In the News - 2017
Pediatric and obstetric health leaders from Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford are frequently highlighted in local and national media for providing world-class, extraordinary care to children and expectant mothers. Following is a sampling of these media appearances.
Brains, hearts and heroin addiction: Medicine in VR New York Times Daily 360 12/31/17. Video features the Stanford Virtual Heart.
Assemblymember Marc Berman visits Stanford University Third-party press release 12/29/17. The hospital is mentioned.
A look inside Lucile Packard's new 521K-square-foot 'patient-centered' hospital FierceHealthcare 12/28/17. Features an interview with Dennis Lund, MD, chief medical officer.
Looking back at the career of a Stanford pediatrician Scope 12/26/17. In a brief column recently published online, “50 years ago in The Journal of Pediatrics,” three Stanford physicians highlighted the first scientific publication of Raymond Hintz, MD, who founded Stanford’s Division Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes. His daughter, Susan Hintz, MD, who serves as medical director of the Fetal and Pregnancy Health Program, is quoted.
Young musicians spread holiday cheer in Palo Alto Mercury News 12/24/17. The hospital is mentioned.
Pediatric urinary tract infection: Diagnostic and treatment challenges Infectious Diseases Advisor 12/21/17. Alan Schroeder, MD, is quoted.
New children's hospital building puts care at child's height Los Altos Town Crier 12/20/17. Article quotes Christopher Dawes, president and CEO.
Also see: Palo Alto Patch; Silicon Valley Magazine (pg. 43); Red Tricycle; Becker’s Hospital Review; HospiMedica; Scope
CRISPR 2018: Coming to a human near you MIT Technology Review 12/18/17. The first clinical trials using CRISPR are slated to begin in the U.S. and Europe while others are stalled. This piece mentions a sickle cell study that will be underway at Stanford and quotes Maria-Grazia Roncarolo, MD.
Can a video game treat ADHD? Smithsonian.com 12/18/17. Alan Schroeder, MD, is quoted.
Could high blood sugar in early pregnancy cause heart problems for baby? USA Today 12/15/17. A recent study led by Stanford researches suggests higher blood sugar early in pregnancy raises the baby’s risk of a congenital heart defect, even among mothers who do not have diabetes. Article quotes senior author James Priest, MD.
Also see: WebMD; HealthDay News; U.S. News & World Report; New York Times Well blog; eHealth; Scope
Original press release: Stanford Medicine News Center
EHR interconnectivity challenges continue to impact patient care Neurosurgery Blog 12/15/17. The hospital is mentioned.
'Exorbitant' cost of SMA drug restricts kids' access Medscape (subscription required; please email Kate DeTrempe for a copy of the article) 12/14/17. Medical experts at Stanford and their colleagues at several other universities have raised ethical questions about the way a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy is being used. Lead author Alyssa Burgart, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Pharmacy Choice
Original press release: Stanford Medicine News Center (John Day, MD, PhD, is quoted)
Study finds combining Xolair with OIT led to quicker, safer desensitization with multiple food allergies Allergic Living 12/12/17. Combining an antibody drug, omalizumab, with a procedure to desensitize children to multiple food allergies is safe and effective, according to new Stanford research. Senior author Sharon Chinthrajah, MD is quoted. Co-author Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, is also referenced.
Original press release: Stanford Medicine News Center
Virtual Calming Stanford Medicine Magazine Fall 2017. Article highlights the ways virtual reality is being used to calm anxieties in fearful children and teens undergoing potentially frightening medical procedures, as well as to help them understand their illnesses and how their physicians plan to treat them. Anne Dubin, MD; Lauren Schneider, PsyD; Stephanie Chao, MD; Gerald Grant, MD; David Axelrod, MD; Tom Caruso, MD; and Sam Rodriguez, MD, are quoted.
Also see: Scope
Hide and seek Stanford Medicine Magazine Fall 2017. Article discusses the use of CAR-T cell therapy for the treatment of leukemia in children. The article features Kara Davis, DO; Catherine Aftandilian, MD; and Crystal Mackall, MD.
Also see: Scope
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford gets a $1.2 billion upgrade San Francisco Chronicle 12/11/17. Article highlights the opening of the new hospital.
More coverage: The opening of the new hospital has garnered additional coverage from CBS Bay Area (coverage of the ribbon-cutting ceremony and patient move day – quotes Mary Leonard, MD), NBC Bay Area (features Mary Leonard, MD), Telemundo Bay Area (features Matias Bruzoni, MD), Palo Alto Weekly, Palo Alto Daily Post, Silicon Valley Daily (quotes Christopher Dawes, president and CEO), Becker’s Hospital Review (quotes Christopher Dawes, president and CEO), Healthcare Design, World Journal, Sing Tao Daily (quotes Christopher Dawes, president and CEO), Stanford Medicine News Center, and Scope (2 stories)
New hope for kids with multiple food allergies U.S. News & World Report 12/12/17. A new Stanford study suggests that combining an antibody drug, omalizumab, with a procedure to desensitize children to multiple food allergies is safe and effective. Senior author Sharon Chinthrajah, MD, and co-author Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, are quoted.
Is health care a right? Spinal muscular atrophy drug with outrageous price tag cuts to heart of ethical dilemma Newsweek 12/11/17. Medical experts at Stanford and their colleagues at several other universities have raised ethical questions about the way a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy is being used. Lead author Alyssa Burgart, MD, is quoted.
Original press release: Stanford Medicine News Center (John Day, MD, PhD, is quoted)
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a…flying hospital? How an airplane gives blind patients sight Mercury News 12/11/17. Douglas Fredrick, MD, is quoted.
Gene therapy shows promise against blood-clotting disease Associated Press 12/6/17. In a small study, gene therapy has helped 10 men with a form of the bleeding disorder hemophilia produce a critical blood clotting factor, possibly eliminating the need for tedious and costly treatments. Matthew Porteus, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Washington Post, STAT News, FierceBiotech, HealthDay News
When You Want Your MRI Like a Blanket #WearableWednesday #wearabletech #tech #medical Adafruit 12/6/17. Article highlights low-cost printable medical devices and wearables. Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, is mentioned.
183 nonprofit hospital and health system CEOs to know Becker’s Hospital Review 12/4/17. Christopher G. Dawes, president and CEO, is included on this year’s list.
IIDA announces winners of Annual Healthcare Interior Design Competition Healthcare Design 12/4/17. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Specialty Services – Sunnyvale was one of two pediatric ambulatory centers to win its category in the 2017 Healthcare Interior Design Competition.
‘The Woebot will see you now’ – the rise of chatbot therapy Washington Post 12/3/17. Chatbots that can listen and learn may be an effective tool to increase accessibility to mental health services. Kathleen Fitzpatrick, PhD, who helped lead a clinical trial for one chatbot service, is quoted.
Journal Publication: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Stanford study shows wood smoke can harm the brain ABC Bay Area (KGO-TV) 12/1/17. A new Stanford study shows the effects of breathing wood smoke can inflame the lungs, and in turn cause inflammation all over the body, including in the brain. Eric Zee, MD, was interviewed.
The accidental CEO: Stanford Medicine Children’s administrator embraces team approach to build a healthcare leader Silicon Valley Business Journal 11/30/17. Cover story features Christopher Dawes, president and CEO, and recognizes his receipt of the Silicon Valley Business Journal 2017 C-Suite Lifetime Achievement Award.
Kids who are addicted to smartphones may have an imbalance in the brain Today 11/30/17. Max Wintermark, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Live Science
Stem cells that generate fat tissue have circadian clock Stanford Medicine News Center 11/28/17. Brian Feldman, MD, PhD, is quoted.
Patient experience with immunotherapy: 4 things health execs need to know Managed Healthcare Executive 11/27/17. Kara Davis, DO, is quoted.
For teens, a good mood depends on good sleep Science News for Students 11/21/17. Rafael Pelayo, MD, is quoted.
No place to call home Stanford Medicine Magazine Fall 2017. Article and accompanying video tell the story of a family left homeless after an eviction, and the impact that has had on the youngest child, who has a genetic disorder that has left her blind. Deborah Alcorn, MD; Dana Weintraub, MD; and Lisa Chamberlain, MD, are quoted.
Also see: Scope
Ultrasound solution Stanford Medicine Magazine Fall 2017. Article features the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound to treat desmoid tumors in children. Pejman Ghanouni, MD, PhD; Raffi Avedian, MD; and Gerald Grant, MD, are quoted.
Also see: Scope
Spotlight on kids Stanford Medicine magazine Fall 2017. The fall issue of Stanford Medicine magazine highlights the latest technologies and treatments that put children and their families at the center of their health care.
Family at the heart of the matter The Observer 11/22/17. Article overviews the Bingham family’s story, which was featured in a documentary that aired on Saturday, Nov. 25.
For teens, a good mood depends on good sleep Science News for Students 11/21/17. A recent study suggests adolescents need eight to 10 hours of sleep at night to feel their best the next day. Rafael Pelayo, MD, is interviewed about the findings.
He’s been fighting his entire life, and he’s only five-years-old GE Healthcare: The Pulse 11/21/17. The hospital is mentioned.
25 largest gifts from individuals to healthcare organizations in 2017 Becker’s Hospital Review 11/21/17. The third largest gift to a healthcare organization in 2017 was the donation of $50 million by Gordon and Betty Moore to Packard Children’s to advance care and research for pediatric heart disease.
New gene treatment effective for some leukemia patients New York Times 11/20/17. In a small clinical trial, a new type of cell therapy helped many children and young adults with treatment-resistant B-cell leukemia achieve remission. Senior author Crystal Mackall, MD, is quoted.
Also see: The Scientist; Stanford Medicine News Center; Scope
How to get children with autism to sleep Scientific American 11/18/17. Ruth O’Hara, PhD, is quoted.
Color and comfort become a part of care at Stanford's new children's hospital Silicon Valley Business Journal (subscription may be required; please contact Kate DeTrempe for a copy) 11/16/17. Photo slideshow features art within the new hospital.
ASGCT members inform the Senate HELP Committee about gene editing American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy-issued press release 11/16/17. Matthew Porteus, MD, was one of three expert witnesses who spoke at a U.S. Senate committee hearing on CRISPR earlier this month, and is quoted in this press release.
Also see: SF Gate; Scope
Stanford researchers get NIH grant to study autism Stanford Medicine News Center 11/15/17. The research of Sergiu Pasca, MD, is featured.
Electronics ‘like a second skin’ make wearables more practical and MRIs safer for kids STAT News 11/15/17. In this article about low-cost printable medical devices and wearables, Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, is interviewed about improvements to pediatric MRIs, including shortened exam times and a reduced need for children to be anesthetized.
Those who spend more time on their phones report more relationship trouble The Deseret News 11/15/17. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is quoted.
Meet the 2017 cast of Perennial Bay Area Innovators 7x7 11/13/17. Sophia Yen, MD, was named one of 7x7’s “Hot 20,” which recognizes innovators in the Bay Area.
Mechanical valves show mortality benefit over biologic valves Medscape.com (subscription required) 11/12/17. According to a new study, mechanical heart valves may be a safer option than valves made of animal tissue for heart-valve replacements, especially in younger patients. Senior author Joseph Woo, MD, is quoted.
How Stanford is upgrading tech for its $1.2 billion children's hospital expansion San Francisco Business Times 11/10/17. Natalie Pageler, MD, chief medical information officer, is interviewed in this article that highlights the innovative technology that will be incorporated within the new hospital.
Is strep linked to scary kids' behavior disorder? WebMD 11/10/17. Stanford clinicians helped develop the first clinical guidelines for treating pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS). Margo Thienemann, MD, is lead author of the portion of the guidelines that address psychiatric and behavioral interventions. Thienemann is interviewed in this article about the condition.
Also see: Inside Stanford Medicine; Scope
Physician-academics help assess humanitarian and medical response in war-torn Iraq Scope 11/9/17. A new health and security initiative at Stanford aims to address the humanitarian needs in populations that are affected by conflict and political stability. Paul Wise, MD, is quoted.
‘A lot of people think of virtual reality as a tool for the future’ HIMSS Insights 11/9/17. Article highlights the Stanford Virtual Heart, a virtual reality experience from the Moore Children’s Heart Center.
Amid uncertainty about insurance coverage, contraceptive access is already limited on religious campuses U.S. News & World Report 11/9/17. Jennifer Conti, MD, provides comment in this article about contraceptive access on the campuses of religious colleges.
Innovative center for teens coping with cancer at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Fox Bay Area (KTVU-TV) 11/8/17. Segment features the Bass Center’s Innovation Pop-up Space, the first “makerspace” in a hospital setting. Pam Simon, NP, is interviewed.
Coverage also appeared from: KCBS Radio; ABC Bay Area (link unavailable); The Advisory Board
Gene therapy creates replacement skin to save a dying boy New York Times 11/8/17. Doctors in Europe used gene therapy to grow sheets of healthy skin to save the life of a boy with a rare genetic disease that destroyed most of skin. Peter Marinkovich, MD, who was not involved in the case, is quoted.
Also see: Associated Press; The Atlantic; Los Angeles Times; Newsweek; NPR
Local non-profit, Jacob’s Heart, provides transportation for patient families NBC Monterey Bay (KSBW-TV) 11/7/17. The hospital is mentioned.
County to build inpatient psych unit for teens Palo Alto Weekly 11/7/17. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has voted to move forward with a proposal to build a county-run inpatient psychiatric unit for adolescents at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose. The county is also hoping to partner with local private hospitals and mental health service providers to create a "continuum of care" for patients, including Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Sherri Sager, chief government and community relations officer, is quoted.
Also see: Palo Alto Weekly and Mountain View Voice, which quotes Christopher Dawes, president and CEO; Physicians News Network
Overheard at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford San Francisco Chronicle 11/6/17. Includes a quote from an attendee at the community open house events held at the new hospital October 27-29.
Duke University team looks to train Ugandans to be self-reliant WRAL-TV 11/5/17. Gerry Grant, MD, is quoted.
Shocking scans of two toddlers’ brains reveal the impact of extreme neglect and emotional trauma New York Post; The Sun (UK) 11/2/17. The work of Victor Carrion, MD, is mentioned.
Sacramento County 3-year-old conjoined twins thriving as healthy two NBC Sacramento (KCRA-TV) 11/1/17. An update on the formerly conjoined Sandoval twins, who were successfully separated at Packard Children’s in December 2016.
Institute for Pediatric Innovation’s Program addresses pediatric adverse drug events Institute for Pediatric Innovation-issued press release 10/31/17. Press release announces the Institute for Pediatric Innovation (IPI) Clinical Innovation Catalyst Program, which will engage health care providers in addressing hospital acquired conditions through innovation by partnering with the IPI’s Hospital Consortium, which is made up of four children’s health care organizations including Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.
Early bariatric surgery benefits adolescents with severe obesity Healio.com 10/31/17. Article mentions the Packard Children’s Adolescent Bariatric Surgery program. Janey Pratt, MD, is quoted.
Can powder reduce the risk of food allergies in kids? Mashable 10/29/17. The work of Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, is featured.
3 San Francisco public schools show high levels of lead in water San Francisco Chronicle 10/25/17. Anisha Patel, MD, is quoted.
Hub model: A different approach to caring for children with medical complexity Children’s Hospitals Today 10/4/17. Article overviews Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s CORE program, which manages care coordination and facilitates communication between families and caregivers. Karen Wayman, PhD, is interviewed.
Heart-strong warrior baby thrives after surgery days after birth Fox Bay Area 10/30/17. Article features a former Packard Children’s patient, and quotes William Rhine, MD; and Katsuhide Maeda, MD.
New children’s hospital to open in December Stanford Daily 10/30/17. Article highlights the new hospital in this interview with Jill Sullivan, vice president of strategic space planning.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford’s community open house ABC Bay Area 10/29/17. Features the community open house that was held at the new hospital October 27-29.
Packard Children's patient reunites with doctor who helped save her life ABC Bay Area 10/26/17. Segment features Lydia (Lee) You, one of the first patients to receive care at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford when it opened in June 1991. Michael Link, MD, the doctor who treated her, is also featured.
Children’s hospital renting breast pumps to moms Mercury News; East Bay Times 10/25/17. Article highlights the launch of a new breast pump rental program in the gift shop at Packard Children’s.
Also see: California Healthline
New hospital, Project Baseline highlighted at State of Stanford Medicine Stanford Medicine News Center 10/25/17. Christopher Dawes, president and chief executive officer, is quoted.
Beijing United Family Hospital hosts international forum on preterm infant care Global Times 10/25/17. The hospital is mentioned.
IIDA unveils winners of 6th annual Healthcare Interior Design Competition Healthcare Facilities Today 10/25/17. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Specialty Services – Sunnyvale was one of two pediatric ambulatory centers to win its category in the 2017 Healthcare Interior Design Competition.
Stanford formalizes Stanford Medicine Advisory Council, Randy Livingston appointed university liaison for Stanford Medicine Stanford University News 10/24/17. Christopher Dawes, president and chief executive officer, is quoted.
Also see: Becker’s Hospital Review
Prominent anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician, Vanila M. Singh, MD, MACM, will be featured in the Leading Physicians of the World FindaTopDoc.com-issued press release 10/24/17. Vanila Singh, MD, is mentioned.
Stanford offers cutting edge cancer treatment ABC Bay Area 10/20/17. Segment reports on the ground-breaking gene therapy recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of non-Hodgkins lymphoma, which is being offered at Stanford Health Care. Crystal Mackall, MD, is interviewed.
Correspondence on the pediatric cardiology and heart surgery rankings U.S. News & World Report 10/20/17. Letter-to-the-editor penned by four pediatric cardiac surgeons, including Frank Hanley, MD, overviews a methodology change made in this year’s Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery U.S. News & World Report children’s hospital rankings.
CrossFit Star Khalipa makes healing his business in daughter's cancer fight FloElite 10/19/17. The hospital is mentioned.
11 ways recruiters can attract Millennial and Gen Z job candidates Forbes 10/19/17. Ekta Vyas, director of human resources, is quoted.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital nears the end of multiyear expansion Health Facilities Management 10/18/17. Article describes the new hospital, and includes commentary from chief medical officer Dennis Lund, MD.
Bariatric surgery not just for adults now ABC Fresno 10/18/17. Segment highlights the Packard Children’s Adolescent Bariatric Surgery program. Matias Bruzoni, MD, is featured.
Heart surgery reduces in-hospital mortality risk in infants with trisomy 13, 18 Healio 10/18/17. Infants with the genetic disorder trisomy 13 or 18 are more likely to survive if they undergo heart surgery, a study from researchers at Stanford and the University of Arkansas has found. Co-author Thomas Collins, MD, is quoted.
Stanford Medicine-issued press release: Newborns with trisomy 13 or 18 can benefit from heart surgery
Packard Children’s cancer patient receives honorary degree from her caregivers Stanford Medicine News Center; Stanford Report 10/16/17. Minal Patel, a 26-year-old Packard Children’s patient, has always wanted to become a physician. She was presented with an honorary medical diploma at the hospital after her cancer relapsed, derailing her plans to study medicine. Emily Johnston, MD; Sheri Spunt, MD; and Pam Simon, NP, are featured.
Spirit Story: Rolling on with Nick Norcia from Leigh Hockey Cal-Hi Sports Report 10/15/17. Segment profiles a former Bass Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases patient as he returns to playing hockey following treatment.
Genetic counselors struggle with anthem prior authorization program, increasing denials GenomeWeb 10/16/17. Pediatric genetic counselor Kyla Dunn is quoted.
What life is like now for formerly conjoined twin sisters after separation surgery ABC Nightline (Part 1; Part 2) 10/12/17. ABC’s Nightline aired a two-part feature on the successful separation of formerly conjoined twins Erika and Eva Sandoval. Gary Hartman, MD; Eilish Byrne; Kelly Andrasik; and Anne Shachal are interviewed in the segment.
Also see: ABC News
VR in healthcare AV Magazine 10/12/17. Gary Steinberg, MD, PhD, is interviewed about the use of VR in brain surgery and training of future neurosurgeons.
New Managing Director of Perkins+Will's San Francisco office brings client perspective, insights, to role Perkins+Will-issued press release 10/12/17. The new hospital is mentioned.
Beazley partners with The Risk Authority Stanford to enhance hospital claims data Beazley-issued press release 10/12/17. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
Stanford Medicine Children’s CEO talks about hospital expansion on eve of opening San Francisco Business Times 10/11/17. In this Q&A, Christopher Dawes, president and CEO, discusses the significance of the new hospital, and comments on the importance of protecting CHIP and Medicaid.
How AI can improve healthcare Healthcare Analytics News 10/11/17. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
Virtual reality helps distract kids from painful medical procedures How Stuff Works 10/10/17. Led by the CHARIOT program, Packard Children’s is one of the first hospitals in the country to begin implementing VR therapy in every patient unit to help ease patients’ pain and anxiety. Thomas Caruso, MD, is quoted. Samuel Rodriguez, MD, is also mentioned.
Build-A-Bear Foundation gives 20,000 teddy bears to children's hospitals across the country in partnership with United Way and UPS Build-A-Bear-issued press release 10/10/17. The hospital is among 25 children’s hospitals in the country to receive this donation.
Unhealthy smoke from Wine Country fires prompts Bay Area air advisory Mercury News 10/9/17. Karen Hardy, MD, is quoted in this article, offering tips to stay protected from poor air quality.
Seven faculty members appointed to endowed professorships Stanford Medicine News Center 10/8/17. Dennis Lund, MD, and Chief Medical Officer; Robert Cowan, MD; Anthony Oro, MD; and Leslee Subak, MD, are among the seven faculty members at the School of Medicine who have been appointed to endowed professorships.
Gastric bypass surgery for teens CBS Northern Michigan 10/6/17. Segment highlights the Packard Children’s Adolescent Bariatric Surgery program. Matias Bruzoni, MD, is featured.
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford earns accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association Press Release 10/5/17. In recognition of its expertise in serving adults with congenital heart disease, Packard Children’s and Stanford Health Care’s joint program has received accreditation as an ACHD Comprehensive Care Center from the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA).
Also see: American Heart Association blog
Trustees tour new Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Daily 10/4/17. Members of the Stanford University Board of Trustees toured the new hospital during their meeting held Oct. 2-3.
DayOne baby launches breast pump rental program for new moms in conjunction with the Roth Auxiliary gift shop at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford DayOne-issued press release 10/4/17. Press release announces the launch of a new breast pump rental program in the gift shop at Packard Children’s.
Porteus Awarded Grant for Work on Possible Treatment for Sickle Cell Anemia Stanford Medicine News Center 10/3/17. Matthew Porteus, MD, PhD, received a $5.2 million-dollar grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to help fund a clinical trial of a possible treatment for sickle cell disease.
Steal this idea: How Lucile Packard Children's CEO Christopher Dawes optimized hospital design to reduce clinician stress Becker’s Hospital Review 10/2/17. Christopher Dawes, president and CEO, is interviewed in this Q&A about the engagement of staff and faculty in the design of the new hospital.
49ers greats team up to assist Dwight Clark in his battle against ALS CBS Bay Area (KPIX-TV) 9/28/17. John Day, MD, PhD, is interviewed in this segment.
Many kids dying of cancer get intense care at end of life Reuters 9/28/17. Emily Johnston, MD, is quoted in this article that highlights her recent research, which examined the intensity of medical interventions during end-of-life care.
California Legislature refuses to act on behalf of ‘sleep deprived zombies’ The Tribune (San Luis Obispo) 9/27/17. California State Assembly has rejected Senate Bill 328, which would require middle and high schools to adopt later start times. Rafael Pelayo, MD, is quoted in this opinion article.
Sneak peek: New Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford ABC Bay Area (KGO-TV) 9/26/17. Segment highlights the new hospital, slated to open in December.
‘Druggable’ protein could halt deadly brain cancers, if only for a few months San Francisco Business Times 9/21/17. A Stanford team has found that a group of aggressive brain tumors called high-grade gliomas temporarily stop growing if a signaling molecule called neuroligin-3 is missing. Senior author Michelle Monje, MD, PhD, is quoted.
Also see: Stanford Daily
Original press release: Brain cancer growth halted by absence of protein
Boosting physician wellness: Lessons from Stanford at Medicine X Scope 9/18/17. Article highlights a session from Stanford Medicine X that addressed ways to curb physician burnout. Daniel Murphy, MD, and Mimi Albert, MPH, are quoted.
Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford win Davies award Healthcare IT News 9/25/17. Article highlights Stanford Children’s Health’s receipt of the 2017 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Enterprise Davies Award for excellence in Health IT.
Also see: Health IT Analytics; HIMSS-issued press release
Autism discovery: Some children with autism may benefit from oxytocin treatment Autism Parenting Magazine 9/22/17. Article highlights a recent Stanford study that suggests children with autism may have improved social behavior when treated with oxytocin. Antonio Hardan, MD, was the study’s senior author and is mentioned in the article.
Facing the unthinkable The Almanac 9/21/17. Brenda Porter, MD, is quoted.
Brain cancer growth halted by absence of protein Stanford Medicine-issued press release 9/20/17. The research of Michelle Monje, MD, PhD, is featured.
Also see: Scope
Should you let your dog sleep with you at night? Healthline.com 9/20/17. Rafael Pelayo, MD, is quoted.
Another reason to save DACA: Lessen childhood fears Sacramento Bee 9/19/17. Op-ed penned by Fernando Mendoza, MD, cites recent research led by Stanford’s Immigration Policy Lab that suggested that after DACA was introduced, the percentage of children with adjustment and anxiety disorders dropped significantly.
WWE visits patients at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Awareness Month ABC Bay Area 9/19/17. WWE wrestlers Nia Jax and Seth Rollins visited patients in the Bass Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Diseases as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.