KNBC 4), Aviation News

Episode 103: Advancing Epilepsy Care and Seizure Localization in Pediatrics Neurology Live 12/1/23 William Gallentine, DO, discusses several topics related to the advances in pediatric epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, and seizure localization.
Also See: Neurology Live, HCP Live

Preparing for Pediatric Emergencies at the Border Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health 12/1/23 Maggi Smeal, MD, discusses the work of Stanford’s Families at the Border initiative.

Baseball Puts Kids' Elbows at Risk, Study Shows U.S, News & World Report and HealthDay 12/1/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

November 2023

Stanford Children’s Health Teen Van Treats Those on Roads Less Traveled Mercury News Wish Book November 2023 Young people between the ages of 12 and 25 can access medical services ranging from sports physicals to vaccinations at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Teen Van. Arash Anoshiravani, MD, is quoted.

Kira’s Story Medical Stories November 2023 Noelle Hanako Ebel, MD, describes how Alagille Syndrome affects children.

Warm, Wet Winter May Usher in Longer Allergy Season Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 11/30/23 Sharon Chinthrajah, MD, discusses why seasonal allergies are lasting longer and becoming more intense.

Sapolsky on Free Will; a Heist to Remember; the Evolution of Chess Moves Stanford Magazine 11/29/23 Stanford Chariot Program is mentioned.

Why You Are More Likely to Get Sick This Winter, in Charts Wall Street Journal and MSN 11/25/23 Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are circulating again this winter. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, describes how this is our new normal.
Also See: The Atlantic, Daily Mail

This Year, Let Thanksgiving Dinner be the Start of Having Family Dinners More Often Suburban Chicagoland 11/24/22 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

'Sticky' Like Candy: Vaping May Increase Risk of Cavities NBC News 11/23/22 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is quoted.

Rising Flu, RSV Cases Impacting Capacity at South Bay Hospitals Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) 11/23/22 Dennis Lund, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Bay Area Fox (KTVU 2) (Dennis Lund, MD), ABC News and ABC News (Alok Patel, MD), Bloomberg Radio (C. Jason Wang, MD), Bay Area KRON 4, Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5), Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5), Campus Safety Magazine, East Bay Times, Bay Area Parent (David Cornfield, MD), Bay Area KRON 4, San Francisco Chronicle, SF Gate, North Bay Business Journal, Palo Alto Online (Alan Schroeder, MD), Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11), Bay Area ABC (KGO7) (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11), Siliconeer, La Opinión, India Post, Inland Valley News (Manisha Newaskar, MD), Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) (Malathi Srinivasan, MD), Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) (Stanford Medicine Children’s Health)

Data From Wearables Reveals Risk for Premature Delivery Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 11/22/23 Data from wearables show that deviations from normal sleep and activity in pregnancy are connected to a risk for premature delivery, a Stanford Medicine-led study found. Nima Aghaeepour, PhD, describes the findings.

Dozens of Premature Infants Were Evacuated from Gaza. Here's the Care Doctors Say They Will Need ABCNews.com 11/21/23 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the importance of multidisciplinary care for premature babies.

Words Fail Us, and This Writer Knows It. How She is Bringing People to the (Grammar) Table USA Today 11/21/23 Jadene Wong, MD, is mentioned.

New RSV Shot for Babies Faces Bay Area Shortage Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Demand San Francisco Chronicle 11/21/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains why pregnant people should get the RSV vaccine.

Are Hospitals Prepared for Dengue and Rising Tropical Disease Threats? Becker’s Hospital Review 11/21/23 David Vu, MD, is quoted.

After Four Rounds of Chemo, 7-Year-Old Enjoys Life Beyond Leukemia Pleasanton Weekly 11/20/23 Pierce Estremo is now checking items off a bucket list he created during his cancer treatment. Norman Lacayo, MD, is quoted.

Most AYA Cancer Survivors Do Not Properly Understand Their Fertility Risks Oncology Nursing News 11/20/23 Hena Naz Din, PhD, explains how these findings demonstrate the importance of proper counseling throughout survivorship to decrease fertility-related psychological distress and inform family planning decisions.

‘Astounding’: Alabama Woman With Two Uteruses is Pregnant in Both Wombs Guardian 11/16/23 Hayley Miller, MD, describes what uterus didelphys is and what makes this case so unique.

A Look at the Past, Present, and Future of DEI Medical Education Initiatives ENT Today 11/16/23 Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, describes the importance and different ways to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education and in residency.

Pediatric Oncology Nurse Hannah McCullough Comes Full Circle Daily Nurse 11/15/23 Hannah McCullough, BSN, RN, shares what it means to work as a nurse at the same hospital that cared for her brother following his brain cancer diagnosis.

As Hospitals Close Labor Wards, Large Stretches of California Are Without Maternity Care CalMatters 11/15/23 Stephanie Leonard, PhD, is quoted.

Asthma-Tracking App Shows Some Promise for Reducing ED Visits MedPage Today 11/14/23 Bronwyn Harris, MD, explains trial results that found a comprehensive, smartphone app-based program failed to reduce health care utilization among asthma patients with private insurance, but did benefit those on Medicaid.

Stanford Medicine-Based Group Receives $10 Million to Improve Maternal Health Stanford Medicine News Center 11/14/23 The U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration has awarded a five-year, $10 million grant to the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative to address health inequities facing pregnant women. Leslee Subak, MD, is quoted.

63 Health Systems With Strong Finances Becker’s Hospital CFO Report 11/14/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is listed.

Syphilis Cases in Newborns on the Rise Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 11/13/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the problems the disease can cause for newborns, and whether it’s safe to treat syphilis during pregnancy.

Championing Pediatric Healthcare: Insights from Dr. Dennis Lund, CMO, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Becker’s Hospital Review 11/13/23 Dennis Lund, MD, shares insights into pediatric health care, emphasizing the commitment and challenges required to advocate for children in health care.

Tasty and Healthy: Try These Thanksgiving Meal Tips for Kids HealthDay 11/11/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Who's Getting a New CIO in 2023? Becker’s Hospital Review 11/10/23 Tanya Townsend was named chief information and digital officer of Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Medicine Children's Health.

'Just Say No' Didn't Actually Protect Students from Drugs. Here's What Could NPR 11/9/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses the importance of honesty in drug education.
Also See: Bay Area KCBS Radio, Yahoo! Life

Study Details AKI Prevalence, Risk Factors in Infant Liver Transplant Patients Consultant Live 11/9/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Emotional Intelligence in Holistic Healthcare with Dr. Jesus Cepero Emotional Intelligence Magazine 11/9/23 Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, shares his insights on holistic health care and the importance of caring for staff to ensure effective patient care.

Dr. Natalie Pageler, Chief Medical Information Officer at Stanford Children's Health Becker’s Healthcare Digital Health + Health IT Podcast 11/8/23 Natalie Pageler, MD, discusses her focus on improving health information sharing, Stanford Children’s clinical informatics program, and how she anticipates her role as Chief Medical Information Officer will change in the next 18 months.

Hannah McCullough, BSN, RN, Joins Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Oncology Times 11/7/23 Hannah McCullough, BSN, RN, is now a nurse at the same hospital that cared for her brother following a brain cancer diagnosis.

Here’s Why 11,000 Bottles of Ear Infection Medication Have Been Recalled Nationwide Miami Herald 11/7/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

49ers Players Create Unforgettable Memories at Local Children's Hospital 49ers 11/7/23 San Francisco 49ers players visited Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford as superheroes to brighten the days of patients and health care staff.

Vapes Get a Gen Z Makeover New York Times 11/6/23 In candy shades and eggy shapes, many of today’s most popular vaping devices look like toys. Experts worry they will hook a new generation of users. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is quoted.
Also See: Entertainment Mag

Health is a Community Endeavor and Forward-Thinking Providers are Leading the Charge Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) and Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48) (paid article) 11/6/23 From mobile clinics to food banks, health care providers at Stanford Medicine Children's Health are fulfilling the need for comprehensive care and community action. Melissa Burke, Joey Vaughan, and Leona Wong are featured.

Del Grande Dealer Group Partners with Hyundai Hope On Wheels® to Present Funds to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital to Further the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer Bakersfield Californian 11/3/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, Tanja Gruber, MD, and Crystal Wang, MD, are mentioned.

CHIME23: Recognizing Healthcare’s True Heroes Health System CIO 11/3/23 Tanya Townsend, Chief Information and Digital Officer, is quoted.

Daylight Saving Time Debate Rages Amid Preparations to 'Fall Back' Sunday; Health Experts Weigh in Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) and Los Angeles ABC (KABC 7) 11/3/23 Alok Patel, MD, explains the health effects of changes in sleep.
Also See: Palo Alto Weekly (Rafael Pelayo, MD)

Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Palo Alto Patch 11/2/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Study Finds Misoprostol Alone Can Work to Safely End a Pregnancy Healthline 11/2/23 Erica Cahill, MD, explains how misoprostol is a safe and effective option.

After Four Rounds of Chemo, 7-Year-Old Enjoys Life Beyond Leukemia Livermore Vine 11/1/23 Pierce Estremo is now checking items off a bucket list he created during treatment. Norman Lacayo, MD, is quoted.

Lahaina Schools Are Open Again. Parents Worry They’re Ridden With Toxic Waste Vox 11/1/23 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses how air pollution can impact children’s health.

Alvin Hackel, Anesthesiologist and Pioneer in Newborn Care, Pediatric Specialization, Dies at 91 Stanford Medicine News Center 11/1/23 Alvin Hackel, MD, invented a transport incubator for newborns and helped establish pediatric anesthesiology as a specialty. David Stevenson, MD, Anita Honkanen, MD, and Elliot Krane, MD, are quoted.

New Insights into How Tumor Cells Hijack Brain Plasticity to Drive Cancer STAT News 11/1/23 To drive their growth, many tumors hijack nervous system signals, including those needed for brain plasticity. Stanford Medicine discoveries are opening a promising new branch of oncology research. Michelle Monje, MD, PhD, explains.
Also See: Stanford Medicine News Center (Michelle Monje, MD, PhD, and Kathryn Taylor, PhD)

Dr. Marlene Rabinovitch to Receive the 2023 Research Achievement Award Associated Press 11/1/23 Marlene Rabinovitch, MD, is being recognized for her research on pulmonary arterial hypertension, a rare condition with 500-1,000 new cases diagnosed each year in the U.S.

Why Are so Many Children Being Diagnosed With Myopia? National Geographic 11/1/23 Ann Shue, MD, is quoted.

October 2023

Halloween at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48) 10/31/23 Doctors, nurses, therapists, hospital staff and volunteers at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford all went the extra mile to give patients the ‘BOOst’ they need to feel better this Halloween.

How One Blind Genetic Counselor is Doing Her Part to Address Ableism Scope 10/31/23 Ronit Mazzoni is featured.

Flu, Pink Eye, Strep Throat: A Guide to the Common Illnesses Making Your Kid Sick Yahoo! Life 10/30/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

It’s All About the Pumpkins at Silicon Valley Nonprofits Celebration East Bay Times 10/30/23 Sherri Sager, Chief Government Relations Officer, is mentioned as an award recipient.

How Much is Too Much Halloween Candy? Bay Area Fox (KTVU 2) 10/29/23 Jami Zamyad, DCN, RD, discusses the importance of moderation during the holidays.

‘Nasal Magic’ May Be Keeping Kids Safe From COVID-19, Researchers Explain StudyFinds 10/29/23 Children’s noses pack a punch that could help explain COVID-19’s typically mild course in young kids. Researchers hope to parlay that ‘nasal magic’ into increased protections for adults. Bali Pulendran, PhD, is featured.

How to Talk to Children About Tragic Events Happening Around the World Bay Area KTSF 26 10/27/23 Experts say it’s important to engage in conversations about the violence your child has seen or heard and how it makes them feel. Hilit Kletter, PhD, is featured.

What to Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder in Kids Parents 10/27/23 Victoria Cosgrove, PhD, explains how to help children cope if they are exhibiting symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

This Simple Diet Change Will Improve Your Health and Save the Planet Newsweek 10/26/23 Anna Grummon, PhD, explains how researchers have identified simple food swaps that, if adopted universally, could reduce the nation’s food-related carbon footprint by more than a third.

Pleasanton: City Celebrates Newly Named 'Stanford Medicine Sports Complex' Pleasanton Weekly 10/26/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Stanford Medicine Unveils Video Game to Help Combat Needle, Vaccine Anxiety Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 10/26/23 It’s the visit no kid looks forward to, getting a shot in the arm. So, the Stanford Children's Chariot program has a new video game to distract kids and take away any anxiety they may feel during the experience. Sam Rodriguez, MD, is featured.
Also See: Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) and Bay Area KCBS Radio (Sam Rodriguez, MD), Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48) (Maria Menendez, MD), Bay Area Fox (KTVU 2)

How to Talk to Children About Tragic Events Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 10/26/23 Between the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, and the Israel-Gaza conflict, it’s impossible to shield children completely from the violence. Hilit Kletter, PhD, offers advice to parents on how to talk to their kids about these tragic events to help them better understand and cope with it.

'Small Swaps' to Climate-Friendly Diet Can Significantly Reduce Carbon Footprint, Improve Health: Study ABC News 10/26/23 Anna Grummon, PhD, explains how researchers have identified simple food swaps that, if adopted universally, could reduce the nation’s food-related carbon footprint by more than a third.
Also See: USA Today, ReachMD, Stanford Medicine News Center

CDC Committee OKs Recommendations for Pentavalent Meningococcal, Mpox Vaccines AAP News 10/25/23 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.

Stanford Med Awarded $14 Million to Establish Maternal Health Program Stanford Daily 10/23/23 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology a $14 million grant for their new initiative, PRIHSM (PReventing Inequities in Hemorrhage-related Severe Maternal morbidity). Suzan Carmichael, PhD, Deirdre Lyell, MD, Elliott Main, MD, Yasser El-Sayed, MD, are featured.

Does Long COVID Brain Fog Start in the Gut? NPR 10/22/23 Michelle Monje, MD, is quoted.
Also See: NPR (Goats and Soda), Healthline

Watch Video: 49ers Visit Monterey High School Freshman Awaiting Heart Transplant Monterey CBS (KION 46) 10/21/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

AAP National Conference & Exhibition: What You Can Expect Contemporary Pediatrics 10/20/23 Geoffrey Hart-Cooper, MD, is mentioned.

California Teenager Sings Again After Her Rare, Complex Airway Surgery: ‘It Was Life-changing’ Fox News 10/20/23 Grace Overman, 15, loves singing, which is why it was so hard when she lost her voice. Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, discusses the surgery that helped her perform again.

Bike Riding in Middle School May Boost Mental Health, Study Finds NPR 10/18/23 Allan Reiss, MD, discusses the importance of exercise for mental health.

A Day in the Life: Pediatric Kidney Transplant Manager Daily Nurse 10/17/23 Gerri James, RN, BSN, CCTC, discusses how she started working in pediatric transplant and the importance of meeting families where they are.

South Faces Growing Threat of Yellow Fever Resurgence, Experts Say Becker’s Clinical Leadership 10/17/23 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, is quoted.
Also See: WebMD, List23, Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health

Why Precision Medicine Leads to Better Diabetes Care Medical Xpress 10/16/23 Jessie Wong, PhD, discusses how precision medicine enables doctors to merge information on the patient's type of diabetes with knowledge about their lives, charting an individualized course of treatment.
Also See: Scope

Why Do Infants Seem to Avoid Severe COVID-19? Time 10/16/23 Children’s noses pack a punch that could help explain COVID-19’s typically mild course in young kids. Researchers hope to parlay that ‘nasal magic’ into increased protections for adults. Bali Pulendran, PhD, is featured.
Also See: Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5), Bay Area KCBS Radio, Newsday, Stanford Medicine News Center (Bali Pulendran, PhD), USA Today (Stanford Medicine)

Don’t Stop OUD Drugs Before Surgery: Study Medscape 10/16/23 Anjali Dixit, MD, discusses a study that found continuing opioid use disorder treatment is associated with decreased risk of overdose after surgery.
Also See: Mirage News, Medical Xpress, American Society of Anesthesiologists

Virtual Reality Reduces Anxiety Among Caregivers of Children Having Surgery, Study Finds Medical Xpress 10/14/23 Thomas Caruso, MD, explains how family-centered care treats not just the patient, but not only the caregiver who experiences anxiety before, during, and after a surgery a loved one undergoes.
Also See: Mirage News, News Medical

Pediatric Immunocompromised Hosts: A Glimpse Into the Future Contemporary Pediatrics 10/13/23 Hayley Gans, MD, discusses the future of infection prevention from organ transplants in children.

Video Distraction Minimizes Anesthesia for Children Undergoing Radiotherapy HemOnc Today 10/13/23 Susan Hiniker, MD, discusses a study that found video distraction intervention to be a successful alternative that helped some kids undergo radiation therapy while remaining still without anesthesia.

SFPD May Consider New 'Lasso Tool' to Detain Non-violent Suspects. Here's How It Works Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 10/12/23 Lawrence Fung, MD, discusses how this could impact autistic children who have sensory sensitivities.

Medical Groups Issue Consensus Definition of Brain Death U.S. News & World Report 10/12/23 Sonia Partap, MD, explains how the guidelines help families who are going through very difficult circumstances.

How Kangaroo Mother Care Can Help Millions of Babies Each Year STAT First Opinion 10/12/23 Gary Darmstadt, MD, discusses the benefits of skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding for preterm infants.

How to Talk to Your Kids About the Conflict ABC News 10/11/23 With images dominating news and social media, some parents are having tough conversations about the conflict with their children. Alok Patel, MD, provides some tips for parents.
Also See: ABCNews.com (Alok Patel, MD), Bay Area KQED Radio and Bakersfield ABC (KERO 23) (Hilit Kletter, PhD), Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) (Richa Bhatia, MD)

An EpiPen Alternative Could Make Treating Anaphylaxis Easier—Especially in Schools Verywell Health 10/10/23 Alok Patel, MD, describes how needle-free epinephrine can improve access and ease of use, especially for younger patients.

Two Stanford Medicine Professors Join the National Academy of Medicine Stanford Medicine News Center 10/9/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine for her contributions in the epidemiology and control of pediatric infectious diseases.

Eating Disorder Culture in Leanness Sports Leaves Athletes to Confront Its Effects The Commonwealth Times 10/8/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

A Lab Test That Experts Liken to a Witch Trial is Helping Send Women to Prison for Murder ProPublica 10/7/23 Miriam Schultz, MD, discusses the mental health impacts of delivering a stillborn baby.
Also See: RSN

Childhood Verbal Abuse Could Still Be Impacting Your Emotional and Mental Health Everyday Health 10/5/23 Hilit Kletter, PhD, explains how verbal abuse can result in a whole host of different conditions and what to do if those impacts continue to linger.

Advancements in Assisted Reproduction Contribute to Building a Healthy Society Bioengineer.org 10/5/23 Ruben Alvero, MD, discusses access to reproductive and fertility care.
Also See: Scienmag, Nxtlifescience, Medically Prime

14 Orthopedic Surgeon Moves in September Becker’s Orthopedic Review 10/5/23 The retirement of Lawrence Rinsky, MD, is listed.

3 Questions on… Video Distraction Instead of Anesthesia for Pediatric Radiation Oncology Times 10/5/23 Susan Hiniker, MD, discusses a study that found video distraction intervention to be a successful alternative that helped some kids undergo radiation therapy while remaining still without anesthesia.

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Names New Chief of Adolescent Medicine Healthcare Business Today 10/4/23 Jonathan D. Klein, MD, began his new role as Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine on October 1, following Neville Golden, MD. Mary Leonard, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

Doctors Are Amazed: Teenager Undergoes Three Vital Organ Transplants Bay Area Univision (KDTV 14) 10/3/23 Joseph has overcome all odds after undergoing liver, kidney and heart transplants at different stages of his life. Carlos Esquivel, MD, is quoted.

National Latino Physician Day Highlights Widespread Latinx Doctor Shortage Bay Area KCBS Radio 10/2/23 There's a shortage of Latinx doctors in California and the rest of the country. Cesar Padilla, MD, discusses the need to bring attention to this issue.
Also see: Bay Area Telemundo 48

Find Hospitals Deemed Ready to Treat Children in Your Area Wall Street Journal 10/1/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is listed as one of hospitals ready to treat pediatric patients.

How to Protect Your Children and Teens From the Stress of Cyberbullying Washington Parent 10/1/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

September 2023

CDC Recommends First Vaccine to Protect Infants From RSV Texas Metro News 9/30/23 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.

11 Women Making Moves in Healthcare Becker’s Hospital Review 9/29/23 Tanya Townsend, chief information and digital officer, is listed.

Flu, Pink Eye, Strep Throat: A Guide to the Common Illnesses Making Your Kid Sick Yahoo! Life 9/29/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Announcing AMWA’s 2023 INSPIRE Award Recipients AMWA 9/28/23 Alyssa Burgart, MD, is one of the recipients.

Machine Learning Could Help Predict Risk of Preterm Birth Using Wearables Data STAT News 9/28/23 Data from wearables show that deviations from normal sleep and activity in pregnancy are connected to a risk for premature delivery, a Stanford Medicine-led study found. Nima Aghaeepour, PhD, describes the findings.
Also See: HealthDay, News Medical, Sleepopolis

What One Youth Mental Health Expert Wants You to Know About Suicide Scope 9/28/23 Michele Berk, PhD, provides insights into what we know and don't know about what leads our youngest and most vulnerable to consider self-harm and suicide.

Machine Learning Could Help Predict Risk of Preterm Birth Using Wearables Data STAT News 9/28/23 Data from wearables show that deviations from normal sleep and activity in pregnancy are connected to a risk for premature delivery, a Stanford Medicine-led study found. Nima Aghaeepour, PhD, describes the findings.
Also See: Scienmag, Stanford Medicine News Center

100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs | 2023 Becker’s Healthcare Review 9/28/23 Stanford Medicine Children's Health is mentioned as a nationally ranked "Best Pediatric Cancer Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-24.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Doctors Call for More Latine Representation in Industry Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 9/27/23 Cesar Padilla, MD, explains why having more Latine physicians is important for patients.

Meet the Robot Puppies That Bring Joy to Children at Lucile Packard Hospital in Stanford Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48) 9/27/23 In an interdisciplinary research effort with the Stanford CHARIOT Program, the Stanford University robotics team brought robotic pups they designed to interact, play, and have fun with young patients. Maria Menendez, MD, is featured.
Also See: Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11)

Health Equity Execs Leveraging Academic Roles to Drive Long-Term Change Modern Healthcare 9/27/23 Joyce Sackey, MD, is quoted.

When to Keep Your Child Home From School Verywell Health and Yahoo! Life 9/27/23 Lauren Strelitz, MD, discusses signs and symptoms to watch for to decide whether your child needs a sick day.

Stanford Medicine Picks Up $14M—Becomes NIH Maternal Health Research Center of Excellence—Can It Deliver Results to East Palo Alto? Trial Site News 9/26/23 Yasser El-Sayed, MD, and Suzan Carmichael, PhD, are mentioned.
Also See: Stanford Medicine News Center

Surgeon General on New COVID Vaccine Rollout ABC News 9/22/23 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the resurgence of COVID and the new booster shot.
Also See: Huffpost and Yahoo! News (Anne Liu, MD)

CDC Recommends First Vaccine to Protect Infants From RSV CNN 9/22/23 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Good Morning America (Alok Patel, MD)

'Significant Breakthrough' as Girl First UK Transplant Patient Not to Need Life-Long drugs Daily Express 9/22/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Health Spotlight: Pharmacist Warns of Too Often Prescribing Antibiotics to Children Indianapolis CW (WISH 8) 9/21/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Teens Are Vaping in High School Bathrooms All Across America, Wreaking Havoc on Health and Learning: ‘Everyone Does It’ Yahoo! Life 9/21/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses how the Tobacco Prevention Toolkit can help young people understand the role marketing plays in getting kids to use nicotine products.

What Are the Health Risks of Air Pollution? Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48) 9/20/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains that poor air quality can affect not only the lungs, but also other organs.
Also See: JAMA Medical News (David Cornfield, MD)

Guest Commentary | Neonatal Care: Celebrating NICU Awareness Month and Innovation in Newborn Health Care Santa Cruz Sentinel 9/19/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Understanding the Soul of the Patient: Dr. Katherine Bianco on Why Representation Matters Becker’s Hospital Review 9/19/23 Katherine Bianco, MD, discusses her path to health care and her work to help address disparities in maternal and fetal outcomes.
Also See: Contemporary OB/GYN

Urgent Call for AI to “Do No Harm” in Biomedicine Stanford HAI 9/18/23 Mildred Cho, PhD, co-authored a paper that called for governmental and institutional leadership to work together on a nationwide plan to make sure AI does no harm to patients

No More ‘Just Deal With It’: Helping Teens Have Easier Periods Scope 9/18/23 Nichole Tyson, MD, shares her insights into what teens should know about their periods, how doctors are working to improve how they communicate with patients about menstruation, and what still needs to change.

‘Inverse Vaccine’ Shows Promise Treating MS, Other Autoimmune Diseases The Week 9/18/23 Lawrence Steinman, MD, discusses research that found a way to completely reverse a multiple sclerosis–type autoimmune disorder in mice.
Also See: Express Healthcare Management

Preserving Fertility for Cancer Survivors ‘Takes a Village’ of Multidisciplinary Providers HemOnc Today 9/18/23 Ruben Alvero, MD, explains the importance of multidisciplinary teams when it comes to guiding patients through fertility preservation.

Decentralized Care Models Empower Equitable Pediatric Cancer Treatment The ASCO Post 9/18/23 Norman Lacayo, MD, describes how to bring cancer care closer to home for patients.

Border Patrol Temporarily Separated Families This Summer, Court Filing Says NBC News 9/18/23 Paul Wise, MD, is quoted.
Also See: The Hill

153 Hospital and Health System Chief Nursing Officers to Know | 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review 9/17/23 Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, is included on the list.

Bits n’ Pieces From East, West and Beyond The Western News 9/15/23 Lisa Patel, MD, is mentioned in a piece about climate change’s health effects on children.

Why Fetuses Are More Active at Night and How to Get Better Sleep CNET 9/15/23 Susan Crowe, MD, is quoted.

Medicare’s Bad Call on Transplant Tests The Wall Street Journal 9/10/23 Ken Sutha, MD, describes why blood tests are critical to monitor for early signs of organ rejection.
Also See: Real Clear Politics

Wellness Wednesday: Risks of Childhood Obesity Huntsville Fox (WZDX 54) 9/6/23 Elizabeth Shepard, MD, describes what health complications children with obesity face.

The Importance of Diversity in Obstetrics Contemporary OBGYN 9/15/23 Katherine Bianco, MD, discusses how a diverse health care population can improve patient outcomes.

Choking Hazard Spurs Recall of Bath Toys Sold at Target U.S. News & World Report 9/15/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

COVID-19’s Toll on Children and Young People Croakey Health Media 9/14/23 Michelle Monje, MD, describes how inflammatory molecules released in the lungs of someone with COVID may trigger a reaction of immune cells in the brain, similar to that experienced by people having chemotherapy for cancer.

130 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know | 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review 9/14/23 Dennis Lund, MD, is included on the list.

World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2024 Newsweek 9/13/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is listed.

How Can Medicine Achieve More Diversity in Clinical Trials? Scope 9/13/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses advocating for diversity and equity in clinical trials.

Second Trimester Prenatal Testing: An Ob-Gyn Shares What to Expect HealthDay 9/12/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

What Are Current COVID Best Practices? Here’s How to Break Through the Confusion on Masking and Vaccines. Yahoo! Life 9/12/23 Anne Liu, MD, discusses how boosters can help those who are at higher risk for COVID complications and everyone else.

Dr. Lawrence Rinsky Retires From Stanford Medicine Children's Health Becker’s Spine Review 9/11/23 Lawrence Rinsky, MD, began his orthopedic surgical residency at Stanford and never looked back. James Gamble, MD, and John Vorhies, MD, are featured.

America Already Knows How to Make Childbirth Safer The New York Times Opinion 9/11/23 Amanda Williams, MD, discusses the work being done at the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative.

The Forever Family: Finding a Home for Disabled Orphans Pennsylvania WFMZ 69 9/11/23 The Moore family adopted six children with special needs from China. All of them were treated at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Mai Thy Truong, MD, is quoted.

Study Finds Abortion Bans Increase Need for Congenital Heart Defect Care India Education Diary 9/8/23 Hayley Miller, MD, discusses a new study that found abortion restrictions will increase the number of newborns with serious heart defects, which could strain hospital resources already in short supply.

Death of Kroger Employee is Just the Beginning of Heat-Related Threats to Workers The Messenger 9/7/23 Lisa Patel, MD, explains how those with heart disease have increased risk of heat-related issues.

Turning the Tide on Juvenile THC Vaping Arrests in Texas The 74 9/7/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses how to help adolescents.
Also See: Raleigh CBS (WNCN 17), Chest Physician

Stanford Studies Show Difference in Birth Complications Between Races Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 9/7/23 Two new studies from the Stanford University School of Medicine revealed significant differences between races in rates of birth complications caused by high blood pressure and anemia during pregnancy. Stephanie Leonard, MD, and Irogue Igbinosa, MD, are featured.
Also See: Bay Area KRON, Bay Area KCBS Radio, Tech Explorist, Stanford Medicine News Center

Stanford Ethicists Developing Guidelines for the Safe Inclusion of Pediatric Data in AI-Driven Medical Research Stanford HAI 9/6/23 Vijaytha Muralidharan, MD, MRCP, and Alyssa Burgart, MD, are quoted.
Also See: Medical Xpress

Beyond Faces: A Stanford Study Has Revealed that Autism Sufferers Face Much Greater Memory Difficulties List 23 9/5/23 Children with autism have trouble identifying emotional tones because of differences in a brain region that processes social information, a Stanford Medicine study found. Daniel Abrams, PhD, is quoted.
Also See: SciTechDaily

Diet and Nutrition for Childhood Leukemia Everyday Health 9/5/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

August 2023

9 Hospital Design Ideas That Make Patients Feel at Home GB&D 8/21/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Toddler Boy Wants a Capri Sun and He’s Not Taking No for an Answer We Have Kids News 8/21/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

200 Families in San Mateo Co. Will Get a Monthly $300 'Baby Bonus' Starting Early 2024 Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 8/21/23 Lisa Chamberlain, MD, describes the need for helping newborns have the best start in life.

5 of the Germiest Places in Schools (And How to Keep Your Kid Healthy) Huffington Post 8/18/23 Anne Liu, MD, explains how germs can travel from touching surfaces and spread in the air.

What is Cycle Syncing—and Does It Work? HealthCentral 8/17/23 Sophia Yen, MD, is quoted.

Taking a Painkiller Can Make Emergency Contraception More Effective Time 8/16/23 Erica Cahill, MD, discusses how the study was the first to demonstrate a painkiller improved pregnancy prevention.
Also See: Newsweek, The Guardian, AFP

Emergency Contraception Pill Plan B is 30% More Effective When Taken With This Drug, New Research Shows Fortune 8/16/23 Erica Cahill, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Yahoo! Life

How Bad the Climate Crisis Gets is Still Up to Us. We Just Have to Act Los Angeles Times 8/15/23 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses how vulnerable communities are impacted by the effects of climate change.
Also See: MedPage Today, Medical Xpress, Stanford News (Lisa Patel, MD), Medical Bag (Sharon Chinthrajah, MD)

By the Numbers: COVID Spike in the Bay Area Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) 8/15/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains how we are seeing a new strain of COVID.
Also See: Northwest Asian Weekly (Anne Liu, MD)

The Exec: Stanford’s Tanja Gruber Says Innovation is Taking Pediatric Cancer Care to New Heights HealthLeaders 8/15/23 Tanja Gruber, MD, PhD, describes how new ideas in immunotherapy, stem cell transplants, gene therapy, and gene editing are helping care providers do things they've never done before.

Some Health System IT Execs Taking on Multiple Roles Becker’s Health IT 8/15/23 Tanya Townsend was named chief information and digital officer of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.

People Underestimate the Health Risks of Smoking Marijuana and Its Second-Hand Smoke Everyday Health 8/14/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses how cannabis use and secondhand marijuana use can have effects similar to tobacco use.

It's Back to School Week, Are Student Vaccines Up to Date? Bay Area KCBS Radio 8/14/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains the importance of making sure students' vaccines are up to date before they head to their classrooms.
Also See: Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) (Jorge Salinas, MD)

Pandemic Puzzles: Gastrointestinal Viruses’ Sudden Silence and Resurgence SciTech Daily 8/12/23 Niaz Banaei, MD, explains why there may have been a surge in certain Gastrointestinal viral infections in late 2022.
Also See: Mirage News

3 Things Smart Parents do to Set Their Kids up for Success at Back-to-School Time, According to a Family Therapist CNBC 8/11/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Improving Care for Preterm Babies ‘Second Brain’ Tech Explorist 8/11/23 Anca M. Pasca, MD, and Julia Kaltschmidt, PhD, are mentioned.

Stanford Develops Robotic Puppies to Bring Therapy to Pediatric Patients HIT Consultant 8/10/23 In an interdisciplinary research effort with the Stanford CHARIOT Program, the Stanford University robotics team brought robotic pups they designed to interact and play with kids at the hospital’s family resource center, Story Corner. Thomas Caruso, MD, is quoted.

Does It Matter If You're a Hot Sleeper or Cold Sleeper? Verywell Health 8/10/23 Shannon Sullivan, MD, explains how our body temperature has its own circadian rhythm.

How Water-bottle Fill Stations Can Impact Children’s Health, According to a New Study CNN 8/10/23 Anisha Patel, MD, discusses how making water more accessible to kids in schools leads to an increase in hydration and a decrease in children being overweight.
Also See: U.S. News & World Report, Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5), Bay Area KCBS Radio, Healio, HealthDay, The Messenger

Experts Discuss How Changing Environment Alters Risk for Mosquito-borne Diseases Medical Xpress 8/9/23 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, speaks about how the burden of mosquito-borne disease is shifting, and how communities can prepare.
Also See: Stanford News

Why Sleep Time is Important for Children as School Returns Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48) 8/8/23 Rafael Pelayo, MD, is quoted.

Abortion Bans May Lead to More Neonatal Cardiac Defects, Model Suggests MedPage Today 8/8/23 Hayley Miller, MD, discusses a new study that shows abortion restrictions will increase the number of newborns with serious heart defects, which could strain hospital resources already in short supply.
Also See: Obstetrics & Gynecology Journal, Pub Med, Medical Xpress, Stanford Medicine News Center

FDA Approves First Postpartum Depression Pill Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 8/7/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses how many people experience postpartum depression and how an FDA approved pill will help.

Stanford's Nuclear Diagnostic Scans Help Treat Children With Cancer Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) and MSN 8/7/23 Helen Nadel, MD, discusses how nuclear medicine diagnostic scans can help diagnose lymphoma, thyroid and bone cancers, as well as help doctors plan treatments and evaluate how cancer is responding to treatments.

A New Study Put Period Products Through the Wringer. Discs Came Out a Winner STAT News 8/7/23 Paul Blumenthal, MD, explains why it’s important to know the capacities of menstrual pads and products.
Also See: The Guardian, Nursing in Practice, News Medical (Paul Blumenthal, MD), HealthDay (Nichole Tyson, MD)

CDC Recommends New Preventive RSV Shot for All Infants CNN 8/4/23 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Also See: NPR, Axios, NNN, Precision Vaccinations, Medical Xpress (Grace Lee, MD), Palo Alto Online (Yvonne Maldonado, MD)

Teen Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba After Swimming in a Lake. Should You Be Worried? Here's What You Need to Know. Yahoo! Life 8/3/23 Stanley Deresinski, MD, explains how people contract Naegleria fowler, an ameba that lives in soil and warm fresh water, such as lakes, rivers, and hot springs

What to Know When Your Child Starts School During a Deadly Heat Wave CNN 8/3/23 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses how those with underlying health conditions, like asthma, can face serious health risks from heat.
Also See: San Francisco Chronicle, Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48), Bay Area KALW Radio, Bay City News, Crossroads Today (Lisa Patel, MD), Pulmonology Advisor (Sharon Chinthrajah, MD)

Seeking Access to Maternal Care? Your Home Address Makes a Big Difference. Chief Healthcare Executive 8/3/23 Irogue Igbinosa, MD, discusses the importance of calling for greater attention to maternal mortality and morbidity, since so many deaths are avoidable.

Seeking Better Treatments for Preterm Babies in the Enteric Nervous System Medical Xpress 8/2/23 Anca M. Pasca, MD, discusses the challenges preterm babies have processing food.
Also See: Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute

Wear The Gown: Why Playing Two Sports May be Better Than One for Kids San Antonio CBS (KENS 5) 8/2/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

How Much TV You Watched as a Kid Might Be Affecting Your Health as an Adult Health 8/2/23 Thomas Robinson, MD, explains the importance of helping children develop healthy habits at a young age.

182 Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know | 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review 8/1/23 Dana Hearing, Chief Financial Officer, is listed.

Remote Advisory Meetings Persist After Peak Covid Politico 8/1/23 Grace Lee, MD, explains how remote meetings help with logistics.

Vape Tongue: E-Cigs Lead to People Losing Sense of Taste Healthline 8/1/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is quoted.
Also See: NewsNation (Robert Jackler, MD)

'Both Sides of the Needle': The Type 1 Diabetes Patient as a Physician Too Medscape 8/1/23 Rayhan Lal, MD, describes what motivated him to become an endocrinologist.

The Forever Family: Finding a Home for Disabled Orphans Ivanhoe Broadcast News 8/1/23 Jacqui and Rodney Moore adopted six children from China who all receive treatment at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Mai Thy Truong, MD, discusses treating the family.
Also See: South Georgia ABC/NBC (WALB 10)

July 2023

The Raw Milk Debate is Pitting TikTokers and Farmers Against Doctors NBC News Now 7/31/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the bacterial risks that come with drinking unpasteurized milk.

Autistic Kids Have Memory Deficits That Could Impact Their Social Life Forbes 7/31/23 Vinod Menon, PhD, explains results of a recent study that showed memory impairment in autism goes beyond poor facial recognition.

West Nile Virus detected in Bay Area Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 7/31/23 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, discusses signs and symptoms of West Nile Virus after infected mosquitoes were found in Santa Clara County.
Also See: Scientific American

Acing Your Child’s Back-to-School Well Visit Parents 7/31/23 Patty Sabey, MD, describes the importance of annual visits to the pediatrician before heading back to school.

49 Health Systems with Strong Finances Becker’s Hospital Review 7/31/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is listed.

Why Many IVF Patients Worry About the Antiabortion Movement The Washington Post 7/29/23 Liesl Nel-Themaat, PhD, discusses the impact the Dobbs decision has on IVF research.

Move Over Rover, Otis-AI is Taking the Lead Bay Area KRON 4 7/28/23 In collaboration with the CHARIOT Program, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford patients played with robotic puppies that were created by Stanford University students. Ellen Wang, MD, is featured.
Also See: Bay Area KCBS Radio, Los Angeles KNX News Radio, Stanford Report, and Fagen Wasanni Technologies (Thomas Caruso, MD), Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11), Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2), Roanoke Fox (WFXR 36) and Salt Lake City Fox (KSTU 13) (Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital)

Bronny James Cardiac Arrest, Explained: Heart Doctor Outlines LeBron’s Son Next Steps & Recovery Timeline Sporting News 7/28/23 Scott Ceresnak, MD, sheds light on sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes and discusses potential risk factors.
Also See: MSN, MSN Deportes

Eczema to Hay Fever: The ‘Allergic March’ Shows How Allergies Can Progress in Kids NBC News 7/25/23 Sharon Chinthrajah, MD, explains how researchers are working on identifying early interventions on eczema.
Also See: The Times of Israel (Robert Bocian, MD)

U.S. Maternal Mortality Crisis Grows, Yet Deaths Seem Preventable WebMD 7/25/23 The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) is mentioned.

Parents Raise $3M to Save Children with Fatal Form of Dwarfism Twisted Sifter 7/24/23 David Lewis, MD, describes a pioneering kidney transplant procedure called a dual immune/solid organ transplant that was used to help the Davenport siblings who were diagnosed with SIOD, an extremely rare genetic disease that affects multiple systems in the body.

RSV Drug for Infants Gets FDA Approval Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 7/24/23 The FDA has given the green light to the single-injection Beyfortus, saying it can prevent RSV in children up to 24 months old for an entire season. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains how it works and how safe it is.
Also See: Verywell Health, Everyday Health (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), Infectious Disease Advisor (Sumit Bhargava, MD)

Liver, Kidney, and Heart: 19-year-old Reunites with Surgeon Months After 3rd Organ Transplant Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 7/24/23 Joseph Sanchez, 19, reunited with Michael Ma, MD, who performed his heart transplant, the third organ transplant he had in his young life.
Also See: Chicago ABC (WLS 7), North Carolina ABC (WTVD 11)

For the First Time, March of Dimes Chooses a Doctor as CEO | MED MOVES Chief Healthcare Executive 7/22/23 Tanya Townsend has been named the new chief information and digital officer at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.

145 Physician Leaders to Know | 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review 7/20/23 Dennis Lund, MD, Chief Medical Officer, is listed.

How to Break a Toddler From Wanting to be Held All the Time: Carry Me Syndrome Parent Herald 7/18/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Court Monitor: 8-year-old’s Death in Border Patrol Custody Caused by ‘Series of Failures’ Los Angeles Times 7/18/23 Paul Wise, MD, is quoted.

FDA Approves RSV Antibody for Infants Bay Area Bay Area KRON 4 News 7/17/23 The FDA approved a new drug to prevent RSV in babies and toddlers. David Cornfield, MD, explains the benefits, who should get it, and where parents can go to get this new vaccine.
Also See: Pulmonology Advisor (Sumit Bhargava, MD)

Innovative Hospital: Stanford Medicine Children's Health Health 7/17/23 Emily Kraus, MD, discusses how FASTR, or the Female Athlete Science and Translational Research Program, is helping female athletes become stronger and better at what they do.
Also See: The Gist

Number of Children Hospitalized After Ingesting Marijuana Has Spiked in Recent Years, Likely Due to Edibles Philly Voice 7/17/23 Researchers are still working to learn about the long-term effects of marijuana use in the developing adolescent brain. Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Camp Heart + Hands Gives Respite to Families Dealing with Pediatric Cancer Santa Cruz Sentinel 7/15/23 Darcy Swisher, RN, describes how Camp Heart + Hands helps both staff and families with children who are undergoing cancer treatment.

How to Protect Your Kids From 'Margarita Burn' La Opinión 7/15/23 Shehla Admani, MD, describes signs of phytophotodermatitis, a reaction kids can get when skin comes into contact with a chemical found in some plants and fruits and then is exposed to the sun.

Tech Showcase to Feature the Latest in Autonomous Vehicles Mountain View Voice 7/14/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned to have speakers on a med tech panel at the event.

Local Teen is Rare Triple-Organ Recipient Bay Area ABC (KGO 7) 7/14/23 Joseph Sanchez Munoz, 18, received three organs over the course of his young life from three separate donors at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. Michael Ma, MD, is featured.

Radiology Must Open Doors to an Equitable Future Imaging Technology News 7/13/23 Cedric Wilson, executive director of diagnostic imaging innovations, explains how we must extend to capabilities beyond imaging in radiology, and the importance of multidisciplinary care in treating the patient holistically as opposed to one ailment at a time.

Raji Koppolu Inducted as Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center 7/13/23 Rajashree (Raji) Koppolu, MSN, CPNP-PC/AC, has been selected to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Induction into the Academy is a significant milestone in a nurse leader’s career, in which their accomplishments are honored by their colleagues within and outside the profession.

Nonprescription Birth Control Pill Opill Gets FDA Approval ABC News 7/13/23 Alok Patel, MD, explains the landmark decision to approve the nation’s first over-the-counter birth control.
Also See: Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) (Andrea Henkel, MD), Everyday Health (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), Yahoo! Life (Paul Blumenthal, MD)

Online, ‘Unalive’ Means Death or Suicide. Experts Say It Might Help Kids Discuss Those Things Associated Press 7/13/23 Steven Adelsheim, MD, provides advice for how parents should approach the topic with their children.

What Is a Advanced Maternal Age? U.S. News & World Report 7/13/23 Katherine Bianco, MD, explains the complexities of age on fertility, complications, and care during pregnancy for people over 35 years of age.

Social Media and Teen Mental Health Fort Bragg Advocate-News 7/13/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health research is mentioned.

Scorching Sun in Southern Utah: How to Keep the Triple-digit Heat From Becoming a Health Risk Cedar City News 7/13/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Broad Memory Impairments in Children with Autism Neuroscience News 7/12/23 Children with autism have memory challenges that hinder not only their memory for faces but also their ability to remember other information, like written material and non-social photographs, according to new research. Vinod Menon, PhD, is quoted.
Also See: Futurity, Zee News, Stanford Medicine News Center

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Names New CIO, Digital Officer Becker’s Hospital Review 7/12/23 Tanya Townsend was appointed chief information and digital officer and will lead Stanford Children’s digital transformation and technology-driven initiatives starting in September.
Also See: Becker’s Hospital Review, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

FemTech: 5 Tips to Protect Reproductive Health Information HIT Consultant 7/11/23 Natalie Pageler, MD, discusses five measures patients can take to help protect the privacy of their reproductive health information.
Also See: Heal Security Dispatch

Raw Milk Is Being Legalized in More States. Is It Safe? The New York Times 7/11/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, describes the purpose of pasteurization.

The Path Toward a DE&I Committee at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Health IT Analytics 7/10/23 Kim Williams, DNP, shares how Stanford Children’s built out a committee that would be multifaceted and working toward health equity improvement.
Also See: Healthcare Strategies Podcast

The Future of Gene Therapy for a Rare Pediatric Autoimmune Disease The Scientist 7/10/23 Rosa Bachetta, MD, describes her work in treating IPEX syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder that can present early in life with diabetes, diarrhea and eczema.

With Heart Transplant Advances, a Quest for ‘Holy Grail’ of Tolerance, Improved Outcomes (Part 1) Cardiology Today 7/10/23 In a three-part series, Seth Hollander, MD, describes advances to increase the rate of heart transplants in the U.S. and how physicians are working to close the racial disparity gap.
Also See: Cardiology Today (Part 2), Cardiology Today (Part 3)

The FDA Just Approved a New Alopecia Drug for Hair Loss. Here’s Why It’s So Promising Self 7/7/23 Anthony Oro, MD, discusses the hair loss cycle people go through.

Sleep Better at Every Age The New York Times 7/7/23 Shannon Sullivan, MD, discusses tips to help children sleep better especially if your child’s schedule is hectic.
Also See: WebMD

Preventing and Preparing for the Changing Face of Cancer U.S. News & World Report 7/6/23 Tanja Gruber, MD, discusses ways to get cancer care to underserved communities.

How a Cystic Fibrosis Drug Given Prenatally Changed the Lives of One Family Medical Xpress 7/6/23 Giving a new cystic fibrosis medication to a pregnant woman who carries the gene for the disease was unexpectedly beneficial for her fetus, a Stanford Medicine team found. Natali Aziz, MD, Carlos Milla, MD, Susan Hintz, MD, Jacquelyn Spano, DNP, and Richard Barth, MD, are featured.

“They Can Cause Serious Burns Throughout the Body”: Warning About the Use of Fireworks During the 4th of July Bay Area Univision (KDTV 14) 7/4/23 Stephanie Chao, MD, explains how fireworks can cause severe burns to the entire body, especially to the hands, eyes, and face.

Maternal Mortality Crisis in the United States CNN 7/3/23 Irogue Igbinosa, MD, discusses new reports that found a rise in unexpected complications and how women of color face an increased risk of pregnancy-related death compared to White patients.
Also See: Medical Xpress

Gender Dysphoria More Prevalent Among Youth With Autism, Study Finds Healio 7/3/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health data is mentioned.

Our Children’s Lungs Are Uniquely Vulnerable to All This Wildfire Smoke New York Times Opinion 7/2/23 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses the importance of protecting children from climate change-fueled threats.

June 2023

Contributing to Greener Stanford Medicine Operating Rooms Knowledia 6/29/23 Dana Hiniker, sustainability program manager, discusses her work with the perioperative services green team at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford to improve the sustainability of the hospital's operating rooms, including by finding alternatives to throwaway supplies.

FDA Approves New Oral Medications for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes in Kids Parents 6/29/23 Sejal Shah, MD, discusses the importance of having options to treat pediatric type 2 diabetes because there is no one size fits all approach.
Also See: Midland Daily News (Stanford Medicine Children’s Health)

Stanford Medicine Leaders’ Message Regarding Supreme Court Ruling on Race-conscious University Admissions Stanford Medicine News Center 6/29/23 Paul King, president and CEO, and Joyce Sackey, MD, Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, and leadership discuss their commitment in ensuring that Stanford Medicine remains a place where diversity thrives.

There Will be a New COVID Vaccine This Fall, But Will People Get It? Yahoo! News 6/28/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, talks about the importance of vaccines in lowering the risk of long COVID, hospitalization, and death.

Study Finds Black Women With Sickle Cell Disease Have Worse Maternal Health Outcomes Medical Xpress 6/28/23 Bo Yu, MD, is mentioned as a co-author.

Helen Nadel, MD, FRCPC, on Imperatives for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Diagnostic Imaging 6/27/23 Helen Nadel, MD, hopes to raise awareness of and access to nuclear medicine, molecular imaging and theranostics to facilitate precision health for all patients.
Also See: Scienmag, Bioengineer, Imaging Technology News, Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (Helen Nadel, MD, Erin Grady, MD and Andrei Iagaru, MD)

Saving Moms PBS 6/27/23 Elliott Main, MD, discusses why the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative was established and its purpose to analyze maternal mortality cases in detail and then to establish what we could learn from those and translate that into quality improvement actions in all the hospitals in California.

Most-Read Technology Articles in Q2 2023 HealthLeaders 6/27/23 Cedric Wilson, executive director of diagnostic imaging innovations, talks about the evolution of diagnostic and imaging services.

Thousands of Unauthorized Vapes Are Pouring Into the US Despite the FDA Crackdown on Fruity Flavors Associated Press 6/26/23 Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.

Taking Care of Your Health Through Environmental Changes Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 6/26/23 Mary Prunicki, MD, discusses environmental changes, like wildfires, that impact people’s health.
Also See: Bay Area KCBS Radio, New Mexico Political Report

Innovating for a Just and Equitable Future in Genomic and Precision Medicine Research Bioethics Today 6/26/23 Mildred K. Cho, PhD, and colleagues discuss how ethical, legal, and social implications research must engage with how genomic and precision medicine can help people from diverse backgrounds.

Summer Scamper Helps Raise $650K+ For Packard Children's Hospital Patch 6/26/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

How California is Helping Save the Next Generation of Abortion Doctors Mercury News 6/24/23 Erica Cahill, MD, explains how the Complex Family Planning Fellowship trains doctors how to treat high-risk women with pregnancies that are abnormal, unwanted or potentially life-threatening.

CDC Advisors Give Nod to 20-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine for Children Healio 6/23/23 Grace Lee, MD, explains why more data is needed to determine whether PCV20 should be used as the preferred vaccine choice for parents.
Also See: AAP

Soap Made With Hope will be at Menlo Park Farmers Market on June 25 InMenlo 6/23/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned one of the donation recipients.

Top 20 Children's Hospitals for Pediatric Cancer Becker’s Hospital Review 6/22/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.
Also See: Becker’s Orthopedic Review

Biggest Threat to Submersible’s Passengers May Now Be Dwindling Oxygen New York Times 6/21/23 David Cornfield, MD, explains several breathing techniques that could help extend the survival time for the people onboard the submersible Titan.
Also See: Baltimore WBAL Radio

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Continues to Rank Among Top Children's Hospitals in the Nation Yahoo! Finance 6/21/23 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford has once again been named the top children's hospital in Northern California according to the U.S. News & World Report 2023–24 Best Children's Hospitals survey. Paul King, president and CEO, and Grace Lee, MD, are quoted.
Also See: Univision Canada, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

Topical Use of Isotretinoin Shows Promise as Treatment For Congenital Ichthyosis Dermatology Times 6/21/23 Joyce Teng, MD, discusses how overcoming toxicity challenges of oral treatment for skin disorders will allow dermatologists to provide better care for pediatric patients.

Mom Had Three Kids With Down Syndrome. Then She Discovered She Has It, Too People 6/21/22 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Synthetic Human Embryo Model Raises Ethical Issues CNN 6/20/23 David Magnus, PhD, is featured.

States With Abortion Bans Are Losing a Generation of Ob-Gyns Wired 6/20/23 Kate Shaw, MD, discuses concern of losing future resident Ob-Gyns and possible increases in maternal morbidity.

Diacerein 1% May Benefit Patients With Severe Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Healio 6/20/23 Joyce Teng, MD, discusses treatment options for epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic skin condition.

Daphne Martschenko is a Champion for Ethical, Inclusive Genomics Research Science News 6/20/23 Daphne Martschenko, PhD, discusses the study of how genetic differences among individuals influence complex behaviors and social outcomes.

The Rise of the Older Dad and the Truth About the Male Biological Clock Salon 6/18/23 Michael Eisenberg, MD, discusses possible high risk and adverse birth outcomes, along with biological changes, that accompany decline in male fertility with age.

How Young Cancer Survivors Navigate Dating, Fertility and Health NBC News 6/17/23 Stephanie Smith, MD, discusses the need for more research on long-term effects of young adult cancer survivors compared to other age groups.

Fun Run Raises Money for Children’s Hospital San Mateo Daily Journal 6/17/23 The annual Summer Scamper 5K and kids' fun run is on June 25 and money generated by the fundraising event supports Lucile Packard Children’s Health Stanford patients and their families. Michael Ma, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Patch (Cynthia Brandt)

Why Are So Many Women Being Told Their Hormones Are Out of Whack? The Atlantic 6/16/23 Jennifer Conti, MD, discusses the pros and cons of at-home test kits that promise clarity about users’ health and fertility.

Teens With Severe Obesity are Turning to Surgery and New Weight Loss Drugs The Washington Post 6/16/23 Janey Pratt, MD, discusses options for treating kids with severe obesity.
Also see: Associated Press, ABC News, Fortune, Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2), Economic Times, The Times of India, Thompson Citizen

Balloons, Tears and Hugs as Family of Girl Who Died in Border Patrol Custody Holds New York Funeral Associated Press 6/16/23 Paul Wise, MD, is quoted.

Mississippi Community Workers Battle Maternal Mortality Crisis Roll Call 6/15/23 Irogue Igbinosa, MD, discusses how racial disparities and declining hospital access compound maternal mortality crisis, especially in rural areas.

‘Game Changer’: 5 Long COVID Treatments Researchers Are Most Excited About SF Chronicle 6/15/23 Hector Bonilla, MD, discusses naltrexone and its effects as a possible treatment to long COVID.

Diabetes Drug Metformin May Reduce Long COVID Risk Everyday Health 6/13/23 Hector Bonilla, MD, discusses the safety of metformin in children, and in pregnant and breastfeeding people.

Otolaryngologists as Interview Sources Requires Thorough Topic Knowledge and Knowing How Media Works ENT Today 6/13/23 Zara Patel, MD, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic provided greater visibility for otolaryngologists and the work they do which led to some of the CDC’s COVID-19 screening questions.

116 Women in Health IT to Know | 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review 6/12/23 Tzielan Lee, MD, Lisa Grisim, and Natalie Pageler, MD, are featured on the list.

‘Anti-Dopamine Parenting’ Can Curb a Kid’s Craving for Screens or Sweets NPR 6/12/23 Anna Lembke, MD, provides tips for parents to reduce the stress and negative consequences of dopamine surges in kids.
Also See: New York Post (Anna Lembke, MD), ABC News (Alok Patel, MD)

First Vaccine for Chikungunya—an Emerging Mosquito-Borne Threat—Nears After Promising Trial Results Forbes 6/12/23 Aslam Khan, MD, explains why children and older people are at greater risk of serious illness from chikungunya, an infection with similar symptoms to dengue and Zika.

Brain Cancer Specialists Hope Biden’s Moonshot Speeds Therapies Scope 6/12/23 The goal of the Moonshot initiative is to cut the death rate from cancer by at least 50% over the next 25 years. Michelle Monje, MD, discusses the importance of making strides in patient care and finding cures for the long term.

10 Totally Typical (but Weird) Things Babies Do Tinybeans 6/12/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Stanford Medicine Earns Environmental Awards Stanford Medicine News Center 6/9/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford was named a Green Building Circle honoree and received the Greenhealth Emerald Award, reserved for the top 20% of applicants. Paul King, president and CEO, is featured.

Shingles Infection Rates Higher in Patients with MS Medscape 6/9/23 Lawrence Steinman, MD, discusses the study of individuals with MS getting Shingrix, and whether there is a need for rapid intervention with an antiviral for those who also develop shingles.

Pediatric Surgeon Thomas M. Krummel, MD, FACS, FAAP, Honored with Jacobson Innovation Award Newswise 6/9/23 The American College of Surgeons award honors Thomas Krummel, MD, and his groundbreaking research in pediatric surgery and surgical technology.

How Parents Can Protect Children Amid Hazardous Air Quality, Wildfire Smoke The Washington Post 6/8/23 Lisa Patel, MD, describes how wildfire smoke affects kids’ lungs and what parents should know.
Also See: Washington Post, NPR, NPR Up First, PBS Newshour, Los Angeles Times, MarketWatch, Evening Standard, AOL, and Bay Area KRON 4 (Lisa Patel, MD), The New York Times (David Cornfield, MD), The New York Times, Bay Area Fox (KTVU 2), Washington Examiner, The City NYC (Mary Prunicki, MD), ABC News (Alok Patel, MD), Verify and The Messenger (Stanford Medicine Children’s Health)

Early CGM Initiation, Remote Data Review Decreased HbA1C in Youth With T1D: Dr David Maahs AJMC 6/8/23 David Maahs, MD, explains that a pilot study showed consistent hemoglobin A1C improvement in all children with type 1 diabetes after 1 year, underscoring the importance of early continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) following diagnosis.

Seeking to Close the Gaps in Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Chief Healthcare Executive 6/8/23 Irogue Igbinosa, MD, discusses improving equity in maternal care.

Photos that Capture New York and Other US Cities Covered in Smoke Right Now NBC Today Show 6/7/23 Lisa Patel, MD, describes how as wildfires grow more severe due to climate change, the health impacts grow too.
Also See: Stanford Medicine Magazine (Lisa Patel, MD), Wired (Mary Prunicki, MD)

A New, Artistic Perspective on Plastic Waste Nxtlifescience 6/7/23 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, discusses how plastic waste is a breeding site for disease-causing mosquitoes.
Also See: Scope

Proper Wound Care Promotes Improved Recoveries Outpatient Surgery Magazine 6/7/23 Venita Chandra, MD, is quoted.

How Kangaroo Mother Care Improves Your Infant’s Survival Deseret News 6/7/23 A new study researched the lifesaving benefits skin-to-skin contact can have for pre-term and low-weight babies. Susan Crowe, MD, is quoted.

Family Sleeping Easy After Newborn’s Laryngomalacia Treatment Breathing Labs 6/6/23 Baby Claire kept her parents up at night with her noisy breathing. After an airway surgery by Douglas Sidell, MD, she’s now breathing easy and sleeping soundly.

Transgender Youth Are Suffering Because of Discriminatory Politics. Here’s How to Support These Kids Los Angeles Times 6/6/23 A Stanford Medicine study is mentioned.

How to Protect Your Kids From ‘Margarita Burn’ Consumer Reports 6/5/23 Shehla Admani, MD, describes signs of phytophotodermatitis, a reaction kids can get when skin comes into contact with a chemical found in some plants and fruits and then is exposed to the sun.

The 14 Best Sunglasses for Kids of 2023, Tested and Approved by Kids, Parents, and Eye Doctors Verywell Family 6/5/23 Darius M. Moshfeghi, MD, discusses what parents should look for when buying children sunglasses.

Greening the OR Stanford Medicine Magazine 6/2/23 Physicians and staff at Stanford Medicine discuss efforts to attain greater sustainability in operating rooms. Kevin Shea, MD, Danielle Shoaf, Dana Hiniker, and Christy Foster, are featured.

More Americans Than Ever Are Afraid of the Dark, Experts Say. Here's Why. MSN 6/2/23 Mari Kurahashi, MD, describes different practices and techniques that can be helpful for adults and children to get sleep.

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Welcomes Jimena Almendares to Its Board of Directors Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center 6/1/23 From figure skating champion to international tech leader, Jimena Almendares brings experience, leadership, and strong community relationships to the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Board of Directors.

Boston Children’s Hospital is Integrating AI With Healthcare Mashable 6/1/23 Mildred Cho, PhD, discusses the limitations of AI when it comes to processing patient data.

LGBTQIA+ Hospitalists Find Their Comfort Zones The Hospitalist 6/1/23 Ian Chua, MD, shares more about his experience as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

This Is My Why: LGBTQ+ Education Nxtlifescience 6/1/23 Lynn Baggese and Brent Monseur, MD, are featured.
Also See: Scope

Al Pacino's Late Fatherhood at 83 Raises Health Risks for Babies of Older Fathers NBC News 6/1/23 Michael Eisenberg, MD, is mentioned regarding a study that found babies born to fathers ages 45 or older were 18% more likely to have seizures and 14% more likely to be born premature compared with babies born to fathers ages 25 to 34.

When Do Babies Drop to One Nap? A Parenting Expert Explains Fatherly 6/1/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

May 2023

Evolution of Anti-CD20 Disease Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis: Recent Updates Neurology Live 5/31/23 Lawrence Steinman, MD, examines the role of the Epstein Barr virus in multiple sclerosis.

‘Be Hungry for Knowledge’: How FASTR is Closing the Gender Gap in Sports Science Stanford Daily 5/30/23 Emily Kraus, MD, and Megan Roche, MD, discuss the FASTR program, which seeks to help close the gender gap in sports science research with an emphasis on early identification and interventions to prevent injury and identify ways to optimize performance in female athletes.

Look to Gen Z for Blueprint on Diversity, Better Health Outcomes, Stanford Children's Exec Says Becker’s Hospital Review 5/26/23 Rick Idemoto, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, discusses how a more diverse workforce will drive better health and financial outcomes.

Court Monitor Warned of Medical Care Issues at Border Patrol Stations Before Girl’s Death Associated Press 5/26/23 Paul Wise, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Dallas NBC (KXAS 5)

7 Top COVID-19 Vaccine Myths, Debunked Everyday Health 5/26/23 Hayley Gans, MD, explains the benefits of COVID vaccines.
Also See: Health (Jorge Salinas, MD), Verywell Health (Hector Bonilla, MD)

2023 PCRF Grant Recipients Announced for Exploring New, Safer Treatments for Pediatric Cancers News Medical 5/26/23 Michelle Monje, MD, is mentioned is one of the recipients.

Addressing Food Insecurity with Electronic Health Records Electronic Health Reporter 5/24/23 Baraka Floyd, MD, and Lindsay Stevens, MD, discuss the importance for clinicians to help identify and keep track of social determinants of health, such as food insecurity and housing and utility instability, to help create the opportunity for patient-focused health solutions.

Teens Using Marijuana 2 to 4 Times More Likely to Develop Mental Health Disorders Healthline 5/25/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses how cannabis use can increase a teen’s risk for behavioral issues.

Menstruasi & Lingkungan Voice of America 5/24/23 Nichole Tyson, MD, discusses feminine products and its environmental impact.

86 Hospital and Health System Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officers to Know | 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review 5/23/23 Joyce Sackey, MD, Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Stanford Medicine, is listed.

Reproductive Justice for AAPI Women: The Ms. Q&A With Dr. Sophia Yen Ms. Magazine 5/23/23 Sophia Yen, MD, discusses the disparities that different racial groups face when it comes to medical treatment in reproductive health, particularly when it comes to AAPI women.

VR Technology Helps OHSU Students, Surgeons Visualize Pediatric Heart Defects Portland CBS (KOIN 6) 5/23/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Medical AI's Weaponization Axios 5/22/23 Ananta Addala, MD, is mentioned.

Common Autism Screening Tool is Effective, But Has Limitations Says Study Roseville Today 5/21/23 M-CHAT-R/F is a tool widely used in the US to screen for autism. Heidi Feldman, MD, PhD, discusses findings from a study that highlight the need for providers to use their own judgment and be clear with parents about the limits of the tool.
Also See: Disabled World, Science News Net, Medical Xpress

Celiac Disease Has Lesser Known Impact on Teen's Mental Health Bay Area FOX (KTVU 2) 5/20/23 Celiac disease is known for interfering with the body's ability to digest gluten, but as Hilary Jericho, MD, explains, it also has a negative impact on the mental health of young kids and teens.

Wildfire’s Toxic Legacy Leaves Children Gasping for Air Years Later Bloomberg 5/19/23 Mary Prunicki, MD, PhD, explains the latest findings on the health impacts of wildfire smoke and the importance of community involvement based off of the World Health Organization’s new report.

After Decades of Neglecting Women Athletes, Sport and Exercise Medicine is Finally Catching Up STAT News 5/19/23 Emily Kraus, MD, and the Stanford FASTR Program are mentioned.
Also See: San Jose News Source, McKinney News Source

Centering Mothers and Families in the Care of Low-weight Infants Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health 5/19/23 Gary Darmstadt, MD, explains the importance of kangaroo mother care in preventing up to 40 percent of low-weight newborn deaths in hospitals.

FDA Approves Vyjuvek for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Healio 5/19/23 M. Peter Marinkovich, MD, discusses how a topical gene therapy can help those with epidermylosis bullosa, a rare and painful skin blistering condition.
Also See: Live Science, HCP Live

Dr David Maahs Highlights Advances in Pediatric T1D Technology AJMC 5/17/23 David Maahs, MD, describes his team’s latest review of 22 articles on diabetes technology and therapy among pediatric patients.

The Best Nutritionist-Approved Baby Cereals for Starting Solids Baby Center 5/16/23 Rachael Mallory, MA, RD, CSP, explains what parents should look for in baby cereals.

Photos Shine Light on Pediatric Medical Experience Nxt Life Science 5/16/23 Medical student Niisoja Torto helped lead the photography project where patients and young families shared aspects of the medical experience not captured by traditional methods, such as electronic medical records or physicians’ rounds.
Also See: Scope, Healthier, Happy Lives Blog

Isil Arican, MD, Director of Ambulatory EMR and Portals at Stanford Children’s Health Becker’s Podcast Daily Briefing 5/14/23 Isil Arican, MD, shares insights on her background, current role, and focus on digital patient and provider experiences. She also talks about her thoughts on growth and adding value to the organization.

Birth Control Pill Opill May Soon be Available Over the Counter. Here’s What You Need to Know. Yahoo! Life 5/12/23 Paul Blumenthal, MD, is quoted.

Why COVID Experts Say We’re at a Pandemic ‘Tipping Point’ San Francisco Chronicle 5/11/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, answers questions about what’s next as the COVID emergency declaration ends.

Stanford Medicine Children’s Gets Top Rare Disease Designation Becker’s Hospital Review 5/11/23 Stanford Medicine Children's Health has been named a Rare Disease Center of Excellence by the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
Also See: Becker’s Hospital Review, Yahoo! Finance, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

From Our Neurons to Yours: Brain Fog Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute 5/11/23 Michelle Monje, MD, helps explain the mystery of the persistent "brain fog" that often plagues long COVID patients.

AVATAR System Helps Kids Avoid Anesthesia in Radiotherapy Tech Explorist 5/11/23 Susan Hiniker, MD, explains a new study of a technique that found most children receiving radiation therapy for cancer can hold still without anesthesia if they watch videos during the treatment.
Also See: Futurity, Medical Xpress, Stanford Medicine News Center

The Metaverse – New Reality Beckons, But How Far Out? Health Data Management 5/11/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Expert Discuss Difference of Gastrointestinal Care for Pediatrics, Adults Pharmacy Times 5/9/23 Shweta Namjoshi, MD, discusses the role of the pharmacists in gastrointestinal care and the differences in care for pediatrics and adults.

Skin Cancer Awareness: Improving the Diagnosis of Melanoma Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) 5/9/23 Helen Nadel, MD, discusses the unique power of nuclear medicine to diagnose melanoma and determine whether it has spread.
Also See: Bay Area KCBS Radio (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), Los Angeles Times (Jorge Salinas, MD)

National Nurse’s Month Reflections: Build, Nurture and Lead Daily Nurse 5/8/23 Kristine Taylor, DNP, RN, discusses the three critical elements needed to support the growing nursing community.

CIO Podcast – Episode 54: Patient Information Privacy with Natalie Pageler, MD Healthcare IT Today 5/8/23 Natalie Pageler, MD, shares some of the unique challenges that exist with data privacy for children.

Finally, a Vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus HealthCentral 5/8/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the importance of a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus.
Also See: Everyday Health (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), Everyday Health (Stanford Medicine Children’s Health)

Best Children's Cough and Cold Combinations U.S. News & World Report 5/8/23 Pooja Mehta, MD, provides advice to parents on how to help with coughs and when to go see a pediatrician.

Equitable Access to Glucose Monitoring Improves HbA1c Levels Contemporary Pediatrics 5/8/23 Ananta Addala, MD, describes a new study that found providing continuous glucose monitoring with AI-enabled remote support yields better outcomes for youth across the socioeconomic spectrum.
Also See: Medical Xpress, Communications of the ACM, Stanford HAI

South Bay Family Gives Back to Hospitals That Saved Young Son Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11) 5/8/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Listen to the Global Kidney Care Podcast on the Revolutionary Dual Transplant Approach Developed by Doctors at Stanford Medicine International Society of Nephrology 5/8/23 Paul Grimm, MD, discusses a revolutionary method that transplants the donor’s immune system to the patient before surgeons implant the kidney, “dual immune/solid organ transplant,” or DISOT.
Also See: Healio (Alice Bertaina, MD)

Vitamin A, Asparaginase, and Acute Pancreatitis Medical News Bulletin 5/8/23 Sohail Husain, MD, explains a study that found a diet rich in vitamin A may reduce risk of pancreatitis during ALL treatment.

What Temperature is Considered a Fever in Children? Simplemost 5/8/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

U.S. Bank Inspirational Athlete | Macy Lehrer from Carondelet Bay Area Cal-Hi Sports 5/7/23 Macy Lehrer shares her experience with scoliosis to inspire others who are diagnosed as preteens. James Policy, MD, and Christine Boyd, MD, are featured.

As Health Care Companies Look Toward A.I., Many People Are Still Missing Out on Basic Services Fortune 5/5/23 Irogue Igbinosa, MD, discusses the mortality crisis in Black maternal health.

COVID-19 Emergency is Over, WHO says. Here’s What Bay Area Numbers Show San Francisco Chronicle 5/5/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also See: CGTN America (Alok Patel, MD)

ACNL In Action: Lessons in Nursing Leadership ACNL in Action 5/5/23 Tiffany Inness, DNP, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, discusses her journey becoming a nurse leader and how resilience played a crucial role in her career.

Foods and Drinks Packaged for Kids Are Higher in Sugar and Lower in Nutrition, Study Shows CNN 5/4/23 Maya Adam, MD, explains how cooking and eating at home can not only improve a child’s physical health, but also their mental and emotional health.
Also See: MSN, Yahoo! Lifestyle

Brain Surgery Before Birth Fixes Abnormal Blood Vessel in Fetus New Scientist 5/4/23 Courtney Wusthoff, MD, is quoted.

For Neurology Residents, Exploring the Humanities is a Way to Foster Well-being Neurology Today 5/4/23 Nina Shevzov-Zebrun, MD, is quoted.

Adult Ex-Smokers Say They May Pick Cigarettes Back up if Juul is Banned Buzzfeed News 5/3/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is quoted.

Study Finds Air Pollution Can Increase Your Risk of Heart Arrhythmias Healthline 5/3/23 Mary Prunicki, MD, PhD, discusses how chronic air pollution impacts the heart.

Black Children Experiencing Brunt of Child Abuse Crisis Westside Gazette 5/3/23 Stephanie Chao, MD, discusses a study that looks at racial disparities in child abuse reporting.

Asian, Black Newborns More Likely to Have Hypothermia, Study Finds Healio 5/1/23 Rebecca Dang, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Medical Xpress, Mirage News

Why Banning Mifepristone Will Hurt More Women Than You Think The New Republic 4/28/23 Hayley Miller, MD, discusses how mifepristone is used to manage miscarriages.

Tipping the Scales: Pediatric Protocols Address Obesity Verde Magazine 4/28/23 Thomas Robinson, MD, discusses the new changes to AAP guidelines address a worsening obesity epidemic.

5 Things ER Pediatricians Would Never Let Their Kids Do Tiny Beans 4/27/23 Alan Schroeder, MD, Angela Lumba-Brown, MD, and Alok Patel, MD, share tips on what they do to keep their kids safe during certain everyday activities.

Dr. Cormac O. Maher Healthcare Business News 4/27/23 Cormac O. Maher, MD, has been appointed the new Division Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Stanford Medicine Children's Health and professor of neurosurgery at the Stanford School of Medicine.

Vitamin A May Reduce Pancreatitis Risk During ALL Treatment, According to a New Study List23 4/27/23 Sohail Husain, MD, discusses new research that found a diet rich in vitamin A can help children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia receiving chemotherapy.

The Exec: Cedric Wilson Discusses Radiology Innovation at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health HealthLeaders Media 4/26/23 Cedric Wilson, executive director of Diagnostic & Imaging Services, notes that different populations and cultures see radiology differently, so providers need to adjust how they discuss the procedure.

Doctors Warn Against Banning Gender-Affirming Care Health News 4/26/23 Tandy Aye, MD, explains why imposing bans and limitations on gender-affirming care may result in increased health disparities.

Revisiting Canada’s Biggest Ever Art Heist: The 1972 Skylight Caper A Little More Conversation with Ben O’Hara-Byrne 4/25/23 Stephanie Chao, MD, discusses gun violence and what’s it like for pediatric surgeons on the frontlines to care for young patients with firearm injuries.

Should Insurers Cover Kids’ Obesity Drugs? Experts Say It’s Long Overdue. Mother Jones 4/24/23 Thomas Robinson, MD, is quoted.

12-Year-Old Alaskan Receives Heart Transplant After Lifelong Heart Issue Alaska’s News Source 4/23/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Palo Alto HIGH School The Campanile 4/20/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, describe the effects of using too much cannabis.

How Hard is it to Get Pregnant After 35? Giddy 4/20/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Thirteen Stanford faculty members elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Stanford Report 4/20/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is being honored by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, recognizing excellence and leadership in work that advances the common good.

Genetic Testing Before Immunosuppressing Rx Could Curb Rare Brain Infection Risk GenomeWeb 4/19/23 Lawrence Steinman, MD, is quoted.

How A Voucher Program is Simplifying Kidney Donations and Savings Lives NBC Bay Area (paid article) 4/19/23 A voucher program has given an eight-year-old boy newfound hope. His father donated a kidney to a stranger to get a voucher for his son to get a kidney later on when he needs one. Thomas Pham, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48)

Black Children Experiencing Brunt of Child Abuse Crisis Black News 4/19/23 Stephanie Chao, MD, discusses new research that shows Black children are over-reported as suspected victims of child abuse when they have traumatic injuries, even after accounting for poverty.

CDC Advisory Panel Backs Changes to Covid Vaccination Policy STAT 4/19/23 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Also See: WebMD, Medscape, MDEdge, US Today News (Grace Lee, MD), San Francisco Chronicle (Yvonne Maldonado, MD)

For Kids With Mental Health Issues, Pediatricians Are Often Only Source for Care U.S. News & World Report 4/17/23 Talia Lester, MD, explains a new study that found too few kids are being referred for therapy.
Also See: Medpage Today, Medscape, MDedge, Pulmonology Advisor

Rare COVID Symptom Reported as Latest Omicron Subvariant Hits the U.S. San Francisco Chronicle 4/17/23 There has been an uptick in reports of pink eye, especially in children with the latest subvariant. Jorge Salinas, MD, is quoted.

What's Next for Juul After Settlements Axios 4/17/23 Robert Jackler, MD, discusses a study that examined the impacts of e-cigarettes on youth in Australia.

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Receives Top Honor at 23rd Annual eHealthcare Leadership Awards Presentation eHealthcare Strategy 4/17/23 Kishore Reddipeta, director of web systems & technologies, is quoted.

What Grandparents Need to Know About Connecting With Their Grandchildren The Press-Enterprise 4/16/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Topical Isotretinoin Ointment Shows ‘Reassuring’ Efficacy, Safety in Congenital Ichthyosis Healio 4/14/23 Joyce Teng, MD, describes a study that show two formulations of a novel topical isotretinoin ointment formulation were associated with improvements in patients with two types of this skin disorder.

Carlos Esquivel, MD, PhD: More Equitable Ways for Organ Transplantation HCP Live 4/13/23 Carlos O. Esquivel, MD, PhD, explains why there needs to be changes in decisions on organ transplants in the U.S. and how tools like artificial intelligence could help in the future.

Wireless Pacemakers May Work for Children With Slow Heart Rhythms — But First, Doctors Need Child-Sized Catheters STAT News 4/12/23 Anne Dubin, MD, emphasizes the importance of smaller devices for children as they have smaller, more fragile blood vessels and tissues.

Microtia Surgery in Children With Dr. Mai Thy Truong Backtable ENT Podcast 4/11/23 Mai Thy Truong, MD, discusses microtia repair techniques.

How to Tell the Difference Between Seasonal Allergies and Other Illnesses ABC News 4/11/23 Alok Patel, MD, explains how a report from Climate Central showed the extended period of warmer weather is causing this allergy season to start earlier than normal.

RSV Vaccine Candidate Shows Promising Trial Results in Infants and Seniors Everyday Health 4/10/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the symptoms of RSV in children.

Indian Woman Gives Birth to Conjoined Twins Joined at the Stomach Hot Lifestyle News 4/8/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Sharp Mary Birch Hospital Receives $2.3 Million NIH Grant San Diego Union Tribune 4/7/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

To Make Immunotherapy Safe for Brain Tumors, Researchers Will Have to Tackle New Risks STAT News 4/6/23 Michelle Monje, MD, is quoted.

Novel Treatment Shows Promise Against Rare Cancer in Kids Associated Press 4/5/23 A new study examining CAR-T cell therapy shows the treatment appears to work against tumors in children with a rare kind of cancer. Robbie Majzner, MD, who was not involved in the study, is quoted.
Also See: Healio

Eating Too Much ‘Free Sugar’ Has 45 Negative Health Effects, Study Finds CNN 4/5/23 Maya Adam, MD, discusses the health issues that come with eating too much sugar.
Also See: Everyday Health

What Are Toxic Chemicals Doing to Our Genitals? Scientists Are Finding Out. Vice 4/5/23 Michael Eisenberg, MD, is quoted.

Plastic Trash Tied to Mosquito Disease Hot Spots Futurity 4/5/23 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, and Aslam Khan, DO, discuss a new study that sheds light on the factors that put communities at risk for illness, especially as the risk of mosquito-borne disease is expected to grow with climate change.
Also See: Tech and Science Post, Global Health Press, Medical Xpress, Stanford News

Making the Invisible Visible to Improve Heart Surgery Outcomes Scope 4/5/23 Will Goodyer, MD, PhD, discusses his research in the past several years that has centered on developing a way to make the conduction system visible during surgery by using antibodies that temporarily deliver a harmless dye to the surface of those cells.

Designing For Neurodiverse Patients Healthcare Design 4/5/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Specialty Services Center is mentioned.

Podcast: A Simple Four-step Process to Happiness The Three Tomatoes Happy Hour Podcast 4/5/23 Greg Hammer, MD, shares a path toward personal resilience can be implemented by anyone.

UH Softball Inspired by Honolulu Teenager’s Strength Hawaii CBS (KHON 2) 4/5/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Feds Flip-Flop on More COVID Boosters, Will Make Them Available for Some San Francisco Chronicle 4/4/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, urges the importance of vaccines and boosters to protect against COVID-19.
Also See: San Jose Spotlight, San Jose Spotlight, Mountain View Voice, World Journal

March 2023

ViVE 2023: Digital Transformation is Changing CIO and Nursing Roles HealthTech 3/31/23 As the health care industry’s focus on digital solutions continues to expand, there is a growing need for collaboration between IT leadership and clinicians. Shanna Perales, director of clinical informatics, is quoted.

Town Evacuates After Minnesota Train Carrying Ethanol Derails, Catches Fire The Washington Post 3/30/23 Mary Prunicki, MD, describes the effects of ethanol exposure.

149 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know | 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review 3/30/23 Paul King, president and CEO, and Marcie Atchison, Chief Human Resources Officer, are included on the list.

How to Talk to Children About School Shootings Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 3/29/23 Steven Adelsheim, MD, provides tips on how to have conversations with your kids about mass shootings at schools, including the latest tragedy in Nashville.
Also See: Medical Xpress (Victor Carrion, MD, and Hilit Kletter, PhD)

Kids’ Mental Health Hospitalizations Surged Over Past Decade MedPage Today 3/28/23 Jacob Ballon, MD, MPH, discusses the need for more mental health professionals to meet the needs of patients.

How Breath Work Can Help Calm Your Kids Deseret News 3/28/23 David Spiegel, MD, discusses how cyclic sighing slows the heart rate and has a soothing effect on the body.

Crystal L. Mackall, MD, to Receive Award for Cancer Gene and Cell Therapy Research Healio 3/28/23 Crystal Mackall, MD, is mentioned.
Also See: Bioengineer.org, Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Names New Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery Becker’s Hospital Review 3/27/23 Cormac O. Maher, MD, has been appointed the new Division Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and professor of neurosurgery at the Stanford School of Medicine.
Also See: Associated Press, Yahoo! News, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

Autism Rates in Kids on the Rise, Especially Among Minorities: CDC Fox News 3/25/23 A Stanford Medicine study is mentioned.

Gordon Moore, Co-founder of Intel and a Philanthropist Who Donated Billions, Dies Palo Alto Online 3/24/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder is on the Rise in Children, But It's Not Necessarily Bad News Good Morning America 3/23/23 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the importance of well-child visits for observing behaviors.

Portland School District Teaches Advocacy Group’s Substance-Use Curriculum The Lund Report 3/23/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses how Stanford’s REACH Lab is updating a drug education curriculum to provide honest, scientifically accurate information about substance use.

25 Best Hospitals for Pediatric Gastroenterology in 2023 Becker’s GI & Endoscopy 3/22/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

25 Best Hospitals for Pediatric Orthopedics in 2023 Becker’s Orthopedic Review 3/22/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

6 Things Your Baby Will Need and You'll Want—Plus What to Avoid Giddy 3/21/22 Jeffrey Tan, MD, is quoted.

Health Officials Consider Another Round of Bivalent Boosters for the Most Vulnerable Americans CNN 3/21/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the latest on the COVID vaccines and immunity to the virus.
Also See: San Francisco Chronicle (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), Los Angeles Times (Hayley Gans, MD)

Maternal Health Disparities Need Data-Driven, Community-Based Approach Patient EngagementHIT 3/20/23 Irogue Igbinosa, MD, explains how working with community-based health organizations will help researchers ask the best questions to understand the context of maternal health disparities.

Heartbeats and Hiccups: Weaving Together Advocacy and Mental Health Scope 3/20/23 Christina Khan, MD, PhD, and Darcy Swisher, RN, discuss how their passion to help patients fuels them to go above and beyond their medical responsibilities.

Column: Boys & Girls Club Showcases Health Eating Habits Point/Plover Metro Wire 3/20/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

U.S. Bank Inspirational Athlete | Ryan Chian from Homestead Bay Area Cal-Hi Sports 3/19/23 Following a collapse from cardiac arrest, Ryan Chian is slowly making strides back to playing basketball. William Goodyer, MD, is featured.

How to Build a Healthier Sandwich ABC News 3/17/23 Alok Patel, MD, provides tips for parents and how developmental milestones, like rolling and stacking blocks, varies from child to child.

Why California Isn’t Banning Gas Stoves — as it Goes After Other Appliances San Francisco Chronicle 3/17/23 Mary Prunicki, MD, PhD, describes the different kinds of products that contribute to indoor air pollution.

'Artificial Pancreas' Technology Boosts Blood Sugar Control for Young Kids With Type 1 Diabetes U.S. News & World Report 3/17/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
Also See: Augusta Free Press, News Medical

Why Sleep Matters for Kids’ Bodies and Brains Greater Good Magazine 3/17/23 Rafael Pelayo, MD, explains the importance of sleep for mental health and how parents can better support sleep in our children such as modeling good sleep habits and having a winding down period before bed.

Experts Urge Genetic Screening for MS Patients to Help Prevent Rare Treatment-Related Fatal Infection Inside Precision Medicine 3/17/23 Lawrence Steinman, MD, is quoted.

Vitamin A May Reduce Pancreatitis Risk During ALL Treatment ReachMD 3/16/23 Sohail Husain, MD, is mentioned.
Also See: Medical Xpress, Scienmag, Bioengineer.org

How to Help Your Child Deal With Separation Anxiety U.S. News & World Report 3/13/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Inside-Out Engineering Yields Better Cancer-Fighting Cells Scope 3/14/23 Robbie Majzner, MD, and Aidan Tousley describe their team’s innovation produced cancer-killing cells more likely to zero in on tumors and leave healthy tissues alone.

Cedric Wilson, Executive Director of Diagnostic Imaging Innovations at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Becker’s Healthcare Podcast 3/12/23 Cedric Wilson discusses his military background and 32 years of experience in health care, applying deep machine learning to health equity, and advice for emerging leaders.

What Every Parent Should Know if Your Baby is in NICU Health Digest 3/11/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Daylight-Saving Time is Back. Here’s How to Avoid a Terrible Monday Morning San Francisco Chronicle 3/10/23 Rafael Pelayo, MD, provides advice to parents on how to adjust to the time change as teens are particularly affected since they tend to sleep later than adults.
Also See: Health (Rafael Pelayo, MD), Healthier, Happy Lives Blog (Caroline Okorie, MD)

Does Mind-Body Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Help Patients? Gastroenterology Advisor 3/10/23 Ann Ming Yeh, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Neurology Adviser

Stanford Medicine Donated More Than $950 Million to the Community Last Year Stanford Medicine News Center 3/9/23 Paul King, president and CEO, discusses how working with area nonprofits and national organizations help Stanford Medicine extend its mission to the community.

State of Stanford Medicine Affirms Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as Core to Strategic Planning Stanford Medicine News Center 3/9/23 Paul King, president and CEO, discusses how the Integrated Strategic Plan is linked with existing and future health equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.

Weeks After Ohio Train Derailment, Health Concerns Mount New York Times 3/9/23 Mary Prunicki, MD, PhD, explains why children are of particular concern when chemical are burned and disseminated into the air.

The Development of Pediatric Cardiovascular Care Contemporary Pediatrics 3/8/23 Anne Dubin, MD, outlines the current state of pediatric cardiovascular care by discussing improvements made in recent decades and innovations which must be made to further improve care.

The Impact of People-Centered Leadership HealthLeaders Media 3/8/23 Marcie Atchison, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, discusses the importance of supporting the mental health and well-being of our community members and employees.

23 Thoughts on Leadership From Women in Healthcare Becker’s Hospital Review 3/8/23 Grace Lee, MD, and Kim Williams, DNP, share their insights on health care leadership on International Women’s Day.

The Long Haul of Long COVID BBC Sounds 3/7/23 Michelle Monje, MD, discusses the science behind long COVID and the latest research behind the condition.

A Network to Support LGBTQ+ Health Scope 3/7/23 Juno Obedin-Maliver, MD, describes the PRIDE Study, an online network launched in 2015 to amass data about the health experiences and outcomes of people who are LGBTQ+.

What Are the Symptoms of Norovirus and How Long Do They Last? Verywell Health 3/4/23 Shanthi Kappagoda, MD, discusses how norovirus spreads and how to protect your family.

Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine, Given During Pregnancy, Could be Available as Early as This Summer Health 3/3/23 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Kids in Crisis: Talking About Violence Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 3/3/23 Following the deadly stabbing of a student on a North Bay school campus, Mari Kurahashi, MD, discusses how events like these affects the minds of children, the signs of trauma, and steps parents can take to support their children.

Kids in Crisis: Mental Health Resources Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 3/3/23 Steven Adelsheim, MD, discusses the need for access to mental health resources, how they're meeting the need, and how families can get started.

Coalition Urges California to Invest $150 Billion in Climate-Resilient, Healthy Schools EdSource 3/3/23 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses a new report urging California leaders to make a ten-year investment to ensure TK-12 public schools can remain open, safe, and healthy places for children.
Also See: Ten Strands, US Today News, Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health

66% of Working Parents Suffer From Burnout—Here’s How to Manage that ‘Spillover,’ Says Stanford Sociologist CNBC 3/3/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Bill to Ban Youth Tackle Football in New York State Has Been a Decade in the Making Bronx Times 3/3/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Kids in Crisis: Mental Health in Teenage Girls Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 3/2/23 A CDC study shows teen girls in the U.S. experience more violence, suicidal thoughts and mental health challenges compared to teenage boys. Michele Berk, PhD, discusses the signs that parents can look out for and when they should say something to their child.

Why We Can’t Solve the Climate Crisis Without Schools — and Teachers Los Angeles Times 3/2/23 Lisa Patel, MD, describes the importance of clean air in schools for children’s health.
Also See: The 19^th

Kids in Crisis: Anxiety and Academics Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 3/1/23 Shea Fedigan, PhD, discusses the different levels of anxiety in children and ways to help them as they return to the classroom and readjust to a more pre-pandemic normal.

Can Skin Care Aid Use of Diabetes Devices? Medscape 3/1/23 Priya Prahalad, MD, is quoted.

#ThisIsMyWhy: Advocacy Scope 3/1/23 Nancy Ewen Wang, MD, discusses why she works in emergency medicine.

The Science of Skin Stanford Report March 2023 Anoop Rao, MD, comments on how blood pressure is measured in neonates.

February 2023

Can You Safely Use Misoprostol Alone for a Medication Abortion? Here's What Experts Say. Yahoo! Life 2/28/23 Andrea Henkel, MD, describes what misoprostol is.

Rescue of High School Basketball Player Highlights Risk of Cardiac Arrest in Sports Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 2/28/23 Ryan Chian was practicing with his basketball teammates when he suddenly collapsed, going into cardiac arrest. Scott Ceresnak, MD, explains why knowing CPR and being AED-ready is critical in these instances.

Kids in Crisis: Should You Keep Your Pre-Teen Off Social Media? Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 2/28/23 Social media platforms like TikTok are reviewing ways to support the digital well-being of younger users by requiring stricter screen time limits. Bradley Zicherman, MD, discusses additional ways to keep children safe when using social media.
Also See: Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5)

How to be a Better Grandparent AARP 2/28/23 The Perinatal Education Program at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Kids in Crisis: Warning Signs of Mental Illness Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 2/27/23 Victor Carrion, MD, discusses how doctors diagnose mental illness in children, how it's treated, and what parents can do if their child may be experiencing mental health issues.

New Study Suggests “Hibernating” During the Winter Might be Good for Your Health Inverse 2/27/23 Rafael Pelayo, MD, explains how circadian rhythms cause people sleep more in the winter.

Helping Stroke Recovery with Stem Cells Varsity 2/27/23 Gary Steinberg, MD, is quoted.

Why do Babies Grind Their Teeth and Should You be Worried? Health News 2/27/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

The 6 Best Children’s Vitamins of 2023, According to a Dietitian Verywell Family 2/26/23 Olivia Mayer, RD, explains how caregivers work with families to make nutrition recommendations.

FDA Says Guillain-Barre Syndrome is Possible Risk of Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine for Older Adults CNBC 2/24/23 Grace Lee, MD, explains why more data is needed.

Why This Proactive School District Bet on Situational Awareness Technology Security Infowatch 2/24/23 A Stanford Medicine study about how school shootings affect children is mentioned.

110 Hospital and Health System Chief Medical Officers to Know | 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review 2/24/23 The executives featured on this list play a crucial role in directing their organization's forward momentum while continuing to serve their patients and communities. Dennis Lund, MD, is mentioned.

Toolkit of Best Obstetric Hemorrhage Treatments Saves Hospitals Money, Stanford Medicine Study Finds Healthleaders 2/24/23 A study found the statewide quality-improvement project to treat excessive bleeding during childbirth averts $9 million annually in California’s health care costs. Elliott Main, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Medical Xpress, Stanford Medicine News Center

As Rev Cycle Teams Are Asked to do More with Less, They Turn to Purpose-Built Automation Becker’s Hospital Review 2/23/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Pediatric Hospice Care for Heart Failure Children Using Home Milrinone Physician’s Weekly 2/23/23 A study at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

David Maahs, MD, PhD: Leveraging Telehealth to Improve Diabetes Care HCP Live 2/23/23 David Maahs, MD, PhD, provides perspective on ongoing issues plaguing the diabetes community, including optimization of telehealth and addressing disparities in care.
Also See: Consultant Live

Rare Disease Day 2023: Isla’s Story and NGLY1 Deficiency PLOS Blogs 2/23/23 In the US, nearly 30 million people have a rare disease, including Stanford Medicine Children’s patient Isla Richman. Rebecca Levy, MD, discusses Isla's journey to diagnosis with a rare genetic condition, NGLY1 deficiency.

Tech Students Give Plasma, Get Paid Daily Toreador 2/23/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

ML Algorithm Predicts Newborn Health Risks Healthcare Innovation 2/22/23 Nima Aghaeepour, PhD, describes a new machine-learning algorithm that uses EHR data from both mothers and babies to predict health risks for newborns in their first two months of life.
Also See: Becker’s Hospital Review, Futurity, Neonatal Intensive Care, Health IT Analytics, India Education Diary, News Medical (Nima Aghaeepour, PhD, and David Stevenson, MD)

Teens’ Mental-Health Distress Could Be Worse Than CDC Data Suggest The Wall Street Journal 2/17/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is quoted.
Also See: CBS News Radio

Epilepsy Awareness – Worsening and Frequent Seizures in Children Health Professional Radio 2/16/23 Juliet Knowles, MD, discusses a Stanford Medicine study outlining why seizures generally become more frequent and severe in epilepsy patients who don’t take medication or whose epilepsy doesn’t respond to medication.
Also See: VJ Neurology

Autism Resource Availability TriState Homepage 2/16/23 A Stanford Medicine study about autism resources for children is mentioned.

Kids’ Storybooks Encourage More Water, Less Sugary Drinks Scope 2/16/23 Anisha Patel, MD, and Anna Grummon, PhD, describe a study conducted to see if parents’ views on water and sugary beverages could be influenced via messages incorporated into children’s story books.

Study Finds Link Between ‘Free Sugar’ Intake and Cardiovascular Disease CNN 2/15/23 Maya Adam, MD, explains how to reduce sugar in your diet.

Infant Born Prematurely With Rare Heart Conditions Makes Miraculous Recovery Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 2/14/23 A Bay Area baby made a remarkable recovery from premature birth complications thanks to the efforts from the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health team. Seth Hollander, MD, is featured.

Teen Girls ‘Engulfed’ in Sadness, Violence and Trauma, Federal Report Finds San Francisco Chronicle 2/13/23 Hilit Kletter, PhD, emphasizes the importance of social connectedness and preventative interventions in light of the worsening trends noted in a federal report.
Also See: Bay Area KCBS Radio

How Does Plan B Work, and Is It Always Effective? Self 2/10/23 Andrea Henkel, MD, is quoted.

Racial Disparities Seen in Suspected Child Abuse Cases HealthDay 2/10/23 Stephanie Chao, MD, and Modupeola Diyaolu, MD, described a study that shows over-reporting of Black children and under-reporting of white children as suspected abuse victims suggests systemic bias from medical providers.
Also See: Bay Area KCBS Radio, Bay Area Fox (KTVU 2), Patch, Palo Alto Weekly, Pleasanton Weekly, The Almanac, Omaha World Herald, Black Information Network, Physician’s Weekly, Futurity, Medical Xpress, India Education Diary, IMPACT, Stanford Daily, Stanford Medicine News Center

Kids Can Set the Pace for Long-Term Health Boothbay Register 2/10/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Dr. Alice Bertaina on Revolutionized Care for Pediatric Kidney Transplant Patients DocWire News 2/10/23 Alice Bertaina, MD, discusses Stanford’s dual immune/solid organ transplant procedure.

Health Experts Call for an End to Exploitative Baby Formula Milk Marketing Tactics CNN 2/9/23 Susan Crowe, MD, is quoted.

Outride Research Shows Cycling’s Benefits Are More Than Physical The Beauty of Cycling 2/9/23 Allan Reiss, MD, explains how cycling improves brain health.

3 Ways Stanford Children’s is Shortening Pediatric Heart Transplant Wait Times Becker’s Hospital Review 2/9/23 John Dykes, MD, describes the donor heart matching program.

What Everyone Should Know About Roofies, AKA 'Date Rape' Drugs, According to Experts Yahoo! News 2/9/23 Sophia Yen, MD, is quoted.

‘My Heart is Here’: 1st Sonoma County Baby of 2023 Remains in Intensive Care Press Democrat 2/9/23 Claudia Mueller, MD, describes the emergency care for a two-day old infant.

How Many Babies Die from Genetic Diseases Because They’re Not Tested? Too Many, Researchers Say San Diego Union Tribune 2/9/23 Euan Ashley, MB ChB, DPhil, is quoted.

REACH Initiative to Expand Equity, Diversity at Stanford School of Medicine Stanford Medicine News Center 2/8/23 The Stanford School of Medicine launched the Racial Equity to Advance a Community of Health (REACH) Initiative to boost representation in medicine and reduce health inequities among minority populations. Baraka Floyd, MD, is quoted.

Parents Raise $3 Million to Save Their Kids' Lives from Fatal Form of Dwarfism: 'We'd Do Anything' People 2/8/23 Parents of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health patients describe their foundation’s efforts to find a cure for Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia (SIOD). David Lewis, MD, Alice Bertaina, MD, and Paul Grimm, MD, are mentioned.

The Medicine is a Miracle, but Only if You Can Afford It The New York Times 2/7/23 Kari Nadeau, MD, discusses the difficulties some patients face regarding the cost of pharmaceutical drugs and medical treatments.

How to Create More Inclusive Pediatric Healthcare Environments HO+K 2/7/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Safer at School from Wildfire Smoke? KneeDeep Times 2/6/23 Lisa Patel, MD, describes why it’s important to invest in making school buildings safe places to breathe for kids.

California Rolls Back Its Plans to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for Young Students Bay Area KCBS Radio 2/6/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Peninsula360 Press

Warning Signs From Your Appendix That You Shouldn't Ignore Health Digest 2/5/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

What is the Appropriate Age Range for Kids to Join Social Media? Bay Area Fox (KTVU 2) 2/5/23 The U.S. Surgeon said recently that 13 is too young to be on social media. Bradley Zicherman, MD, says social media has the power to impact brain development if exposed to it too soon.

Silicon Valley Power 100: Urban Catalyst CEO Erik Hayden to Team San Jose CEO John LaFortune Silicon Valley Business Journal 2/3/23 Paul King, president and CEO, is recognized on the list.

Can Psychedelics Solve the Youth Mental Health Crisis? The Nation 2/3/23 Robert Malenka, MD, is quoted.

Surgeon General Says 13 is 'Too Early' to Join Social Media Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 2/2/23 Vicki Harrison, MSW, discusses the appropriate age to use social media, and the potential consequences of using them at a younger age.
Also See: Bay Area KCBS Radio (Vicki Harrison, MSW), Palm Springs ABC (KESQ 3) (Alok Patel, MD)

A Joyful Pause for Premature Baby on Heart Transplant List Healthcare Today 2/1/23 Theresa Tacy, MD, Seth Hollander, MD, Frank Hanley, MD, Sonia Bonifacio, MD, and Brendan Floyd, MD, PhD, discuss treating baby Sky who had heart disease in addition to other health conditions.

When is the Right Time to Pierce a Baby’s Ears? Tinybeans 2/1/23 Nivedita More, MD, explains what parents need to know about piercing children’s ears.

New Guidelines on Childhood Obesity Call For a More Aggressive Approach Los Angeles KPCC (NPR) Radio 2/1/23 Thomas Robinson, MD, is quoted.

January 2023

‘Prenatal Vitamins Were the Hardest Part of My Pregnancy, So I Tried These OB-GYN-Backed Tips to Help with the Nausea’ Well + Good 1/31/23 Anne Rollings Waldrop, MD, describes how to choose and take prenatal vitamins.

Children’s Mental Health Tops List of Parent Worries, Survey Finds CNN 1/31/23 A new survey found 40 percent of US parents are “extremely” or “very” worried that their children will struggle with anxiety or depression at some point. Maggi Smeal, MD, discusses the importance of mental health in children.

Fact Check: Polio is Caused by a Virus, Not Pesticides USA Today 1/31/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

U.S. Parents Face Big Disparities in Access to Autism Care Services U.S. News & World Report 1/30/23 Dennis Wall, MD, describes new research that shows autism services are harder to find in many of the places where Black, Hispanic and Native American families live.

How to Protect Your Hospital From Cyberattacks Children’s Hospital Association 1/30/23 Chief Information Officer Ed Kopetsky is quoted.

Stanford Medicine Children's Implements New Workforce Management Software Becker’s Hospital Review 1/30/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

How Does a Feeding Tube Work? Medical News Today 1/30/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Gut Enzymes Fingered in Some 5-ASA Treatment Failures Medscape 1/30/23 Michael Rosen, MD, is quoted.

Children’s Hospitals Across the Country Hope to Win Big in Football Fan Challenge Cincinnati Enquirer 1/27/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford joined a fan fundraising competition with other hospitals in the football playoff cities.
Also See: Cincinnati NBC (WLWT 5), Cincinnati Fox (WXIX 19), Kansas City Star, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health News Center

Food Additives May Exacerbate IBD Medscape 1/27/23 Michael Rosen, MD, is quoted.

FDA Vaccine Advisers Vote to Harmonize COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States CNN 1/26/23 Hayley Gans, MD, discusses the decision to move towards updating all COVID-19 vaccines to the bivalent vaccines.
Also See: East Bay Times, Yahoo! News, Charlotte NBC (WCNC 36), The Epoch Times, NewsPunch

Wait, Is This Winter Going … Okay? The Atlantic 1/25/23 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the effects of this season’s respiratory viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

How to Talk to Children About Shootings Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5) 1/25/23 Following the tragedies in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park in Los Angeles County, Hilit Kletter, PhD, provides tips on how to talk to your children about gun violence.
Also See: Bay Area KRON 4

The ‘Allcove’ Will be an Open Door for Youth in Need Half Moon Bay Review 1/25/23 Steven Adelsheim, MD, describes the need for centers like allcove, which provide a place for youth to connect and access mental health services, across California.

Opinion: California’s New Flavored Tobacco Law Will Save Kids’ Lives The Journal Times 1/25/23 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, discusses the health risks of youth vape use.
Also See: Napa Valley Register, Pasadena Voice, Moulton Advertiser, Radio 7 Media

Topical Gene Therapy Heals Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Wounds Medscape 1/25/23 Peter Marinkovich, MD, is quoted.
Also See: Pharmacy Practice News

Amazon Launches New Prescription Home Delivery Service: Who is Eligible and How Much it Costs Good Morning America 1/24/23 Alok Patel, MD, discusses online pharmacies.
Also See: Becker’s Hospital Review

NIH Grant Establishes Stanford Medicine as Center of National Diabetes Training Program Stanford Medicine News Center 1/24/23 David Maahs, MD, explains how the program DiabDocs program will help improve the diversity and increase the number of physician-scientists who are experts in Type 1 diabetes.

Reps. Jacobs and Eshoo Introduce Act to Protect Abortion Privacy San Diego Jewish World 1/24/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
Also See: Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo Newsroom

Tetanus Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Health Digest 1/23/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Opinion: We Have Tools to Protect the Immunocompromised From COVID-19 — Time to Use Them The Hill 1/19/23 Ken Sutha, MD, discusses streamlining approval and access to therapeutics beyond vaccines for the most vulnerable.

Neuroinfectious Disease Experts Heed Anthony Fauci's Farewell Message the Next Public Health Emergency Could be Right Around the Corner NeurologyToday 1/19/23 Keith Van Haren, MD, is quoted.

Bad Stats Overturn ‘Medical Murders,’ and Linking Allergies With Climate Change Science 1/19/23 Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, speaks about the latest in allergy science and how recommendations have changed from when to give children peanuts to opting for sublingual exposure therapy.

The Similarities and Differences Between RSV, COVID and the Flu Symptoms U.S. News & World Report 1/18/23 David Cornfield, MD, is quoted.
Also See: ABC News and CBN News (Alok Patel, MD)

Advancing Cutting-Edge Treatment to Improve Kidney Transplantation in Children The Stem Cellar 1/18/23 Alice Bertaina, MD, has received almost $12 million from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) for a clinical trial to allow kidney transplantation without the need for long-term immunosuppression.
Also See: Stanford Medicine News Center

American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Guidelines for Childhood Obesity ABC News 1/14/23 Alok Patel, MD, explains the latest data from the CDC that shows nearly 20% of children and adolescents in the U.S. are considered obese.

How to Increase Testosterone Forbes 1/12/23 Michael Eisenberg, MD, is quoted.

'Significant Overlap': Researchers Work to Understand Connection Between Autism and Gender Fluidity Bay Area KQED 1/12/23 Lawrence Fung, MD, is quoted.

Supporting the Mental Health of Migrant Families Through Trauma-Informed Parenting Classes Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health 1/12/23 Xin She, MD, teamed up with the nonprofit PILAglobal to study the power of trauma-informed parenting classes in bolstering the mental and physical wellness of children and parents living in refugee camps.

What to do When Your Child’s Fever Won’t Ease Up Health Digest 1/12/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.

Renexxion Seeks FDA OK to Test Naronapride for GI Problems in CF Cystic Fibrosis News Today 1/11/23 Zachary Sellers, MD, is quoted.

How to Protect Your Kids When They Play Sports, According to Doctors CNN 1/10/23 Erin Grieb, MD, discusses the importance of focusing on prevention and response to keep kids safe in sports.
Also See: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Scientists Pinpoint Why People with Autism Struggle to Understand a Speaker’s ‘Tone’ U.S. News and World Report 1/9/23 Daniel Abrams, PhD, and Vinod Menon, PhD, describe a recent study that found children with autism have trouble identifying emotional tones because of differences in a brain region that processes social information.
Also See: UPI, MSN, Futurity, Health Digest, India Education Diary, News Medical, Stanford Medicine News Center

Jeff Sperring Elected Chair of Children's Hospital Association’s Board of Trustees Children’s Hospital Association 1/10/23 Paul King, president and CEO, is mentioned.

Children Should Adhere to ‘Respiratory Etiquette’ in Wake of New Variant Bay Area KCBS Radio 1/9/23 The latest omicron variant, XBB.1.5, is making the rounds, as many students return to school after the holidays. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

Can You Access Abortion Pills at Your Local Pharmacy? What to Know Right Now Healthline 1/9/23 Hayley Miller, MD, explains the types of drugs used in medication abortion.

Los Gatos Teen Raised $900, Donated 110 Art Kits to Children’s Hospital The Mercury News 1/8/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned

There’s No ‘Golden Rule’ for When Kids Should Get Their First Phone The Good Men Project 1/7/23 Thomas Robinson, MD, describes a study that found no meaningful association between the age at which children receive their first phones and their well-being, as measured by grades, sleep habits, and depression symptoms.
Also See: NY Breaking

Getting More Women into Neurosurgery: ‘You Do Belong Here’ Chief Healthcare Executive 1/6/23 Kelly Mahaney, MD, discusses improving diversity in the specialty field of neurosurgery.

Making Wigs for Children with Cancer Connects Community in California’s Bay Area Church News 1/6/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Baby Born With Bottom Teeth Leaves Hospital Staff In ‘Disbelief’ International Business Times 1/6/23 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned describing natal teeth.

Born on New Year’s Day Palo Alto Online 1/5/23 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Many ERs Offer Minimal Care for Miscarriage. One Group Wants That to Change NPR 1/4/23 Paul Blumenthal, MD, is quoted.

Lawmaker: Push for Youth Tackle Football Ban Unrelated to Bills' Hamlin Injury Spectrum News 1/3/22 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health data is mentioned.

UC Berkeley Student Participates in This Year's Rose Parade to Promote the Importance of Organ Donors Bay Area Fox (KTVU 2) 1/2/23 Megan Mehta was 8 years old when she found out she had dilated cardiomyopathy. The doctors at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford saved her life. Now, she’s sharing her story in hopes that more lives like hers can be saved through organ donation. Seth Hollander, MD, is featured.
Also See: Bay Area KRON 4, Associated Press, Business Wire, CHOF360, Happier, Healthy Lives Blog