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In the News - 2024

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 2024

Nasal Spray for Brain Cancer, Alzheimer’s Blood Test: Top Neurology Q&As of 2024 12/31/24 H. Westley Phillips, MD, offers perspective on how children with epilepsy can be best served

Health Spotlight | Science Labs for Sick Kids 12/31/24 Seriously ill children who are hospitalized face the challenge of missing school. The hospital school at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is making sure that doesn’t happen. Kathy Ho is quoted.
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Air Pollution & Children’s Health: Little Lungs, Big Problem 12/28/24 Lisa Patel, MD, explains how air pollution can negatively impact children.
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Neha Dhupia’s 5 Self-Care Tips for New Moms: ‘Take Out Time for Yourself’ 12/28/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

15 Recent Hospital, Health Care Executive Moves 12/27/24 William Gallentine, DO, is listed.

Stanford Psychiatrist Offers Tips to Get You to Spend Less Time on Your Phone 12/27/24 Bradley Zicherman, MD, is featured.

Breakthrough Surgery Brings New Hope for Teen With Epilepsy 12/26/24 Isaac Diaz found relief from frequent seizures following an extremely complex surgery offered by��Stanford Children’s neurosurgeons. Laura Prolo, MD, and Vivek Buch, MD, are featured.
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Black Children Suspected of Experiencing Child Abuse at Higher Rates 12/26/24 Fereshteh Salimi-Jazi, MD, describes a study that highlights racial and ethnic risk factors associated with suspicion for child abuse in pediatric patients admitted after traumatic injury.
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Christian McCaffrey Visits Young Patients at Children’s Hospital Before Christmas 12/25/24 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey spread holiday cheer at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, winning hearts with gifts, smiles, and pure festive spirit.
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We Need to Think About Trauma in Treating Autoimmune Disorders 12/25/24 �鶹��ý is mentioned.

RSNA Member Spotlight: Heike Elisabeth Daldrup-Link, MD, PhD 12/24/24 Heike Daldrup-Link, MD, PhD, is featured.

Santa Spreading Holiday Cheer at Stanford 12/24/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.
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AI Crunches Clinical Notes to Highlight Care Improvement Opportunities 12/23/24 �鶹��ý researchers trained a large language model to read medical charts, looking for signs that kids with ADHD received the right follow-up care when using new medications. , and Heidi Feldman, MD, are featured.
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Experts Predict What Will Happen if Vaccine Programs and Mandates Go Away 12/20/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

“Sleepmaxxing” Trend Has Young Adults Optimizing Their Sleep. Experts Share Some Do’s and Don’ts. 12/19/24 Rafael Pelayo, MD, warns against obsessing over smartphone sleep trackers.

Doctor Raises Awareness for Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder Archyde 12/16/24 Mekhla Varma, MD, discusses Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), a little-known condition affecting connective tissue throughout the body.

The Weirdest Job in AI: Defending Robot Rights and 12/15/24 , is quoted.

Are Childhood Vaccines ‘Overloading’ the Immune System? No. 12/14/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains how immunity is built.
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The Horror of Child Abuse in the Black Community 12/14/24 Stephanie Chao, MD, describes a study that found Black children are over-reported as suspected victims of child abuse when they have traumatic injuries.
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Where You Live in LA Can Mean More ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Your Blood 12/13/24 Lisa Patel, MD, explains how polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can impact your health.

�鶹��ý’s Top Scientific Advancements of 2024 12/13/24 , Christopher Almond, MD, Michelle Monje, MD, PhD, and , are featured.

U.S. News Lists These Bay Area Hospitals Among Best for Maternity Care 12/13/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford earns top honors in maternity care for the fourth consecutive year.
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�鶹��ý Children’s Health Announces New Chief of Child Neurology 12/12/24 William Gallentine, DO, has been appointed as the new Division Chief of��Child Neurology��at �鶹��ý Children’s Health.��

Top Places to Work in IT: 17 Health Systems Rank in 2025 12/10/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is on the list.
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What Is Sunflower Syndrome? 12/9/24 Fiona Baumer, MD, describes a photosensitive type of epilepsy called sunflower syndrome involves eye fluttering and hand-waving while turning toward sunlight.

South Bay Family Raises Awareness for "Kangaroo Care" for Premature Newborns 12/4/24 A local family with triplets shares their health care journey of being born premature and the health care strategies from Stanford Children’s that helped them to thrive. Melissa Scala, MD, is quoted.
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Award Recognizes Improvement in Care of High-Risk Infants and 12/4/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is honored for their work decreasing the time between birth and when "kangaroo care" is implemented.

Two Common Antiseizure Medications Do Not Harm Child Neurodevelopment and 12/4/24 Six-year-olds who were exposed prenatally to common antiseizure medications had normal verbal and cognitive abilities, a large, multisite study has found. , explains.
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Stanford Looks to Add Hospital Beds to Meet Growing Demand 12/4/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Why It’s Time to Ditch Your Black Plastic Cookware 12/4/24 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, discusses how we as individuals can respond to the risks brought upon by the plastic objects in our lives.
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How Palm Springs Unified School District is Working to Combat Chronic Absenteeism 12/4/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

The Best Headphones for Kids to Rock Out (Without Hurting Their Hearing) 12/3/24 Melissa Tribble, AuD, describes how to use kids’ headphones safely.

Why Am I So Tired All the Time? 12/3/24 Shannon Sullivan, MD, describes ways to identify and treat the source of fatigue.
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Understanding Modern Career Theory 12/2/24 , describes how a physician’s career is cyclical and how understanding this cycle helps manage career transitions more effectively.

Part II From Abroad to Bedside: IMGs in the U.S. Healthcare System 12/2/24 Gabriel Tse, MBChB, MS, discusses applying to U.S medical residency, perceptions of the U.S. health care system, and the overall impact of IMGs in the U.S.

The Heart of Nursing: Surgical Missions 12/1/24 Charlie Lin, MSN, APRN, describes his medical missions in Haiti.

Gift Guide: Perfect Gift Ideas for Kids With ADHD 12/1/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

November 2024

Visalia Boy Seizure-Free After Being Diagnosed With Rare Epilepsy Condition 11/29/24 After Sammy was diagnosed with epilepsy, the seizures kept coming. His parents turned to �鶹��ý Children’s Health for answers. Emily Spelbrink, MD, PhD, is featured.

Neurodivergent vs. Neurotypical: What Does 'Neurodivergent' Mean? 11/27/24 Lawrence Fung, MD, is quoted.

Shedding Light on the Need for Sun Safety in Schools�� 11/27/24 Dawn Siegel, MD, describes a workshop she hosts that teaches students about sunscreen, sun hazards, and melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Top Pediatric Group Establishes Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Kids 11/27/24 Rita Agarwal, MD, discusses the new clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Health Spotlight | A Child’s Intestinal Transplant Journey 11/26/24 After a life-changing surgery, 10-year-old Jah’Seki Cathey has big dreams of playing football and baseball. Ke-You (Yoyo) Zhang, MD, describes his care.
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The Truth About Raw Milk and Why Experts Are ‘Absolutely Horrified’ by the Trend 11/26/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, describes the risks of raw milk.
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88 Health Systems With Strong Finances 11/26/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is listed.

Opinion: If My Dying Daughter Could Face Her Mortality, Why Couldn’t the Rest of Us? 11/25/24 Justin Baker, MD, describes the importance of an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to palliative and end-of-life care for children in oncology.

Q&A: Improving Diagnosis, Surgical Intervention Key to Addressing Pediatric Epilepsy 11/25/24 H. Westley Phillips, MD, provides perspective and insight on the challenges within and future of pediatric epilepsy and surgical intervention.

VIDEO: The Potential of Everyday AI Use in Primary Care 11/25/24 Sabrina Braham, MD, describes some examples of how AI can help primary care providers in everyday tasks outside of what they might typically see in the electronic health record.

Christian McCaffrey to Wear Cleats Designed by Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Patient for NFL’s My Cause My Cleats 11/25/24 Ellen Washington, 19, drew on her medical experience and love for the San Francisco 49ers to design Christian McCaffrey’s cleats.

HIMSS Celebrates the 2025 Changemaker in Health Award and Scholarship Recipients 11/25/24 Ilir Kullolli, MS, receives the HIMSS Partner Award: HIMSS-ACCE Excellence in Clinical Engineering and Information Technology Synergies Award.

The News Not Noise Letter: Thanksgiving Survival Guide 11/25/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Benefits of Gene Therapy for Cerebral ALD Persist at 6 Years, but With Malignancy Risk 11/24/24 Ami Shah, MD, is quoted.

Biggest Hospitals in Silicon Valley 11/22/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is listed.

11.21: Forever Young - Made in a Free World Hero of the Week 11/22/24 Victoria Ward, MD, discusses her work with a nonprofit and combining her medical background with a passion for social justice.

6 Best Kid Bikes for Every Stage and Size 11/21/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Benefits of Gene Therapy for Cerebral ALD Persist at 6 Years, But With Malignancy Risk 11/21/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Infographic: 8 Nurse Leaders to Watch in 2025 11/20/24 Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, chief nursing officer, is included on the list.

Awareness for Epilepsy Surgery Among Drug-Resistant Pediatric Patients 11/19/24 H. Westley Phillips, MD, explains why awareness and availability of epilepsy surgery is important for pediatric providers among drug-resistant epilepsy patients.
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Q&A: ‘We Have to Be Worried’ About Decline in Measles Vaccination 11/19/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, describes how measles impacted children before a vaccine was developed, common presentations and complications of measles, and what the future may look like as vaccination coverage erodes in the United States and globally.

Is Your Child Ready for Their First Cell Phone This Year? Here’s What Experts Say. 11/18/24 A �鶹��ý study is mentioned.

Does This Emerging Autism Treatment Really Work? One Bay Area Family Took the Risk to Find Out 11/16/24 Lawrence Fung, MD, urges caution when reading the marketing claims made about this new type of autism treatment.

A Closer Look: Prematurity Awareness 11/15/24 A local family with triplets shares their health care journey of being born premature and the health care strategies from Stanford Children’s that helped them to thrive. Sonia Bonifacio, MD, is featured.
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New Concern About Avian Flu Spread to Humans 11/15/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

5 Roles of Physiotherapists and Pediatric Therapy in Child Athletes 11/15/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Ankylosing Spondylitis and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know 11/15/24 Cynthia DeTata, MD, discusses Ankylosing Spondylitis and how most people with AS can have healthy pregnancies and babies, but there are some considerations they need to be aware of.

Whooping Cough is Soaring in the Bay Area. Here’s How to Get Vaccines 11/14/24 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Treatment Offers Promise for 'Terrible, Terrible' Brain Cancer in Young People 11/14/24 CAR-T cells show promise against pediatric diffuse midline gliomas, brain and spinal cord tumors that are among the deadliest cancers, a �鶹��ý trial found. Michelle Monje, MD, PhD, and , are quoted.
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A Sea Snail Toxin Could Inspire New Diabetes Drugs 11/14/24 Danny Hung-Chieh Chou, MD, is quoted.

Angels for Change Announces Key Update on Project PROTECT Grant Award: Fagron to Supply Critical Dextrose Amid Predicted Shortages 11/14/24 Shabnam Gaskari, PharmD, is quoted.
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AI Identified Patient Messages Sent by Proxies, But Also Broke Confidentiality 11/14/24��Gabriel Tse, MBChB, MS, discusses the importance of focusing on the needs of pediatric populations.

Chronic Inflammation is Both Dangerous and Very Common—Here’s How to Know if You Have It 11/13/24 Jennifer Frankovich, MD, explains what could cause long-term inflammation.

How Safe is it to Let Your Dog Lick Your Face? 11/13/24 Jennifer Chen, MD, describe how a dog’s saliva can affect your skin and who should avoid getting licked.

100+ Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs | 2024 11/12/24 The �鶹��ý Children’s Health Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases is included in the list.

Here's When to Get Vaccinated for Best Protection Against COVID, Flu, RSV for Holidays 11/12/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

100+ Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs | 2024 11/12/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Study Reveals Alarming Increase in Young Teens Hospitalized for Caffeine Issues 11/10/24 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Building a Legacy of Leadership 11/6/24 Marcia Kent, PhD, executive director of Enterprise Learning and Organizational Development, describes a series of developmental programs for leaders at Stanford Children’s.

Child Caffeine Overdoses Double and 11/5/24 Alok Patel, MD, discusses the danger of too much caffeine.

Pequeño de 5 Meses Nace con Extraño Síndrome en el Condado Merced 11/4/24 Natalia Gomez-Ospina, MD, explains what crouzon syndrome is.

Rethinking Parental Oversharing 11/4/24 Nina Kirz, MD, discusses the broader psychological impacts of children being exposed to social media.

How Stanford Health Care is Setting an Example in Emergency Nursing 11/4/24 The Marc and Laura Andreessen Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments are mentioned.

213+ CNOS to Know | 2024 11/2/24 Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, is listed.

ED Pediatric Readiness Could Prevent 1 in 4 Deaths: Study 11/1/24 About 80% of hospital emergency departments aren’t fully prepared to care for kids. Upgrading them would be a highly cost-effective way to save lives, a study found. Jeremy Goldhaber-Fiebert, PhD, is featured.
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Giving the Smallest GI Transplant Patients a New Lease on Life 11/1/24 Ke-You Zhang, MD, discusses the satisfaction of following patients throughout their care continuum and her research to reduce transplant rejection.

New Study Finds About 1 in 20 Women Use Marijuana During Pregnancy and 11/1/24 Seth Ammerman, MD, explains why it’s not a good idea to use marijuana while pregnant.

October 2024

Personalized Diabetes Care Approach Targets Tight Glucose Control from Diagnosis 10/31/24 David Maahs, MD, explains the role that teamwork, targets, technology and tight control plays in type 1 diabetes management and why it’s best to intervene right after diagnosis.
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Digital Health Symposium Highlights Trustworthy and Equitable Innovation �鶹��ý News Center 10/31/24 , discusses the importance of considering the digital divide when it comes to integrating new technologies.

Why Some People Intentionally Cut, Burn or Bruise Themselves 10/30/24 Michele Berk, PhD, discusses how loved ones can show support.

Flu Can be Dangerous. Study Found Hospitalization is Threat for Old and Young. 10/30/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

CDC: Half of All Teens Use Smartphones at Least 4 Hours a Day 10/30/24 , is quoted.

Teens Navigate Parental Boundaries, Explore Social Independence 10/30/24 , emphasizes the need for a balance that promotes understanding and respect between parents and teens.

Robotic Puppies Are Therapeutic Also! 10/30/24 Otis, Max and Stride are robotic puppies that provide therapy and help lower stress levels for children spending time at the hospital. , and , are quoted.

American Nurses Foundation Announces Recipients of Landmark Scholarship Program for Minority Nurse Leaders 10/30/24 Debora Garcia, BSN, RN, is listed.

Why You Might Need Two COVID-19 Shots This Season 10/29/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, describes who is most at risk of hospitalization.
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Biden Administration Launches Pilot to Mitigate Pediatric Cancer Drug Shortages 10/28/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned as one of the participating health care providers.
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Why Iron Deficiency is More Common – and More Serious – Than You Think 10/24/24 Irogue Igbinosa, MD, is quoted.

Immersive Technology Calms Kids’ Fears at Local Vaccine Clinic 10/24/24 Thomas Caruso, MD, discusses VR tools and games that can help distract kids and take away any anxiety they may feel about getting a shot.

Pregnant, Can’t Sleep? Scary Studies Won’t Help. But This Will 10/24/24 , explains how to deal with anxiety and insomnia.

Is Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome a Systemic Inflammatory Condition? 10/24/24 , discusses a new study that found children with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) can show signs of an underlying inflammatory process and are at risk of developing arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Has Pulled Quarter Pounders in Some States 10/22/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains why the symptoms for people impacted are wide ranging.

CEO Tenures at the 30 Largest Children's Hospitals 10/22/24 Paul King, president and CEO, is named on the list.

How to Cope After Miscarriage 10/22/24 Miriam Schultz, MD, explains strategies for healing after a miscarriage.

E. Coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Has Pulled Quarter Pounders in Some States 10/22/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses possible intestinal illness and symptoms caused by E. coli.

‘Hard Not to Cry’: For Coach Kyle Smith and Son With Autism, Stanford Could Be Life Changing 10/20/24 Antonio Hardan, MD, is quoted.

Rates of Childhood Obesity Have Nearly Doubled in Past 2 Decades: CDC 10/19/24 Alok Patel, MD, discusses COVID's impact on cancer and diabetes and severe obesity in kids and teens.

San Francisco 49ers Visit Stanford Children’s 10/19/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford are mentioned.

Keynote Summary: Tanya Townsend on “Huge Opportunities” With AI & the Value of Calling a “Timeout” 10/17/24 Tanya Townsend, Chief Information and Digital Officer, addresses the careful integration of emerging health care technologies in pediatrics.

Top Pediatric Group Establishes Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Kids 10/18/24 Rita Agarwal, MD, discusses the new clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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The Most Urgent Needs in Nurse Education 10/18/24 Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, describes �鶹��ý’s yearlong education programs that bring new nurses into the hospital and give them specialized training.

6 Children's Hospitals Leading in AI 10/17/24 Natalie Pageler, MD, CMIO, and Tanya Townsend, chief information and digital officer, are spotlighted.

Is Your Child Ready for Their First Cellphone This Year? Here’s What Experts Say 10/15/24 A �鶹��ý study is mentioned.

'Helping Them Build Resiliency': How This Bay Area Preschool Is Protecting Kids From Extreme Weather 10/15/24 Lisa Patel, MD, explains the health effects of heat on young children.

A Day in the Life: Staff Nurse in the Critical Care Float Pool of a Children’s Hospital 10/14/24 Monica Patino, RN, discusses her journey to becoming a nurse, and giving back to her community.

What Does Fist Clenching in Babies Mean? 10/14/24 Amina Ahmed, MD, discusses when and why babies clench their fist.��

Racial Disparities in AYA Cancers Highlight Need for Targeted Interventions 10/11/24 Kekoa Taparra, MD, PhD, discusses a new study that examined how disparities in cancer care affect Indigenous populations.
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Forget EpiPens. This San Diego Biotech Is Offering the Same Medicine Without Needles and 10/11/24 Sayantani Sindher, MD, discusses a new type of spray that treats allergic reactions.

FDA Removes Partial Hold for Myotonic Dystrophy Agent AOC 1001 10/10/24 John W. Day, MD, PhD, is mentioned.

Stanford Researchers Use AI to Simulate Clinical Reasoning 10/10/24 Researchers at Stanford University are designing Clinical Mind AI to be a customizable chatbot that can function as a virtual patient with which medical students can interact and practice forming diagnoses. Thomas Caruso, MD, is quoted.

Mixing Joy and Resolve, Event Celebrates Women in Science and Addresses Persistent Inequalities 10/10/24 Michelle Monje, MD, is featured.

This Rare Disorder Is a Leading Cause of Blindness in Young People 10/10/24 , discusses what causes retinitis pigmentosa.

Gene Therapy Dilemma: Treatment that Halts Brain Disease Can Also Cause Cancer 10/9/24 Ami Shah, MD, is quoted.

�鶹��ý Leaders Reaffirm Long-Term Vision, Highlight Cancer and AI Innovation 10/9/2 Lloyd Minor, David Entwistle and Paul King outlined key strategic priorities — innovation in artificial intelligence and cancer research and care — at the State of �鶹��ý address.

Children With Sleep Issues More Likely to Develop Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors 10/9/24 Rebecca Bernert, MD, describes a new study that suggests possible consequences of sleep disturbances.
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How Long Should Kids Stay Out of School After They’ve Had COVID? 10/9/24 Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, is quoted.

Pumpkins for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and 10/9/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

A 'Transformational Era of Nursing' on the Horizon 10/9/24 Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, discusses the future of virtual nursing.
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Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Recognized Again as a Top Children’s Hospital in the Nation and 10/8/24 For the ninth consecutive year, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has achieved rankings in all pediatric specialties ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Paul A. King, president and CEO, and Grace Lee, MD, chief quality officer, are quoted.
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Covid Shots Are Still Inconvenient Almost Four Years Later 10/8/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.

Is There Finally Hope in America's Overdose Crisis? 10/7/24 Keith Humphreys, PhD, is quoted.
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Resiliency, Diversity, Opportunity: Core Tenants of a Magnet-accredited Nursing Program 10/7/24 Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, discusses best practices and thoughts for nursing leaders aiming to bring a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to nursing with a continued investment in the practice.
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80% of EDs Underprepared to Treat Children: 5 Study Takeaways 10/7/24 About 80% of hospital emergency departments aren’t fully prepared to care for kids. Upgrading them would be a highly cost-effective way to save lives, a study found. Jeremy Goldhaber-Fiebert, PhD, is featured.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay Area at Stanford Unveils Brad’s Park, Honoring the Legacy of Longtime Supporter Brad Lyman 10/5/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

The Cells That Stoke the Imaginations of �鶹��ý Scientists 10/4/24 Juliet Knowles, MD, is featured.

‘Dayo’ the Therapy Dog is Semi-finalist for American Humane Award 10/4/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

AAP Advocates Against School Suspensions, Expulsions 10/3/24 Ryan Padrez, MD, FAAP, explains how exclusionary punishment can have negative effects on students’ academic performance and can have long-term effects on their health and future earning potential.

New Study Finds Native Youth With Cancer Have Higher Risk of Death Than Non-Native Counterparts 10/3/24 Kekoa Taparra, MD, PhD, discusses a new study that examined how disparities in cancer care affect Indigenous populations.

California Excels at Screening Babies for Main Cause of Childhood Blindness 10/3/24 California is doing a better job than most of the country at preventing the leading cause of childhood blindness, and helping to shrink racial disparities in the process, according to a new �鶹��ý-led study. Jochen Profit, MD, and MK Quinn, PhD, are featured.

JPMA Cares Awards Microgrants to 11 Organizations Advancing Safe Sleep for Babies and 10/3/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is listed.

Top U.S. Surgeon Comes to Poland to Perform Complex Pediatric Surgeries 10/3/24 Richard Mainwaring, MD, is mentioned.

Mounting Evidence Shows Air Pollution Threatens Children's Cognitive Development 10/3/24 Lisa Patel, MD, is quoted.
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Everything You Need to Know About Getting the RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy 10/2/24 Julie Parsonnet, MD, discusses the benefits of getting the RSV vaccine during pregnancy.

September 2024

New Pediatric Opioid Rules Aim to Cut Risks, Clarify Pain Treatment 9/30/24 Rita Agarwal, MD, discusses the new clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Around Town: Seasons Changing – Beyond the Stigma 9/29/24 Shashank Joshi, MD, is mentioned.

Dana-Farber to Lead Pediatric Cancer Consortium: 5 Notes 9/27/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is listed as one of the institutions involved in the consortium.
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The Future of Female Athletic Health 9/27/24 Emily Kraus, MD, discusses the “Female Athlete Voice Project” that asks female Olympic and Paralympic athletes about their health experiences to tailor approaches specific to female athletes.

2024 AAP Award Winners 9/27/24 Louis P. Halamek, MD, Noelle Ebel, MD, and , are listed.

One Gun Law Reduces School Shooting Deaths 9/27/24 Stephanie Chao, MD, is quoted.
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Rise on Cruise Ship Illnesses 9/27/24 Alok Patel, MD, discusses how to prevent illness while on a cruise ship.

Women Are Increasingly Using Firearms in Suicide Deaths, CDC Data Reveals 9/26/24 Rebecca Bernert, MD, explains the importance of teaching gun owners about safe storage as a suicide prevention strategy.

'A Warmer, Sicker World': Mosquitoes Carrying Deadly Diseases Are on an Unstoppable March Across the US 9/26/24 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, is quoted.

Keynote: Going Beyond “One Size Fits All” Care and Creating a Culture of Growth with Tanya Townsend 9/26/24 Tanya Townsend, Chief Information and Digital Officer, discusses change management and rapid innovation.

Youth Mental Health: Finding Support 9/26/24 Steve Adelsheim, MD, discusses destigmatizing mental health needs, how adults can support student success.

From Ballet to Medicine, a Love of Stories Has Driven This Bioethicist 9/26/24 , describes his unconventional path to becoming a pediatric palliative care physician.

Creating a Culture of Civic Engagement 9/25/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Experts Say Parenting Teens Can Be as Hard as Newborns, Fortunately There Is Help 9/24/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Best Family-Friendly Rugs for High-Traffic Areas 9/23/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

How to Choose a Kids’ Mattress 9/23/24 Shannon Sullivan, MD, is quoted.

Clearing a Path for Diverse Leadership 9/20/24 Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, shares his insights on how to build a more diverse workforce and leadership team to foster a culture of safety and belonging.

Some Experts Are Calling for Age Restrictions on the Sale of Nonalcoholic Drinks. Here’s Why 9/20/24 Molly Bowdring, PhD, is quoted.

Black Mothers Are Having More C-sections Than White Mothers. Here's Why 9/20/24 Irogue Igbinosa, MD, discusses how to advocate for yourself or your loved one during delivery.
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Deadly High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Is on the Rise and 9/20/24 , explains how more monitoring could help with complex maternal health problems.

Outdoor Play Is Vital to Child Development, But Excessive Heat Is Creating Complications and 9/20/24 Lisa Patel, MD, is quoted.
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Childhood Sleep Issues May Raise Suicide Risk, Study Finds 9/19/24 Rebecca Bernert, MD, describes a new study that suggests possible consequences of sleep disturbances.

World's Best Smart Hospitals 2025 9/18/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is included on the list.

Guidance Will Aid Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care 9/18/24 David Maahs, MD, emphasizes the importance of not just having one conversation, but being involved in the process with the patient.

Most Maternal Deaths Can be Prevented. Here’s How California Aims to Cut Them in Half 9/17/24 Amanda Williams, MD, explains the importance of working with the community to reduce perinatal morbidity and mortality.

US Fetal Mortality Rate Reaches 'Historic Low,' But Black Mothers Still Suffer 9/12/24 Deirdre Lyell, MD, discusses a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

So THAT'S Why You Feel Like Crap After Your COVID Or Flu Shot 9/11/24 Anne Liu, MD, explains why people feel side effects after getting vaccinated.

Stanford Professional Fulfillment Model Can Help Physicians Find ‘Joy Again in Work’ 9/11/24 Heather Fitzgerald, DBe, MS, RN, explains how a culture of wellness, efficiency of practice and personal resilience contribute to professional fulfillment.

Pediatricians Highlight Role of ACIP During COVID-19 Pandemic 9/11/24 Grace Lee, MD, is mentioned.
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156 Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know | 2024 9/10/24 Dana Haering, Chief Financial Officer, is included on the list.

The Journey to Holistic Care for Childhood Cancer Patients 9/10/24 As health care providers advance their practices to propel care for children, it is crucial for the field to tailor care for the unique needs of children to maximize recovery and truly help patients thrive. Tanja Gruber, MD, is featured.

�鶹��ý Children’s Health Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer 9/9/24 Mitchell B. Cohen, MD, will start his new dual role in January 2025.

Pediatric Pulse Mini-Series: Transforming Pediatric Cancer Care 9/9/24 , shares insights into her journey in pediatric oncology, focusing on pediatric cancer research.

The Race to Dole Out $400 Billion of Clean Energy Funds 9/9/24 �鶹��ý is mentioned.

Survivors and Mental Health Experts Share What They Know About the Long-term Impact of School Shootings on Children 9/7/24 Maya Rossin-Slater explains the detrimental impact school shootings have on the mental health, education, and earnings of American youth.

Brain Network Significantly Larger in People with Depression, Even in Childhood 9/6/24 Teddy Akiki, MD, is quoted.

New Kind of Classroom for Sick Kids 9/6/24 Serious illnesses and extended hospitalization can lead to a loss of school days and education for children. The �鶹��ý Chariot Program launched a VR education program that allows patients to participate in class without leaving their room.��Thomas Caruso, MD, is featured.

Saltwater Drops in Nose Could Shorten Kids' Colds and 9/6/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.
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At What Age Is Social Media Appropriate? What Experts Think About “Banning” Your Tween 9/5/24 Vicki Harrison, MSW, discusses how to strike a healthy balance.

Behind the Scenes: How Pediatric Devices Get Made 9/5/24 James Wall, MD, explains how the UCSF-Stanford Pediatric Device Consortium is helping address a need to develop devices for young patients.

3 Ways to Help Guard Your Family Against Germs This School Year 9/4/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

La Importancia de Saber Cómo Gestionar la Empatía Durante la Infancia 9/3/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Minority Teens More Likely to Get Late-Stage Cancer Diagnosis 9/2/24 �鶹��ý research is mentioned.
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August 2024

3 Kids Have Tragically Died of Football Injuries This Year. Experts Help Weigh Pros and Cons of Sports 8/30/24 Erin Grieb, MD, discusses the importance of understanding the risks and precautions families should take with each sport, and the life skills kids get from these activities.

Inside Out�� 8/29/24 Sergiu Pasca, MD, discusses his lab’s work to find the molecular mechanisms that lead to neuropsychiatric disorders.

74% of Americans Support IVF — and a Third Believe Republicans Want to Limit Access, Yahoo News/YouGov Poll Finds 8/29/24 Ruben Alvero, MD, is quoted.

Here's What You Can Do to Protect Yourself From Mosquito Borne Viruses 8/28/24 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, is quoted.

‘Slapped Cheek’ Virus Spreads Across the U.S. 8/28/24 Stanley Deresinski, MD, discusses why the rate of parvovirus B19 cases is climbing.

The FDA Approved New COVID-19 Vaccines. Should College Students Get One? 8/28/24 Dean Winslow, MD, explains why it’s important for students to get vaccinated.

Pediatric Heart Transplant Waitlist Fails to Prioritize Sickest Patients, Study Shows 8/28/24 More babies and children survive the wait for a heart transplant than in the past, but improvements are due to better medical care, not changes to wait-list rules, a new study finds. Christopher Almond, MD, explains.

Surgeon General Labels Parental Stress a Public Health Challenge 8/28/24 Barbara Bentley, PsyD, provides ways parents can relieve stress.

HL Shorts: Recruiting and Retaining Specialty Positions 8/27/24 Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, discusses how nurse leaders should implement recruiting and retention strategies to hire specialty nurses.
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Approach Developed for Guideline-Concordant Phototherapy in Newborns 8/26/24 , presents a standardized approach for the use of guideline-concordant phototherapy for the management of hyperbilirubinemia in newborn infants.

Immunizations Are on the Back to School List 8/26/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

10 Reasons Why Your Period May Be Late (None of Which Mean You’re Pregnant) 8/23/24 Deirdre Lum, MD, is quoted.

Access to Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatric Care Hasn’t Met Growing Demand 8/23/24 , is quoted.

Hidden in Plain Sight 8/23/24 Irogue Igbinosa, MD, discusses efforts to develop interventions to reduce the high incidence of anemia among Black pregnant people.

Funding Innovative Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Research for Childhood Cancer in California 8/23/24 , is mentioned.

Keeping Kids Distracted When Needles Come Into Play 8/21/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health Chariot Program has come up with a new kid-friendly device, the Buddy Guard, that’s helping to ease some of the fear of shots and needles for young patients.
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How Has Neurodivergence Shaped Human History? 8/21/24 John Leikauf, MD, discusses possible reasons why there seems to be an increase in ADHD diagnoses.

Study Finds High Blood Pressure Among Pregnant People Is Soaring—Here's Why 8/21/24 , discusses a study that found the use of antihypertensive medications is likely below what it should be.

Automation and Standardization Will Cut Cell and Gene Therapy Production Costs�� 8/21/24 , is quoted.

Oakland School District Under Fire Over Lax Communication of Lead in Water 8/20/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains why symptoms of lead exposure are difficult to trace.
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For CIOs, Delivering Greater Value from IT While Managing Costs is Tricky Balancing Act 8/20/24 Tanya Townsend, Chief Information and Digital Officer, is featured.

America’s Best-In-State Employers 8/20/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Deadly Sea Snail Toxin Could be Key to Making Better Medicines 8/20/24 , is quoted.

How to Actually Motivate Young People 8/20/24 William Berquist, MD, is mentioned.

New Research Shows Kangaroo Care Enhances Brain Development in Premature Infants and 8/20/24 Melissa Scala, MD, describes a study that found babies born very early had stronger neurodevelopmental performance at 1 year if they received more skin-to-skin care as newborns.

Milk-Drinking Toddlers Sought for University of California Study That Pays $275 in Gift Cards 8/19/24 Anisha Patel, MD, is mentioned.
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Hoping to Curb Vaping, California School District Uses Juul Settlement for Sensors 8/19/24 , discusses how detectors alone cannot change students’ behavior.

Fit & Well: How to Keep Kids Safe During Sports 8/16/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.
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Children With PANS Are at Risk of Developing Arthritis or Other Autoimmune Diseases 8/16/24 Meiqian Ma, MD, discusses a new study that found children with pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) can show signs of an underlying inflammatory process and are at risk of developing arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.

How the Brain Helps Cancers Grow 8/15/24 Michelle Monje, MD, talks about her latest discovery that many cancers depend on nervous system innervation and opportunities for novel therapies.

Your Health: How Modern Tech is Helping Diagnose Heart Conditions in Young People and 8/15/24 Scott Ceresnak, MD, discusses a study that shows how some smartwatches are able to detect heart rhythm abnormalities in children. His team pinpointed new diagnoses for kids like Connor Heinz, a young basketball player whose abnormal heart rhythm was picked up by his mom's smartwatch.
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After 35 Years, the EpiPen Gets a Needle-Free Alternative�� 8/14/24 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Their IUD Procedures Were Painful. Now They’re Scared to Have It Removed. 8/13/24 Nichole Tyson, MD, emphasizes the need for compassion and transparency with IUD procedures.

Exploring Opportunities for IT to Help the Enterprise Reduce Costs, Increase Value & Improve Margins 8/13/24 Tanya Townsend, Chief Information and Digital Officer, is quoted.

Underage Drinking Wanes as Teens Embrace More Isolated Addictions 8/13/24 Keith Humphreys, PhD, describes the impact of technology on teen behavior.

Teen’s Project Donates Books to Area Hospitals and School, Partners with Bookstores 8/13/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Combination OUD Treatment Safe During Pregnancy�� 8/12/24 Brian Bateman, MD, is quoted.

Pet Brand O.T.I.S. Donates $42K to Three Hospital Facility Dog Programs�� 8/12/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Packard is mentioned.

What Killed Harmony Ball-Stribling? 8/11/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses how social determinants of health can affect DNA and genetic expression.

The World’s Priciest Drug May Save Lives. Can Kids Get it in Time? 8/9/24 , discusses equity issues related to individual gene therapy.

It's National Immunization Month. 5 Vaccine Truths Experts Want You to Know. 8/9/24 Dean Winslow, MD, debunks vaccine myths and explains how immunizations are safe for children.

Q&A: Stanford Children’s Heart Transplant Patients ‘Not Just Surviving But Thriving’ 8/9/24 Seth Hollander, MD, discusses Stanford’s pediatric transplant milestones and the future of heart transplants.
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The 11 Best Sports Bras for Every Type of Exercise, According to Testing 8/9/24 Emily Kraus, MD, explains what to look for in a sports bra.

Most Young People With Type 1 Diabetes Meet HbA1c Goal with CGM, Remote Patient Monitoring 8/8/24 David Maahs, MD, explains how early use of diabetes technology leads to an improved quality of life for type 1 diabetes patients.

How Do Teens Quit Vaping? Some Simply Send a Text for Help, New Study Shows 8/8/24 , emphasizes the need for accessible youth vaping cessation programs.
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Preparing Kids to Head Back to School 8/6/24 Heather Casey, PhD, discusses ways to help your kids get back on a sleep schedule for the school year.

Eating Disorders May Be More Prevalent, Harder to Diagnose in Athletes 8/6/24 Emily Kraus, MD, is quoted.

Free Med School Alone Won't Boost Diversity 8/6/24 Alok Patel, MD, discusses how a comprehensive approach can help build a more diverse US physician workforce.

Skin-to-Skin ‘Kangaroo Care’ Found to Boost Neurodevelopment in Preemies 8/6/24 Melissa Scala, MD, discusses a study that found babies born very early had stronger neurodevelopmental performance at 1 year if they received more skin-to-skin care as newborns.
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New Project Commits $13M to Study Biological Mechanisms of Rare Congenital Heart Defect 8/6/24 , is mentioned.

What Is West Nile Virus? And How Do You Stay Safe? 8/5/24 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, is quoted.

Nation's Heart Transplant List Is Failing Sick Kids, Study Suggests 8/5/24 More babies and children survive the wait for a heart transplant than in the past, but improvements are due to better medical care, not changes to wait-list rules, a new study finds. Christopher Almond, MD, explains.
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Transplants: How Far Have We Come and How Can Pediatricians Play a Role? 8/5/24 David Rosenthal, MD, and Nicholas Avdimiretz, MD, highlight key successes in the heart and lung transplant space in multiple ways, from how far the space has advanced, to the constantly changing landscape, to how general providers play a role.

Dealing With Back-to-School Stressors 8/4/24 Casey Krueger, PhD, discusses signs of anxiety parents should watch out for.

Researchers Try to Better Understand PANS/PANDAS 8/1/24 Jennifer Frankovich, MD, discusses a new analysis of nearly 200 children with PANS that found a substantial proportion with subtle, systemic inflammation, raising “the possibility that the psychiatric symptoms reflect a brain response to a global process.”
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Tackling Challenges in Pediatric Healthcare With Dr. Stephanie Chao 8/1/24 Stephanie Chao, MD, delves into a few of her innovations such as the use of virtual reality in managing children's anxiety during procedures and the development of 3D optical scanning for chest wall evaluations.

The Southeast Has the Highest Rate of Babies With Low Birth Weights 8/1/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

July 2024

They’ve Beaten the Odds; Now They’re Giving Back , and 7/31/24 Vanessa Torres describes her journey to becoming a nurse treating children who need stem cell transplants.

What the Golden Gate Bridge’s Anti-Suicide Net Is Teaching the Rest of the Nation 7/30/24 Shashank Joshi, MD, discusses a community coalition to boost youth mental health.

Study Indicates Wildfire Smoke Could Lead to Increased Risk of Dementia 7/29/24 Sayantani Sindher, MD, explains new research that shows how wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution.

How to Handle Back-to-School Anxiety 7/28/24 Alok Patel, MD, gives tips on how parents and children can handle the “summer blues” and recognize the signs of anxiety that may present themselves leading up to a new school year.

111 Hospital and Health System Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officers to Know | 2024 7/26/24 , Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer is included on the list.

What’s the Deal With PFAS, aka ‘Forever Chemicals’? 7/25/24 Lisa Patel, MD, describes the health impacts of PFAS exposure, like high cholesterol levels, decreased immune response, thyroid and liver problems, and testicular and renal cancer.

America's Best Children's Hospitals 2024 7/23/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is on the list.
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After Birth at 22 Weeks, Micro-preemie Finally Heads Home: ‘A Baby Miracle’ 7/23/24 , is mentioned in relation to a �鶹��ý study.

Can You Save Up on Sleep to Use Later? What to Know About Sleep Banking 7/22/24 Rafael Pelayo, MD, is quoted.

The 6 Easiest, Most Effective Exercise Habits Longevity Experts Swear by for a Longer Life 7/20/24 Greg Hammer, MD, discusses the importance of adding weights to exercise.

8 Best Medical Colleges in the World 7/18/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, White House Says 7/17/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains how to best recover from COVID-19.

NephroNICU at Stanford Provides Specialized Care to Neonates 7/17/24 Alexis Davis, MD, and Scott Sutherland, MD, discuss the inner workings of the NephroNICU program, the challenges of this patient population, and how clinicians can find support even if their own hospital does not have one.

Parents Warned Over ‘Common’ Practice Which Can Lead to Painful Injury for Kids 7/16/24 Jennifer Lang, MD, describes how to prevent “nursemaid’s elbow” in children.
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Breaking the Silence: Asian American and Pacific Islander Youth Mental Health and Suicide 7/15/24 Apurva Bhatt, MD, discusses her recent paper which examined gender differences in the rates of self-reporting depression symptoms and why this group has been excluded from previous studies and literature.

100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Heart Programs | 2024 7/15/24 �鶹��ý and the Betty Irene Moore Heart Center are recognized on the list.

Too Hot to Sleep? Tips for a Good Night’s Rest, Even in Extreme Summer Heat. 7/15/24 Rafael Pelayo, MD, is quoted.

Diapers Are Unaffordable for Many Families. Now States Are Looking to Medicaid for Help. 7/14/24 Baraka Floyd, MD, discusses the worries about access to diapers for low-income families.

�鶹��ý Children’s Health Celebrates Decades of Excellence Saving Young Transplant Patients 7/11/24 2024 marks 50 years of pediatric heart transplants and 35 years of pediatric lung transplants at �鶹��ý. David Rosenthal, MD, is featured.
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States With Stricter Gun Laws See Fewer Gun-Related Child Suicides But No Effect On Homicides, Study Suggests ��7/11/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

How to Quit Vaping 7/10/24 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is quoted.

Murder, Birth and Test Scores: What Scientists Are Learning About Extreme Heat 7/9/24 Matthew Strehlow, MD, discusses the potential effects of heat on breastfeeding.

Trial of Cell-based Therapy for High-risk Lymphoma Leads to FDA Breakthrough Designation 7/9/24 Crystal Mackall, MD, is mentioned.

Mosquitos Kill More People Than Any Other Creature, the CDC Warns 7/8/24 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, explains how hotter weather is leading to longer breeding seasons for mosquitos.

Non-alcoholic Adult Beverages Should Have an Age Limit Too, Some Researchers Say 7/8/24 Molly Bowdring, PhD, is quoted.

Health Risks Linked to Extreme Heat Linger Even as Temperatures Drop 7/6/24 Lisa Patel, MD, explains the dangers of extreme heat and why some people may be more at risk.

The 10 Best Baby Monitors We Trust to Keep an Eye on Our Own Babies 7/6/24 Tomomi Hayashi, MD, explains how to use baby monitors safely.

Can Oligonucleotide Infusions Really Fix Lyme, Cancer, and Other Diseases? 7/5/24 Mark Kay, MD, PhD, warns against using supportive oligonucleotide therapy as it is not FDA-approved and lacks data.

2024 Transplant Games Honoring Donors and Recipients in the Magic City 7/5/24 Ken Sutha, MD, discusses his journey to receive a kidney transplant and his work now caring for young kidney disease patients.
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ABC7 News Getting Answers: Staying Safe on the 4th of July 7/2/24 Stephanie Chao, MD, shares tips on what parents can do to protect their kids from firework burns and how to stay safe and hydrated from the heat.

Air Pollution in Childhood Tied to Bronchitis Symptoms in Adulthood 7/1/24 Lisa Patel, MD, is quoted.

Opioid Use Disorders in Adolescents 7/1/24 Lee Trope, MD, discusses the opioid epidemic among teens.

June 2024

AI Can Identify Guardian Authorship of Messages in Teen Patient Portal 6/30/24 April S. Liang, MD, explains the importance of identifying who authored messages to physicians.
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Should Weight Loss Drugs be Used to Treat Obesity in Children? 6/28/24 Thomas Robinson, MD, discusses the option of behavioral counseling for children struggling with their weight.
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How Often Can You Take Plan B? 6/28/24 Sophia Yen, MD, explains how emergency contraceptives prevent sperm from fertilizing an egg.

CDC Panel Recommends COVID Vaccines for Ages 6 Months and Up Amid Concerns Doctors Afraid to Recommend Shots 6/28/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is mentioned.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Why Neonatal Screening Can Change the Fate of Children With This Disease D1 Softball News 6/28/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

A Story of Perseverance: An Interview With Matthew Porteus 6/27/24 Matthew Porteus, MD, PhD, discusses some of the scientific milestones along his 25-year genome editing journey, including an update on the clinical translation of homologous recombination to treat patients with sickle cell disease.

Healthcare’s Long Road to Digitization Gets an AI Boost 6/26/24 Tanya Townsend, Chief Digital and Information Officer, discusses the strategies in building Stanford Children’s own integration to link electronic medical records to roadmaps for treatments customized for each patient, and what is next for health care digitization.

Rags to Riches 6/26/24 Paul Blumenthal, MD, explains the importance of period blood research.

30 Healthcare IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2024 6/24/24 Natalie Pageler, MD, is mentioned.
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Chronic Hypertension Has Soared Among Pregnant Women. Treatment is Not Keeping Pace 6/21/24 Stephanie Leonard, PhD, discusses a study that found the rate of chronic high blood pressure in pregnant women doubled over a 14-year period, but prescriptions for medications that can treat the condition remained flat.
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A Day in the Life: Magnet Program Manager 6/21/24 Angela Graves discusses what it’s like working as a professional excellence and Magnet program manager at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, and how the recognition reflects the values and potential of the organization.

Inclusion, Participation, and Belonging: Co-creating Better Refugee Healthcare 6/20/24 Shazeen Suleman, MD MPH, discusses her longstanding commitment to working with refugee children and families in support of their health and wellbeing.

�鶹��ý Offers Gene Therapy for a Devastating Pediatric Neurologic Disease 6/20/24 Experts at �鶹��ý Children’s Health helped conduct clinical trials for the new gene therapy, which gives kids with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, or ALD, a functioning copy of the abnormal gene. Ami Shah, MD, is quoted.

Summer Scamper 5K and Fun Run 6/20/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.
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Top Secrets to Shield Your Patients From Eczema and Allergies 6/20/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

�鶹��ý Children’s Health Welcomes Inaugural Chief Health Equity Officer 6/18/24 Ndidi Unaka, MD, MEd, will focus on embedding health equity into every aspect of �鶹��ý in her new role as chief health equity officer.
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Several Million Americans at Risk of Heat Illnesses Amid Heat Wave 6/18/24 Alok Patel, MD, discusses stages of heat illnesses and health risks.

To Help Children With High BMI, Expert Panel Recommends 26 Hours of Behavior Coaching and 6/18/24 , discusses the importance of accessibility for patients.
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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Has Doubled, But Only 60% Are Treated, Study Finds 6/17/24 Stephanie Leonard, MD, is quoted.
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US Surgeon General Sounds Alarm on Social Media 6/17/24 The US Surgeon General is now calling for warning labels on social media platforms, similar to warnings issued for cigarettes or alcohol. Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.
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Weight-loss Options for Children Are Hard to Come By 6/17/24 , discusses the option of behavioral counseling for children struggling with their weight.
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160 CFOs to Know | 2024 6/17/24 Dana Haering, Chief Financial Officer, is on the list.

The Exec: CNO Jesus Cepero on Strategies for Modern Nursing Issues 6/14/24 Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, discusses developing internships to fill vacancies in specialty positions and to improve recruitment and retention of new graduate nurses.

San Jose Therapist Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Special Needs Child 6/13/24 Lawrence Fung, MD, explains how to vet therapists and why children on the spectrum are particularly vulnerable.

Dr. Emily Kraus: Youth Sports, RED-S in Males and Females, and Actionable Advice for Keeping Developing Athletes Healthy Ready State Podcast 6/13/24 Emily Kraus, MD, discusses the state of youth sports, RED-S in males and females, and actionable advice for keeping developing athletes healthy.

Stanford Transplant Patient Honored at SF Giants Game 6/13/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Drunk Driving Costs the U.S. Billions in Medical Expenses and Lives Lost. One School Uses a Simulation to Raise Awareness 6/13/24 , discusses her team’s work on creating a curriculum that teaches teens about the harms of driving while under the influence of cannabis.

Grandparent Guide to Babyproofing 6/13/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

The Feinstein Institutes 2024 Ross Prize Awarded to Stanford University’s Dr. Michelle Monje 6/11/24 Michelle Monje, MD, is being recognized for her outstanding contributions to research relating to the neuroscience of cancer and its implications for therapy.

Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Announces 2024 Fellows 6/11/24 Helen Nadel, MD, was honored as a Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging fellow.

Stanford Doctor Discusses Regulation of PFAS in Drinking Water and Yahoo! News 6/10/24 Lisa Patel, MD, explains what PFAS are, the potential health impacts from exposure to PFAS, and how these regulations could help.

�鶹��ý Children's Health Expands Innovation Center 6/6/24 �鶹��ý Children's Health has expanded its Innovation Center to offer more health care training for professionals and enhance care for young patients and pregnant women. Kristine Taylor, DNP, is quoted.
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Are Prebiotic Sodas Good for Gut Health? 6/6/24 Sean Paul Spencer, MD, explains how to nourish the microbiome by eating whole foods and limiting sugar, processed foods and emulsifiers.

How Internet Addiction May Affect Your Teen’s Brain, According to a New Study 6/5/24 Smita Das, MD, discusses therapies that can help treat internet addiction.

Myelination in the Brain May be Key to ‘Learning’ Opioid Addiction 6/5/24 New �鶹��ý research has found that the process of adaptive myelination, which helps the brain learn new skills, can also promote addiction to opioids. Michelle Monje, MD, is quoted.

Harnessing the Power of VR for Pain and Anxiety in Patients With IBD 6/5/24 Many inflammatory bowel disease patients still grapple with inadequate relief from debilitating pain and psychological distress. Ana Vanessa Wren, MD, discusses the potential of virtual reality to address their symptoms.

Myelination in the Brain May Be Key to ‘Learning’ Opioid Addiction 6/5/24 New �鶹��ý research has found that the process of adaptive myelination, which helps the brain learn new skills, can also promote addiction to opioids. Michelle Monje, MD, is quoted.
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Stanford Study Examines the Lasting Effects Wildfires Have on Soil, Posing New Problems 6/4/24 , discusses the impact of exposure to particles from wildfires.

Allen Institute for Cell Science Launches First Disease-Specific Cell Line Collections Morningstar 6/4/24 Daniel Bernstein, MD, and Kathleen Ruppel, MD, PhD, explain how cell lines enable researchers to understand how the molecular changes manifest at the sarcomeric and cellular levels.
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Scientists Push Single-Molecule DNA Sequencing to the Next Level 6/4/24 Siva Kasinathan, MD, PhD, is quoted.

How to Get Your Protein Intake While on Weight Loss Drugs 6/3/24 Alok Patel, MD, is featured.

Children's Hospitals Brace for Reduced Test Access, Higher Costs Under LDT Final Rule 6/3/24 Jennifer Fralick is quoted.

May 2024

133 CIOs to Know | 2024 5/31/24 Tanya Townsend, Chief Information and Digital Officer, is featured.

Leading Through Uncertainty With Grace Lee, MD, MPH 5/30/24 Grace Lee, MD, who will receive the 2024 John P. Utz Leadership Award in recognition of her work for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic, shares insights into the complexities and challenges encountered, as well as the importance of vaccine safety during the COVID-19 deliberations.

Will Epilepsy Meds Taken in Pregnancy Affect a Child's Creativity? 5/30/24 Kimford Meador, MD, discusses a new study that shows newer epilepsy drugs taken while pregnant won’t affect the creative thinking of children.
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Nightmares and Chronic Illness: Researchers Look at Potential Link 5/30/24 Rafael Pelayo, MD, discusses a new study that looks at how the frequency and intensity of nightmares and 'daymares' could be linked to lupus or other autoimmune diseases.

Can Video Games Ease Vaccine Anxiety? 5/29/24 It’s the visit no kid looks forward to, getting a shot in the arm. That is why the �鶹��ý Children's Chariot program created a new video game, Pinataz, to distract kids and take away any anxiety they may feel during the experience. Sam Rodriguez, MD, is featured.

Night Nannies: A Work Perk Too Far? 5/28/24 Shannon Sullivan, MD, is quoted.

'I Just See Them All Over TikTok': Dangerous Drinking Trend Known as BORG Hitting College Campuses 5/28/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Summer Guide to Disney Ride Height Requirements 5/27/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

WHO Announces Winners of the 5th Health for All Film Festival 5/26/24 Maya Adam, MD, is mentioned as receiving a special mention.

Ease the Way Spring 2024 (pg 29) Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital multisensory display wall that creates positive distraction for kids is mentioned.

Parents' Vaping Might Help Spur Eczema in Kids and 5/23/24 Golara Honari, MD, is quoted.

Supporting the Mental Health of AAPI Youth 5/23/24 Apurva Bhatt, MD, shares information for clinicians on care for AAPI patients, the youth mental health crisis, and early psychosis identification/intervention.

‘Coverage and Access’: Medi-Cal Expansion to Undocumented Immigrants Draws Cautious Praise 5/23/24 Lisa Chamberlain, MD, is quoted.

Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum: Your Guide to Accessing Free and Low-Cost Care 5/22/24 , is mentioned.

Medicaid Policy Changes Are Set to Allow Coverage for Some Health Services for Youth in Custody: What Should Pediatricians Know? 5/22/24 Arash Anoshiravani, MD, is quoted.

Trust, Human-centered AI and Collaboration the Focus of Inaugural RAISE Health Symposium 5/21/24 Danton Char, MD, Natalie Pageler, MD, , and , are featured.
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231+ Black Healthcare Leaders to Know | 2024 5/21/24 Paul King, president and CEO, and Marcie Atchison, Chief Human Resources Officer, are listed.

Simulation Center Helps Train Medical Workers 5/21/24 Emily Tomich, RN, describes the benefits of the newly expanded Stanford Children’s simulation center.
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What Neurodiversity Means for Psychiatrists and the People They Help 5/21/24 Lawrence Fung, MD, is quoted.

Less Sleep, Better Sleep Characteristics Among Hospitalized Pregnant Women vs. Outpatients 5/21/24 Danielle Panelli, MD, explains the importance of thinking about ways to optimize people’s health and lifestyle if they’re hospitalized for several months.

Everything to Know About Washing Baby Clothes 5/21/24 Soniya Mehra, MD, discusses what to consider when washing baby clothes and how to keep your newborns skin safe.

Use Nicotine, Win an iPad! Zyn’s Viral Rewards Program Fuels Addiction Fears 5/20/24 Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.

Using LLMs to Help Prevent Pediatric Data Disclosure 5/20/24 Unintentional disclosures of adolescents’ protected health information are major privacy and security concerns that providers must navigate. Natalie Pageler, MD, discusses how the use of large language models could help prevent these disclosures by identifying confidential content in clinical notes.
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Growing up Glamorized: How Social Media is Influencing Development 5/20/24 Casey Krueger, PhD, and Vicki Harrison, MSW, are quoted.

Small implantable pump for children awaiting heart transplant shows promise in early Stanford-led trial 5/19/24 Christopher Almond, MD, describes a new type of surgically implanted pump that can support a child’s failing heart and has passed the first stage of human testing in a �鶹��ý-led trial.
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First Weight-Loss Drug Gets Approval for Heart Disease. Here’s What We Know 3/19/24 Joseph Wu, MD, discusses the pros and cons of the recently approved semaglutide (Wegovy) for preventing serious heart conditions in some people

‘Devastating’: OBGYNs from California, Texas Talk About Abortion Access Impacts 5/18/24 Kate Shaw, MD, is quoted.

Report: Bay Area Allergy Season Worse Than Ever 5/17/24 Sayantani (Tina) Sindher, MD, discusses what allergens are in the air and what families can do to help manage allergy symptoms.

141+ Women in Health IT to Know | 2024 5/17/24 Lisa Grisim, RN, MSN, Tzielan Lee, MD, and Natalie Pageler, MD, are listed.

Providing Culturally Sensitive Palliative Care to Children With Cancer 5/16/24 Justin Baker, MD, discusses the importance of palliative care for the treatment of children with cancer and the value of culturally sensitive care for patients and their families.

Virtual Event: New Treatment Options Open Up for Young People With Epilepsy 5/16/24 H. Westley Phillips, MD, discusses earlier diagnosis and treatment, along with an ever-widening array of care options for children with epilepsy.

PCICS Podcast Episode 107: Interview with Ritu Asija, MD and Michael MA, MD 5/15/24 Ritu Asija, MD and Michael Ma, MD discuss their study on the repair of pulmonary atresia and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries, and their approach to pre-operative evaluation, post operative management tips, and the extensive resources from the Stanford Children’s Heart Center.

'I'm Just Grateful': Micropreemie Baby Born at 1 Pound is Finally Going Home After a Long Fight 5/15/24 A �鶹��ý study about premature births is mentioned.

Hollister High School Rallies for Young Girl With Cancer 5/14/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

The State of Campus; a Future Sunscreen; Fashion Fever 5/14/24 The hospital school at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Teens Often Base Skincare Routines on Sponsored Cosmetics for Adults 5/14/24 Ann Marqueling, MD, is quoted.

Impulse Oscillometry May Predict Asthma, Impaired Lung Function in Children Healio 5/14/24 Hanna M. Knihtila, MD, PhD, is quoted.

Thousands of Kids Prescribed 'Potentially Harmful' Drugs for Acute COVID 5/10/24 Julianne Burns, MD, discusses a retrospective cohort study, which highlights the importance of ensuring that timely and clear evidence-based recommendations are disseminated and adhered to by all types of providers.
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In the Age of Fentanyl, Factual Drug Education Can Save Teen Lives 5/9/24 , explains the importance of information and education when it comes to youth substance abuse.

The Importance of Family Therapy for Transgender Youth 5/9/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Meet Flash, the Canine on Campus 5/8/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Small Pump May Let Kids Stay Home as They Await New Heart 5/7/24 Christopher Almond, MD, describes a new type of surgically implanted pump that can support a child’s failing heart and has passed the first stage of human testing in a �鶹��ý-led trial.
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Leading Through Uncertainty With Grace Lee, MD, MPH 5/7/24 Grace Lee, MD, shares insights into the complexities and challenges encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the importance of vaccine safety.

Getting Ready for Generative AI in Academic Medical Centers 5/8/24 Keith Morse, MD, discusses the importance for clinicians and data scientists to understand how generative AI is useful and how to handle its risks before introducing it in health care.
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Surrogacy 'Unicorn' is Pregnant With 11th Baby: Experts Question Lack of US Oversight 5/7/24 Lusine Aghajanova, MD, explains what the recommendations are from the ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) for surrogacy.

These Are the Tools for Providing Top-notch Diabetes Care to Everyone 5/7/24 David Maahs, MD, PhD, discusses new advances being implemented in intensive diabetes management.

Healthy Humor Brings its Preeminent Red Nose Docs Program to Leading Northern California Hospital 5/7/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Stanford Program Matches Young Patients With Robot Puppies to Relieve Anxiety 5/6/24 Otis, Max and Stride are robotic puppies that provide therapy and help lower stress levels for children spending time at the hospital. Teresa Nguyen, MD, and Ellen Wang, MD, are quoted.
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Despite Current Concerns, AI in Healthcare Has a Long History 5/6/24 Andrew Shin, MD, explains the AI applications that are present in medical devices today.

Does CAR-T Cell Therapy Trigger Cancer? The Race to Find Out is On as the Use Expands, Clinical Trial Pipeline Explodes 5/3/24 Crystal Mackall, MD, is quoted.

No Te Enredes: ¿Los Gatos Afectan el Embarazo? Bay Area Telemundo (KSTS 48) 5/3/24 Ruben Alvero, MD, explains how allergies to cats may affect pregnancy.

How Safe is Your Gas Stove? Here's What a New Study Shows. 5/3/24 Lisa Patel, MD, explains how children’s health may be impacted by having a gas stove in the house.
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NKF Spring Clinical Meetings 2024 Award Winners 5/2/24 Mary B. Leonard, MD, MSCE, receives the Donald W. Seldin Award in recognition of excellence in clinical nephrology.

What Getting Granular With Pregnancy Data Means for Those of AANHPI Heritage 5/2/24 Irogue Igbinosa, MD, discusses the importance of understanding the medical differences between people of different backgrounds.

Cerebral Palsy (CP) 101 5/1/24 Andrew Collins, MD, provides insight into what cerebral palsy is and the best ways to help patients thrive.
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The Storied History of People Sleeping Through Things 5/1/24 , is featured.

A Patient’s Guide to Scoliosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments U.S. News & World Report 5/1/24 John Vorhies, MD, describes how scoliosis is diagnosed and treatment options.

Recent Study Sparks Discussion of Eating Disorders on College Campuses 5/1/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

The New Drugs Preventing Allergic Reactions to Peanuts and Other Foods 5/1/24 , discusses results from drug trials that show they can prevent potentially deadly reactions to foods.
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April 2024

How Moms and Dads Can Provide Mental Health Care 4/29/24 Elizabeth Reichert, PhD, and Mari Kurahashi, MD, co-directors of the Stanford Parenting Center, discusses its free webinars and online classes teaching evidence-based parenting techniques.

Toward a Psychiatry of Resilience 4/29/24 Victor Carrión, MD, proposes that mental health care prioritize building resilience — not avoiding stress.

Beyond the Psychiatrist’s Office 4/29/24 Paul King, president and CEO, describes the role children’s hospitals play in treating mental health as a childhood disease. Antonio Hardan, MD, Shashank Joshi, MD, Ryan Matlow, PhD, , Christina Buysse, MD, , and Steven Adelsheim, MD, are also featured.

Dr. Greg Hammer Talks Anxiety in Children 4/28/24 Greg Hammer, MD, discusses the impacts of anxiety on children.

What Every Parent Should Know About Raising a T1D Kid 4/26/24 Marina Desina, MD, is quoted.

Chutes & Ladders—Health First Nabs Adventist Healthcare CEO; CareSource's New COO 4/26/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health welcomes Marc Melcher, MD, as chief of the division of abdominal transplantation.
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Lawmakers Push for a Bill to Change How Homework is Assigned to Students and Yahoo! News 4/26/24 Casey Krueger, PhD, describes the mental health impacts that a heavy load of homework may have on a child and how to spot burn-out in school-aged children.

Ácaros Invaden Parques Públicos del Área de la Bahía 4/26/24 Paula Tamashiro Tairaku, MD, discuses mites, and the harmful dangers these small arachnids can cause skin reactions in both children and adults.

Injectable Drug Could Be ‘Life-Changing’ for Food Allergies 4/26/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Around Town: Upcycled Art and a Contentious Midtown Project 4/26/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford features several pieces of art made from recycled parts. Antonia Dapena-Tretter is quoted.

California Seeks to Prevent Young People From Having Access to Facial Products for Adults 4/25/24 Marlyanne Pol-Rodriguez, MD, is quoted.

Supporting a Child with Epilepsy at Home, at School, and in the Community 4/25/24 William Gallentine, DO, is quoted.
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How a Cultural Exchange From Palo Alto to Rural India is Advancing Perinatal Health 4/25/24 Nilima Ragavan, MD, Richard Shaw, MD, Celeste Poe, PhD, Rishi Mediratta, MD, Ruby Vishnu Patel, MD, Abanti Chaudhari, MD, and Daphne Darmawan, MD, traveled to India as part of a longtime educational collaboration with a local hospital and research center.

Study Shows Over 40% of Americans Exposed to Unhealthy Air Quality Levels 4/24/24 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses the impacts of pollution on children’s health.
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Scientists Found a Way to Restore Brain Cells Impaired by a Rare Genetic Disorder 4/24/26 , explains how research on Timothy syndrome — which predisposes newborns to autism and epilepsy — may extend well beyond the rare genetic disorder to schizophrenia and other conditions.
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�鶹��ý Children’s Health Welcomes New Chief of the Division of Abdominal Transplantation 4/24/24 Marc Melcher, MD, has been appointed the new Chief of the Division of Abdominal Transplantation at �鶹��ý.
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Transformative Changes for Pediatric Health Care 4/23/24 Paul King, president and CEO, discusses health care reform in children’s health and innovations in the pediatric space.

131 Million in U.S. Live in Areas With Unhealthy Pollution Levels, Lung Association Finds and 4/23/24 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses why children are more at risk for health issues due to poor air quality.
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A President’s Guide to Dozing in Public 4/23/24 , discusses the misconception of why some people fall asleep in public.

�鶹��ý Children’s Health Draws Attention to Sustainability Through Recycled Art 4/21/24 Two percent of the art at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is made from recycled materials.
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Climate Change Prolongs Allergy Season 4/21/24 Debra Yeh, MD, explains what families can do to treat allergy symptoms.

More Children Get New Gift of Life 4/20/24 Rebecca Kameny, MD, is mentioned.

Severe Vision Problems Linked to Significantly Higher Suicide Risk 4/19/24 Michele Berk, PhD, is quoted.

Scientists Discover 2 Key Brain Systems Behind Psychosis 4/19/24 When the brain has trouble filtering incoming information and predicting what’s likely to happen, psychosis can result, �鶹��ý-led research shows. , and , are quoted.
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Brain Organoids and Assembloids Are New Models for Elucidating, Treating Neurodevelopmental Disorders 4/24/24 , explains how research on Timothy syndrome — which predisposes newborns to autism and epilepsy — may extend well beyond the rare genetic disorder to schizophrenia and other conditions.

Science With Steve: Allergy Seasons Worsen for Kids Across U.S. 4/19/24 Lisa Patel, MD, discusses how allergy season affects children’s health.

Inequity of Genetic Screening: DNA Tests Fail Non-white Families More Often 4/18/24 DNA sequencing for metabolic diseases in newborns may eventually replace the traditional method of genetic screening used to check all new babies for a group of rare, inherited diseases. Currently, research shows those advanced methods of genetic tests are less accurate for non-white families. Christina Tise, MD, PhD, explains the study’s findings.

YOUR HEALTH: Young Man Receives Rare Gift of 3 Transplants 4/18/24 Joseph Sanchez-Munoz has already had three transplants. All different organs, and at different times in his life. Michael Ma, MD, is featured.

Robotic Puppies Helping Heal the Young and Young at Heart 4/18/24 Otis, Max and Stride are robotic puppies that provide therapy and help lower stress levels for children spending time at the hospital. Teresa Nguyen, MD, and Ellen Wang, MD, are quoted.
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180 Chief Medical Officers to Know | 2024 4/18/24 Dennis Lund, MD, is featured.

Social Media Post Leads to Life-saving Kidney Transplant Sacramento Fox (KTXL 40) 4/17/24 Following a kidney transplant due to a genetic disease, Jaxon Shaneyfelt, 14, shares the importance of organ donation alongside his living kidney donor, Sarah Best.
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Real Hope for Climate Change Lies, Not in Cloth Bags, But Lawsuits 4/16/24 Desiree LaBeaud, MD, is mentioned.

How to Combat Allergies at Home—Designers Weigh In 4/15/24 A �鶹��ý study is mentioned.

New Vaping Law Lands Hundreds of North Texas Students in Alternative School 4/15/24 , is quoted.
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The Hospital Teacher 4/15/24 Kathy Ho describes her role as a teacher at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.

Lives on the Line 4/15/24 , discusses his time as a juvenile care monitor for the Border Patrol facilities.

Chick-Fil-A Inspirational Athlete | Lauren Adair from St. Francis and 4/14/24 One year ago, Lauren Adair was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare and dire condition of tangled blood vessels in the brain. Today, she is back on the lacrosse field she loves so much, playing for her high school's team and scoring her first goal of the season. Cormac Maher, MD, is featured.

Gaming Addiction Grows in Teens, Affects Social, Academic Life 4/13/24 Bradley Zicherman, MD, explains the threats gaming addiction pose to youth mental health.

The 14 Best Sunglasses for Kids of 2024, Tested and Approved by Kids, Parents, and Eye Doctors 4/13/24 Darius M. Moshfeghi, MD, discusses factors parents should consider when shopping for kids’ sunglasses.

How to Avoid 'Forever Chemicals' and How to Treat Ear Infections 4/12/24 Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

‘A Burgeoning Field:’ How Clinicians Are Addressing Their Patients’ Growing Social Needs 4/12/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health’s food insecurity screening program is mentioned.

The Effort to Make a Breakthrough Cancer Therapy Cheaper 4/12/14 Crystal Mackall, MD, is quoted.
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What Are Food Allergies? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention 4/11/24 Sayantani (Tina) Sindher, MD, discusses what parents and children need to know about food allergies.

The 1st Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill is Now Available. How Does it Work? 4/10/24 Sophia Yen, MD, discusses how Opill prevents pregnancy.

NFID Announces 2024 Recipients of Prestigious Awards Yahoo! Finance and 4/9/24 Grace Lee, MD, will receive the 2024 John P. Utz Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership as chair of the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teen Raises Flag at Stanford Children’s for Donate Life Month 4/9/24 Jaxon Shaneyfelt, 14, needed a kidney. A stranger scrolling on Instagram happened to see his post and decided she would help. Now, the two are sharing their story to raise awareness of the impact of organ donation.
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How Moms-to-Be Can Manage Pregnancy Anxiety 4/10/24 Experts say If you find yourself on edge during pregnancy, you’re not alone. Danielle Mari Panelli, MD, shares coping strategies, like pregnancy anxiety and when to seek professional counseling.

Stanford Doctors Help Develop First FDA-Approved Gene-editing Treatment 4/9/24 , is quoted.

PET/MRI Detects Brain Injury in Pediatric Cancer Survivors 4/8/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Chutes & Ladders—Anthony Fauci Earns Honor; Cayaba Care Appoints New CEO 4/5/24 Jeffrey Stone joins the board of directors at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.

It’s Peak Allergy Season in the Bay Area. Here’s Why You May Feel Worse This Year 4/5/24 Lisa Patel, MD, explains how longer allergy seasons affect children.
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Keep It Safe Outdoors This Winter 4/4/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

When Infection Sparks Obsession: PANDAS and PANS 4/3/24 Jennifer Frankovich, MD, is quoted.

Medical Moment: Robotic Puppies Helping Heal the Young and Young at Heart 4/3/24 Otis, Max and Stride are robotic puppies that provide therapy and help lower stress levels for children spending time at the hospital. Teresa Nguyen, MD, and Ellen Wang, MD, are quoted.
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New Kind of Classroom for Sick Kids 4/3/24 Serious illnesses and extended hospitalization can lead to a loss of school days and education for children. The �鶹��ý Chariot Program launched a VR education program that allows for patients to participate in class without leaving their room. Thomas Caruso, MD, is featured featured.

Study: A Third of Americans Don't Know Solar Eclipse Can Damage Eyes and 4/2/24 , discusses the importance of wearing specialized glasses for adults and children planning to view the eclipse.

Onward Expands Companion Rides and Transportation Services to Children in Northern California 4/2/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

The Crucial Work of a Critical Care Nurse 4/1/24 Rachel Van Skike, BSN, RN, is mentioned.

From Mpox to Measles: Why Viruses Cause Lesions and Rashes 4/1/24 , is quoted.
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March 2024

Smartwatches Helping Detect Heart Issues in Youth Athletes 3/29/24 Scott Ceresnak, MD, discusses a study that shows how some smartwatches are able to detect heart rhythm abnormalities in children.

Making Youth Sports Safer for Athletes 3/29/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Childhood Obesity Guidelines: Good Medicine or Too Extreme? 3/29/24 , discusses the new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines that were issued to tackle childhood obesity.
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The CDC is Squandering the Breakthrough RSV Vaccine 3/29/24 Grace Lee, MD, discusses respiratory tracts and the best time of the RSV season to give children a vaccine.

How to Choose a Bike Helmet for a Child 3/29/24 , explains why it’s important to find the right fit for a bike helmet.

Whooping Cough Outbreak in Marin County 3/28/24 , explains how the virus is contracted.

Youth Sports: Play it Safe 3/28/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Parents Don't Want Schools to Confiscate Kids' Phones 3/27/24 A �鶹��ý study about children’s cell phone use is mentioned.

HealthWatch: Video Game Eases Vaccine Anxiety in Young Kids 3/26/24 It’s the visit no kid looks forward to, getting a shot in the arm. That is why the �鶹��ý Children's Chariot program created a new video game, Pinataz, to distract kids and take away any anxiety they may feel during the experience. Sam Rodriguez, MD, is featured.
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�鶹��ý Children's Health and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Awarded Magnet® Recognition Again Yahoo! Finance 3/26/24 The Magnet designation reflects Stanford Children’s and Packard Children’s exemplary professional nursing practice, interprofessional teamwork and preeminent patient care. Paul King, president and CEO, and Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, chief nursing officer, are featured.
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Postpartum Timeline: Here’s How Soon After Birth You Can Do Things 3/26/24 Danielle Mari Panelli, MD, shares insights on what a person can do soon after giving birth and when.
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The Analytics 'Machine' Driving a Stanford Hospital 3/25/24 Brendan Watkins, chief analytics officer, is quoted.

Black Women Surgeons Break Barriers and Save Lives (paid ad) 3/25/24 Leah Backhus, MD, and Joseph Woo, MD, are quoted.

�鶹��ý Invests More Than $1 Billion in Local Communities 3/25/24 �鶹��ý invested $1.07 billion in funds and services during the 2023 fiscal year to bolster Bay Area communities. David Entwistle, president and CEO of Stanford Health Care, Paul King, president and CEO of �鶹��ý Children’s Health, and Rick Shumway, president and CEO of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, are quoted.

Kaitlin Lowry from Fusion Academy 3/25/24 Open heart surgery does not stop teen athlete Kaitlin Lowry from following her passion to play collegiate D-1 level soccer, along with the ultimate goal of helping others. Frank Hanley, MD, is featured.

The Future of Pediatric Pain: Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything Podcast 3/22/24 Laura Simons, PhD, discusses why treatment begins with better understanding of the science of pain in children.

Recently Released Cutaneous Melanoma Guidelines Capture Dynamic of Constantly Evolving Best Practice 3/21/24 Susan Swetter, MD, discusses the new guidelines for cutaneous melanoma that have been issued by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, creating some new standards of practice that extend a slow divergence from the last set of detailed recommendations released by the American Academy of Dermatology in 2019.

Can a 'Prescription' for Free Fruits and Vegetables Improve Health? Study After Study Say Yes 3/21/24 , discusses the benefits of having programs that give people batches of produce to combat heart problems and obesity-related disease.
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With a Federal Menthol Ban Looming, Tobacco Companies Push 'Non-Menthol' Substitutes 3/21/24 Robert Jackler, MD, highlights how the new "non-menthol" tobacco products mimic traditional menthols; they contain a different chemical additive with a similar cooling effect, and often come branded and packaged, much like their menthol predecessors.

In a Warming World, Children's Allergies Are Getting Worse. Here's What Parents Should Know 3/20/24 Lisa Patel, MD, explains how longer allergy seasons affect children.

6 Health Systems Named to 2024 CIO 100 3/19/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Could Severe Food Allergies Now Be Avoided with This Asthma Medication? 3/19/24 Sayantani (Tina) Sindher, MD, discusses the benefits and challenges of using the drug omalizumab to reduce allergic reactions caused by accidental exposure to food triggers.
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In Teen E-Cigarette Use, Disposable Products More Habit-Forming 3/19/24 Robert Jackler, MD, and , discuss ways providers can avoid deceptive jargon when it comes to e-cigarettes.

Do You Need a Neti Pot — and Is It Safe to Use? Here's What Experts Say. 3/19/24 Zara Patel, MD, discusses the challenges and benefits of using neti pots for respiratory issues.

Health Equity is 'The greatest Challenge With AI' 3/18/24 Brendan Watkins, chief analytics officer, discusses the need and challenges for AI and health equity, along with the danger that biases could be embedded in algorithms.
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Health Alert With Dr. Alok Patel 3/15/24 Alok Patel, MD, discusses why we're seeing a measles outbreak around the country, marijuana use among high schoolers, and the importance of colorectal cancer screenings.

Anti-DEI Petition Sparks Conflict at National Derm Meeting 3/14/24 Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD, highlights the importance of DEI recruitment and training in health care.

Could Embracing Body Neutrality Improve Your Sex Life? 3/14/24 , discusses how a body neutral mindset can help free a person’s mind and find greater sexual satisfaction.

Deadly Brain Cancer Shrinks After CAR-T Therapy — But for How Long is Unclear 3/14/24 Sneha Ramakrishna, MD, is quoted.
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Zyn Nicotine Pouches Suddenly Seem to be Everywhere. Are They Harmful? 3/9/24 , discusses why young adults are particularly susceptible to becoming addicted.
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Students’ Mental Health Challenges Persist — Bay Area Schools Are Doing Something About It 3/9/24 Michele Berk, PhD, explains why students will have better health outcomes if schools can identify and treat early signs of mental illness, as well as help reduce stress and anxiety.

10 Thoughts on Leadership From Women in Healthcare 3/8/24 Mary Leonard, MD, physician-in-chief at �鶹��ý Children's Health, discusses how she found her calling in nephrology and the importance of finding your passion to find the perfect fit in health care. Charlette Stallworth, vice president of business development and innovation, shares where she obtains her inner strength, goals, and the importance of changing your mind.

The Benefits of Baby Yoga 3/8/24 Cynthia DeTata, MD, explains the benefits and challenges of baby yoga, and questions you should ask your child’s primary care physician about the activity.

Medical Moment: Dealing with Needle-Related Anxiety During Trips to the Doctor 3/8/24 It’s the visit no kid looks forward to, getting a shot in the arm. So, the �鶹��ý Children's Chariot program has a new video game, Pinataz, to distract kids and take away any anxiety they may feel during the experience. Sam Rodriguez, MD, is featured.
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How Personal Experience Forged This Student’s Passion for Combating Gender-Based Violence 3/7/24 Hilit Kletter, PhD, and Xinshu She, MD, are mentioned.

What Are Vaginal Gummies? Debunking the Latest Health Craze 3/7/24 , discusses the natural state of caring for a person’s vagina and debunks myths and dangerous health crazes.

Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs May Make Surgery More Dangerous, Study Finds 3/7/24 Cindy Kin, MD, shares tips on when to take and stop taking GLP-1 drugs before your next surgery and questions to ask your physician.

Fundal Height: Why Is My Doctor Measuring My Belly? 3/7/24 Christina Pinnock, MD, explains fundal height and its affects.

The Best Bottle Sterilizers We Trusted for Our Own Babies 3/6/24 Tomomi Hayashi, MD, is quoted.

Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kimberly Williams 3/6/24 Kimberly M. Williams, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, discusses her career of caring for patients at every level from front desk clerk to her current position as the director of nursing operations at the Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases at �鶹��ý Children’s Health.

It's Time to 'Spring Forward.' Here's How Daylight Saving Time Can Affect Your Health 3/6/24 , discusses the benefits and challenges of daylight savings time.

Fresno Teen Gets a New Kidney for His 16th Birthday 3/5/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.
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Fresno Teen Gets a New Kidney for His 16th Birthday , 3/5/24 Micah Leon celebrated his 16th birthday at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital receiving his ultimate gift, a new kidney. Micah had been on dialysis for three years before this surgery.

With the Correct Research, AI in Pediatric Cardiology Has Great Potential 3/5/24 Scott Ceresnak, MD, discusses the potential for technology when correctly applied to pediatrics, the importance of getting AI for children right (and not just accepting adult technology as the answer), and the work that is being done at �鶹��ý in applying AI to pediatric cardiology.

Video Game Eases Vaccine Anxiety in Young Kids 3/5/24 It’s the visit no kid looks forward to, getting a shot in the arm. So, the �鶹��ý Children's Chariot program has a new video game, Pinataz, to distract kids and take away any anxiety they may feel during the experience. Sam Rodriguez, MD, is featured.
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�鶹��ý Children’s Health Announces New Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery 3/5/24 Michael Ma, MD, has been appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery of the Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
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What to Know About Measles Outbreak 3/4/24 Alok Patel, MD, discusses why the disease is on the rise and how you can protect yourself and your children.

Pilot Projects Will Help Stop the Overreporting of Children of Color to Child Welfare 3/4/24 Stephanie Chao, MD, is quoted.

Zyn Is the New Vaping 3/4/24 Robert Jackler, MD, discusses how Zyn is being marketed to teens who might otherwise stay away from nicotine.

Long-Term Data Suggest Hydroxyurea Dose Optimization May Benefit Children With Sickle Cell Anemia 3/1/24 May Chien, MD, is quoted.

Is Smartphone Addiction Dooming a Generation of Girls? 3/1/24 , is quoted.

�鶹��ý Children’s Health Pediatric Surgeon is Named 2024 Presidential Leadership Scholar �鶹��ý Children’s Health News Center 3/1/24 Stephanie Chao, MD, is one of 60 national leaders selected by the Presidential Leadership Scholar program to create meaningful change in the United States and around the world. Dr. Chao’s P.L.E.D.G.E Campaign is a national school education program she is building to reduce gun violence among youth.

Angiotensin II Therapy: A Novel Vasoactive for Infants with Bilateral Renal Agenesis Spring 2024 (pg.24) Alexis S Davis, MD, , Susan R Hintz, MD, Paul C Grimm, MD, and Valerie Y Chock, MD, are featured.

Give It Some Thought March 2024 Jaimie Henderson, MD, is mentioned in an article about brain-computer interfaces.

The Status List 2024 March 2024 The 2024 STATUS List features 50 influential people shaping the future of health and life sciences across biotech, medicine, health care, policy, and health tech. Grace Lee, MD is on the list.

February 2024

For These Women, ‘Biohacking’ Their Periods Gives Them Power 2/29/24 Emily Kraus, MD, discusses menstrual cycle monitoring.

How to Help Your Child Cope with Scanxiety 2/29/24 Susan Hiniker, MD, offers suggestions on helping children have an easier time at an imaging session.

More Than 20 Leap Day Babies Born in Bay Area and 2/29/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is mentioned.

Growing Number of Severe Obese Children in Southern California Qualify for Bariatric Surgery 2/29/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Health Spotlight: Young Man Receives the Gift of Three Transplants 2/29/24 Joseph Sanchez-Munoz has already had three transplants. All different organs, and at different times in his life. Michael Ma, MD, is featured.
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Can Smartwatch Technology Identify Arrhythmias in Children with Adult Algorithms? 2/28/24 Scott Ceresnak, MD, explains that even though smartwatch technology could be a great tool in detecting heart arrhythmias in children, he cautions that there is a balance when using adult-design watches with children.
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Warriors Celebrate Gift of Life with Pediatric Transplant Patients at African American Heritage Night BollyInside 2/28/24 Seven �鶹��ý Children’s Health transplant patients are mentioned.
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Q&A: Complete Contraception Counseling When Treating Mental Health 2/28/24 Hayley Miller, MD, discusses a review that addressed the incidence of mental health conditions among reproductive-aged people.

New Campaign Highlights Air Pollution’s Harmful Effects on Kids 2/27/24 Lisa Patel, MD, is quoted.

U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo Introduces Pediatric Cancer Bills 2/26/24 Paul King, president and CEO, and Tanja Gruber, MD, are mentioned.

Researchers Find That Making ‘Small Changes’ to Your Diet Can Lead to Big Results: ‘Doesn’t Have to Be a Whole Lifestyle Change’ and 2/26/24 , identifies simple food swaps that, if adopted universally, could reduce the nation’s food-related carbon footprint by more than a third.

Hours on Hold, Limited Appointments: Why California Babies Aren’t Going to the Doctor 2/26/24 Lisa Chamberlain, MD, discusses the barriers families face to receiving medical care.

What Is Advanced Maternal Age? 2/26/24 Katherine Bianco, MD, explains caring for advanced maternal age pregnancies.

Drug Drastically Reduces Children’s Reactions to Traces of Food Allergens 2/25/24 A drug that binds to allergy-causing antibodies can protect children from dangerous reactions to accidentally eating allergy-triggering foods, a �鶹��ý-led study found. , is quoted.
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Dr Bertaina on T-allo10 Infusion in Young Patients With Hematologic Malignancies 2/23/24 Alice Bertaina, MD, PhD, discusses combining of T-allo10, a donor-derived cell product, with haploidentical stem cell transplants for the treatment of pediatric and young adult patients with hematologic malignancies.
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Opinion: Solving the Long Covid Puzzle 2/23/24 Michelle Monje, MD, is mentioned.

Rep. Eshoo Visits Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital to Emphasize Urgent Need to Address Pediatric Cancer 2/22/24 Parent mentor Marisa Atsatt speaks about the importance of ensuring patients have access to the drugs they need during cancer treatment.
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Peninsula Student-Athlete's Smartwatch Use Helps Doctors Diagnose Heart Ailments 2/22/24 Pediatric cardiologist Scott Ceresnak, MD, discusses a study that shows how some smartwatches are able to detect heart rhythm abnormalities in children. His team pinpointed new diagnoses for kids like Connor Heinz, a young basketball player whose abnormal heart rhythm was picked up by his mom's smartwatch.
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How Long Should Your Baby Sleep? 2/22/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Meet the Fetal Surgeon Forging CRISPR’s Next Frontier: Curing Diseases in the Womb 2/21/24 , is quoted.

One Simple Change to Reduce Your Climate Impact? Swap Out Beef 2/21/24 , identifies simple food swaps that, if adopted universally, could reduce the nation’s food-related carbon footprint by more than a third.

Elaborate Skin Care Routines Can Cause Teens More Harm Than Good 2/21/24 Amina Ahmed, MD, is quoted.

Women Get More Health Benefits From Exercise Than Men 2/20/24 Emily Kraus, MD, discusses the scientific gaps in knowledge about sex-based differences when it comes to exercise.

Why is a Baby Born Underweight and Admitted to the NICU? 2/17/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

What Zyn Pouches Do to Your Brain, Body, and Heart and 2/16/24 Alok Patel, MD, explains the symptoms of nicotine toxicity in children.

Clinical Trial Shows Cabergoline Prevents Breast Symptoms After Second-Trimester Abortion or Pregnancy Loss (paid article) 2/15/24 Andrea Henkel, MD, discusses a recent study that focuses on easing symptoms following abortion care or pregnancy loss.

Lying-in No Longer: Staying Active Key to Healthy Pregnancy 2/14/24 Danielle Panelli, MD, explains some of the benefits of exercise while pregnant, including having effects on depressing, anxiety, and reducing the rate of cesarean deliveries.
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30 Largest Children's Hospitals 2/14/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is listed.

Child Protective Services Is Being Weaponized Against Our Black Patients 2/13/24 A �鶹��ý study about over-reporting of Black children as suspected victims of child abuse is mentioned.

America’s Best Midsize Employers 2024 2/13/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned on the list.
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Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act 2024: A Beacon of Hope for CHD Patients BNN Breaking 2/12/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Dr. Mary B. Leonard to Receive NKF’s Seldin Award 2/12/24 Mary B. Leonard, MD, MSCE is being recognized for excellence in clinical nephrology and her efforts focused on clinical and translational research as well as mentoring junior physician-scientists.

Socioeconomic Background Shouldn't Affect Heart Health so This Cardiology Center at Stanford is Taking Action (paid article) 2/12/24 Every child deserves an equal chance at a healthy heart, regardless of their circumstances. Elizabeth Ramos and Sharon Chen, MD, explain how the team is looking beyond the doctor’s office to address health disparities.
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Advancements and Challenges in Genetic Treatments for Neuromuscular Diseases: John W. Day, MD, PhD 2/12/24 John Day, MD, PhD, discusses the importance of bringing together clinical care, clinical research, and translational and basic research to address the unique needs of patients living with neuromuscular disorders.

Here’s Why Infants Are Strangely Resistant to COVID 2/12/24 Children’s noses pack a punch that could help explain COVID-19’s typically mild course in young kids. , explains how these findings can hopefully lead to increased protections for adults.

Hypertension Is Not Just an Adult Disease (paid article) 2/9/24 Jacob was diagnosed with severe hypertension when he was only 7. Abanti Chaudhuri, MD, and Erin Herse describe the health risk if left untreated and the care he received at Stanford Children’s hypertension program.

Joe Joe’s Story: Three Organ Transplants Before Age 18 (paid article) 2/9/24 Joseph Sanchez-Munoz has already had three transplants. All different organs, and at different times in his life. Paul Grimm, MD, Lynn Maestretti, Seth Hollander, MD, John Dykes, MD, and Michael Ma, MD, are featured.
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Precision Medicine Prevents Early Births 2/8/24 David Stevenson, MD, and Gary Shaw, MD, describe their efforts to understand and combat premature birth.

Why Precision Medicine’s Targeted Interventions May Help Prevent Dangerously Early Births 2/8/24 David Stevenson, MD, and Gary Shaw, MD, discuss what is being done to better understand why unexplained premature births happen and how to prevent them.
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What Round Ligament Pain Feels Like—and How to Find Relief 2/6/24 Susan Crowe, MD, discusses ligament pain, how long it may last, and when to reach out to your physician.

American Society of Echocardiography Shares Updated Expert Recommendations on Pediatric, Neonatal Echo 2/6/24 Leo Lopez, MD, discusses how the guidelines helps organize the capabilities of echocardiography so it can be used in a rational and logical way when caring for pediatric patients.

Health After Cancer Podcast Tackles Survivorship, Advocacy 2/2/24 Stephanie Smith, MD, discusses working on a podcast to help listeners reflect on others' experiences and see themselves or their loved one and feel a little bit less alone

What Every Pregnant Person Needs to Know About Doing Taxes This Year 2/2/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Understanding And Addressing Separation Anxiety In Children: Expert Shares Insights 2/2/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

HealthWatch: New Kind of Classroom for Sick Kids 2/2/24 Serious illnesses and extended hospitalization can lead to a loss of school days and education for children. The �鶹��ý Chariot Program launched a VR education program that allows for patients to participate in class without leaving their room. Thomas Caruso, MD, and Faith Collins are featured.
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Trials Show Early Success of Dengue Vaccine 2/2/24 David Vu, MD, discusses how dengue affects children.

Cedric Wilson: A Lifetime of Service and Impact Honored with Prestigious Award 2/2/24 Cedric Wilson, executive director of the Diagnostic Imaging and Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Laboratories, has volunteered more than 8,000 hours—a figure that adds up to almost 11 full months. While he certainly wasn’t doing it for the glory, his commitment to volunteering led to his earning the highest honor in the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) program.
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Can You Take Paxlovid While Pregnant? 2/1/24 Alok Patel, MD, explains who can take Paxlovid to treat COVID.

Does My Child Have Sleep Apnea? and 2/1/24 Mary Anne Tablizo, MD, shares what parents should know about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children.

Shifts in Insulin Use February 2024 Rayhan Lal, MD, is quoted.

January 2024

How California is Taking on Inequity for Black Patients During Pregnancy, Childbirth 1/31/24 As both a medical expert and a survivor of a severe pregnancy complication, Amanda Williams, MD, understands the urgent need to improve pregnancy and birth for Black patients. She is leading California-wide efforts to improve equity in obstetric care.
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Adolescent Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Increasing in US 1/31/24 Megen Vo, MD, discusses a new study which found hospitalization rates for adolescent eating disorders have climbed six- to seven-fold since 2010.
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Wearable Devices May Predict Preterm Births, Study Says and 1/31/24 A noninvasive wearable device may be able to predict preterm births by monitoring changes in maternal heart rate variability, a new study suggests. , is quoted.

Stanford Uses AI to Navigate Health Information Sharing With Teens and Their Families 1/30/24��Natalie Pageler, MD, explains how models developed at Stanford Children’s have been so effective that Epic has incorporated a similar guardrail into its own system, extending the impact to teens worldwide.
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Is The “Sleepy Girl” Mocktail Safe For Pregnant Sleepy Girls? 1/30/24 Susan Crowe, MD, and Hayley Miller, MD, discuss the risks and benefits to drinking the tart cherry juice while pregnant.

How Music Gives Aspiring Physician-Scientist a Proper Life Rhythm 1/29/24 , a MD/PhD student, is focusing on new approaches to targeting acute myeloid leukemia, a devastating disease that affects both children and adults. He is co-mentored by , and Crystal Mackall, MD.

RSV – A Lesser Known Virus On The Rise 1/28/24 Manisha Newaskar, MD, breaks down everything you need to know to protect your loved ones from respiratory syncytial virus.
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TikTok is Full of Cold-fighting Tips, From Red Onion Water to Marshmallows. But Do They Work? 1/26/24 Anne Liu, MD, recommends sticking to the basics when it comes to staying healthy – getting enough sleep, eating a well-balanced diet, and getting regular exercise.
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Florida Looking to Crack Down on Children Using Social Media 1/25/24 The Florida House of Representatives want social media platforms off-limits to children under 16. Alok Patel, MD, is quoted.

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Michael Ma, Leads Humanitarian Mission to Vietnam 1/25/24 Michael Ma, MD, completed his first-ever humanitarian mission as the lead, solo surgeon and co-leader of a prominent North American team. The mission took place near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and included six Stanford Children’s specialists: Theresa Tacy, MD, Chandra Ramamoorthy, MD, Kara Furman, MD, PhD, Eric Hong, PA-C, and Tristan Day.

Meet the Speakers at Moms’ First Climate, Pollution, and Youth Health Event on February 8 1/23/24 Lisa Patel, MD, is mentioned on the list.

�鶹��ý Children’s Health Develops New Pediatric Palliative Care Strategy 1/23/24 Justin Baker, MD, discusses the new palliative care team designed to help improve access and quality among underserved pediatric populations.

Coping With Tragedy: One Year After the Half Moon Bay Shootings 1/23/24 Ryan Matlow discusses how the Half Moon Bay shooting tragedy continues to impact the mental health of the children in the community, a year later, and the need to continue collaborating with other community members to help students cope.

Healthy Eating and Activity Reverse Aging Marker in Kids With Obesity, �鶹��ý-led Study Finds 1/22/24 Children with obesity in a six-month healthy eating and exercise program experienced increases in their average telomere length, suggesting reversal of premature aging, a study led by �鶹��ý researchers found. , and , are featured.
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More Teens Hospitalized for Eating Disorders and MSN 1/22/24 A new �鶹��ý study is reporting that more kids are being hospitalized for eating disorders, and how anorexia is different from other eating disorders. Megen Vo, is featured.
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“Infertility” Now Includes LGBTQ+ People– and Other Major Strides in Family Building (paid article) 1/22/24 Ruben Alvero, MD, and Brent Monseur, MD, discuss Stanford’s Q+ clinic, which offers not only industry leading fertility treatment, but also care that is culturally sensitive, socially aware, and inclusive.
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Preventing Your Teen from Getting Behind the Wheel While Impaired 1/20/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

10 Things You Should Know if You’re Going to Stop Taking Birth Control Pills 1/19/24 Erica Cahill, MD, is quoted.

Intradialytic Hypotension, Mortality Not Linked in Younger Patients on Hemodialysis 1/19/24 Xixi Zhao, MD, is quoted.

Psychiatric Prescriptions Rise Among Youth With Type 1 Diabetes 1/19/24 Jillian Larsen, MD, is quoted.

FBI Issues Warning About “Sextortion” Threats Targeting Minors 1/18/24 Hilit Kletter, PhD, discusses how sextortion threats can take a toll on the mental health of victims, and how to help if you suspect or know a young person who is a victim of this crime.

Asthma Prevalence Higher Among Filipino American Children vs. Other Asian Ethnicities 1/18/24 Meng Chen, MD, explains how research highlights the importance of and need for disaggregating Asian American ethnic groups in order to better understand distinct clinical features, disease risk and management.

70 Fun Facts for Your Next Trivia Night 1/18/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Raw Milk’s Popularity is Heating Up — But Some Health Officials Warn It Can be Deadly and 1/17/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, explains the risks of drinking raw milk.

Child Psychiatrists: We Desperately Need More Shows Like & Juliet 1/17/24 Steven Sust, MD, explains how performances can be used to improve public mental health through inclusive and authentic positive representation, and inspiring hope.

Best Expectorants for Chest Congestion 1/17/24 Pooja Mehta, MD, describes how honey can help suppress coughs.

New Kind of Classroom for Sick Kids 1/17/24 Serious illnesses and extended hospitalization can lead to a loss of school days and education for children. The �鶹��ý Chariot Program launched a VR education program that allows for patients to participate in class without leaving their room. Thomas Caruso, MD, and Faith Collins are featured.
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Children With Diabetes: Diet and Lifestyle Tips for Weight Management 1/16/24 Childhood obesity is an escalating concern worldwide. Sophia Yen, MD, shares insights on how to effectively blend healthy habits into the everyday routines of kids dealing with diabetes and obesity.

California Health Officials Monitor Triple Threat of Respiratory Viruses 1/15/24 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, discusses how this year’s respiratory virus season compares to last year, and if things will get worse before they get better.
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A 15-Year Journey in Medical Imaging and Healthcare Leadership 1/15/24 Zach Seow, director of radiology operations, describes lessons learned during his career journey.

Data Show Apple Watch Records Arrhythmia Events in Children 1/12/24 Scott Ceresnak, MD, discusses how a review of electronic medical records show smartwatches detected heart rhythm abnormalities in children that led to a new arrhythmia diagnosis for some, and recorded some arrhythmias that traditional ambulatory monitors did not.

Our Kids Are Living in a Different Digital World 1/12/24 Robert Jackler, MD, discusses risks of a new nicotine pouch.

The Mom Who Had 3 Babies With Cystic Fibrosis 1/11/24 Michaela Zalinski describes how an experimental therapy from �鶹��ý allowed her to protect her third baby with cystic fibrosis.

Meta Announces New Restrictions for Teenagers on Instagram and Facebook 1/11/24 Meta unveiled new oversight policies, including hiding age-inappropriate content like nudity and posts about eating disorders from those who are under 18 years old. Vicki Harrison discusses the impact this could have on the mental health of teens, and whether these moves go far enough.

Women with Perinatal Depression Have an Increased Risk of Death, New Study Says. Here's What You Need to Know. 1/10/24 Danielle Panelli, MD, discusses what causes perinatal depression, risks, what to look for, and possible treatments.

New Kind of Classroom for Sick Kids 1/10/23 Serious illnesses and extended hospitalization can lead to a loss of school days and education for children. The �鶹��ý Chariot Program launched a VR education program that allows for patients to participate in class without leaving their room. Thomas Caruso, MD, and Faith Collins are featured.
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How an International Collaboration Aims to Reduce Deadly Brain Bleeds in Brazilian Babies 1/10/23 As many as 1 in 3 babies born below 34 weeks in Brazil may suffer from life-threatening brain bleeds. Valerie Chock, MD, discusses efforts by Stanford physician-scientists and Brazilian neonatologists promise to give us new clues to which babies are at risk and how we can treat them.

New Screen Time Study Finds Sensory Differences in Kids 1/9/24 Alok Patel, MD, breaks down the details of a new study that suggests screen time for kids under 2 could be linked to sensory differences.

Weathering a Nationwide Tripledemic 1/9/24 Manisha Newaskar, MD, discusses how social and environmental factors can play a role in RSV infection and severity.

More Options and New Technology for Treating Epilepsy and Seizures 1/3/24 William Gallentine, DO, explains why he is excited about the latest epilepsy treatment as new technologies emerge and the treatment landscape changes.
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Beyond Measure 1/3/24 Megen Vo, MD, discusses why teenagers are uniquely susceptible to developing eating disorders.

Hijacking Neurons’ Adaptive Abilities The Scientist 1/3/24 Michelle Monje, MD, discusses a study that showed how brain tumors that occur in glial cells, use neural plasticity, a process neurons use to promote learning and memory by strengthening connections through increased signaling between cells, for survival.

Could Mom's Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Lead to Language Delays in Kids? 1/4/24 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Back Pain Cases Jump Among Children: How Much Should the School Backpack Weigh? 1/4/23 �鶹��ý Children’s Health is mentioned.

Smartwatches Can Pick up Abnormal Heart Rhythms in Kids, �鶹��ý Study Finds 1/3/24 Apple watches have some advantages over traditional ways of diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias in children but need more validation, finds a �鶹��ý study. Scott Ceresnak, MD, and are featured.
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New Year’s Babies in the Bay Area 1/1/24 Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford welcomed its first baby of the new year at 3:49 a.m.
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