In the News - 2018
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.
Une chirurgienne cardiaque forcée de s’exiler (A cardiac surgeon forced into exile) La Tribune/Le Nouvelliste/Groupe Capitale Médias 12/31/18 Article profiles a pediatric cardiac surgeon from Quebec practicing at Packard Children’s.
How to help kids overcome their fear of doctors and shots NPR 12/29/18 A national survey suggests that a significant number of kids fear doctor visits; 66% of children between the ages of 5 and 6 hate getting shots. Tom Caruso, MD, comments on how Packard Children’s uses VR technology to reduce the anxiety of hospitalized children.
Also see: Iowa Public Radio, KUER/NPR Utah, WHYY/NPR-Philadelphia
Are your diversity and inclusion initiatives really making a difference? Forbes 12/28/18 Ekta Vyas, PhD, director, HR, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, is quoted.
2019 healthcare preview: Artificial intelligence and a brand new hospital lead the way San Francisco Business Times 12/28/18 Packard Children’s opening of its new Main building is highlighted as one of 5 key 2018 industry events.
17 inspiring health stories that made this world seem a little less terrible BuzzFeed News 12/27/18 Nurse Wilma Wong and pediatric resident Brandon Seminatore recount serendipitously reuniting in the NICU 32 years after Brandon was born.
Adolescent tech use and health impact: expert roundtable PsychiatryAdvisor.com 12/26/18 The article takes a deep dive into how increasing use of technology is affecting the mental health of today’s adolescents. Elias Aboujaoude, MD, participates in a roundtable discussion about ethical dilemmas that clinicians may face when dealing with teens and technology.
8 New Year’s resolutions health professionals are making Make it Better Magazine 12/23/18 Health care providers including acute care clinical nurse Marie Hamilton share their health-focused new year’s goals.
12 ways to show up for a friend with bipolar disorder SELF 12/20/18 Manpreet Singh, MD, offers suggestions for friends of those with bipolar disorder.
For some teens, opioid addiction begins after wisdom tooth extraction Philly.com 12/19/18 Article explores the risks of prescribing opioids to teenagers having their wisdom tooth removed. It references recent research led by Alan Schroeder, MD.
25 largest gifts to healthcare organizations in 2018 Becker’s Hospital Review 12/18/18 Article outlines the top gifts and pledges to hospitals or healthcare organizations in 2018. The $20 million gift from Tad and Dianne Taube to Packard Children’s, is ranked No. 22.
#JUUL: How social media hyped nicotine for a new generation CNN 12/17/18 Article examines the e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL’s social media practices, which previously included encouraging social media influencers to promote its product. Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.
Teen vaping continues to rise while other drug use declines, survey finds CNN 12/17/18 A new report shows vaping among America's teenagers continues to climb. According to the Surgeon General, e-cigarette use has grown 900% among high school students in recent years, while use of other substances – such as alcohol and opioids – has declined. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, provides comment.
Once conjoined Sacramento County twins get custom bikes KCRA-TV (NBC) 12/16/18 Along with 20 other children, twins Erika and Eva Sandoval, who were separated at Packard Children’s in 2016, received brand new custom bicycles at Shriners Hospital.
This algorithm reads x-rays better than doctors do Vice News 12/13/18 Stanford researchers are developing a model that can screen X-rays for pneumonia and other diseases, a task that’s usually done by radiologists. This segment examines recent developments in artificial intelligence and asks experts if new technology that reads medical images could one day replace radiologists. Matthew Lungren, MD, is interviewed.
Also see: Stanford Medicine News Center
Why are hundreds of US children suffering from a paralyzing illness? The Guardian 12/13/18 Keith Van Haren, MD, offers comment in this piece on acute flaccid myelitis, a paralyzing disease affecting children that researchers are still working to understand.
Perspectives: The whole story Healthcare Design 12/13/18 The magazine’s editor-in-chief discusses sustainability; a June/July cover story on the new Main building is referenced.
Sacramento Magazine’s top doctors list 2018 Sacramento Magazine 12/13/18 Teimour Nasirov, MD, was selected by peers as a top doctor in the Cardiac Surgery specialist category.
Involving patients in hospital ‘rounds’ can curb medical errors, researchers find Boston Globe 12/7/18 Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital and seven other pediatric hospitals, including Packard Children, found that harmful medical errors fell by 38 percent when they moved rounds into patients’ rooms and implemented strict protocols to involve patients and families in the discussion.
New hospital designs prioritize patient experience San Francisco Business Times 12/6/18 Hospitals across the Bay Area are integrating a patient-centered approach into the design of their campuses when they renovate, expand and add new buildings. The new hospital’s surgical center, and the focus on creating a “healing environment,” are highlighted. Kristen Petersen, VP of procedural and diagnostic services, is quoted.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health CMO’s Tips for Succeeding with Consumer-Driven Healthcare Strategies Symphony RM 12/6/18 Les Lifter, CMO, discusses topics including the evolving role of marketing in healthcare, using data and metrics to target customers and providers, and driving brand loyalty among patients in a rapidly changing industry.
Old school toys vs high-tech gifts: Pediatricians make their pick Mercury News; East Bay Times 12/5/18 With screen time among kids on the rise, a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says that old-fashioned toys are better for small children than high-tech gadgets. David Wanderman, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Sacramento Bee, Spokesman-Review, Bellingham Herald, Kansas City Star, Niagara Falls Review
Stanford’s endowment grows to 26.5 billion Palo Alto Daily Post 12/5/18 The hospital is mentioned.
For many teens, the battle with opioid addiction starts with wisdom teeth Popular Science 12/4/18 New research has found that dental prescriptions for opioids are linked with elevated rates of opioid abuse in teenagers and young adults. Lead author Alan Schroeder, MD, is interviewed.
Also see: Market Watch, KRON 4, New York Post, The Simi Sara Show, Science Mag, BrightSurf.com
Could having wisdom teeth out lead to opioid addiction? NBC News 12/3/18 New research has found that dental prescriptions for opioids are linked with elevated rates of opioid abuse in teenagers and young adults. Lead author Alan Schroeder, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Washington Post, Daily Mail, Gizmodo, EurekAlert!, Stanford Medicine News Center
Kids with concussions can phase in exercise, screen time sooner than before NPR 12/3/18 The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guideline for treating mild brain trauma, urging physicians and parents to let kids return to school sooner, and allow them to use electronics and ease back into physical activity after just a couple of days of rest. Angela Lumba-Brown, MD, is interviewed.
Medical Detectives: The Last Hope for Families Coping With Rare Diseases KQED/NPR 12/3/18 A coalition of doctors known as the Undiagnosed Diseases Network has named 31 newly identified conditions and diagnosed more than 100 previously unsolved cases since its creation in 2014. Segment and article profile a family that has received a diagnosis. Euan Ashley, MD, co-chair of the network, is interviewed.
68 of the greenest hospitals in America | 2018 Becker’s Hospital Review 12/3/18 Becker's Healthcare names Packard Children’s to its list of the most "green" hospitals in the U.S.
‘JUUL’s a business, and they’re behaving like a business’ The Atlantic 11/30/18 Article examines the e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL’s business practices. Robert Jackler, MD, and Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, provide comment.
Menlo Park firefighters train at Stanford to help save kids’ lives NBC Bay Area 11/30/18 Broadcast segment and article highlight the Revive Initiative and training based on real-life Bay Area 911 calls that lets firefighters practice treating the rarest and most deadly pediatric medical emergencies. Marc Berg, MD, Revive’s medical director, and Lynda Knight, RN, director of Revive, provide comment.
Scientists call for a halt to genetically editing embryos, rebuke Chinese researcher Washington Post 11/29/18 Leading genomic scientists from around the world called for an immediate halt to any clinical use of gene-editing in human embryos after a Chinese scientist announced that he produced the world’s first genetically edited babies. Matthew Porteus, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Washington Post (11/26), Associated Press (11/27), Associated Press (11/28), Los Angeles Times, CNBC, Science
Grandparents on Raising Grandchildren in Today’s World FamilyMinded 11/28/18 The Grandparent program and classes at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health are mentioned.
US waived FBI checks on staff at growing teen migrant camp Associated Press 11/27/18 Investigative report discusses staffing inadequacies and other problems at a migrant detention camp holding more than 2,300 teens in a remote area of Texas. Ryan Matlow, PhD, is quoted on how the conditions could affect the teens’ emotional and psychological well-being.
Hospitals make room for privacy with single-patient suites Silicon Valley Business Journal 11/26/18 Article explores how the shift toward private hospital rooms improves medical outcomes and enhances patient experience. Kelly Johnson, PhD, RN, VP of patient care services and chief nursing officer, provides comment.
See how Juul turned teens into influencers and threw buzzy parties to fuel its rise as Silicon Valley's favorite e-cig company Business Insider 11/23/18 Using launch parties, social media campaigns and a variety of sweet or youth-friendly flavors, the e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL successfully marketed its products to teens, the work of the Stanford Research into the Impact of Tobacco Advertising indicates. Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.
DC children’s hospital turns to mHealth for concussion treatment mHealthIntelligence 11/21/18 Article highlights a virtual reality software that tracks and analyzse eye movement in children and adolescents who have suffered concussions. Gerald Grant, MD, is quoted.
The whimsical remedy: The story behind the artwork at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Silicon Valley Business Journal 11/21/18 Article explores the whimsical and wide-ranging works of art inside Packard Children’s, highlighting how the hospital’s art engages, calms and encourages the healing process for patients and families. Board member Elizabeth Dunlevie is interviewed.
A clinical trial tries to bridge a cultural divide — and ease the anxiety of pediatric patients STAT News 11/21/18 Article highlights a Stanford clinical trial looking at the use of virtual reality to ease the anxiety of pediatric patients, particularly those with limited proficiency in English.
Also see: Becker’s Hospital Review
Scans reveal the shocking impact extreme neglect has on toddlers’ brains The Irish Sun 11/20/18 Article discusses the effect of traumatic experience on a child’s brain development. Victor Carrion, MD, is quoted.
Improv therapy helps pediatric patients laugh Children’s Hospitals Today 11/19/18 Article profiles the hospital school’s improv therapeutic arts program and how its play, self-expression and collaboration activities help kids heal.
Traditional chemotherapy superior to new alternative for oropharyngeal cancers Stanford Medicine News Center 11/19/18 Cisplatin chemotherapy can bring lasting adverse health effects, but a new, presumably less-toxic alternative is not as effective at promoting survival, according to a large, Stanford-led trial. Quynh-Thu Le, MD, is the study’s senior author and is quoted.
America is blaming pregnant women for their own deaths New York Times 11/16/18 The California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative, founded at Stanford University School of Medicine in 2006, is mentioned.
Also see: Washington Post
The disturbing focus of JUUL’s early marketing campaigns Forbes 11/16/18 This story discusses early marketing campaigns aimed at youth by the vaping device JUUL. Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.
30 rising stars in healthcare IT Health Data Management 11/15/18 Natalie Pageler, MD, chief medical information officer, is recognized.
Stanford experts comment on wildfire smoke KQED Forum 11/14/18 As a result of the Camp Fire burning near Paradise in Northern California, the entire Bay Area is experiencing unhealthy air quality, putting everybody at risk. The threat of smoke pollution is much more serious for the young, elderly and chronically ill. Sharon Chinthrajah, MD, provides insight on KQED Forum and comment in other articles. Kari Nadeau, MD, PhD, also provides comment.
Also see: New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, SF Gate, San Jose Mercury News, ScienceX/phys.org, Stanford News
Innovative hospitals tap automation to streamline patient care HealthTech Magazine 11/14/18 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Packard Children’s IT achievement are highlighted.
Keith Van Haren provides comment on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) CNN 11/13/18 As the number of confirmed cases of acute flaccid myelitis reached 90 on Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report indicating that a virus is the likely cause. Keith Van Haren, MD, provides comment
Also see: CNN, Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle
Juul to eliminate social media accounts, stop retail sales of flavor CBS/KPIX 11/13/18 The CEO of e-cigarette maker Juul announced it will eliminate some of its social media accounts and halt most retail sales of flavor products as part of a plan to restrict access to minors. In this segment, Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is interviewed.
“A nicotine arms race”: Talking with Stanford Medicine’s Dr. Robert Jackler about e-cigarettes LinkedIn 11/13/18 With regulators signaling a crackdown on vaping, Robert Jackler, MD, speaks with Lloyd Minor, MD, to discuss the health risks of e-cigarettes and how physicians can fight their growing use among young people.
California voters back $1.5 billion bond initiative to upgrade children’s hospital Becker’s Hospital Review 11/9/18 The hospital is mentioned.
Also see: Mercury News, East Bay Times, Stanford Daily
Older fathers more likely to have babies with health problems New York Times 11/7/18 A decade of data documenting live births in the United States links babies of older fathers with a variety of increased risks at birth, including low birth weight and seizures, according to a new study by Stanford researchers. Senior author Michael Eisenberg, MD, is quoted.
Also see: Science Daily
More women are using marijuana while pregnant: study San Jose Mercury News 11/7/18 While fewer women are smoking or drinking alcohol while pregnant, the proportion who used marijuana while expecting has increased, according to a new study. Seth Ammerman, MD, who was not involved in the research, is quoted.
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health taps Paul King as new CEO Fierce Healthcare 11/6/18 The appointment of Paul King as the new president and CEO of the hospital and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is highlighted.
Also see: Becker’s Hospital Review, Becker’s Hospital Review, HealthLeaders Media, Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, Palo Alto Online
Original press release: Stanford Medicine Children’s Health names Paul King President and CEO
'There is an air of shame': Why are periods still a taboo topic? Yahoo! Lifestyle 11/6/18 Article discusses how menstruation stigma — a sense of embarrassment about periods — is still pervasive among women. Leah Millheiser, MD, provides comment.
How Lucile Packard's revamped donor matching processes for heart patients Becker’s Hospital Review 11/6/18 To cut down the wait time on pediatric heart transplants, the pediatric cardiology team at Packard Children's created a new way to better match donor hearts to heart transplant recipients. John Dykes, MD, is quoted.
A peek inside Bailey’s heart Ivanhoe Broadcast News 11/3/18 Bailey Cox is in constant motion. Few would ever guess that she was diagnosed in utero with a heart condition. With the help of David Axelrod, MD, co-creator of the Stanford Virtual Heart, the Cox family learned about Bailey's condition in a whole new way.
Also see: ABC12 (Flint, MI), WFMZ-TV (Allentown, PA)
Child gun deaths far higher in states with the most relaxed laws Newsweek 11/2/18 States with strict gun laws have lower rates of gun deaths among children and teenagers, and laws to keep guns away from minors are linked with fewer gun suicides in this age group, a Stanford study has found. Stephanie Chao, MD, who led the research study, is quoted.
Also see: Reuters, US News, Mercury News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily Mail, Cosmos Magazine, Science Daily, EurekAlert!, Medscape, Stanford Medicine News Center
Day after final chemo treatment, 7-year-old cancer patient asks to return to hospital to cheer up fellow patients NBC Bay Area 11/1/18 NBC’s “Bay Area Proud” put its spotlight on exuberant Packard Children’s patient Claire Noland, who navigated chemotherapy with a contagious smile and effusive positive energy. Now in remission, Claire is determined to give back by encouraging other young patients.
Lax state gun laws linked to more child, teen gun deaths, Stanford study finds Science Magazine 11/1/18 Compared with U.S. states with the strictest gun control legislation, gun deaths among children and teenagers are twice as common in states with the most lax gun laws, a study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found. Senior study author Stephanie Chao, MD, provides comment; co-author Kristan Staudenmayer, MD, is mentioned.
Community welcomes home 11-year-old girl after lung transplant Fox26 News 11/1/18 The hospital is mentioned.
Press Ganey Awards: Recognizing health care’s best organizations Press Ganey November 2018 Press Ganey honors Stanford Medicine Children’s Health with a 2018 Success Story Award for demonstrating innovation and leadership to measurably improve patient experience.
New virtual reality brings pediatric heart defects to life Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin blog 11/1/18 Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s Herma Heart Institute is currently one of more than 20 children’s hospitals to have The Stanford Virtual Heart, created by David Axelrod, MD.
CDC's handling of polio-like illness criticized by its own advisers CNN 10/29/18 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's own medical advisers are criticizing the federal health agency for being slow to respond to a polio-like disease that's struck hundreds of children over the past six years. Keith Van Haren, MD, provides comment.
Also see: HealthDay News, WebMD
Here’s a look at the 11 propositions California voters will weigh on Nov. 6 Los Angeles Times; San Diego Union Tribune 10/29/18 The hospital is mentioned.
Opinion: Prop. 4 will bolster care at California’s children’s hospitals Mercury News; East Bay Times 10/26/18 Funding would help Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital refurbish its 74-bed neonatal intensive care unit.
Also see: San Francisco Examiner, Idyllwild Town Crier
Children’s garden honors Christopher Dawes, former Lucile Packard CEO Stanford News 10/24/18 A children’s garden located at the new main building’s entrance has been named in honor of Christopher Dawes, who recently retired as the hospital’s president and CEO. In addition, an endowed hospital directorship in quality and safety has also been established to honor Dawes’ 30 years of service.
Hospitals look to innovation to inspire design HealthTech Magazine 10/22/18 The hospital’s cutting-edge technology and family-friendly environment are highlighted. Natalie Pageler, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer, is interviewed.
Physicians battle pediatric diseases of ear, nose, throat in Zimbabwe Stanford Medicine News Center 10/22/18 Peter Koltai, MD, who is participating in an effort to advance much-needed ENT care for children in Zimbabwe, is quoted.
Youth Sports Leagues Admit to Dodging Concussion Safety Laws NBC Bay Area 10/21/18 An NBC Bay Area investigation reveals a lack of enforcement and accountability across children's club sports in California, which could be putting thousands of children at higher risk for brain injuries. Gerald Grant, MD, provides comment.
Name Dropping: NICU reunion a reason to celebrate Santa Cruz Sentinel 10/20/18 The hospital is mentioned.
Many young Juul users may not know they're addicted US News 10/19/18 Teens are struggling to recognize the addictive potential of Juul e-cigarettes, a product that appeals to youth, according to a team of Stanford researchers. Senior author Bonnie Halper-Felsher, PhD, is quoted.
Also see: Today, Business Insider, Daily Mail, KTVU, San Francisco Chronicle, Seeker, Stanford Medicine News Center
California youth are failing to recognize dangers of Juul e-cigarettes KQED 10/19/18 Teens are struggling to recognize the addictive potential of Juul e-cigarettes, a product that appeals to youth, according to a team of Stanford researchers. Senior author Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is interviewed.
Also see: Buzzfeed, Science News; Bioengineer.org
Pop Warner football is offering 'crash course' on concussion conundrum USA Today 10/18/18
An interactive concussion-awareness raising initiative called CrashCourse, developed by Stanford University researchers in medicine, engineering and education in collaboration with nonprofit TeachAids, is being implemented by Pop Warner, the country’s largest youth football program.
Also see: Associated Press, Sport Techie, Physical Therapy Products Online, Stanford Daily
Concussions: Stanford researchers use high-tech mouth guards to study head trauma in young athletes Mercury News 10/18/18
A Stanford research project is the nation’s first study in youth to measure rotation and full motion of the head during impacts. Using high-tech mouth guards that collect real-time data, researchers hope to learn what impacts are most damaging and which positions are most vulnerable for younger football players. Jamshid Ghajar, MD, is mentioned.
Build Me Up: Perkins + Will talk health Architonic 10/18/18 The hospital is mentioned.
Beyond Prescriptions: How Organizations Are Tackling All Aspects of Opioid Abuse HealthSystemCIO.com 10/18/18 During the recent CHIME Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC, a bill aimed at curbing opioid abuse was passed by the Senate. Presenters including Ed Kopetsky, CIO, offered advice and guidelines aimed at curbing opioid abuse; Kopetsky is quoted.
AI reveals more variation in free-text than standardized radiology reports Health Imaging 10/17/18 According to new research, variability on radiology reports may hinder effective communication in radiology departments and hospitals and negatively impact patient care. Lead author Lane Donnelly, MD, Chief Qualify Officer, is quoted.
Also see: Radiology Business
The fight against non-communicable disease in emerging economies Nature 10/17/18 Article explores the rise of chronic disease in low-and middle-income countries and the international response. Shuchi Anand, MD, provides comment about her study of non-conventional risk factors for kidney disease.
XRDX Speak Q&A: Thomas Jon Caruso on the power of VR therapy Gamasutra 10/17/18 Chariot program director Tom Caruso, MD, reflects on the state of medical VR and explains how other VR developers can create software that helps younger and older hospital patients.
Starlight Children’s Foundation, Disney and Google Unveil Starlight Xperience VR Program The Walt Disney Company 10/16/18 Packard Children’s CHARIOT program co-founder Sam Rodriguez, MD, and others from the program, lent expertise to the Starlight Children’s Foundation for the development of a new VR headset designed specifically for use in a children’s hospital setting.
Concussion researchers study head motion in high school football hits Stanford Medicine News Center 10/15/18 Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine are collaborating with football teams at three Bay Area high schools to understand how hits to the head cause concussions by outfitting the players with mouthguards that measure the motion of the head during impacts sustained in practices and games. Gerald Grant, MD, is quoted.
Here’s what you need to know about using marijuana while pregnant or breastfeeding Self Magazine online 10/12/18 Seth Ammerman, MD, is quoted.
"Doctor detectives" help diagnose mysterious illnesses with DNA analysis CBS This Morning 10/11/18 More than 100 patients afflicted by mysterious illnesses have been diagnosed through a network of detective-doctors who investigate unidentified diseases, reports a study conducted by scientists at the School of Medicine and multiple collaborating institutes. The Undiagnosed Diseases Network — a program created by the National Institutes of Health — now has 12 clinics nationwide, including one at Stanford. Jon Bernstein, MD, PhD, is interviewed.
Also see: San Francisco Chronicle, ABC Bay Area (KGO-TV)
Original press release: Stanford Medicine
Starlight Children's Foundation, The Walt Disney Company and Google unveil 'Starlight Xperience,' an innovative new virtual reality program designed to transform the hospital experience for children Starlight Children’s Foundation-issued press release 10/11/18 Packard Children’s CHARIOT program co-founder Sam Rodriguez, MD, and others from the program, lent expertise to the Starlight Children’s Foundation for the development of a new VR headset designed specifically for use in a children’s hospital setting. The CHARIOT program is highlighted in this press release.
Finding answers for patients with rarest of rare diseases US News 10/10/18 More than 100 patients afflicted by mysterious illnesses have been diagnosed through a network of detective-doctors who investigate unidentified diseases, reports a study conducted by School of Medicine scientists and collaborating institutes. The Undiagnosed Diseases Network now has 12 clinics nationwide, including one at Stanford.
California bond would raise $1.5 billion for children’s hospitals San Francisco Chronicle 10/10/18 If passed, Prop 4 would provide $135 million for the eight private, nonprofit children’s hospitals in California. At Packard Children’s, these funds would be applied to upgrading the NICU. Dennis Lund, MD, interim CEO and chief medical officer, is mentioned.
Also see: San Francisco Examiner; ABC Los Angeles (KABC-TV); ABC Fresno (KFSN-TV); Press Banner
Children’s hospital appeals to FDA for permission to perform unusual surgery to save a 12-year-old girl Packard Children’s-issued press release 10/9/18 After undergoing surgery on August 12, Lizneidy Serratos became the youngest and smallest person in the country to receive the HeartMate 3 LVAD. She was saved by heroic behind-the-scenes work by her doctors and nurses, who petitioned the US FDA for compassionate use permission to use a medical device that had not yet been approved for children. Katsuhide Maeda, MD, and Christopher Almond, MD, are quoted. David Rosenthal, MD, and Jenna Murray, NP, are mentioned.
Studies show potential of virtual reality to reduce children’s anxiety, pain American Society of Anesthesiologists-issued press release 10/8/18 Tom Caruso, MD, and Sam Rodriguez, MD, are quoted in this press release that discusses the work of the Packard Children’s CHARIOT program.
Parenting: The endless battle over kids and screen time The Mercury News 10/7/18 David Wanderman, MD, is quoted.
Childhood autoimmune diseases: Doctors divided Enid News & Eagle 10/7/18 Article discusses the autoimmune disease PANS and PANDAS, and mentions the hospital.
How the Seattle Seahawks have been keeping in touch with Baby Lockett ABC Redding (KRCR-TV) 10/4/18 The hospital is mentioned.
Link lends insight on progress, challenges in pediatric cancer OncLive 10/3/18 Q&A features Michael Link, MD.
Stanford University endowment ends year with 11.3% gain Pensions and Investments 10/4/18 The hospital is mentioned.
High tech play may help hospitalized children heal Ivanhoe Broadcast News 10/2/18 Broadcast segment and article profile the hospital’s new interactive center, which includes a story corner, touch-free digital wall and broadcast studio, and illuminates how it provides a haven for families, where kids can just be kids.
Also see: WCTV (Tallahassee, FL), Wink-TV/CBS (Fort Meyers, FL), WTAJ (Altoona, PA)
ENR California Best Projects 2018 Health Care: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Engineering News-Record 10/2/18 The hospital has garnered an Award of Merit from Engineering-News Record.
What do doctors know about transgender healthcare? Not enough. NPR-KALW 10/2/18 Article and broadcast explore how health professionals are learning about the medical care of transgender kids. The segment is reported by Christine Nguyen, MD and Tandy Aye, MD, is featured.
TeenzTalk helps teenagers share mental health resources CBS Bay Area (KPIX 5) 10/2/18 The hospital and the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing are mentioned.
Maui boy battling eye cancer is home again The Maui News 10/2/18 After spending a year at Packard Children’s’ undergoing chemotherapy for bilateral retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, a two-year-old Maui boy has returned home. Now in stable condition, he will throw the first pitch at a Maui Police and Fire Department softball game.
In CMMI-funded Project, Children's Hospitals Improve Medicaid for Children with Complex Medical Conditions, Simultaneously Reducing Spending Third party press release 10/2/18 David Bergman, MD, is quoted.
Eight scientists awarded NIH grants for high-risk, high-reward research Stanford Medicine News Center 10/1/18 Eight School of Medicine researchers will receive $32 million over five years to fund explorations of cancer, the brain, the aging process, chromosomes and the development of cells. Michelle Monje, MD, PhD, is a Pioneer Award recipient.
Stanford CAPE Video Talks on Simulation Debriefing, Care of Debriefly HealthySimulation.com October 2018 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned.
An encounter 28 years in the making 9/29/18 The reunion-gone-viral between NICU nurse Wilma Wong and her former patient, now pediatric resident Brandon Seminatore, MD, who first met in the Packard Children’s NICU 28 years ago, receives continued coverage.
Also see: TheThings.com
The unexpected role of histones in childhood brain cancer Nature 9/26/18 This article explores how brain tumors in children and adults differ, and what this could mean for treatment. Research by Michelle Monje, MD, PhD, is highlighted.
Specifically speaking with Jeff Smith Security Systems News 9/26/18 The hospital is mentioned.
Editorial: Chronicle recommends Yes on Prop. 4, for children's hospitals San Francisco Chronicle 9/25/18 The hospital is mentioned.
Also see: ABC Bay Area (KGO-TV), The Press Democrat
Pesticides putting Payaro Valley schools at risk, teachers say Good Times 9/25/18 Paul Fisher, MD, is quoted.
Special report: High-nicotine e-cigarettes flood market despite FDA rule Reuters 9/24/18 A new wave of lower-priced Juul knock-offs is showing up at convenience stores, vape shops and online — despite a U.S. Food and Drug Administration rule banning the sale of new e-cigarette products after August 2016 without regulatory approval. Robert Jackler, MD, provides comment.
Magic magnets help lengthen spine for scoliosis patients ABC San Antonio, TX (KSAT-TV) 9/24/18 Broadcast tells the story of an 8-year-old Packard Children’s patient who has had early onset scoliosis since birth. Her orthopedic treatment, overseen by Lawrence Rinsky, MD, uses a new technology that significantly reduces surgeries and allows her a normal childhood.
Also see: WCTV-CBS Tallahasee, FL, Becker’s Spine Review
Why are so many more children being diagnosed with ADHD today? Self 9/24/18 John Leikauf, MD, is quoted.
Hyundai Hope on Wheels presents Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford with $300,000 Hyundai Hope Scholar Grant to support pediatric cancer research Hyundai-issued press release 9/21/18 To celebrate National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Hyundai Hope on Wheels awarded the $300,000 Hyundai Hope Scholar Grant to Kathleen Sakamoto, MD.
Gov. Brown nixes California mandate for later school start time San Francisco Chronicle 9/20/18 Rafael Pelayo, MD, provides comment.
Also see: Los Angeles Times
Raising kids with life-threatening food allergies Family Minded 9/20/18 Chitra Dinakar, MD, is quoted throughout this article.
New building caters to young children and their families Silicon Valley Business Journal 9/20/18 Packard Children’s new building was designed with the help of families of previous patients to increase the comfort of family members, young and old, while they stay in the hospital and spend time with their children.
Marfan syndrome: Interview with Dr. Selamet Tierney Pediheart: Pediatric Cardiology Today 9/20/18 This podcast explores Marfan syndrome with Elif Seda Sealamet Tierney, MD, who reviews work she has authored from the Pediatric Heart Network and shares clinical insights.
Human skeletal stem cell found The Scientist 9/20/18 Identification of the human skeletal stem cell by Stanford scientists could pave the way for regenerative treatments for bone fractures, arthritis and joint injuries. Michael Longaker, MD, senior author of the study, is quoted.
Also see: Science Mag, Science News, Fierce Biotech, Stanford Medicine News Center
32 hospital and health system CISOs to know Becker’s Hospital Review 9/19/18 Auston Davis, chief information security officer for Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, is included on the list.
Bill Gates on how blood will soon tell us everything Wired 9/18/18 Bill Gates discusses a groundbreaking Stanford Medicine study that shows a blood test can estimate a baby’s due date and predict premature birth. Stephen Quake, PhD, who co-authored the study, is mentioned.
Buster and Kristen Posey raise $700K at gala to battle pediatric cancer San Francisco Chronicle 9/18/18 The hospital is mentioned.
This hyper-real robot will cry and bleed on med students International Society for Presence Research 9/18/18 Marc Berg, MD, is quoted.
The secret life of fat cells Chemical and Engineering News 9/17/18 Article discusses how leptin — hormones secreted by fat — might one day lead to therapeutics for numerous conditions. Brian Feldman, MD, PhD, is quoted.
New high-tech surgery center opens at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Healthcare Construction + Operations News 9/11/18 Article features the hospital’s newly opened surgical center.
The health consequences of early school start times Goop October 2018 Interview with Rafael Playo, MD, who explains why adolescents need to reap the benefits of sleep.
Identifying and treating mental illness in our schools Stanford Radio Summer 2018 Shashank Joshi, MD, discusses ways schools are addressing mental health issues, including ways teachers and school staff are being trained to identify at risk students.
For kids with concussions, less time alone in a dark room New York Times 9/17/18 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new guideline on diagnosing and managing head injuries in children. Angela Lumba-Brown, MD, is first author of the guideline and is quoted in this article.
Here's how many U.S. kids are vaping marijuana Science News 9/17/18 A new study indicates that 1 in 11 middle and high school students in the U.S. have vaped marijuana. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, who was not involved in the research, is quoted in this article.
Why are California’s children’s hospitals so much nicer than other services for kids? Zocalo Public Square 9/17/18 The hospital is mentioned.
Buster and Kristen Posey raise $700K at gala to battle pediatric cancer San Francisco Chronicle 9/17/18 The hospital is mentioned.
The new, improved world of infant care Wall Street Journal 9/16/18 A wave of innovation in newborn care is giving infants a better start in life – the long-term impact could be profound. Article highlights Stanford research showing that a new blood test for pregnant women can detect with 75% to 80% accuracy whether a baby will be born prematurely. David Stevenson, MD, and James Dunn, MD, are quoted; James Wall, MD, is mentioned.
Stanford doctors lead national effort to stop gun violence San Jose Mercury News 9/15/18 Over 2,500 medical students and health care professionals at Stanford and other leading medical centers are holding events to treat firearm violence as a public health crisis. David Spain, MD, is interviewed.
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford celebrates new surgical center Healthcare Design Magazine 9/13/18 Article features the hospital’s newly opened surgical center.
Also see: San Francisco Business Times, Radiology Business, Becker’s Spine Review, Becker’s ASC Review, Healthcare Design, Next Reality
Why early-morning school start times and the adolescent brain don't mix Los Angeles Times 9/12/18 Rafael Pelayo, MD, helps pen an op-ed piece on how later school start times are beneficial for students, both academically and physically.
New AI outperforms in Stanford medical study Third party press release 9/10/18 A "Hive Mind" of doctors, moderated by AI algorithms, makes more accurate diagnoses than the doctors or machine learning alone, according to a new study from Stanford and Unanimous AI. Matthew Lungren, MD, and Safwan Halabi, MD, are quoted.
While he awaits heart transplant, patches from police, fire departments offer boy comfort Fox Bay Area (KTVU-TV) 9/7/17 This broadcast and article highlight the story of a Packard Children’s patient awaiting a heart transplant, who is collecting patches from police and fire departments and receiving visits from first responders.
Early detection to faster treatment & care, how AI is helping us fight against deadly diseases India Times 9/7/18 Shreyas Vasanawala, MD, PhD, is interviewed on how machine learning implementation at Packard Children’s is helping enhance MRI scan quality and leading to speedier diagnosis.
ATHENA honors go to health advocate, architect Palo Alto Online 9/7/18 The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce has selected Packard Children’s Chief Government and Community Relations Officer Sherri Sager as an Athena Award honoree. Sager, who will receive the Athena Leadership Award for her national advocacy work for the hospital and for patient health, is quoted.
Also see: Patch.com
Early results boost hopes for historic gene editing attempt Associated Press 9/5/18 Early, partial results from a gene editing study of two patients with the genetic disorder Hunter syndrome indicate the treatment may be safe and have some effect. Matthew Porteus, MD, who was not involved in the study, is quoted.
Also see: U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek
THC from marijuana stays in breast milk for up to 6 days Healthline 9/5/18 Women who breastfeed and use marijuana should know the potential health consequences of the drug on their babies. Seth Ammerman, MD, co-author of a new American Academy of Pediatrics report recommending against pot use while pregnant or nursing, is quoted.
Five ways to improve the patient experience Managed Healthcare Executive 9/5/18 Natalie Pageler, MD, chief medical information officer, is quoted.
How California learned to keep pregnant women, new moms from dying San Francisco Chronicle 9/4/18 Since 2006, California has reduced the number of women dying in childbirth by more than half, in part due to the efforts of the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative, a multi-stakeholder organization based at Stanford. Elliott Main, MD, is quoted.
Also see: The Guardian (UK)
Pediatric device consortium celebrates future innovations with $6.7M FDA grant UCSF-issued press release 9/4/18 Press release announces a $6.7 million grant from the FDA given to the newly named UCSF-Stanford Pediatric Device Consortium, a partnership between the two organizations that will enable the development of new medical devices for pediatric conditions. James Wall, MD, is quoted.
Magnetic magnets for spinal lengthening Ivanhoe Broadcast News 9/2/18 Broadcast tells the story of an 8-year-old Packard Children’s patient who has had early onset scoliosis since birth. Her orthopedic treatment, overseen by Lawrence Rinsky, MD, uses a new technology that significantly reduces surgeries and allows her a traditional childhood.
Nurse Vilma Wong reconnects with former NICU patient at Packard Children’s CBS This Morning 9/1/13 National broadcast highlighting the reunion-gone-viral between NICU nurse Wilma Wong and her former patient, now pediatric resident Brandon Seminatore, MD, who first met in the Packard Children’s NICU 28 years ago under very different circumstances.
More Coverage: The chance encounter between Vilma Wong and Brandon Seminatore has reached more than 1.7 million people on social media, and garnered hundreds of stories from national and local media outlets, including: ABC News online, ABC Good Morning America, ABC Radio, NBC Nightly News, Today.com, CNN, CBS News Online, Fox News Online, BBC Radio, Associated Press, USA Today, New York Post, Buzzfeed, The Independent (UK), Daily Mail (UK), People Magazine online, Mercury News, East Bay Times, Santa Cruz Sentinel, SF Gate, ABC Bay Area (KGO-TV), NBC Bay Area (KNTV-TV), Fox Bay Area (KTVU-TV), Scope
He cries, bleeds and coughs: Stanford program trains hospital staff with new lifelike robotic “patient” NBC Bay Area; NBC Los Angeles 8/31/18 Segment and accompanying article spotlight the Revive Initiative for Resuscitation Excellence at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Packard Children’s pediatric resuscitation team in action with a hyper-real robot simulation device that being used for training in a hospital setting for the first time. Marc Berg, MD, and Loren Sacks, MD, are interviewed.