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In the News - 2022

Pediatric and obstetric health leaders from �鶹��ý 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 2022

FDA Approves Briumvi to Treat Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis 12/29/22 Lawrence Steinman, MD, discusses how multiple sclerosis treatment has changed.
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Still Beating Strong: A Look Back at a Historic Bay Area Heart Transplant 12/27/22 Lizzy Craze shares her story as one of �鶹��ýs first successful pediatric heart transplant patient and Seth Hollander, MD, discusses the importance of being an organ donor.

Kids Can Set the Pace for Long-Term Health 12/27/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Does Your Baby Have Acne or Eczema? Here's How to Tell the Two Apart 12/26/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Santa Visits Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital 12/24/22 Before delivering presents to children around the world, Santa and his merry elves stopped by Packard Children’s to bring joy to patients.

Surviving Twin Born 15 Weeks Early Set to Celebrate First Christmas at Home Newsweek 12/24/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health study is mentioned.

Alok Patel, MD, Discusses the New Invasive Strep A Strain 12/23/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Fluid Retention, Channel Shredding Common in GI Scopes 12/23/22 Monique Barakat, MD, is quoted.

Grace Lee, MD, Named Chief Quality Officer, �鶹��ý Children’s Health 12/1/22 Beginning Dec. 12, Grace Lee, MD, will oversee the essential work of �鶹��ý Children’s Health quality and safety.
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Parents Struggle to Find Children’s Medicine as ‘Tripledemic’ Rages 12/21/22��Alok Patel, MD, discusses what parents can do to keep their children healthy this winter season.

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Sex-Related Differences in Children's Sports Injuries 12/20/22 (Paid Ad) Arvind Balaji, MD, explains why girls tend to suffer more frequently the vast majority of common sport injuries (ankle and ACL injuries, as well as concussions) than boys, and the most common sports injuries pediatricians treat.

Donations Down, Toy Requests Up in San Mateo County 12/20/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned as a spot where Redwood City Fire and Police are donating Christmas gifts.

How to Ease Separation Anxiety in Babies 12/20/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Your Nose Has a Microbiome — Does it Hold the Key to Ridding Respiratory Infections Forever? 12/20/22 Zara Patel, MD, is quoted.
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This Neuroscientist’s Breakthrough Experiment Could Herald a New Era of Psychotherapy 12/19/22 , receives Inverse’s Breakthrough Award for his work in upgrading the model for understanding neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and schizophrenia.

Could CAR-T-Cell Therapy Offer Hope to Children with Cancer? 12/19/22 Crystal Mackall, MD, is quoted.

Topical Gene Therapy Heals Blistering Skin Disease Lesions 12/18/22 , discusses findings that a gel tested in patients with a dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa helps wounds heal. The gel — the first topical gene therapy — awaits FDA approval.
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Too Few People Have Gotten COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Ahead of Holidays 12/16/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the importance of vaccinations.
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Role of Hospitals: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford 12/15/22 David Cornfield, MD, discusses ways parents can help to keep children safe from the triple threat of viruses during the holiday season.

Dr. Bonnie Maldonado Discusses Her Journey from First-Generation College Student to Renowned Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist and Global Health Leader 12/15/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is featured.

Study: Most “Natural” Skin Care Products Contain Allergens 12/15/22 Gordon Bae, MD, discusses a recent Stanford study that found that most “natural” soaps, lotions, and fragrances contain allergens in their ingredients.
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�鶹��ý Dr. Hector Bonilla Speaks to His Work with COVID-19 and HIV Hecho en California 12/14/22 , is featured.

COVID Experts Said ‘This is it,’ Then Omicron Hit. How Should You Assess Risk for the Long Term? 12/14/22 Anne Liu, MD, discusses how people should assess personal risk moving forward.
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Four Genetic Variants Linked to Drug-Induced Fatal Brain Infection 12/14/22 Lawrence Steinman, MD, discusses immunosuppressant medications and the importance of preventative screening for genetic variants.
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Is Marathon Running Safe for Kids? 12/14/22 Emily Kraus, MD, is quoted.

How Bodybuilding Can Affect Kids' Bodies 12/14/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

It’s Time to Wear a Mask Again, Health Experts Say 12/13/22 , explains why a high-quality, well-fitting mask is your best protection against infection from the coronavirus, influenza and RSV.
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Walking 10K Steps Per Day May Slow Aortic Dilation in Pediatric Marfan Syndrome 12/13/22 Elif Seda Selamet Tierney, MD, describes a study that found a 6-month intervention with an exercise target of 10,000 steps per day may slow aortic root dilation in pediatric patients with Marfan syndrome.

Is Nursing While Pregnant Risky? 12/12/22 Susan Crowe, MD, is quoted.

Study Looks at Biomarkers During Pregnancy 12/12/22 Biological molecules in urine and gene-activity signals in blood can predict early in pregnancy which women develop preeclampsia, �鶹��ý researchers found. David Stevenson, MD, is quoted.
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Advanced Practice Providers – an Evolving Role in Pulmonary Medicine 12/8/22 Rajashree Koppolu, CPNP-PC/AC, and Rachel Adney, CPNP-PC, are quoted.

Help and Hope Happen Here 12/8/22 Lianna Marks, MD, discusses pediatric lymphoma.

Scientists Finally Know Why People Get More Colds and Flu in Winter 12/7/22 Zara Patel, MD, is quoted.
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E-cigarette Firm Juul Settles 5,000 Lawsuits Amid Teen Vaping Concerns 12/7/22 Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.

E-Healthcare Recognizes Top Health System Leaders in Digital Engagement 12/7/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

COVID in California: The CDC is Running Out of Funds to Deal with the Pandemic 12/7/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

New Stanford Research: Stop Stressing About When to Get Your Kid a Phone, Because it Doesn’t Matter 12/6/22 , describes a new study that reports there is not a connection between the age children acquired their first cell phone and their sleep patterns, depression symptoms or grades.
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Best Hospital for Maternity Care: Palo Alto Hospital on U.S. News List 12/6/22 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is mentioned.
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Vicious Cycle: Epilepsy Seizures Could Encourage More Seizures 12/5/22 Juliet Knowles, MD, discusses a new �鶹��ý 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.

Missed Opportunities to Detect Mpox in Women, According to Global Case Series 12/5/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

Stanford Health Fully Digitizes Pathology Orders 12/5/22 Ann Folkins, MD, is mentioned.

Poison Center Reports for Child Marijuana Use Rose 245% in Last 20 years: Study , , KFOR 12/4/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

�鶹��ý Children's Health Taps New Chief Quality Officer; LifeBridge Welcomes New CMIO 12/1/22 Grace Lee, MD, has been named the Chief Quality Officer, and she will oversee the essential work of �鶹��ý Children’s Health quality and safety.
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November 2022

How to Find a Doctor that Treats Erectile Dysfunction 11/30/22 Michael Eisenberg, MD, is quoted.

Carson City Family Honors Daughter by Giving Toys to Sick Kids this Holiday Season 11/30/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

The Chase is on: Regulators Are Slowly Cracking Down on Vapes Aimed at Teens 11/29/22 Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.
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‘Tripledemic’ Numbers Rise as Amoxicillin Shortage Ramps Up 11/29/22 Laura Bio, PharmD, shares information on what parents can do if they can’t get their child’s prescription filled during the nationwide shortage.

Guide: Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday Season 11/29/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned regarding how to prevent toy-related injuries.

Balance of Power: What’s Next for China's Zero-COVID Policy? 11/29/22 C. , discusses China's zero-COVID policy.

Age That Kids Acquire Mobile Phones Not Linked to Well-Being, Says �鶹��ý Study 11/29/22 A �鶹��ý study reports there is not a connection between the age children acquired their first cell phone and their sleep patterns, depression symptoms or grades. , featured.
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Guide: Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday Season 11/29/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned regarding how to prevent toy-related injuries.

The Chase is on: Regulators Are Slowly Cracking Down on Vapes Aimed at Teens 11/29/22 Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.

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�鶹��ý Leaders Sign Biden Administration Pledge to Address Climate Change 11/28/22 Paul King, president and CEO, is quoted.

What It’s Like to Live with Brain Fog 11/28/22 Michelle Monje, MD, discusses her research on long-haul Covid symptoms.

Embryos Frozen for 30 Years Produce Healthy Twin Newborns 11/28/22 , is quoted.

The American Pediatric Society Announces its New Members for 2023 Science Magazine 11/28/22 The American Pediatric Society has announced that eight physicians from �鶹��ý Children’s Health will be recognized as new APS members in 2023.
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�鶹��ý Leaders Sign Biden Administration Pledge to Address Climate Change 11/28/22 Paul King, president and CEO, is quoted.

What It’s Like to Live with Brain Fog 11/28/22 Michelle Monje, MD, discusses her research on long-haul Covid symptoms.

Tetanus Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments 11/26/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

This Year, Let Thanksgiving Dinner be the Start of Having Family Dinners More Often 11/24/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

'Sticky' Like Candy: Vaping May Increase Risk of Cavities 11/23/22 , is quoted.

Rising Flu, RSV Cases Impacting Capacity at South Bay Hospitals 11/23/22 Dennis Lund, MD, is quoted.
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How Infectious Disease Experts Are Responding to COVID Nearly Three Years in 11/21/22 Grace Lee, MD, describes how she is currently handling the risk of catching COVID-19.

VIDEO: ‘We Have Strategies to Prevent’ Emerging and Reemerging Infections 11/20/22��Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses three (re)emerging infectious diseases: polio, monkeypox and highly pathogenic avian influenza virus.

San Jose Mother Arrested in Infant's Nov. 5 Death: Police and MSN 11/18/22 Danielle Panelli, MD, explains what postpartum anxiety is.

Sperm Counts May be Declining Globally, Review Finds, Adding to Debate Over Male Fertility 11/18/22 Michael Eisenberg, MD, is quoted.
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New Guidelines to Care for Premature Babies 11/17/22 , discusses the World Health Organization’s updated guidelines for the care of premature and low birthweight babies.
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I Rushed my Baby to ER With a Diaper Full of Blood — to be Stunned by Her Diagnosis 11/17/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned describing what precocious puberty is.

Frustrations Grow Over Company’s Response to CPAP Recalls 11/17/22 Shannon Sullivan, MD, is quoted.
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How Common Are Miscarriages and What You Can do to Cope 11/16/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Toxic Wildfire Smoke Raises Health Risks Across the Country 11/13/22 Lisa Patel, MD, describes how she’s seen the effects of wildfires in her work as a pediatrician.

U.S. Army Veteran Fights Under New Banner Caring for Kids Facing Cancer 11/11/22 Richard Ramos, RN, describes how he applies his military skills to his role as a nurse leader.

CDC: COVID Hospitalizations Rising in Kids Under 6 Months 11/11/22 David Cornfield, MD, explains a recent CDC finding that shows the importance of vaccinations.

HHS Shares Health Sector Emissions Reduction and Climate Resilience Announcements at COP27 11/10/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned as one of the White House/HHS Health Sector climate pledge signatories.

What to Know About the TikTok Mouth Taping Trend 11/9/22 Shannon Sullivan, MD, explains what health problems are related to mouth breathing.

National Microtia Awareness Day: Important Things to Know About the Condition 11/9/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

How to Recognize and Treat Concussions in Kids UK News Today 11/8/22 Arvind Balaji, MD, and Yvette Brown-Shirley, MD, are quoted.

Cepero Defines the Importance of a Holistic Approach to Pediatric Oncology Care 11/8/22 , Chief Nursing Officer, highlights the value of holistic care environments in pediatric oncology.
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Annual COVID Shots Mean We Can Stop Counting 11/8/22 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
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Heartburn Help is Here—Experts Share Their Top Tips to Get Rid of Heartburn 11/8/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Three Stanford Faculty Members Take on New VPUE Leadership Roles 11/7/22 Shashank Joshi, MD, is mentioned.

How Medical Systems Can Help People Vote 11/6/22 Shweta Namjoshi, MD, discusses how hospitals and health care workers are making voter engagement a part of whole-person health care.

Can You Get Two Flu Shots in the Same Season? 11/4/22 Roshni Mathew, MD, describes who would need to get two flu shots.

Infant Head-Shaping Pillows Are Useless and Dangerous to Baby, FDA Warns 11/4/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Orange County, California, Declares Public Health Emergency Over RSV 11/3/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.
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How to Stock up on Free Rapid COVID-19 Tests Ahead of a Possible Surge 11/3/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, says it’s important to remember that COVID is not gone.

Lucy Has a Rare Genetic Disorder. Two Doctors Are Leading the Desperate Hunt for a Cure: Her Parents San Francisco Chronicle 11/3/22 , is quoted.

Use of High-Dose Folic Acid in Pregnant Women with Epilepsy is Associated with Cancer Risk in Their Children 11/3/22 , discusses why more research is needed.

Healing in Harmony: Groups Let �鶹��ý Staff and Students Make Music Together 11/2/22 Allison Draper, manager of spiritual care services, is quoted.

The American Pediatric Society Honors Dr. Yvonne Maldonado with the 2023 APS John Howland Award Scienmag 11/2/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is mentioned.
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These Five Women Are Helping Doctors Crack the Long-Covid Mystery 11/1/22 Michelle Monje, MD, is quoted.

SIG Spotlight: Pediatric Hospital Medicine 11/1/22 Amit Singh, MD, is quoted.
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October 2022

How Schools (and Parents) Are Losing the War Against Teen Vaping 10/29/22 Robert Jackler, MD, describes an industry trend of “greenwashing,” or falsely claiming that vaping and e-cigarettes have health benefits.

Doctors, Pharmacists Coping With Amoxicillin Shortage 10/27/22 Laura Bio, PharmD, is quoted.
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A New UNICEF Report Says That Children Are Experiencing Frequent Heat Waves Around the World 10/26/22 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses health effects of climate change.
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Concerns Grow Over Pediatric Hospitalizations from Triple Threat of RSV, COVID, Flu 10/26/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Dr. Jesus Cepero: Advocate for Holistic Care 10/26/22 , says patients are the key to creating an opportunity based on a mutual understanding of their physical and psychological care that involves treating and healing the whole person.

California Sees Increase in RSV, Respiratory Illness That Can be Dangerous for Babies 10/25/22 Alan Schroeder, MD, describes the warning signs parents should watch out for.
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The HPV Vaccine: What You Need to Know 10/25/22 Alok Patel, MD, explains why the HPV vaccine is recommended for kids ages 9-12.

Why Childhood Sports May Help Kids Succeed in Life 10/25/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

New Abbott Baby Formula Recall Due to Potential Spoilage Verywell Family 10/24/22 Jami Zamyad, DCN, RD, and Soniya Mehra, MD, explain how parents can determine whether their baby formula is spoiled.

Elbow OCD Lesions w/ Dr. Shea 10/23/22 Kevin Shea, MD, is featured.
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Biden Administration Offers Plan to Get Addiction-Fighting Medicine to Pregnant Women 10/21/22 Anna Lembke, MD, is quoted.

Study Finds Alcohol But Not Caffeine Can Affect Success of Fertility Treatments 10/20/22 Brindha Bavan, MD, describes how alcohol can affect people trying to get pregnant.
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National Eat Better, Eat Together Month 10/20/22 A study about the benefits of families eating together. �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Childhood “Blindness” Cases Could Have Been Prevented 10/19/22 Scott Lambert, MD, talks about a study that show a clear need for prioritization of eye health in children.

AI Could Guide Doctors to Protect Teen Privacy 10/19/22 Keith Morse, MD, discusses how natural language processing assists pediatricians in drawing the fine line between a teen’s right to privacy and a parent’s right to know.
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Recognizing the Role of Enterprise Imaging in Handling and Protecting Sensitive Patient Information 10/19/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health’s SCAN team is mentioned.

How Menthol Cigarette Ads Target Black People, Women and Teens 10/18/22 Robert Jackler, MD, describes a paper that compiles nearly a century of advertising campaigns for menthol-flavored tobacco.

Getting an Abortion as a Trans Person is Hard — With or Without State Restrictions 10/18/22 Juno Obedin-Maliver, MD, describes a study that surveyed trans, nonbinary and gender-expansive people. Of the 210 respondents who had ever been pregnant, about 1 in 5 said they had attempted to end their pregnancies without clinical supervision.

What Is Cord Blood? 10/18/22 Deirdre Lyell, MD, is quoted.

In California, Unhealthy Pollution From Wildfire Smoke Has Become Dangerously Common 10/18/22 , is quoted.

Proliferating Wildfires Poison Public Health Across the Country 10/17/22 Lisa Patel, MD, is quoted.
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National Academy of Medicine Elects 100 New Members 10/17/22 Grace Lee, MD, Crystal Mackall, MD, , and Anthony Oro, MD, are among the 100 members elected this year to the National Academy of Medicine for their contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health.
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Researchers Find Why Teenage Brains Start Ignoring Their Mother's Voice 10/16/22 , is featured.

Sports Related Injuries on the Rise 10/16/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Omicron-Specific Covid Boosters Appear to Work Well, New Data Says—Regardless of the Side Effects You Experience 10/15/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, describes the benefits to the bivalent booster.
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FDA Authorizes Updated Covid Booster Shots for Children 5 to 11 10/12/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
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CDC Data Suggests This Year's Flu Season Could be Worse Than Last Year 10/12/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses this year’s flu season and whether it’s safe to get both a flu shot and COVID-19 booster at the same time.
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Sports Injuries and Kids: What a University Hospitals Specialist Wants Parents to Know 10/11/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article is mentioned.
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Should Kids Take Mental Health Days? Here’s What Experts Think 10/10/22 Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, describes how parents can stay attuned to their child or teen.

Plan, Practice, Be Prepared: Home Fire Escape Plan Urged 10/10/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Leslie Griffith, RN: Why I Became a Pediatric Oncology Nurse 10/10/22 Leslie Griffith, RN, reflects on her career.

What to do When a Baby Chokes 10/9/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Study: VKC Treatment Proves Inadequate, Costly for Symptom/Complication Control 10/8/22 Euna Koo, MD, is quoted.

Aerodigestive and Airway Reconstruction Center First to Receive New State Designation 10/7/22 The designation requires programs to meet specific standards, including offering a highly specialized multidisciplinary care team and clinical support. Douglas Sidell, MD, FACS, is quoted.
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Why Childbirth is so Dangerous for Many Young Teens 10/7/22 Anne Waldrop, MD, is quoted.

Gun Control: Physicians Speak Out 2022 Medscape 10/7/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Big Tobacco Bets on Menthol to Hook Youth, Women, and Blacks 10/7/22 Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.
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S.F. District Attorney Said Drug Dealers Disguise ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ to Attract Kids. Here Are the Facts 10/6/22 , is quoted.
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Stanford Lab Uncovers Variation in Key Infants’ Gut Microbes 10/6/22 , and Dylan Dahan, PhD, explain the findings that really shine a light on the importance of a particular bacteria that breaks down breast milk.

Stanford Medical Researchers and Administrators Discuss How to Make U.S. Health Care More Sustainable 10/6/22 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, and Christine Foster, director of sustainability at �鶹��ý Children’s Health, discuss alternatives to single-use medical items, the need for regulatory change, and more.
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How a Bereaved Mom is Helping Researchers Improve Palliative Care 10/6/22 Kimberly Pyke-Grimm, RN, PhD, discusses how research into medical decisions for children with terminal illnesses can be improved by sensitively tapping the expertise of families who have lost a child.

I Was Allergic to Cats. Until Suddenly, I Wasn’t. 10/5/22 Anne Liu, MD, discusses the latest advances and how experts are now encouraging early exposures to kids for food allergies.

Half of Cases of Childhood Blindness in US Didn’t Have to Happen, New Study Claims 10/5/22 Scott Lambert, MD, is quoted.
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Pressing Questions About Polio, Answered 10/5/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

What’s a Concussion? How Many is Too Many? What if I Hit my Head on a Door? 10/4/22 , is quoted.

The FDA Banned Stanford-born Company Juul from Selling its Products. Researchers Disagree on if That Was the Right Call. 10/4/22 , is quoted.

September 2022

Predicting the Best Treatment for Young Ulcerative Colitis Patients Gastroenterology Today Fall 2022 pg. 8 Michael Rosen, MD, discusses his latest research, how he works with families to treat ulcerative colitis in kids, and how this study could inform future treatment strategies.

Could a Phone Game Diagnose Autism Sooner? 9/30/22 , says the game gathers video and audio data that could facilitate earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and improve treatment.
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Race Against Outrage: How a 6-Year-Old’s Marathon Participation Has Polarized a Community 9/29/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

14 Reasons Your Vagina is so Itchy, According to Gynecologists 9/29/22 Leah S. Millheiser, MD, is quoted.

Everything You Need to Know about Polio in the U.S. 9/29/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
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How Our Eyes Can Change Colour Throughout Our Lives and 9/29/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned as a study site.
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Meghan Trainor Says She Felt Blamed for Taking Antidepressants While Pregnant After Son’s Health Issues. Experts Say It’s Usually Safe — with Some Caveats. 9/28/22 Danielle Panelli, MD, describes the risks of untreated depression or anxiety in pregnancy.

CHIME 30^th Anniversary Podcast: Mentorship with Ed Kopetsky College of Healthcare Information Management Executives 9/28/22 Ed Kopetsky, Chief Information Officer at �鶹��ý Children’s Health, discusses his belief that with mentorship, “what goes around comes around.”

Multiple Possible Causes of Long COVID Come into Focus The Scientist 9/28/22 Michelle Monje, MD, is quoted.
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A Water Problem That’s Still Unresolved in Schools Across the Country 9/28/22 Anisha Patel, MD, tells us how engaging a local community about their health concerns can lead to impactful discoveries and interventions.

Unconventional Paths: Sneaky Submarines and Super Surgeries 9/28/22 , leads a lab that models how blood flows through the hearts of babies born with heart defects, as well as children and adults with cardiovascular disease. She and Jeffrey Feinstein, MD, are quoted.

Ten ASC, GI and Ophthalmology Donations in 2022 9/28/22 The Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Celiac Disease is listed.

Meet the All-Female Hospital Team of Pediatric Neurosurgeons 9/28/22 Kelly Mahaney, MD, and Laura Prolo, MD, are featured.

Pfizer Submits Bivalent COVID Booster to FDA for Use in Children Ages 5 and Up 9/26/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.
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Pediatric Sports Injuries 9/23/22 Erin Grieb, MD, explains why there’s an increase in pediatric sports-related injuries.

Back to School Safety Tips 9/23/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article about sports injuries is mentioned.

�鶹��ý Scientists Receive $10 Million for Research on Sleep and Autism 9/23/22 The funding will support research on the relationship between sleep dysregulation and autism symptoms.

A Better Birth is Possible 9/22/22 , is quoted.

Should Your Teen go on a Diet? Why Some Experts Say It’s Never OK. 9/22/22 Rachel Goldstein, MD, is quoted.

Micropreemie Survives Lifesaving Heart Surgery for Rare Fetal Heart Tumor Healthy Duck 9/22/22 Multispecialty clinical teams worked together to save a micropreemie. Michael Ma, MD, Michelle Kaplinski, MD, Yair Blumenfeld, MD, Danielle Panelli, MD, Sonia Bonifacio, MD, and Allison Pribnow, MD, are featured.

Fact Check: Misinterpretation Leads to False Claim About Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy 9/22/22 Ruth Lathi, MD, is quoted.

Better Blood Sugar Control Could Reverse Diabetes-Related Brain Damage 9/22/22 A Stanford-led study is mentioned.
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Day in the Life of a Pulmonology Nurse Practitioner (NP) 9/20/22 Rachel Adney, RN, is featured.

Could Exercise Improve Bone Health in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes? 9/20/22 Laura K. Bachrach, MD, is quoted.

ARFID: When Picky Eating Becomes an Eating Disorder 9/20/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health picky eating article is mentioned.

Facilitating Student Rest Association of Christian Schools International 9/20/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health sleep study is mentioned.

The Invisible Cost of Caring for a Child With a Health Condition 9/19/22 Lauren Schneider, PsyD, describes a recent study that found nearly half of parents with a child who received an implantable device to correct abnormal heart rhythms met criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder.
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I have the BRCA1 mutation, and so does 1 of my daughters. Here's what we're doing to prevent breast and ovarian cancer. 9/16/22 , explains when screening generally begins.

Portland Toddler with Rare Liver Disease Saved with Transplant from His Mom 9/15/22 Felix Pon was diagnosed with biliary atresia. His mom donated a piece of her liver to him. Andrew Bonham, MD, is quoted.

During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women with Epilepsy Have Higher Rates of Depression 9/15/22 , describes the recent Stanford study.

Healthcare Climate Change Report Illustrates Industry on Defense 9/15/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned as one of the signatories on the healthcare climate pledge.

Nurse of the Week: Retiring Pediatric Oncology Nurse Brings Legacy Full Circle 9/14/22 Leslie Griffith, RN, is recognized for spending more than 40 years helping children with cancer.

What Is Brain Fog and How Can I Treat It? 9/13/22 Michelle Monje, MD, describes how common brain fog is among patients who have long COVID.
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College-Bound Teen Overcomes Rare Lymphoma Healthy Duck 9/13/22 Mia Gatanaga was diagnosed with primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma, a non-Hodgkin form of the disease that affects fewer than 100 US teens and young adults each year. Lianna Marks, MD, Emily Larimer, MD, Lesley Jones, PT, DPT, Chao-Jung Hsu, PT, PhD, and Akilah Burford are quoted.

Pregnant Women With Epilepsy Have More Depression, Anxiety Symptoms 9/13/22 , describes the recent Stanford study.
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New York Governor Declares State of Emergency for Polio Bay Area KRON 4 9/12/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also See: , Bay Area KCBS Radio

50+ Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know | 2022 9/12/22 Dana Hearing, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is listed.

Delivering Free (Tele)health Care to Ukrainians 9/12/22 Annalicia Pickering, MD, describes how efforts by a group at Stanford led to the launch of a telehealth program called Telehelp Ukraine.

Organ Transplant Milestone: As US Crosses 1 Million Mark, Advances Offer Hope for Millions More 9/9/22 Alice Bertaina, MD, describes the dual immune/solid organ transplant (DISOT) procedure developed at Stanford.

'What You do is Listen First': Dr. Joyce Sackey on Stepping into �鶹��ý's Inaugural Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Role 9/9/22 , speaks about her roots, priorities, and hopes for health equity in the future.

Everything You Need to Know About Absence Seizures in Children 9/9/22 Juliet Knowles, MD, is quoted.

Return to School is Driving up COVID-19 Cases in Kids, But There Are More Tools to Keep Them Safe This Year 9/8/22 Grace Lee, MD, discusses the importance of vaccines.
Also See:

News Round-Up: Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women’s Health 9/8/22 Kay Daniels, MD, and Laura Brodzinsky, MD, are mentioned regarding a study about labeled surgical caps.

Providers Report Dozens of Errors Giving Pfizer's COVID Vaccine. Experts Worry New Boosters Will Fuel More. 9/7/22 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted. Also See: , , and

New Unit Helps Technology-Assisted Patients Transition Home 9/7/22 The Stanford Technology-Assisted Respiratory (STAR) Program includes a dedicated team led by pediatric pulmonary providers that focuses on rehabilitation and education to empower the patient and family to take the next step: hospital discharge. Michael Tracy, MD, is quoted.

Youth Drop-in Health Center in the Works in San Mateo 9/7/22 Steven Adelsheim, MD, explains why early intervention for mental health conditions is important.

Why Cycling Might Keep Your Kid’s Mental Health in High Gear 9/6/22 Allan Reiss, MD, is quoted.

Study: Better Blood Sugar Control in Teens Limits Diabetes-Related Brain Damage 9/6/22 Allan Reiss, MD, is quoted.

Pap Smears, be Gone? Using Menstrual Blood to Detect HPV 9/6/22 Paul Blumenthal, MD, is quoted.

Kids Fighting Cancer Draw Player Portraits for Giants’ Scoreboard 9/2/22 Portraits by Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford patients were featured on the scoreboard at a Giants game.
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What You Need to Know About Fall Booster Shots of Coronavirus Vaccine 9/2/22 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Also See: , , , (Grace Lee, MD), (Alok Patel, MD), , , and (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Jorge Salinas, MD)

‘From the Jump, an Attack.’ Child Trauma Experts Weigh in on Police Video 9/2/22 Ryan Matlow, PhD, explains how children look to adults to co-regulate their thoughts and emotions.

Technology-Enabled Approach to Type1 Diabetes Health Professional Radio 9/1/22 Priya Prahalad, MD, discusses how a technology-enabled approach to type 1 diabetes helps decrease HbA1c levels in youth and supports data dashboards that allow medical teams to quickly identify which patients need additional help, education or guidance.

Teens, Whipped Cream and Nitrous Oxide: Should Parents Worry About Whippets? 9/1/22 Alok Patel, MD, explains the signs parents should watch for if their children are inhaling nitrous oxide, which is neurotoxic.

August 2022

‘Toasted Skin Syndrome’ is a Real Condition From the Age of Wood-Burning Stoves–And Another Reason You Shouldn’t Use Your Laptop as a Laptop 8/31/22 Jean Tang, MD, is quoted.

Emmett’s Journey: Treatment for Tetralogy of Fallot 8/31/22 Greg Adamson, MD, describes the rare heart condition.

Youthful Advisers Shape a New Approach to Mental Health Services for Their Peers 8/31/22 Steven Adelsheim, MD, is quoted.

Tight Blood Sugar Control Boosts Brain Power of Teens With Type 1 Diabetes: Study 8/31/22 Allan Reiss, MD, describes how researchers found that when teenagers started treatment with a newer diabetic technology — often dubbed "artificial pancreas" systems — they were better able to avoid high blood sugar episodes than teens who stuck with traditional diabetes treatment.
Also See: , , ,

U.K. Health Authority Investigates Epilepsy Drug’s Link to Autism The Scientist 8/30/22 , is quoted.

Classmate Arrested After Allegedly Shooting 13-Year-Old at Oakland School 8/30/22 Hilit Kletter, PhD, explains the importance of an open line of communication to help move forward following incidents of gun violence.
Also See: and (Raul Poulsen, MD)

�鶹��ý Forms New Committee Amid Shifting Abortion Legal Landscape 8/29/22 The Committee on Reproductive Health was formed in response to the June 24 U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, resulting in stark reductions to abortion access in many U.S. states. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, and Leslee Subak, MD, are two of the committee’s leaders.
Also See: ,

The Best Pregnancy Test 8/29/22 Brindha Bavan, MD, explains the latest home pregnancy tests.

How to Increase Your Chances of Having a Normal Delivery 8/28/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health about prolonged labor is mentioned.

‘The Best Tool We Have’ for Self-Harming and Suicidal Teens 8/27/22 Michele Berk, PhD, discusses how dialectical behavior therapy may be an effective treatment option for teenagers at acute risk for self-harm and suicide.

‘We're a Part of This Movement, Too.’ Transgender and Nonbinary People Say They Feel Excluded from the Abortion Fight 8/27/22 Juno Obedin-Maliver, MD, describes a study that found nearly one in five transgender and nonbinary respondents who was ever pregnant reported a self-managed abortion.

You Might Have a Septate Uterus and Not Even Know it — What it is and the Risks Involved 8/26/22 Ruben Alvero, MD, is quoted.

State of the Science in PCOS: Emerging Neuroendocrine Involvement Driving Research 8/26/22 Nichole Tyson, MD, is quoted.

New California School Start Times Allow Kids More Sleep 8/25/22 Sumit Bhargava, MD, provides advice to parents to help children and teens sleep better.
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From Bedside to Bench: Teaching Doctors to be Scientists Too 8/24/22 David Cornfield, MD, describes how an in-depth clinical knowledge can help doctors ask critical research questions.

Baby Toddlering on After Surgery for Craniosynostosis The Paradise 8/23/22 Craniosynostosis is a birth defect that afflicts approximately 1 in every 2,000 babies. It’s one of the most common conditions treated at the Cleft and Craniofacial Center at �鶹��ý Children’s Health. Rohit Khosla, MD, and Kelly Mahaney, MD, are quoted.

Health Experts Sound the Alarm as New Polio Cases Emerge PBS Newshour 8/22/22 Physicians are encouraging parents to take their child to see their pediatrician for well-child visits and recommended vaccines as the spread of the poliovirus now seems to be gaining a foothold again in some countries. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also See: , , , , In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt, , , , (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Alok Patel, MD)

Antibiotics Might Not be the Best Answer for C. Diff 8/19/22 Niaz Banaei, MD, describes a study he and his colleagues published showing it’s possible to safely avoid antibiotic treatment in a subset of people with a suspected C. diff infection.

For Kids with Kidney Disease, Pediatric Expertise is Key — But Not Always Close By 8/19/22 Mary Leonard, MD, and Paul Grimm, MD, are mentioned.

Wendy's Serves Burgers Without Lettuce Amid E. Coli Outbreak 8/18/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the symptoms of E. coli infections and how to keep yourself safe.
Also See: Healthline (Yvonne Maldonado, MD)

Talking Education: Student Mental Health Program 8/18/22 Barbara Bentley, PsyD, explains signs and symptoms of children who may be struggling with mental health issues.
Also See: (Barbara Bentley, PsyD), (Raul Poulsen, MD)

In One California County, Just 4% of Pre-Teens Are Vaccinated Against COVID: ‘We Can do a Lot Better’ 8/18/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, encourages families to get vaccinated before the school year starts.
Also See: Newsy

High Dose of Tisagenlecleucel Linked to Better Survival Rate for B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 8/18/22 Liora Schultz, MD, is quoted.
Also See: ,

The Neurobiology Behind Young People’s Shift in Interest From Mother’s Voice to Those of Non-Family Members 8/18/22 , and , explain the findings of a recent Stanford study that shows children start to switch off their mother’s voices and tune into unfamiliar ones around the age of 13 or 14.

Pregnancy Can be Anxious Time for Women with Epilepsy 8/18/22 , describes a Stanford-led study that gives new insight into how epilepsy, pregnancy and symptoms of mood disorders interact.
Also See: Lincoln Journal Star, , ,

Doctor on Back-to-School Safety as Coronavirus Variants, Monkeypox Spread 8/17/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses COVID-19 and monkeypox safety as schools and universities reopen.
Also See: (Alok Patel, MD), (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Anne Liu, MD), (Roshni Mathew, MD)

The Tech Interactive to Give More Families Access to Quality Learning Resources Through Sponsorship from �鶹��ý Children's Health Yahoo! News 8/17/22 Les Lifter, Chief Marketing Officer, is featured.

Active Treatment for Extremely Preterm Babies on the Rise 8/16/22 Henry Lee, MD, and Deirdre Lyell, MD, are quoted.

Higher CAR T-Cell Dose Linked to Improved Outcomes for Younger Patients with Leukemia 8/16/22 Liora Schultz, MD, is quoted.
Also See: , Scienmag, , , and

Having a Biological Child Can be Complicated for Gay Men 8/16/22 , led a study to document details of how gay men use assisted reproductive technology to build their families.
Also See: and

Six Adopted Kids, All with Special Needs Healthy Duck 8/16/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is intertwined with an East Bay family’s lives as all the adopted children with special needs were treated by doctors there.

Research Suggests Babies Born Before 39 Weeks Have a Higher Risk for ADHD 8/16/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article about prematurity is mentioned.

Special Medical Care for Infants Born at Cusp of Viability Has Increased Greatly, but Minorities Less Likely to Get it, Study Finds 8/16/22 A study by , and Susan Hintz, MD, found the survival rates of premature infants is climbing.

Professors and Students Support California Bill Prohibiting the Sale of Diet Pills to Adolescents 8/15/22 Neville Golden, MD, explains how while most weight loss supplements may help with short-term weight loss, many products have potentially dangerous side effects such as elevated heart rate, high blood pressure and increased nervousness.

How to Build a Relationship Between Teen & Grandparent 8/13/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article about suggested activities with grandparents is mentioned.

Polio Virus Found in New York State & London Newsy 8/12/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also See: ,

Homebound Pandemic Life Left Many Kids Missing Routine Vaccinations 8/12/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses why routine vaccines are important for children.

Children Hospitalized with COVID-19 Can Have Lingering Health Issues Months Later 8/12/22 Julianne Burns, MD, emphasizes the importance of continuing to take precautions like getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Why a Warming Planet Endangers Every Child’s Health 8/12/22 , is quoted.

�鶹��ý Names Dr. Joyce Sackey Inaugural Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer 8/11/22 , will oversee enterprise-wide strategies and efforts to advance diversity, health equity and inclusion. Paul King, president and CEO, is quoted.
Also See: and

If You Feel This Every Day, You May Have Long COVID Eat This, Not That! 8/11/22 Michelle Monje, MD, describes how COVID can cause brain fog.

What Parents Need to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease — and How to Tell it Apart From Monkeypox 8/10/22 , is quoted.

New Pediatric Emergency Department Melds Expert Care with Child-Centered Space 8/10/22 The new space abounds with images of nature and interactive installations designed to calm both patients and parents and to reflect the design of �鶹��ý Children’s Health.

How to Advocate for Yourself as a Pregnant Woman of Color 8/10/22 Erica Cahill, MD, is quoted.

Does Wildfire Smoke Cause Lung Cancer? 8/9/22 , explains how important it is to take safety precautions around wildfire smoke.

‘Stupid Cancer’ Initiative Connects AYAs With Cancer to Peers, Resources 8/9/22 Catherine Benedict, PhD, discusses how the initiative is meant to address the social isolation adolescents and young adults with cancer may face.

Dr. HyeRan Choo and the Non-Surgical Orthodontic Airway Plate Treatment at Stanford 8/9/22 HyeRan Choo, MD, is quoted.

Household Size Linked to Allergic Sensitization 8/8/22 Joseph Hernandez, MD, comments on a study that found an association between larger households and higher naive regulatory T-cell levels, which in turn were associated with less allergic sensitization and disease at age 12 months.

10 Ways Your Child Will Change in Their Teen Years Moms 8/8/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article about teen brain development is mentioned.

Why Researchers Are Studying Menstrual Blood 8/7/22 Research by Paul Blumenthal, MD, is mentioned.

To Save Children with Cancer, Doctors Turn to New Weapons 8/5/22 Michelle Monje, MD, and Crystal Mackall, MD, discuss how they are exploring novel strategies to treat deadly pediatric cancers.

Day 3 Embryo Transfer vs. Day 5 Embryo Transfer: What You Need to Know Verywell Family 8/4/22 Ruben Alvero, MD, is quoted.

How the Monkeypox Outbreak Could Impact Your Mental Health 8/4/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses pediatric monkeypox cases ahead of the school year.
Also See: (Alok Patel, MD), , , , Bay Area KQED, , and (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Benjamin Pinsky, MD), and (Jorge Salinas, MD)

Pig to Human Heart Transplants Are the Future. Are We Ready for It? 8/4/22 Brandon Guenthart, MD, is quoted.

Extreme Heat Can be Dangerous for Kids, Experts Warn 8/3/22 A Stanford study about how fast it can get hot in a car is mentioned.

Adult Ex-Smokers Say They May Pick Cigarettes Back Up If Juul Is Banned 8/3/22 , is quoted.

Best Pediatricians in the Bay Area 8/2/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health and Peninsula Pediatric Medical Group receive the Bronze Award.

Kids Treated at For-Profit Dialysis Centers Less Likely to Receive Transplant 8/2/22 Mary Leonard, MD, and Paul Grimm, MD, are quoted.

Scoliosis and Body Image in Teens 8/2/22 Kali Tileston, MD, describes the psychological effects of scoliosis and how to help patients through their treatment process.

Follow These Tips From a Doctor to Help Your Child Avoid Sports Injuries This Season (paid article) 8/2/22 Christine Boyd, MD, provides advice to help your kids ease back to an athletic routine, the importance of a sports physical, and common sports injuries.

Stanford Health Care’s Supply Chain Model 8/2/22 Amanda Chawla, Chief Supply Chain Officer, describes her work and career.

Wildfires Are Intensifying. Here’s How to Protect Your Health. 8/1/22 Mary Prunicki describes the health risks of wildfire smoke.

July 2022

New Name, Same Purpose 7/31/22 Paul King, president and CEO, and Les Lifter, chief marketing officer, are quoted about Stanford Children’s Health changing its name to �鶹��ý Children’s Health.
Also See: �鶹��ý Children’s Health News Center

D.C. Schools Expand Covid Vaccine Mandate, Unlike Most Other Districts 7/31/22 With just 31 percent of children nationwide between the ages of 5 and 11 being fully vaccinated, Anne Liu, MD, discusses the importance of vaccines.

Sending Your Kids to Summer Camp? Here’s What to Expect 7/29/22 Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, is quoted.

Why Some Experts Suggest Getting a PCR Test, Even If You Already Know You Have COVID-19 7/28/22 , discusses how knowing if you’ve tested positive for COVID can help determine whether a patient has long COVID or another similar illness.
Also See: (Hector Bonilla, MD), and (Alok Patel, MD)

How to Raise Your Little Kid to be a Great Teenager 7/27/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article about how to create a safe space for kids is mentioned.

How Polio Crept Back Into the U.S. 7/26/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains how polio is spread.
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Open-Label Placebo May Help Reduce IBS Pain in Kids 7/26/22 Shikib Mostamand, MD, is quoted.

Tacrolimus Intrapatient Variability Linked With De Novo Donor-Specific Antibody Formation 7/26/22 Kim Piburn, DO, explains a study that showed how the immunosuppressive drug’s blood level variability may identify pediatric kidney transplant recipients at risk of rejection.
Also See: , , , , and

Stanford Health Care Ranked in Top 10 by U.S. News & World Report Associated Press 7/26/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.
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Home ‘Remedies’ Don’t Induce Abortion as Posts Falsely Claim 7/25/22 Ruth Lathi, MD, is quoted.

Stanford University Develops Device for Children With Cerebral Palsy 7/25/22 Medical student Blynn Shielder designed a wearable device to make daily physical therapy more accessible for kids with cerebral palsy.
Also See: , , ,

Mystery Hepatitis Cases in Kids Linked to Unexpected Viral Suspect 7/25/22 , is quoted.

What to Expect at Your First Ultrasound 7/22/22 Jane Chueh, MD, is quoted.

Spotlight on Pediatric Bipolar Disorder 7/22/22 Manpreet K. Singh, MD, discusses the importance of continuing to research youth-onset bipolar disorder.

‘There’s No One Long COVID’: Experts Struggle to Make Sense of the Continuing Mystery 7/22/22 Michelle Monje, MD, discusses her research that showed similarities between long COVID’s effects in the brain and “chemo brain.”

Stanford doctor explains possible reason for hives after COVID recovery 7/21/22 Anne Liu, MD, is quoted.

California Tackles Teen Sleep Deprivation as New School Start Times Take Effect 7/21/22 , is quoted.

�鶹��ý Steps up Fellowship Training in Abortion Care 7/20/22 Erica Cahill, MD, describes the work going into expanding the Complex Family Planning training program.

People Are Comparing BA.5 Symptoms to Meningitis, But COVID Experts Say They're Very Different 7/20/22 Julianne Burns, MD, describes the most common COVID symptoms in kids.
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At a 988 Call Center, Volunteers Embrace a New Number While Providing Familiar Hope 7/20/22 Steven Adelsheim, MD, says an expected increase of use of the hotline emphasizes the need to shore up the system that supports those who need help.

Menstrual Blood Shows Promise as HPV Screening Tool Giddy 7/19/22 Paul Blumenthal, MD, is quoted.

23 Great Children's Hospital CIOs to Know | 2022 7/19/22 Ed Kopetsky, Chief Information Officer at Stanford Children’s Health, is listed.

American Kidney Fund Hosts National Virtual Camp for Children and Teens with Kidney Disease Morningstar 7/19/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Lung Disease and Antibody Levels Contribute to Long COVID, Stanford Researchers Find 7/18/22 The yearlong study was one of the first to evaluate long COVID in an ethnically diverse population and for a range of disease severities. , Benjamin Pinsky, MD, and , are featured.

Filling Gaps in Access to Mental Health Treatment for Teens and Young Adults 7/18/22 Steven Adelsheim, MD, describes how an integrated youth mental health center can provide early detection and intervention.

They Had Miscarriages, and New Abortion Laws Obstructed Treatment 7/17/22 , is quoted.

Now or Later? When to Get a COVID Booster Shot 7/14/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, is quoted.
Also See: and (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Grace Lee, MD)

Children, Adults Achieve Similar Desensitization with Peanut Oral Immunotherapy 7/14/22 , is quoted.

California Becomes First State to Move Back School Start Times 7/13/22 Sumit Bhargava, MD, discusses the benefits of adequate sleep.

Genomic Sequencing is Critical to Our Understanding of COVID 7/13/22 With infections still surging, the US needs to invest in technology in preparation for rapidly sequencing the genetic information of the next variants. Benjamin Pinsky, MD, is one of the authors.

Researchers Find Similarities Between COVID Brain Fog and ‘Chemo Brain’ CTV News 7/13/22 Michelle Monje, MD, describes a study showing how COVID-19 survivors frequently experience lingering neurological symptoms that resemble cancer therapy-related cognitive impairment.

Growing Concerns Over Highly Transmissible COVID-19 Subvariant 7/12/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the latest on the highly transmissible and contagious BA.2 Omicron subvariant, the importance of obtaining a booster, and the latest on new vaccines coming out.
Also See: and (Alok Patel, MD), (Jorge Salinas, MD), Bay Area KQED Radio, , and (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), and SFGate (Anne Liu, MD), , , and (), (, and Anne Liu, MD), Verywell Family (Amina Ahmed, MD)

Health Care Supply Chain Professionals Offer Four Best Practices for Smooth Leadership Transitions 7/12/22 Amanda Chawla, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Stanford Children’s Health, is quoted.

Are Some People Mosquito Magnets? Here’s What Experts Say 7/12/22 , describes what can influence whether a mosquito finds you appealing or not and how to treat mosquito bites.

Going Gluten-Free Saved My Son and Me 7/11/22 , describes how celiac disease can present in children.

Long, Regular Sleep Key to Kindergarten Success 7/11/22 Debra Babcock, MD, suggests parents to try to establish good sleep habits much earlier than the year before kindergarten.
Also See: UPI,

Juul Nears Its Last Gasp—After It Hooked a Generation on Vaping 7/11/22 Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.

Bay Area Leads the Way on Young Kids’ COVID-19 Vaccines 7/11/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, emphasizes the importance of vaccines amid the spread of increasingly infectious omicron strains.

3D ‘Bioprinting’ Could Help with Child Heart Defects and More WebMD 7/11/22 Mark Skylar-Scott, PhD, is quoted.

The Supreme Court Dealt a Terrible Blow to Children’s Health 7/9/22 , explains how not only children are more vulnerable than adults to more exposure to air pollutants, but they are also more prone to physical injury and psychological trauma from displace that frequently follows weather disasters.
Also See: (), (Lisa Patel, MD), (Mary Prunicki)

Santa Clara County to Spray for West Nile Virus 7/8/22 Shanthi Kappagoda, MD, explains what the symptoms of West Nile virus are.

Chutes & Ladders—Magellan Health Names Next CEO, Transcarent Adds CCO and More 7/8/22 Anne Dubin, MD, is announced as chief of the division of pediatric cardiology and director of the Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.

Bay Area IVF Doctors Brace for post-Roe v. Wade Impact 7/8/22 Ruben Alvero, MD, is quoted.
Also See: ,

My Son’s Birth Went Perfectly — But Then I Almost Died. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known. 7/8/22 A Stanford Children’s Health article about postpartum hemorrhage is mentioned.

The Pandemic Has Eroded Americans’ Trust in Experts and Elected Leaders Alike, a Survey Finds. 7/7/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses how the pandemic only widened the country’s partisan divide over science-related issues.

Daily Skin-to-Skin Contact Weeks After Birth Reduces Crying and Improves Baby's Sleep 7/7/22 Susan Crowe, MD, is mentioned.
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�鶹��ý Children’s Health FASTR Program Health Professional Radio 7/7/22 Emily Kraus, MD, discusses how her team investigates fundamental physiological and sports performance questions important to improving the health and performance of girls and women.

Pediatric Emergency Department Recognized for Comprehensive Care 7/6/22 The Comprehensive Pediatric Receiving Center designation is the highest of four levels of readiness for treating young patients. , and , are featured.
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California Initiative Supports the Mental Health of Young People 7/6/22 Steven Adelsheim, MD, explains how allcove centers are designed to provide early intervention for young people experiencing mental health issues before conditions become severe.
Also See:

How Well do Polio Vaccines Work? 7/5/22 Julianne Burns, MD, is quoted.

What to do if Your Daughter Starts Puberty Earlier Than You've Expected Moms.com 7/5/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

What Can Menstrual Blood Reveal About Health and Disease? 7/4/22 Research by Paul Blumenthal, MD, is mentioned.

‘Too Busy to Die’: Brain Cancer Patient and His Mom Save Lives by Pushing Care in New Ways 7/3/22 Michelle Monje, MD, Crystal Mackall, MD, and Sneha Ramakrishna, MD, are quoted.

How Bad is it Really to Swallow Gum? Livestrong.com 7/3/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article about how to help a child who has swallowed gum is mentioned.

The Secrets of Covid ‘Brain Fog’ Are Starting to Lift 7/1/22 Michelle Monje, MD, is quoted.
Also See: , California 18

June 2022

Biden-Harris Administration Catalyzes Private Health Sector Commitments to Reduce Climate Impacts and Protect Public Health 6/30/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is one of the signatories.
Also See: , , , , , Australia Times of News,

Can Kids Get Monkeypox? Health Experts Say Yes 6/30/22 Abraar Karan, MD, says there are still a lot of unknowns about how the virus is spreading and how it could be present in kids.

13 Supply Chain Leaders on Priorities for the Rest of 2022 6/30/22 Amanda Chawla, says the priorities are driven by �鶹��ý’s vision.

Your High School Son’s Harmful Secret 6/30/22 Manisha Newaskar, MD, discusses how teens can get severe lung injury related to vaping.

Will New COVID Variants BA.4 and BA.5 Cause the Bay Area’s Surge to Get Even Worse? 6/29/22 Benjamin Pinsky, MD, says the variants alone won’t define how the surge unfolds this summer, but human behavior will be a factor.

Say Goodbye to Flavored Tobacco in San Jose 6/29/22 , describes how the chemicals that create the flavors can cause lung and heart damage.

Summer Camp After COVID: The Benefits of Camp on Kids’ and Parents’ Mental Health 6/29/22 Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, points out that engaging with the wilderness can boost mood and help bolster coping strategies.

Delta Reinfection Risk Low Among Unvaccinated Children 6/29/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

Cancer Cell Therapy Innovator Shifts Focus Toward Treatment of Solid Tumors 6/29/22 Crystal Mackall, MD, and Robbie Majzner, MD, are featured.

Research Shows Climate Change Causing Greater Pollution Impacts on Young Lungs 6/29/22 , PhD, describes how the effects of climate change are especially pronounced on children, who need clean air to grow healthy lungs, and do not get much of it in many parts of the world.

Demand for Plan B Surges, Prompting Some Drug Stores to Set Purchase Limits , 6/28/22 Andrea Henkel, MD, is quoted.
Also See: (Andrea Henkel, MD), and (Sophia Yen, MD)

Doctors Say IVF Treatment Process Likely to Get More Complicated, Costly Amid Overturn of Roe 6/28/22 Ruben Alvero, MD, is quoted.
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In Their Scrubs and White Coats, Stanford Doctors Rally Against Roe v. Wade Decision 6/28/22 Kate Shaw, MD, Hayley Miller, MD, and Metty Markwei, MD, are quoted.

Women Have Stronger Immune Systems: Why That’s Not Always a Good Thing Healthline 6/28/22 , is quoted.

“It’s a Great Place to Be”: CIO Ed Kopetsky on Building a Strong & Resilient Culture 6/27/22 Ed Kopetsky, Chief Information Officer at �鶹��ý Children’s Health, discusses telehealth’s positive impact and lessons learned from COVID-19.
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Study: Children of All Ages Can Face Long COVID Symptoms 6/27/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

NY Health System to Use Digital Platform to Inform Teenagers of Diabetes Risks 6/27/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health study is mentioned.

Physicians Transplant Kidneys into Children Without Immune Suppressing Drugs Healthline 6/27/22 Alice Bertaina, MD, describes the medical breakthrough.
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CDC Director Signs Off on Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine for People Ages 6 Through 17 6/24/22 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Also See: , , and (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), , , , and (Alok Patel, MD), and (Nadereh Varamini, MD), (Jennifer Kaufman, MD), (Hayley Gans, MD)

The Abortion Pill: How it Works, Side Effects and More 6/24/22 Erica Cahill, MD, is quoted.

Emmett’s Journey: Treatment for Tetralogy of Fallot 6/24/22 Yatine Lee, mother of �鶹��ý Children’s Health patient Emmett Watanabe, discusses her son’s rare heart condition, Tetralogy of Fallot. Greg Adamson, MD, is also featured.
Also See: ,

A “Morning-of” Pill for On-Demand Contraception 6/24/22 Paul Blumenthal, MD, and Erica Cahill, MD, describe a small pilot study that looked at a combination of two FDA-approved drugs.

Helping Kids Stay Safe, Healthy During Summer Break Travel Guides & Ideas 6/23/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

What’s the Plan for the Tampon Shortage? 6/22/22 Nichole Tyson, MD, discusses alternatives, like menstrual cups and period underwear.

Alladapt Raises $119 Million to Study Food-Allergy Treatment 6/22/22 , is quoted.

Fisher-Price Infant to Toddler Rockers Warning: What Parents Should Know 6/22/22 Joelle McConlogue, MD, shares tips on what parents should do about putting their baby to sleep.

How has COVID-19 Changed How Other Viruses Circulate? Bay Area KCBS Radio 6/20/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discuss how the coronavirus has changed the way colds, flu, and other common viruses act differently.
Also See:

Local Doctor Discusses Monkeypox Outbreak 6/20/22 Anne Liu, MD, is quoted.
Also See: (Roshni Mathew, MD) and (Benjamin Pinsky, MD)

What to Know About the Covid Vaccine for Little Kids 6/18/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also See: , , , , , , Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11), Bay Area CBS (KPIX 5), , , ,�� , and (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), , , , , Bay Area Parent, , Medically Prime, , , and (Grace Lee, MD), , , and (Alok Patel, MD), (Julianne Burns, MD), , , and Florida Phoenix (Hayley Gans, MD), (Michelle Monje, MD)

Children's Fairyland Book Festival 2022: Oakland 6/18/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health mentioned as a sponsor of the event.

Women Power Players in Health IT 6/16/22 Natalie Pageler, MD, and Lisa Grisim, RN, are listed.

Here's How Soon LA County Could Bring Back Indoor Mask Requirement Amid Rising Hospitalizations 6/16/22 Health officials are warning the region could be forced to mask indoors again due to rising COVID numbers. Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Granite Bay Family Thankful for Organ Donation and Says it Saved Their Baby's Life 6/16/22 Carlos Esquivel, MD, comments on the importance of organ donors.
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Summer Camp After COVID: The Benefits of Camp on Kids' and Parents' Mental Health 6/16/22 Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, describes how kids engaging with the wilderness can boost mood and help bolster coping strategies.

Medical Moment: One Infant’s Battle with Tetralogy of Fallot 6/16/22 Yatine Lee, mother of �鶹��ý Children’s Health patient Emmett Watanabe, discusses her son’s rare heart condition, Tetralogy of Fallot. Greg Adamson, MD, is also featured.
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For Packard, a Family Legacy Fuels Cutting-Edge Care for Mothers and Babies 6/15/22 David Stevenson, MD, and Cynthia Brandt, CEO of the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health, is quoted.
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New Kidney Transplant Approach Could Eliminate Need for Lifelong Immune Drugs 6/15/22 Siblings Paizlee and Kruz Davenport are the first people in the world to get kidney transplants without the need for a lifetime of immune-suppressing drugs. Alice Bertaina, MD, describes the procedure that helped them, which recently received FDA approval as a treatment for several types of kidney disease.
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The Battle Over Gender Therapy 6/15/22 Jack Turban, MD, discusses why more teenagers are seeking information and support about transitioning and what to do to help them.
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Why the CDC Ended Testing for International Flights 6/15/22 Alok Patel, MD, breaks down new travel guidelines from the CDC, COVID-19 vaccines for kids and quick-spreading Omicron subvariants.

Children at Particular Risk of Climate Change, Air Pollution Effects: Analysis 6/15/22 , explains how children may suffer from at least one climate change-related event in the next 10 years.
Also See: Earth.com,

Virus Update: COVID Can Cloud the Brain for Half a Year, Study Finds San Francisco Chronicle 6/15/22 Michelle Monje, MD, describes a study showing how COVID-19 survivors frequently experience lingering neurological symptoms that resemble cancer therapy-related cognitive impairment.
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Allies in Action: Embracing LGBTQ+ Families 6/15/22 Jack Turban, MD, discusses ways for parents and children to talk openly about LGBTQ+ families and why gender-affirming care is beneficial from a mental health perspective.

How Improving Your Child’s Gut Health Benefits Their Whole Body (paid article) 6/15/22 Katya Gerwein, MD, is quoted.

These are the Nation's Top Children's Hospitals, according to US News & World Report 6/14/22 For a third consecutive year, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has been named among the top 10 children’s hospitals in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2022–23 Best Children’s Hospitals survey.
Also See: Yahoo! Finance, , , Becker’s Spine Review, , , , , , , Quick Telecast, , , , , NewsBreak, �鶹��ý Children’s Health News Center

How to Respond to a Son Who Keeps Saying He Hates & Wants to Hurt His Classmates Moms 6/14/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article about strategies to help your child better express anger is mentioned.

Can Kids Work Out at the Gym? Experts Reveal Age Limits, Benefits—and Potential Drawbacks 6/9/22 Tim Liu, PT, DPT, explains the health benefits of resistance training for children and teens.

Fostering a Data Culture Within an Organization 6/8/22 Brendan Watkins, chief analytics officer, describes the key principles for cultivating a data culture.
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Mental Health Impact of Gun Violence on Kids 6/7/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the toll school shootings have on children survivors’ mental health.
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Louisiana Becomes 18th State to Enact a Transgender Athlete Ban 6/7/22 Jack Turban, MD, is mentioned.

FDA Announces New Initiative, 'Supplement Your Knowledge' 6/4/22 Alok Patel, MD, shares tips on how to use supplements.

The 10-Year-Old’s Symptoms Passed—But Then Worse Ones Set in. Her Case Shows How Little We Know About Long COVID in Kids 6/4/22 Roshni Mathew, MD, discusses how long COVID presents in children.
Also See: (Jorge Salinas, MD)

How Can People Fall Asleep to True Crime Shows and Podcasts? 6/4/22 , explains this phenomenon is similar to telling children bedtime stories.

High-Risk Babies Don’t Always Get the Follow-up Care They Need 6/3/22 Susan Hintz, MD, discusses a study showing how children of Black mothers, teen moms, and those whose moms are less educated were among those more likely to miss follow-up care.

Guide to Kids’ Summertime Illnesses and Injuries 6/2/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Team Sports: Good for Kids' Minds, Too and 6/2/22 Erin Moix Grieb, MD, is quoted.

�鶹��ý Children's receives $100M gift for $800M labor and delivery project 6/2/22 The modernized labor and delivery unit will allow for 20 percent more births at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford and will have a dedicated unit for high-risk mothers.
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Youngest Children Could Get Covid Shots in Late June, White House Says 6/2/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also See: (Alok Patel, MD)

Empowering the Next Generation of Nurse Leaders 6/2/22 Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, urges health care organizations to encourage anyone in need to explore the mental health and wellness resources available at their institution.

COVID: Alameda County to Require Masks in Most Indoor Settings as Cases Spike 6/2/22 , is quoted.
Also See: and (Jorge Salinas, MD)

Myths You Should Stop Believing About Cholesterol 6/2/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Use of These Epilepsy Meds During Pregnancy Linked to Child's Autism 6/1/22 , is quoted.

A Big Reason Your Teenagers Stop Listening to You 6/1/22 New research from the Stanford School of Medicine suggests that there is actually a neurobiological basis for this age-old phenomenon.

May 2022

Tripping Over the Potential of Psychedelics for Autism 5/31/22 , is quoted.

Addressing Asian and Pacific Islander Mental Health in the U.S. 5/31/22 Shashank Joshi, MD, is quoted.

Voices for Change: May 29, 2022 5/29/22 Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, talks about how parents can be there for their children after the events in Uvalde, Texas.

AI Device Helps Diagnose Autism in Children 5/29/22 , is mentioned regarding a study that evaluated a software as a medical device.

How Parents Should Handle the Baby Formula Shortage, According to Pediatricians 5/27/22 Shweta Namjoshi, MD, provides guidance to parents, including a tip about how pediatricians can help families locate shops where formula is in stock and safely guide them to different brands.

4 Chronic Care Use Cases for Remote Patient Monitoring 5/27/22 Priya Prahalad, MD, describes a study that showed 53 percent of children provided with continuous glucose monitors reached the standard of care goal of having an A1c below 7 percent.

Why Person-Centered Care is Needed to Help Patients With Pain 5/26/22 Rita Agarwal, MD, addressed the limitations of one-size-fits-all opioid prescribing policies in pediatric pain management.

The Future of Birth Control 5/26/22 Paul Blumenthal, MD, discusses his study that involved a two-cycle pill taken before intercourse that contained two drugs.

Seven People in the US Confirmed or Presumed to Have Monkeypox in 5 States 5/25/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Yuck! Don’t Vape That 5/25/22 , describes the latest study that shows 25 percent of teens and young adults use non-nicotine vapes, which are poorly regulated.

The Future of Allergy Diagnosis 5/25/22 , is mentioned.

Texas Tragedy: Bay Area Mental Health Experts Address Ways to Process Grief, Help Children Cope 5/24/22 Hilit Kletter, PhD, is quoted.
Also See: , Texas KKSA Radio,

Cochlear Implants Show Benefit in Deaf Children with Developmental Delays 5/24/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is mentioned as a study site.
Also See: TechiLive

AI’s Biggest Challenge AIMed 5/24/22 Charitha Reddy, MD, discusses EchoNet Peds and the challenges of accessing and sharing data at AIMed’s Global Summit.

Parents Sleep Better When Their Kids Do 5/24/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health study is mentioned.

Pfizer 3-dose COVID vaccine 80% effective against symptomatic omicron infection for youngest children 5/23/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.
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The Earlier, The Better: How Parents Can Recognize the Symptoms of Childhood Celiac Disease (paid article) 5/23/22 , explains how early diagnosis and treatment is key to minimizing the risk of long-term health problems linked to celiac disease.

Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Linked to Better MH in Trans Youth 5/23/22 Jack Turban, MD, says training in gender-affirming care in medical schools, residencies, and fellowships is crucial to addressing the shortage of physicians who can provide such care.

The Surprising Risks of Sleeping in on the Weekend 5/23/22 , suggests waking up at your normal time, then taking a short nap during the day whenever you notice yourself feeling tired.

Cloud Computing Speeds Up Digital Transformation 5/21/22 Garima Srivastava, executive director of enterprise business and web systems, writes about building “digital-first” business models.

Seven Fascinating Facts About Female Masturbation�� 5/21/22 Leah Millheiser, MD, is quoted.

The C.D.C. recommends Pfizer-BioNTech boosters for children 5 to 11. 5/19/22 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
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Awards Given for Promoting Diversity in Medicine 5/19/22 Fernando Mendoza, MD, Yvonne Maldonado, MD, Baraka Floyd, MD, and , are quoted.

Four Questions for Desiree LaBeaud 5/18/22 , describes how plastic can affect our bodies.

How to Create a Healthcare Data Culture 5/17/22 Brendan Watkins, chief analytics officer at �鶹��ý Children’s Health, shares his thoughts on how data management, governance, and analysis are critical for health care providers to deliver high-quality care and improve patient outcomes.

Paulami Chatterjee, PhD: Lowering Airway Iron to Treat ABPA in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis 5/17/22 Paulami Chatterjee, PhD, cites an urgent need for new treatment strategies, adding that reducing airway iron could result in a decrease in the production of aspergillus fumigatus proteases.

CDC Investigating Mystery Cases of Hepatitis in Children 5/16/22 Leina Alrabadi, MD, discusses the symptoms that parents should be on the lookout for, and if the hepatitis A and B vaccines provide protection against hepatitis from adenoviruses.

Is it Safe for Babies to Sleep in Car Seats? New Law Raises Questions 5/16/22 Debra Babcock, MD, explains safe sleep practices.

Baby Formula Shortage: What Parents Should and Shouldn’t Do , 5/14/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.
Also See: , , and (Shweta Namjoshi, MD)

Congress Should Apply a Key Lesson from the War on Cancer to Address Pediatric Behavioral, Mental Health Crisis 5/13/22 Paul King, president and CEO of �鶹��ý Children’s Health, discusses how the Strengthen Kids’ Mental Health Now Act would repair the pediatric health care safety net and improve access to behavioral and mental health care through better integration and coordination.

COVID-19 Uptick Prompts Health Officials to Advise Stepped-Up Precautions 5/13/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, says it’s important not to view wearing a mask as a chore, but as a part of your daily routine.
Also See: (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Anne Liu, MD), and (Manisha Newaskar, MD)

5 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy, According to an Obstetrician (paid article) 5/13/22 Virginia Chan, DO, is quoted.

How to Help Children Feel Comfortable Expressing Their Feelings 5/11/22 Mari Kurahashi, MD, shares tips on how to have conversations with kids about current and emerging crises and help them understand and process emotions.

Community Spaces Designed to Make an Impact Architectural Digest 5/11/22 Jill Ann Sullivan, �鶹��ý Children’s Health Sr. VP of Strategic Space Planning and General Services, explains how Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital was designed to help obstetric and pediatric patients.

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas Bring Baby Girl Home After 100 Days In NICU; But What Is NICU? MSN India 5/11/22 �鶹��ý Children's Health is mentioned about why some babies are admitted to the NICU.

FDA Approves First and Only Medication to Treat Chronic Yeast Infections 5/10/22 Hayley Miller, MD, says there have not been any new therapeutic options for almost two decades.

What Parents Can Do Amid Drastic Shortage in Baby Formula 5/10/22 Shweta S. Namjoshi, MD, offers tips on what parents of infants should and shouldn’t do.

FDA Approves First and Only Medication to Treat Chronic Yeast Infections 5/10/22 Hayley Miller, MD, is quoted.

Meet the Parents Who Refuse to Give Their Kids Smartphones 5/9/22 Bradley Aaron Zicherman, MD, explains how smartphone addiction mimics substance-abuse in the way it triggers dopamine responses in the brain.
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SJ Reinstates Temporary Mask Mandate for City Employees 5/9/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, is quoted.
Also See: (Yvonne Maldonado, MD)

COVID Symptoms Unlikely to Relapse After Taking Paxlovid ��5/9/22 Prasanna Jagannathan, MD, is quoted.

CDC Investigating 109 Cases of Hepatitis Among Children, Five Deaths, Since October 5/6/22 Leina Alrabadi, MD, says it is too early to know what is causing the outbreak of severe cases.
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How Much Sleep Your Child Needs by Age 5/6/22 Caroline Okorie, MD, is quoted.

Lawn Love: 2022's Worst Cities for Grass Allergies This Summer 5/6/22 Sean McGhee, MD, is quoted

94% of Transgender Youth Maintain Gender Identity 5 Years After Social Transition 5/5/22 Jack Turban, MD, is quoted.
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As Cases Increase, the Bay Area is California's COVID Hotspot 5/4/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, is featured.
Also See: San Francisco Chronicle and (Jorge Salinas, MD), , and (Alok Patel, MD), , and (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Benjamin Pinsky, MD)

FDA Approves First COVID Treatment for Young Kids 5/4/22 The FDA has approved the antiviral remdesivir for the treatment of children younger than 12 who have COVID-19 and are at a high risk of severe illness. Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Stanford Collaborates with Local School Districts to Support Mental Health and Well-Being 5/4/22 Shashank Joshi, MD, is quoted.

Pfizer Seeks Approval for COVID-19 Boosters in Kids Age 5-11. What Parents Need to Know 5/3/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, comments on the current data we have for boosters in the 5- to 11-year-old age group.
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6 Facts About Abortion that Everyone Should Know 5/3/22 Andrea Henkel, MD, is quoted.

What Parents Need to Know About Caring For Kids' Skin — and 3 of the Most Common Issues (paid article) 5/3/22 Nora Fahden, MD, provides advice to parents about what to do when their child has eczema, warts, or hives.

Transgender Youth Care: Here's How Treatments, Scientific Thought Have Changed Over the Years 5/3/22 Jack Turban, MD, describes how affirmation of a person’s gender identity results in good mental health outcomes.

The Brain ‘Learns’ to Have Seizures More Efficiently and Frequently Over Time, Mouse Study Shows 5/2/22 Juliet Knowles, MD, and Michelle Monje, MD, describe the results of a study that found the same process that allows you to hold onto new information and skills could also make certain neurological diseases worse.
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Who is Afraid of Birth Control? 5/2/22 Leah Millheiser, MD, cites decades of studies documenting the safety and effectiveness of approved oral contraceptives for eligible patients.

Vegetarian and Meat-Eating Children Have Similar Growth and Nutrition But Not Weight, Study Finds 5/2/22 , is quoted.

U.S. Bank Inspirational Athlete | Kevin Macy from Serra 5/1/22 Kevin Macy went through open heart surgery for an anomalous coronary artery when he was a sophomore in high school. Frank Hanley, MD, describes the condition.

Out of Order May 2022 , discusses best solutions on sleeping through the night and how insomnia is a symptom that becomes a syndrome over time.

April 2022

Climate Action is Critical for Health Equity. Community Health Clinics are Key - And Need More Support. 4/30/22 Lisa Patel, MD, says community health centers are on frontlines of addressing climate change-driven health inequities.

10-Year-Old Tate Fegley Is the World's Strongest Child and Deadlifts Double His Bodyweight VNExplorer.com 4/29/22 Emily Kraus, MD, is mentioned regarding the evolving debate about pre-adolescent strength training.

Stanford Scientists Confirm What Parents Already Know — Teens Tune Them Out 4/28/22 , and , explain the findings of a recent Stanford study that shows children start to switch off their mother’s voices and tune into unfamiliar ones around the age of 13 or 14.
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Webinar: How Children’s Hospitals Can Plan for the Future of Pediatric Care and COVID-19 4/28/22 Dennis Lund, MD, discusses what children’s hospitals have learned since the onset of the pandemic and how that is informing their strategic thinking for the future.

Antibiotics Tied to Lower Effectiveness of Childhood Vaccines Science Magazine 4/28/22 Bali Pulendran, PhD, says the study shows another reason why overprescribing antibiotics is not a good idea.

‘Overcome Pretty Much Anything’: At 20, Caldwell Man Has Second New Kidney, Fresh Hope 4/28/22 Paul Grimm, MD, discusses a patients FSGS diagnosis and how he had a complete stem cell transplant and a kidney transplant from that same living donor.

Did Faulty Assumptions Dash Parents’ Hope for an Under-5 Vaccine? 4/27/22 Michael Lin, MD, is quoted.

Abducted Baby Found Unharmed 4/27/22 , is quoted.

What's the Dark Line on Rihanna's Pregnant Belly? The Linea Nigra Explained 4/27/22 Danielle Panelli, MD, discusses how many pregnant people will usually experience some form of “linea nigra” development.

Pfizer Asks FDA to Authorize Booster Shots for Kids Ages 5 Through 11 4/26/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains why boosters are important to maintain immunity.

Everything You Should Know About UTIs, Including How to Get Rid of Them for Good 4/26/22 , is quoted.

�鶹��ý Children’s Health Launches New Center for Pediatric IBD and Celiac Disease 4/26/22 Michael J. Rosen, MD, describes how collaboration with expert clinical immunologists and geneticists will provide advanced diagnostic and treatment options to children with IBD and celiac disease disorders that do not respond to standard treatment.

COVID Shots Still Work But Researchers Hunt New Improvements 4/24/22 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
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After California Postponed its COVID Vaccine Mandate for Kids, Experts Ponder: Will Shots Ever Be Required? 4/24/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also See: (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (David Cornfield, MD)

CDC Concludes that Requiring Masks for Travel Remains Necessary for Public Health 4/22/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses mask confusion as COVID cases rise in some parts of the country and subvariants of omicron continue to spread.
Also See: , and Bay Area KCBS Radio (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), and (Jorge Salinas, MD), , and (Manisha Newaskar, MD)

The Pediatric Academic Societies 2022 Meeting Returns In-Person to Denver, Featuring the Latest in Pediatric Research 4/22/22 (paid article) Grace Lee, MD, is one of the keynote speakers at the meeting, which presents the latest in pediatric research with scientific breakthroughs, innovative studies and medical advances.

CDC Panel Skeptical of Fourth Covid Shots for Broader Population, Says U.S. Needs Clear Vaccine Strategy 4/21/22 Grace Lee, MD, discusses the need to consider long-term consequences of Covid and how it can occur even in mildly symptomatic individuals.
Also See: , (Julie Parsonnet, MD)

Animal Reservoirs and Immunocompromised Hosts: COVID Dangers on the Road Ahead 4/21/22 Benjamin Pinsky, MD, addresses COVID testing.

Cluster of Hepatitis Cases in US Children May be Tied to Common Virus 4/21/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article about hepatitis complications is mentioned.
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The Army Just Became the Only Service to Give Non-Birthing Parents Leave After a Miscarriage 4/21/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article explains how men may also struggle with feelings of loss and inadequacy following a miscarriage.

BA.2 Subvariant Makes its Way to Campus 4/21/22 Benjamin Pinsky, MD, is quoted.

Brains and Heart 4/21/22 Michelle Monje, MD, describes her research into a rare pediatric brain cancer called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). Cynthia Campen, MD, Gary Dahl, MD, , Paul Fisher, MD, and Crystal Mackall, MD, are also quoted.

Florida Memo on Gender Dysphoria Contradicts Leading Medical Guidance 4/20/22 Jack Turban, MD, is quoted.
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The Risks and Benefits Virtual Reality Presents to Society 4/20/22��Thomas Caruso, MD, explains how VR is used for pain management in patients.

New Jersey Township Investigating Mysterious ‘Time Cohort’ Cancer Cluster that May Be Linked to High School 4/19/22��Paul Graham Fisher, MD, is quoted.

Local Doctor Discusses Impact of Pandemic on Mental Health 4/19/22 David Spiegel, MD, comments on new data from the CDC showing an increase in depression and anxiety in teens.

Medicines for the Flu Are in Short Supply 4/19/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, is quoted.

Tech CEO and Family Spend Spring Break Helping Colleagues in War-Ravaged Ukraine 4/19/22 Rayhan Lal, MD, is helping workers with diabetes in Ukraine and India manage their insulin levels.

Allcove, the Next Step in Youth Mental Health 4/18/22 Steven Adelsheim, MD, discusses the allcove health care centers that offers services to support mental health and wellbeing for youth and young adults in Santa Clara County.

Stanford Hospital Patients Take Part in Easter Scavenger Hunt: Photos 4/18/22 Nearly 50 patients at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford celebrated spring last week by taking part in a scavenger hunt. Child Life specialist Samantha Johnson is quoted.

The FDA Authorizes the First Coronavirus Breath Test 4/17/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, says having more testing options will help the transition to the endemic phase of the pandemic.

As COVID-19 Cases Rise, Disability Advocates Say CDC Isn't Doing Enough 4/15/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Dr. Yvonne Maldonado Has Been on the Frontline of Global Health Challenges. Nothing Prepared Her for COVID-19. 4/15/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is honored with the Tall Tree Global Impact Award for her work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Cases of Childhood Diabetes Rose During the Pandemic 4/15/22 , describes his research using mass spectrometry to investigate why COVID-19 may either kick off or exacerbate diabetes.

Physician Explains How COVID-19 Mutes Sense of Smell 4/15/22 Zara Patel, MD, is quoted.

8-Year-Old Kidney Transplant Recipient Will Run the Bases at Reno Aces Game 4/15/22 Jehudiel Mendoza Moreno received a life-saving kidney transplant at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
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Airline and public transportation mask mandate: How risky will travel be after rules expire in May? San Francisco Chronicle 4/14/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, is quoted.

AHA News: Connecting Health, Pollution and Fairness – That's Environmental Justice 4/13/22 Lisa Patel, MD, explains how where someone lives profoundly affects their health.

Prediabetes in American Teens Has Doubled in the Last 20 Years 4/13/22 Sejal Shah, MD, is quoted.

Who Should Get a 4th Covid Shot? 4/12/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
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What is Perinatal Depression? An Expert Explains. 4/12/22 Danielle Panelli, MD, describes what symptoms to look out for and who is more at risk of developing perinatal depression.

Melatonin Won’t Cure Your Sleep Problems – And It Might Even Be Harmful 4/12/22 Circadian physiologist Jamie Zeitzer, PhD, is quoted.

10 Updates for Gastroenterology Leaders 4/12/22 �鶹��ý Children's Health established the Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Celiac Disease after receiving a $70 million donation.
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While the BA.2 Variant Gains Ground, Experts Recommend Boosting 4/11/22 Manisha Newaskar, MD, emphasizes the importance of vaccinations especially considering the new variant.
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Once and for All: Do Parents Cause Eating Disorders? 4/11/22 Aileen Whyte, PhD, says that while there has been a lot of research looking at the causes of eating disorders, researchers haven’t found evidence that any parenting style or behavior is the reason for them.

Heart Complications Are Rare and Treatable in Children After COVID-19 4/10/22 Elizabeth Profita, MD, explains how myocarditis is treated.

Concerns Raised Over Low Testing Rate Among Teens, Young Adults for STIs 4/10/22 Gary Schoolnik, MD, is quoted.

Guest Opinion: The True Health Costs of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers 4/9/22 David Axelrod, MD, and Elliot Krane, MD, discuss how environmental pollution disproportionately affects young children, whose lungs, hearts, and brains are still developing.

Sith Lords, SpongeBob and Holy Snopes! Special Themes Aplenty for Aces Games This Year 4/8/22 Jehudiel Mendoza Moreno, a Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford patient, will run the bases during one of the Reno Aces’ Home Run for Life Games, celebrating organ recipients.
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Deaf LGBTQ Youth, Further on the Margins, Likelier to Feel Depressed or Suicidal Than Their Hearing Peers USA Today 4/6/22 Jack Turban, MD, explains the need for ASL interpreter services and providers with knowledge about the unique challenges faced by deaf LGBTQ+ youth.

Colds and the Flu Vanished During COVID – But, Behold: They’re Back 4/6/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, says as mask mandates drop and there is more hugging and handshaking, there is greater transmission of viruses.
Also See: Los Angeles KNX Radio, , World Journal

For the Immunocompromised, COVID Remains a Major Threat 4/6/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, is quoted.

Youth to Present Mental Health Research at Annual AIM Scientific Symposium 4/6/22 Shashank Joshi, MD, is mentioned as one of the guest speakers talking about suicide prevention.

Diabetes Drug in Fathers Could Raise Risk of Birth Defects in Babies 4/6/22 Michael Eisenberg, MD, discusses a new Stanford study that says men’s use of metformin may affect sperm development in a way that increases birth defects in their sons.
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Stanford Doctor Helps Children with Cancer Evacuate Ukraine, Get Care They Need 4/5/22 , is quoted.

Hearing on “Communities in Need: Legislation to Support Mental Health and Well-Being” House Committee on Energy & Commerce 4/5/22 Steven Adelsheim, MD, gives testimony about the pediatric mental health crisis during a hearing on legislation to reauthorize federal mental health programs.
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Damonte Ranch’s Cooper Anderson as Resilient as They Come 4/5/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article about sports injuries is mentioned.

The Best Children’s Vitamins, According to a Pediatric Dietitian 4/4/22 Clinical dietitian Olivia Mayer says she works with families to understand what their child may be missing in their diet and formulates her recommendations for vitamin and mineral supplements based on those findings.

Creativity, Collaboration Help Radiology Departments Choose Appropriate Sedation for Children 4/4/22 Evan Zucker, MD, explains how radiology departments can implement programs that use moderate sedation instead of deep sedation to help keep children motionless for imaging procedures.

How a Critical Organ Donation Saved Baby Maya's Life (paid article) 4/4/22 Lindsay Yuh and Mason Hancock are forever grateful for the liver organ donor who saved their baby, Maya.

There’s Good Reason to Worry About the Health Risks of Plastics 4/2/22 Some findings suggest tiny plastic particles could disrupt immune and endocrine systems, damage organs, and cause other health problems. , is quoted.

Sextortion: Why Teens Are the Most Frequent Target 4/2/22 A �鶹��ý Children’s Health article on understanding the teen brain is mentioned.

‘Not Surprising to See, But Sad’: Experts Alarmed by Large Number of Teens Experiencing Emotional Abuse 4/1/22 Hilit Kletter, PhD, comments on new data from the CDC that found that more than half of U.S. high school students suffered emotional abuse from a parent or someone else in their home since the start of the pandemic.
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What Drives Post-COVID Cognitive Changes? 4/1/22 Michelle Monje, MD, describes new research that suggests an over-stimulated immune system, possibly triggered by ongoing vascular injury and repair, may be behind persistent post-COVID cognitive changes.

Gene Therapy Gel, Vyjuvek, Effectively Heals RDEB Wounds in Phase 1/2 Trial 4/1/22 , describes a new gene therapy gel for a severe skin disease, known as epidermolysis bullosa or “butterfly disease,” that helped wounds heal and stay healed in a clinical trial.

HealthWatch: What Transgender Teens Desperately Need From their Families 4/1/22 Tandy Aye, MD, discusses ways families can better support transgender children and teens.

March 2022

Trans Health Care is a “Matter of Life or Death,” Doctors Say 3/31/22 Tandy Aye, MD, explains how families play an important role in a child’s or teen’s decision to transition, which is why parents are also provided with education, tools, resources, and support groups.

The Covid Vaccination Rates for American Kids is Startlingly Low 3/31/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

Social Anxiety May Be Causing Teens to Skip School Moms 3/31/22 A �鶹��ý Children's Health article explaining the disorder of a child who refuses to go to school on a regular basis is mentioned.

75 Black Healthcare Leaders to Know | 2022 3/31/22 Paul King, president and CEO of �鶹��ý Children’s Health, is highlighted for investing in a digital health program that will give patients more access to care using the hospital's telehealth and virtual technology.

$70M Donation Leads to Launch of Pediatric Gastrointestinal Center at Stanford 3/30/22 The new Center for Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Celiac Disease at �鶹��ý Children’s Health will work closely with top pediatric subspecialists in fields such as advanced endoscopy, surgery, pain management, mental health, nutrition and integrative medicine at Stanford to address the comprehensive care needs of children with IBD and celiac disease across the spectrum of severity.
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FDA Approves the 4th COVID-19 Vaccine Shot for Certain Americans 3/30/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the newly approved second booster shot for Americans over the age of 50 or those with preexisting conditions and how to tell if your kids are suffering from allergies or have COVID.
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ABC News Special Explores Mental Health Crisis Among Youth Amid COVID-19 3/30/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the importance of addressing mental health struggles/challenges among the youth.

Medical Groups Defend Patient-Physician Relationship and Access to Adolescent Gender-Affirming Care 3/30/22 Jack Turban, MD, is quoted.

Sleep Reset 2022: Getting Your Sleep Back to Normal 3/29/22 Caroline Okorie, MD, provides tips to reboot good sleep and put sleep disruption to rest.

Coronavirus Today: Another Kind of Refugee Crisis 3/29/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

Eshoo, Blunt Rochester, Fitzpatrick Introduce Major Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Children’s Mental Health 3/29/22 Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 7236, the Strengthen Kids’ Mental Health Now Act, bipartisan legislation to address the growing crisis of children’s mental health in America. Paul King, president and CEO at �鶹��ý Children’s Health, is quoted.

Being Black in a White Coat: Reflections of Black Physicians 3/29/22 Iris Gibbs, MD, and Carmin Powell, MD, are mentioned.

Medical Moment: Depression, Suicide Widespread Among Trans Youth 3/29/22 Tandy Aye, MD, describes a Stanford study that found how families can better support transgender children and teens.
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New AI-Driven Algorithm Can Detect Autism in Brain “Fingerprints”��3/28/22��, explains how the latest study gets us one step closer to creating objective biomarkers for autism.

Men’s Use of Diabetes Drug Just Before Conception is Linked to a 40% Increase in Birth Defects, Study Finds 3/28/22 Michael Eisenberg, MD, discusses a new Stanford study that says men’s use of metformin may affect sperm development in a way that increases birth defects in their sons.
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DNA-Spiked Gel Heals the Skin Wounds of ‘Butterfly Children’ 3/28/22 , describes a new gene therapy gel for a severe skin disease, known as epidermolysis bullosa or “butterfly disease,” that helped wounds heal and stay healed in a clinical trial.
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Surprising Study Reveals Greater Risks for Moms with Female, vs. Male, Partners 3/28/22 Juno Obedin-Maliver, MD, and , discuss how women have a greater risk of complications during and after childbirth - if their partner is female instead of male.
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How to Talk to Children About Ukraine 3/28/22 Mari Kurahashi, MD, shares tips for parents to best help their kids understand this difficult situation, such as creating an open dialogue and letting children know their parents can help them process their emotions.
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Latinx Leadership Awards 2022: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital's Dr. Bonnie Maldonado helps lead the fight against Covid 3/28/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is featured.

U.S. Senate Approves Safe Cribs Act to Ban Crib Bumpers Giddy 3/28/22 The bipartisan legislation would prevent the sale of these items that increase the risk of SIDS. Jeffrey Tan, MD, is quoted.

Stanford Health Care, �鶹��ý Children's Health Earn Perfect Scores from LGBTQ Rights Group 3/28/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

How Covid Brain Fog May Overlap With ‘Chemo Brain’ and Alzheimer’s 3/27/22 Michelle Monje, MD, discusses the similarities in the cognitive side effects caused by COVID-19 and a side effect of cancer therapy often called “chemo brain.” Learning more about the root causes of these memory problems could help scientists find ways to prevent or treat them.
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Where the US Stands on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under 5 3/25/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

Why Climate Change May Bring More West Nile Virus to the U.S. 3/25/22 Angelle Desiree LaBeaud, MD, is mentioned.

Can Melatonin Gummies Solve Family Bedtime Struggles? Experts Advise Caution , 3/24/22 , is quoted.

New Drug Gives Patient His Sight Back 3/24/22 Andrea Kossler, MD, discusses how thyroid eye disease was treated with a newly FDA-approved drug called and the effects it had on a patient after two IV infusions of the drug.

Moderna Edges Toward FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine 3/23/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses Moderna’s low-dose version of its vaccine and the need for a safe and effective vaccine for kids, including those under age 6.
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How To Help Your Kid Overcome Their Fear of the Dark 3/22/22 It's common for children to be scared of the dark. Mari Kurahashi, MD, weighs in on how parents can help their little ones conquer those nighttime fears.
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Worried About your Child's Spring Allergies? Check Out this Pediatrician's Top 3 Tips 3/22/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Early Use of Diabetes Technology Drives Better Patient Outcomes in Kids 3/22/22 A recent Stanford study found that pediatric patients with rapid access to continuous glucose monitoring soon after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis had healthier blood sugar values than an earlier group of patients who weren’t given the monitors near the time of diagnosis. David Maahs, MD, is featured.

How Analytics Can Elevate the Role of Data Across the Care Continuum 3/21/22 Brendan Watkins, chief analytics officer at �鶹��ý Children’s Health is featured.

Is Tinnitus a Rare Side Effect of COVID Vaccines? 3/20/22 Konstantina Stankovic, MD, discusses her latest research to determine the potential impacts of both COVID and its vaccines on auditory function.

China, UK Experience Rise in COVID-19 Cases 3/19/22 Experts warn that the ongoing outbreaks around the world indicate that new surges are likely still to come, and that the U.S. should use the current lull to prepare for what’s next. Alok Patel, MD, is featured.
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How Permanent Daylight-Saving Time Would Change San Francisco Sunrises and Sunsets 3/18/22 , is quoted.

A T-ball Collision Saved this Preschooler’s Life 3/18/22 Parents to 4-year-old Carter never could have known that a bump to his head during T-ball would lead to an unexpected discovery—a rare brain tumor. Kelly Mahaney, MD, is quoted.

Will More Virulent COVID-19 Spring from Hamsters, Deer, Mink?�� 3/18/22��Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses mutation and how this virus is unpredictable. ��

Cone Snail Venom and... Insulin?�� 3/18/22��, discusses how insulin-like molecules from cone snail venom are inspiring bioengineers to design faster-acting alternatives, with the potential to free patients with diabetes from the need for close tracking of everything they eat.��

Trans Kids: The Misinformation Battle 3/17/22 Jack Turban, MD, clears up myths about hormone therapy.

Climate Change Already Making Allergy Season Nastier�� 3/17/22 Mary Prunicki, MD, discusses how and why pollen season in the U.S. is starting earlier and lasting longer.

Child Poverty will Rise if US Withdraws COVID-Era Benefits, Experts Warn�� 3/17/22��Lisa Chamberlain, MD, is quoted.

In Age of Misinformation, Cancer Care Community Seeks New Ways to Improve Communication�� 3/17/22��Erqi Pollom, MD, is featured.

Micro-Preemie Beats Odds to Become Busy Toddler Spring 2022 (p.42) Unique Cardiac and Respiratory Care for Infants with BPD (CRIB) Program helps preemies who have both lung and heart disease thrive. Rachel Hopper, MD, and Michael Tracy, MD, are quoted.

Moderna is Going Head-to-Head With Pfizer-BioNTech for the Opportunity to Vaccinate the Youngest Children 3/16/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses how new data from both Moderna and Pfizer will offer critical insight into the effectiveness of pediatric shots.
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Four-Year-Old’s Bumped Head Leads to Brain Tumor Discovery 3/16/22 Carter Henley ran into another child headfirst during his first game of T-ball, which set off a series of events that led to the discovery of a rare brain tumor. Kelly Mahaney, MD, is quoted.

Let Them Play 3/16/22 Jack Turban, MD, is mentioned in a discussion about how mental health and other challenges affect trans athletes.

How to Support a Child on the Gender Spectrum 3/15/22 Jack Turban, MD, is quoted.
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Mental Health: Bay Area Teens Grapple with Cost, Stigma and Time 3/15/22 Shashank Joshi, MD, says guidance counselors in school are one way to buffer the real challenge of not having enough therapists, psychiatrists, and doctors for everyone’s mental health needs.

Medical Moment: Depression, Suicide Widespread Among Trans Youth 3/15/22 Tandy Aye, MD, describes a Stanford study that found how families can better support transgender children and teens.
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Kylie Jenner Says ‘Postpartum Has Not Been Easy’ After Giving Birth to Son Wolf 3/15/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned, explaining hormone changes, as well as general stress from parenting an infant, can lead to anxiety, restlessness, sleep loss and irritability.

Standing Tall (Paid Article) 3/14/22 The traditional treatment for scoliosis is spinal fusion, but John Vorhies, MD, explains how spinal tethering, a new kind of procedure, is a less invasive option for patients.

Mental Health of America's Children Only Getting Worse 3/14/22 While COVID disrupted the fabric of family and community life, Lisa Chamberlain, MD, and , explain another take – pointing out that child poverty fell to historic lows during the pandemic.
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A New Program Aims to Close the Gender Gap in Sports Science Research 3/14/22 Emily Kraus, MD, describes the Stanford FASTR Program, which focuses on the gender gap in human-performance research, empowering female athletes of all levels and backgrounds to achieve longevity in sport.

Daylight Saving Time: How ‘Springing Forward’ Affects Your Mind and Body 3/12/22 , explains how parents can help their kids adapt to the time change.
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‘Miracle’ Baby Who Weighed 1 Pound, 4 Ounces at Birth Goes Home , , 3/12/22 Krisa Van Meurs, MD, and Susan Hintz, MD, are mentioned as co-authors of a study on premature babies’ survival rate.

How to Tell Grandma to Stop Imposing Her Beliefs on Your Kids Moms 3/12/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned, recommending open communication and clear, easy-to-implement expectations your parents or in-laws can understand.

Will the Pandemic Leave a Lasting Mark on Baby Brains? 3/11/22 Heidi Feldman, MD, explains how stressed-out caregivers can affect their infants as babies can pick up on emotions or subtle changes in body language.

Stanford School of Medicine Plans to Expand Healthcare Access for Underserved Populations 3/10/22 Paul King, president and CEO, describes how initiatives such as the Teen Van Program, which provides essential care and support to youth in underserved communities and high schools, also work to bridge the gap in healthcare disparities.

88 Chief Medical Officers of Hospitals and Health Systems to Know 2022 3/10/22 Dennis Lund, MD, is mentioned.

Long COVID Has Become the ‘Pandemic After the Pandemic’ 3/10/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

Even Mild COVID Cases May be Causing Accelerated Brain Shrinkage, Study Says San Francisco Chronicle 3/10/22 Michelle Monje, MD, is quoted.
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‘Deltacron’ Hybrid COVID Variant Has Been Identified. Should You be Worried? 3/10/22 Benjamin Pinsky, MD, is quoted.

Florida Recommends Healthy Children Not Get COVID-19 Vaccines: Why That’s a Bad Idea 3/10/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Advanced Practice Providers in Formal Leadership Roles 3/10/22 Raji Koppolu, NP, discusses the benefits of Advanced Practice Provider leadership models, current trends, and tips for APPs considering formal leadership roles.

Exposure to Forest Fires Linked to Lower Birth Weights, Study Says 3/10/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned to explain issues associated with low birth weight.

Pandemic Takes a Toll on Childhood Obesity 3/9/22 Clinical nutritionist Venus Kalami discusses why obesity rates among children has increased and ways to help them develop healthier and active traditions.

How to Talk to Your Kids About the Conflict in Ukraine 3/8/22 Mari Kurahashi, MD, offers several suggestions for parents to best help their kids understand and process their feelings about this difficult situation.
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Is it Too Risky for Kids to go Maskless at School and Day Care? What Experts Say 3/8/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains the instances masking continues to make sense for young children despite the change in policy.

Santa Clara County Slides into Endemic Stage of COVID and 3/8/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, says the risk of getting sick from COVID continues, especially for those who are unvaccinated or immunocompromised.
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Does My Baby Recognize Me? 3/8/22 Joelle McConlogue, MD, says in the early months, it’s less about remembering, and more about babies forming a trusting relationship with a parent or caregiver.

Why Kids Melt Down When They Come Home From School — And Why Experts Say It’s a ‘Good Sign’ 3/8/22 Chris O’Halloran, PhD, explains how parents can help their children get through meltdowns, like modeling calm behavior and showing empathy.

Tips for Avoiding the Work-From-Home Burnout 3/8/22 Greg Hammer, MD, describes concrete ways for people to recognize and avoid burnout, like getting enough sleep and exercise.

Watsonville Corporation to Match Donations to Health Care District Project 3/8/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned as one of the organizations Watsonville-based Driscoll’s berry company has donated to before.

The Loophole That’s Fueling a Return to Teenage Vaping 3/8/22 Robert Jackler, MD, describes how his tobacco research group posed as a teenager and easily purchased synthetic nicotine products online.

COVID-19: What it Means to Move From Pandemic to Endemic , 3/4/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
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Nobody Warned Me About How Common Nosebleeds Are in Kids — Here’s What You Need to Know (paid Ad) 3/4/22 Amina Ahmed, MD, is featured.

�鶹��ý Children’s Health and John Muir Health Extend Their Long-Standing Operating Agreement for Another 10 Years �鶹��ý Children’s Health News Center 3/3/22 This agreement provides John Muir Health pediatric patients with high-level care that is not only local but also seamlessly supported by a top-10-rated children’s hospital in the nation if a higher level of care is required. Paul King, president and CEO of �鶹��ý Children's Health, is quoted.

Mental Health Effects of Ukraine War Zone on Children 3/3/22 , discusses how kids in war zones are at increased risk of anxiety and depression.

A New Program Aims to Close the Gender Gap in Sports Science Research 3/3/22 Most studies on sports performance don’t include women. The team behind Stanford’s FASTR program is creating a new approach—and building a healthier culture for female athletes. Emily Kraus, MD, is featured.

More Than Half of U.S. Abortions Are Now Done With Pills, Surpassing Surgery for the First Time — Here's Why 3/3/22 Andrea Henkel, MD, explains the benefits and risks of medication abortion.

Care Transitions for Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs 3/3/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Experts Worry a Lack of Data is Obscuring Which Kids Aren't Getting the COVID-19 Shot 3/3/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, says health experts need continued community-level messaging that emphasizes the safety of the vaccine and correcting misconceptions that children can’t get seriously sick from the virus.
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Southwest Airlines to Donate $4 Million to Medical Causes in 2022 3/3/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

More Americans Than Ever Are Afraid of the Dark, Experts Say. Here's Why. 3/1/22 Mari Kurahashi, MD, discusses the importance of establishing consistent bedtime routines and practicing mindfulness meditation to help prepare a person afraid of the dark for bedtime.

Experts Say Gender-Affirming Medical Care Can Be Lifesaving for Youth 3/1/22 Jack Turban, MD, is quoted.
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‘50% Risk of Being Hospitalized’: Pfizer Vaccine Proven Less Effective in Children 3/1/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses why a vaccinated child's protection against the disease is wearing off much faster than a vaccinated adult.
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Micro-Preemie Beats Odds to Become Busy Toddler Respiratory Therapy Spring 2022 (p.30) A highlight on the Packard Children’s Cardiac and Respiratory Care for Infants with BPD (CRIB) Program that helps patients like Haven thrive. In 2019, CRIB began monitoring Haven’s bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and pulmonary hypertension as a newborn and continues to do so today.

February 2022

The Reason Sweden Isn’t Vaccinating Kids 5–11 Against Covid, Explained 2/28/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

Changing Infant Care to Improve Newborn's Health in India 2/28/22 , is quoted.

California to Drop Mask Mandate for Schools 2/28/22 Governor Newsom announced an end to the statewide mask mandate in schools. Grace Lee, MD, discusses the benefits and risks.
Also See: and (Jorge Salinas, MD), (Yvonne Maldonado, MD)

�鶹��ý Study Shows Differences Between Brains of Girls, Boys with Autism 2/28/22 , discusses the differences in the brain between girls and boys with autism, and explains why autism symptoms differ between them.
Also See: , Los Angeles Herald, , , , , Yahoo News, , Scienmag, , �鶹��ý Children’s Health News Center

How Taiwan Used Simple Tech to Help Contain COVID-19 2/26/22 , is quoted.

How to Read the Nutritional Label on Your Child's Food (paid Ad) 2/25/22 Nutritionist Venus Kalami explains what parents should know when it comes to understanding nutrition labels and making the best choices for their children.

Public Health Experts Warn Against Lifting School Mask Mandates Too Soon 2/24/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the latest sentiments on what it means to lift mask mandates across schools, and what parents should continue to do to keep kids safe.
Also See: and ) (Jorge Salinas, MD), (Anne Liu, MD)

Are Kids Safe Going Back Into School? 2/24/22 Manisha Newaskar, MD, is quoted.

Diversity Leadership Program Aims to Improve Medicine's Culture 2/24/22 Lahia Yemane, MD, and Carmin Powell, MD, discuss the multitude of barriers that underrepresented groups face when trying to enter the medical profession.

At State of �鶹��ý, Leaders Offer Vision for Equity, Life Science Research and Specialty Care 2/23/22 In remarks at the State of �鶹��ý address, the medical school dean and the CEOs of Stanford Health Care and �鶹��ý Children’s Health praised their organizations’ response to the pandemic and outlined plans for the upcoming year. Paul King is quoted.

Keeping Hearts Healthy in Hawaii (pg.6) 2/23/22 Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children recently welcomed �鶹��ý Children’s Health pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon��Louis Capecci, MD, to it's team. His inspiration to pursue a career in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery came from his own personal experience being born with a congenital heart defect that required several open-heart surgeries.
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'Twosday' twins born on 2/22/22 at �鶹��ý Children's Health 2/22/22 For first-time parents Prachi Adlakha and Rahul Taneja, the special palindromic date of 2/22/22 brought another blissful dose of “two” – their twins Mihika and Mishika Adlakha were born.
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Queen Elizabeth Tests Positive for COVID-19�� 2/22/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the queen's announcement and gives an update on the Omicron variant.

�鶹��ý Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 PCR Tests MSN 2/22/22 Benjamin Pinsky, MD, is quoted.
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What Every Parent Should Know About Tonsillitis (paid Ad) 2/22/22 Jocelyn Kohn, MD, explains what you can do to prevent tonsillitis, and what to do once those swollen tonsils make an appearance.

How Long COVID Exhausts the Body 2/19/22 Michelle Monje, MD, that even though it is unclear how often the virus directly penetrates the brain, even mild infections appear to cause significant brain inflammation among COVID patients.

How to Conquer Annoying Noises So You Can Sleep 2/18/22��, discusses best solutions on sleeping through the night and how insomnia is a symptom that becomes a syndrome over time.
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Seeing ‘Green’ Can Ease Confusion, Anger in Navigating Hospitals, WVU Researcher Says Science Mag 2/18/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.
Also See: Science Daily, Hawaii Telegraph, Los Angeles Herald

Vaccines Provide Broad Protection Against COVID-19, Scientists Say 2/17/22 Scott Boyd, MD, is featured.

Opinion: Why the FDA was Wrong to Delay Authorization of Vaccines for Kids Under 5 2/17/22 Alyssa Burgart, MD, is featured.

Pediatric Heart Health Risks and Benefits From COVID-19 Vaccinations 2/17/22 Elizabeth Profita, MD, discusses how to weigh the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccination, with a focus on the risk of myocarditis and whether its rates are expected to rise as boosters are rolled out to younger groups.
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What's Going on with Vaccines for Kids Under 5? 2/16/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses what families should know about the delay and vaccine dosage.
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Omicron Drove Up Kids' COVID-19 Hospitalization Rates. By How Much? Now the CDC Knows 2/16/22 Dennis Lund, MD, discusses the Bay Area’s high vaccination rates kept children’s hospitalization numbers manageable locally.

What COVID Breakthrough Infections Might Look Like in the Future ��2/16/22 , says fully vaccinated people will have milder symptoms and many will be asymptomatic.

Impact of Gas Stoves on Children's Health 2/16/22 Lisa Patel, MD, says children, whose brains and respiratory systems are still developing, are especially vulnerable to air pollution.

Intensive Education Improves Glycemic Outcomes in New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes 2/16/22 David Maahs, MD, describes how a Stanford study found benefits for young patients who used continuous glucose monitors within a month of their diabetes diagnosis, like healthier blood sugar levels in comparison to an earlier group that did not use monitors.

Omicron Drove Up Kids’ COVID-19 Hospitalization Rates. By How Much? Now the CDC Knows , , 2/15/22 Dennis Lund, MD, explains why he believes the high vaccination rates in the Bay Area kept children’s hospitalization numbers manageable.

The Week's Best Parenting Advice: February 15, 2022 2/15/22 Krisa Van Meurs, MD, discusses the latest Stanford study that shows premature babies’ survival rate is climbing.
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At Clinical Virology Lab, 1 Million COVID-19 Tests and Counting 2/15/22 Benjamin Pinksy, MD, describes what this milestone means to laboratory staff.

What to do if You Hit Your Head, and When to Seek Treatment Health.com 2/14/22 , warns of different “red flag” symptoms after a head injury that should cause you to seek help immediately.

Cryo-EM Provides New Insights into Acute Myeloid Leukemia 2/14/22 Kathleen Sakamoto, MD, discusses the latest Stanford research on the development of therapeutics against AML and other blood disorders.

What Is Congestive Heart Failure, Exactly? 2/14/22 Seth Hollander, MD, explains how children can develop heart failure as a result of a condition called fulminant myocarditis.

Why Some States Are Treating Schools Differently from Other Indoor Spaces When Weighing End of Mask Mandates 2/12/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, is quoted.
Also See: , , and (Jorge Salinas, MD), and (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Alok Patel, MD), , , and (Anne Liu, MD)

‘Don’t Write It Off’: Advice From Brain Injury Experts After Bob Saget’s Death 2/11/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health Concussion Program care team member , describes how serious head injuries can be.
Also See: (Yvonne Maldonado, MD)

Stanford University: Stanford Pediatric Arbovirologist Desiree LaBeaud’s Quest to Eradicate Mosquito-Borne Diseases Led to an Unlikely Culprit: Plastic Trash 2/11/22 , is quoted.

¿Qué es el Crup y Qué Relación Tiene con la Variante Omicron? 2/11/22 Discussion on croup and how is it related to the Omicron variant. �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

The Next Vaccine Debate: Immunize Young Children Now, or Wait? 2/9/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Also See: ABC World News Now, , , , , and (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Anne Liu, MD), , , , and (David Cornfield, MD)

For Some Kids with Autism, Online Treatment Could Beat In-Person 2/9/22 Grace Gengoux, PhD, discusses why �鶹��ý researchers pivoted their response treatment to help autistic children become more engaged and vocal by using telehealth and new online ‘world’ programs to motivate them to use their motor skills.
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Football Targeting is a Bad Thing 2/9/22 Researchers found concussion risk was significantly higher during football plays in which targeting was called, especially those in which targeting fouls were upheld, suggesting targeting should be eliminated or reduced from American football. , is mentioned.

Sparrow Clubs and Eagle Point High School Team Up in Support of Dauntless 14-Year-Old 2/9/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Los Mejores Remedios Naturales Para Acelerar la Digestión MSN (CL) 2/8/22 Recommendations on the best natural remedies to speed up digestion. �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Dr. Dennis Lund, Associate Dean of the Faculty and CMO at Stanford University/Lucile Packard Children's Hospital 2/8/22 Dennis Lund, MD, discusses the organizations operating strategies throughout the pandemic, advice for navigating uncertainties, and the lasting effects of COVID-19.

CDC Considers More Time Between COVID-19 Shots to Lower Risk of Heart Inflammation 2/7/22 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
Also See: (Alok Patel, MD)

14-Month-Old Baby Thrives Despite Rare Heart Condition , Yahoo 2/6/22 Yatine Lee, mother of �鶹��ý Children’s Health patient Emmett Watanabe, is interviewed about her son’s rare heart condition, tetralogy of Fallot.

Around Town: Much Needed Support 2/5/22 The �鶹��ý Children’s Health Teen Van is highlighted regarding its work in helping South Bay communities during the pandemic.

CDC Advisers Weigh Delaying Second Covid Shots to 8 Weeks 2/4/22 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
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Severity of Omicron Surprises Sufferers Who Expected it to Be Mild 2/4/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, discusses the possible long-term effects of those who became infected during the Omicron surge over the holidays.

The Palo Alto Tall Tree Awards Return to Celebrate Outstanding Civic Service 2/4/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, wins the “Global Impact Award” from the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce and Palo Alto Weekly for her work during the pandemic.

Tips for Managing Autoimmune Disease During Pregnancy 2/4/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Why You Still Shouldn't Take Ivermectin for COVID-19 2/3/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, is quoted.

COVID-19 and Children: What Will 2022 Bring? 2/3/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses how COVID-19 affects children.

When You Should Be Using Your At-Home COVID Tests 2/3/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Safely Reducing Opioid Use for Post-Surgical Pain Control in Children Montana NBC (KULR 8) 2/3/22 Stephen B. Shew, MD and Claudia Mueller, MD, are mentioned.

Cuál es el Uso Correcto de las Mascarillas KN95 ) 2/2/22 , discusses the correct use of KN95 masks.

An A-List for the Ages 2/2/2022 Heart transplant patient Athena Tran has been recognized by Bay Area publication NobHill Gazette and placed on their A-List for her work in advocating for continued education for patients while they are hospitalized. Lynsey Barkoff, NP, is quoted.

Stanford Team Finds Benefits to Online Autism Treatment 2/2/22 Pediatric psychologist Grace Gengoux, PhD, discusses why �鶹��ý researchers pivoted their response treatment to help autistic children become more engaged and vocal by using telehealth and new online ‘world’ programs to motivate them to use their motor skills.

�鶹��ý Children’s Health Announces New Surgeon-in-Chief �鶹��ý Children’s Health News Center 2/1/22 Karthik Balakrishnan, MD, follows James Dunn, MD, who held the surgeon-in-chief position for five years. Dennis Lund, MD, is quoted.

Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 5 Could Get Approval in February: Reports 2/1/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Pfizer Asks F.D.A. to Clear 2 Vaccine Doses for Young Children as a Start 2/1/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the history of vaccines and suggests that a third dose would, in fact, enhance the immune response.
Also see: (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Grace Lee, MD)

Some Bay Area Kids Have Already Received COVID Vaccines 2/1/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses data collected from Stanford COVID peds clinical trial to help determine whether to grant emergency use authorization for Pfizer's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children ages five years to six months, along with safety factors. , was also featured.
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Spotlight: Humanitarian Efforts 2/1/22 Hung-Fu “Charlie” Lin, NP, describes his humanitarian missions as an operating room nurse leader outside of his work at �鶹��ý Children’s Health.

January 2022

Omicron Has States Rethinking 'Broken' School Covid Testing 1/30/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses ways to help limit outbreaks and stretch whatever testing resources schools have on hand to comply with White House demands to remain open.

Child Vaccination Rates Are Alarmingly Low as Doctors Contend with Rise in Pediatric COVID Cases 1/28/22 Grace Lee, MD, is quoted.
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Brain Fog Caused by Long COVID and Chemo Appear Similar The Scientist 1/28/22 Michelle Monje, MD, discusses a Stanford study that has identified a pathway in COVID-19–infected mice and humans that almost perfectly matches the inflammation thought to cause chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment (CRCI), also known as “chemo fog,” following cancer treatments.

When Parents Are Vaccinated Against COVID-19, Protection Extends to Their Kids 1/28/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

6 Executives on Managing Supply Chain Disruptions 1/28/22 Amanda Chawla, chief supply chain officer and vice president for �鶹��ý Children’s Health, discusses integrated clinical partnerships within Stanford has allowed for minimize disruptions within the organization.

Inspirational Women in STEM and Tech: Dr. Helen Nadel of Stanford University On The 5 Leadership Lessons She Learned From Her Experience 1/28/22 Helen Nadel, MD, is quoted.

Why Body Temperature Would Not Be an Effective Indicator of COVID-19] OiCanadian 1/27/22 , is quoted.

People Living with Psychiatric Illness at Higher Risk of Death from Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease 1/27/22 , explains that people suffering from mental illness impairs the ability of the brain to regulate the body.

How to Cope with Your Child's Hospital Stay VeryWell Family 1/26/22 Taylor-Grace Freiberg, a certified child life specialist, discusses the importance of creating a support system for the patient and family members.

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Achieves Highest Level of Surgical Verification Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch, , �鶹��ý Children’s Health News Center 1/26/22 Dennis Lund, MD, and Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, discuss the recent designation by the American College of Surgeons, making the hospital one of only three Level I children’s surgery centers in all of California.

Do Neti Pots Really Work? 1/26/22 Zara Patel, MD, discusses why the practice of nasal rinsing is safe and beneficial.

Covid: Qué es la Miocarditis, Por Qué la Asocian Con Las Vacunas (y Por Qué no es Alarmante) 1/26/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, discusses the latest on myocarditis and why it is not alarming.

COVID Cases Drop in Some Parts of the Country, Spike in Others 1/25/22 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.
Also see: and The News Motion (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), ) (Jorge Salinas, MD)

COVID: Health Experts Weight Impact of BA.2. Stealth Strain Omicron 1/25/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the latest coronavirus strain called BA.2 and why this variant is harder to detect.
Also see:��) (Jorge Salinas, MD)

Are Obesity and Diabetes Offsetting Progress Made in Heart Disease? 1/25/22 , discusses the plateauing rate of cardiometabolic risk factors among children and how obesity could signal a higher risk of heart disease in the future.

A Boston Hospital is the Latest to Deny an Organ Transplant to a Patient who Refused to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 1/25/22 Alyssa Burgart, MD, is quoted.

Stanford Scientists Find Unique Antibody in Patients with Severe COVID-19 1/24/22 , discusses that by taking blood samples from patients recently infected with coronavirus, Stanford researchers have found a discrepancy between people who develop serious symptoms of the virus and those who have a mild case.
Also see: , MSN,

Study Finds Men Who Got COVID-19 Had Fertility Issues for 60 Days; Expert Explains Why 1/24/22 Michael Eisenberg, MD, explains why men’s body temperatures and COVID can have an effect on fertility issues.

Men and Women's Brains Rally Do Work in Different Ways, Genetic Study Reveals 1/24/22 , discusses a new Stanford study that has discovered over 1,000 genes that are much more active in the brain’s grey matter of one gender or another. According to the study, these genes are responsible for programming “rating, dating, mating, and hating.”
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Study Identifies How Epstein-Barr Virus Triggered Multiple Sclerosis , 1/24/22 A Stanford study found that part of the Epstein-Barr virus mimics a protein made in the brain and spinal cord, leading the immune system to mistakenly attack the body’s nerve cells. Lawrence Steinman, MD, is quoted.

San Jose to take final vote on first-of-its kind gun control measures 1/24/22 , is mentioned.

Anna Quinlan '23 receives Apple Scholarship 1/23/22 Rayhan Lal, MD, is quoted.

How to Get More Deep Sleep to Wake Up Refreshed 1/23/22 , is quoted.

After the Omicron Wave, Here's What Experts Say Could Come Next in 2022 1/23/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
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'Code Red' Heat: The Climate Emergency is Sending More Kids of Color to the Emergency Room , 1/22/22 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses the need for better integration of environmental and climate change training for pediatricians and why kids coming from poverty and housing insecurity are major factors of health concern.

Kid's COVID Hospitalizations Hit Pandemic High, Worrying Doctors and Parents About Long-Term Impact 1/21/22 Grace Lee, MD, discusses why there is still a lot of unknowns when it comes to long-term impacts for children’s health and why their outcomes are still unclear.

CDC Urges Americans to Get Moving, but There's No Simple Solution 1/20/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the need to tailor exercise programs/initiative strategies to different populations, equity, and inclusiveness so individuals can adopt and integrate practices into their own unique lives.

How Long Before Someone with COVID-19 Isn't Contagious? 1/20/22 , is quoted.

Make-A-Wish Wednesday: Meet Wish Kid Adlie and her Family 1/20/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Community Projects Address COVID-19 Impacts 1/20/22 Grace Lee, MD, Arash Anoshiravani, MD, and , are mentioned.

Antibody Combination Produces a Synergistic Response in Difficult-to-Treat Pediatric Cancers 1/19/22 Robbie Majzner, MD, discusses a recent study about treatments of neuroblastoma; how combining anti-GD2 and anti-CD47 together the mice in the study with neuroblastoma were unexpectedly cured.

Early Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy for Transgender Teens Leads to Better Mental Health 1/19/22 Jack Turban, MD, says the new research found that transgender people who began hormone treatment in adolescence had fewer thoughts of suicide, were less likely to experience major mental health disorders and had fewer problems with substance abuse than those who started hormones in adulthood.

The Latest Recommendations on Masks to Prevent the Spread of COVID 1/19/22 As COVID has evolved, so have mask recommendations. Anne Liu, MD, is quoted.
Also see: , , and CBN Online (Alok Patel, MD), (Karen Hardy, MD), Newsy ()

Aquapheresis Offers Hope to Preterm Neonates < 3 kg with Renal Failure 1/19/22 Scott Sutherland, MD, Cynthia Wong, MD, and Alexis Davis, MD, describe how a new device called aquapheresis is being used to deliver extracorporeal kidney replacement therapy to the smallest neonates.

Two Antibodies Synergize in Triple Whammy to Pediatric Cancers, Stanford-Led Study Finds 1/19/22, discusses a new study on how a combination of anti-cancer antibodies produced a powerfully synergistic response in two hard-to-treat pediatric cancers.
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Am I Asymptomatic, or Do I Just Really Not Want to Have Covid-19? A Guide. 1/18/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, discusses symptoms of COVID and when to get tested.

Los Altos Crafters Still Finding Ways To Make Art Together 1/18/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Sanford Children’s Genomic Medicine Consortium Sequences Genomes in Immune-Compromised Children 1/18/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

7 Causes of Postpartum Headaches 1/17/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Body Temperature May Not Be an Effective Gauge of COVID-19 1/16/22 , explains how a recent study shows temperature is pretty variable.

Not a Morning Person? A Sunrise Alarm Clock Could Be the Answer, Experts Say 1/15/22 , is quoted.

COVID Cases Are Rising Quickly Among S.F. Teenagers. What’s Going On? 1/15/22 Anne Liu, MD, is quoted.

Could the COVID-19 Pandemic End Soon? Here’s What Experts Say About Endemic Phase 1/14/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, expects to see the number of COVID cases to drop in California, and says the next phase is living with the virus.

Pediatric Suicide Attempts, Mental Health Cases Rose 53% in 2021, �鶹��ý Children’s CEO Says 1/14/22 Paul King, president and CEO of �鶹��ý Children’s Health, discusses how the organization is using innovative approaches to diagnose and treat mental health disorders among pediatric patients through data collection tools.

CMIO 3.0: How the Chief Medical Information Officer Role Has Evolved 1/14/22 Natalie Pageler, MD, discusses the need for health systems to build innovative decision support tools on top of creating web-based EHR integrated support tools.

As COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Roll Out to Younger Kids, Will Myocarditis Cases Rise? 1/13/22 Elizabeth Profita, MD, discusses the latest on myocarditis.
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Stanford Scientists Complete Fastest DNA Sequencing Technique in the World 1/13/22 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is mentioned.
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Early Access to Gender-Affirming Hormones Linked to Better Mental Health, Study Finds , Yahoo News 1/12/22 Jack Turban, MD, says the new research found that transgender people who began hormone treatment in adolescence had fewer thoughts of suicide, were less likely to experience major mental health disorders and had fewer problems with substance abuse than those who started hormones in adulthood.
Also See: , , , , , , , , , , Drugs.com, Scienmag, , , �鶹��ý Children’s Health News

Top Tips to ‘Flurona’-Proof Your Home 1/11/22 Alok Patel, MD, provides ways to germ-proof a home, like good handwashing, swapping out sponges often, and where to concentrate use of disinfectant indoors.

Why Stanford Wants to Make CGM a Standard of Care for Diabetic Kids 1/11/22 Priya Prahalad, MD, explains the findings of a Stanford study that found children and teens who use continuous glucose monitors shortly after a type 1 diabetes diagnosis have better outcomes a year later.
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Everything You Need to Know Before Starting IVF 1/11/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

7 Home Remedies for Pregnancy Heartburn Babygaga 1/11/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

What is Croup? Doctors Explain the ‘Barking’ Cough Found in Some Children with COVID-19 1/10/22 Eric Zee, MD, explains that croup is commonly caused by respiratory viruses like parainfluenza or the common cold because the infections cause swelling and inflammation around a child’s vocal cords and throat.

Stanford Professors Back Proposed Law Restricting Sale of Weight-Loss Supplements to Kids 1/10/22 California legislators are voting on a bill to prohibit the sale of dietary supplements for weight loss to those under the age of 18. , is quoted.

A Surge in Hospitalized Young Children Infected with the Coronavirus 1/7/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses the latest surge of Omicron and why those most at risk are kids who have other conditions or weak immune systems.
Also see: Bay Area NBC (KNTV 11), Bay Area KRON 4, , , and (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), and (Jorge Salinas, MD), (Grace Lee, MD), Bay Area Univision (KDTV 14) ()

Omicron Surge Vexes Parents of Children too Young for Shots , 1/6/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, advises parents of young children to avoid unnecessary travel during this current surge, and to make sure their day care centers, preschools and other care providers are requiring masks and taking other recommended precautions.
Also See: , , , , , Bay Area ABC (KGO 7), , , , Los Angeles KNX Radio, and (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Alok Patel, MD), , , and (Grace Lee, MD), and (Anne Liu, MD)

This Doctor Says Best Part of Job is ‘Hyping Up’ NICU Babies 1/6/22 Jennifer Sedler, MD, is shining a light on maternal mental health by engaging parents and highlighting positivity in the NICU. Her positive tweets about the NICU has encouraged hundreds of parents to share inspirational stories about their own experiences.

Technology Used in mRNA COVID Vaccines Offers Hope for Treatment of Millions with Heart Disease, Study Suggests USA Today 1/6/22 Crystal Mackall, MD, is quoted.

�鶹��ý Children’s CEO Named Chair of Children’s Hospital Association Board 1/6/22 Paul King, president and CEO of �鶹��ý Children’s Health, is named the chair of 2022 Children’s Hospital Association board.
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7 Big Questions About Having Sex While Pregnant, Answered 1/6/22 Leah Millheiser, MD, says having sex while pregnant can relieve stress that comes with pregnancy and strengthen the emotional connection with the partner.

Spotlight On: Charlie Lin 1/6/22 Hung-Fu “Charlie” Lin, NP, describes his life experiences that led him to discover his passion for nursing and enter the otolaryngology field.

CDC recommends all teens get Pfizer Covid booster, 1/5/22��Grace Lee, MD, discusses how boosters will protect teens hit hard by COVID in many ways.
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Omicron Surge Vexes Parents of Children too Young for Shots ABC News 1/5/22 Parents of children too young to be vaccinated are facing difficult choices as COVID cases fueled by the omicron variant rise to record levels and every encounter seems risky. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is mentioned.

CDC Recommends First Covid-19 Boosters for 12- to 15-Year-Olds 1/5/22 Grace Lee, MD, explains how the extra COVID-19 vaccine dose could prevent infections and help keep children in schools.
Also see: CNBC, , ,

Doctor Explains Why Omicron is So Contagious, New Symptom to Look Out For 1/5/22 Konstantina M. Stankovic, MD, discusses how the Omicron variant could lead to inner-ear COVID symptoms and why ear pain shouldn’t be dismissed as a sign of potential infection.
Also See: and (Jorge Salinas, MD), (Benjamin Pinsky, MD)

9 Things That Are More Dangerous to Kids Than COVID 1/5/22 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Testing Site in LA Says Child Tested Positive for ‘Flurona.' What to Know About the Co-Infection 1/5/22 Alok Patel, MD, comments on the possibility of seeing more flu cases in the 2021-2022 season.

How State Leaders Can Advance Climate-Resilient Schools Now 1/4/22 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses the importance of investing in climate-resilient schools.

How to Manage Your COVID Quarantine or Isolation in the Bay Area 1/4/22��Jorge Salinas, MD, is quoted.

Omicron and Kids: Advice from a Stanford Pediatric Disease Expert 1/4/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses how the variant is affecting children and when we might know more about the vaccine trials for kids under 5 that are currently underway.

Those Vaccinated With Pfizer Will Wait Less for Their Booster Bay Area Univision (KSTS 48) 1/4/22 Jorge Salinas, MD, comments on the new 5-month interval between the Pfizer vaccine series and a booster shot.

Expert Explains the Difference Between the Different COVID-19 Tests Available 1/4/22��Jorge Salinas, MD, explains the differences between the at-home tests and the ones you get at a COVID-19 testing site, and whether the at-home tests can detect the Omicron variant.

Scientists Use Monoclonal Antibody Therapy To Treat COVID-19 Symptoms ��1/4/22 , explains how monoclonal antibody therapy treat COVID-19 symptoms and why companies are working to produce new monoclonal antibody therapies because of the Omicron variant.

Officials Are Determined To Keep Schools Open, Despite Omicron 1/3/22 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, says while vaccines haven’t been approved for the youngest kids, there are other helpful tools to keep kids safe, like an at-home COVID test that kids could take.
Also See: Bay Area ABC (KGO 7),

FDA Authorizes Pfizer Booster Shots for Children Ages 12 to 15 1/3/22 Alok Patel, MD, discusses how this new approval will help in schools.
Also See: (Yvonne Maldonado, MD)

This Twitter Thread 'Hyping' NICU Babies Is What We Need To Start The New Year Parents.com 1/3/22 Jennifer Leanne Sedler, MD, is quoted.

Surge in COVID Cases 1/2/22 The U.S. reports a record number of COVID-19 infections ahead of children returning to school following the holiday break. Alok Patel, MD, answers questions and concerns families have.
Also See: (Yvonne Maldonado, MD), (Alok Patel, MD), , Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48), , and (Jorge Salinas, MD), Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48),��and Bay Area Univision (KDTV 14) ()

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