In the News - 2019
Pediatric and obstetric health leaders from Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford are frequently highlighted in local and national media for providing world-class, extraordinary care to children and expectant mothers. Following is a sampling of these media appearances.
December 2019
Brain function irregular in children with Type 1 diabetes, study says Stanford Medicine press release 12/9/19 The default mode network, which controls the brain at rest, does not switch off in children with Type 1 diabetes when they focus on a task, a study led by Stanford scientists has shown. Bruce Buckingham, MD, and Allan Reiss, MD, are authors on the study.
Flu season may peak just in time for the holidays Healthline 12/6/19 The CDC is reporting that flu activity has picked up in the last four weeks and could peak earlier than usual this year. Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted in the piece.
There's a healthcare crisis, and telemedicine wants to cure it CNET 12/6/19 Virtual appointments could be the answer to overcrowded doctors’ offices and months waiting for care.
FDA approves device for ear tube surgery without anesthesia Forbes 12/4/19 FDA approves device for ear tube surgery without anesthesia. Douglas Sidell, MD, is quoted.
This woman wants to help regulate your period with food NY Times 12/4/19 Dietary and lifestyle changes that may help women dealing with complex and confounding hormonal issues, usually related to their periods. Jennifer Conti, MD, is quoted.
How a pharmaceutical company developed a breakthrough treatment for cystic fibrosis San Jose Inside 12/4/19 Article highlights a new availability for the treatment for cystic fibrosis and features a Packard Children’s patient. Michael Tracy, MD, is quoted.
Stanford researchers program cancer-fighting cells to resist exhaustion, attack solid tumors in mice Stanford Medicine press release 12/4/19 Stanford researchers found a way to keep cancer-fighting cells effective in mice with human tumors. Crystal Mackall, MD, is senior author of the study.
Packard Children’s News, quarterly magazine from the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health:
Where hope lives The new opening of the fifth floor of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is featured.
Research and medicine soar Packard Children’s patients Peter Hanson and Miya Nguyen are featured. Alice Bertaina, MD, PhD, is mentioned.
Meet some of the world-renowned experts who call the fifth floor their new home Professors of pediatrics and medicine who work with patients in the Bass Cancer Center are highlighted. Crystal Mackall, MD; Maria Grazia Roncarolo, MD; Matthew Porteus, MD, PhD; Robbie Majzner, MD; Michelle Monje, MD, PhD; Kara Davis, DO; and Alice Bertaina, MD, PhD, are featured.
Taking virtual reality for a test drive The New Yorker 12/2/19 Loren Sacks, MD, discusses the virtual reality program used to train physicians on how to communicate with patient families regarding diagnosis/treatment.
November 2019
Teens with obesity may have brain damage that produces poor eating habits Healthline 11/24/19 A small study using MRI scans has found signs of damage in the brains of teenagers with obesity. Sophia Yen, MD, is quoted.
Stanford Researchers Find No ‘Magnet Effect’ When States Extend Public Health Insurance to Immigrants Stanford Business Magazine 11/22/19 Fernando Mendoza, MD, is quoted in this article regarding a study he co-authored which found that expanding public health insurance programs to include low-income, legal immigrants, does not lead to out-of-state immigrants moving in search of benefits.
Scientists Discover That Combining Two Drugs Could Help Children Fight an Incurable Brain Cancer That Usually Kills in Five Years Daily Mail (U.K.), 11/21/19 By using robots to test many drug combinations, Stanford researchers have identified a two-drug combination that shows promise against a deadly brain tumor. Additional studies are needed to see how the drug combination fares in the lab and patients. Michelle Monje, PhD, MD, led the research and is quoted in the article.
Developing a Faster, More Accurate Test for Cystic Fibrosis, Without Breaking a Sweat Scope 11/19/19 A new cystic fibrosis test could provide a more accurate, and easier, way to test newborns for the hereditary, lung-clogging disease. Carlos Milla, MD, is senior author of the study, published in PNAS.
Justin’s Journey: Teen’s Positive Outlook Following Diagnosis of Loeffler’s Syndrome Ivanhoe Broadcast News 11/19/19 Story of a patient who was diagnosed at a young age with Loeffler’s syndrome, a rare disease of the heart lining that causes the walls of the heart to be rigid. After receiving a heart transplant at Packard Children’s in 2018, he’s been enjoying life to its fullest. Seth Hollander, MD is interviewed.
See his story on our website.
Anorexia Nervosa Comes in All Sizes, Including Plus Size Los Angeles Times 11/19/19 The hospital is mentioned.
Juul Wanted to Revolutionize Vaping. It Took a Page From Big Tobacco’s Chemical Formulas Los Angeles Times 11/19/19 Robert Jackler, MD, founder of Stanford Research into the Impact of Tobacco Advertising, provides comment.
There's a Shortage of Youth Mental Health Services in East Palo Alto. A New Community Collaborative Hopes to Change That. Palo Alto Weekly 11/18/19 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is mentioned in this article about the Children’s Health Council.
Thanks to a novel treatment, this Bay Area high school QB beat a tumor and led his team to the playoffs Mercury News 11/16/19 Article features the story of Payton Stokes, a patient who was treated with high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to remove a benign bone tumor. The procedure took place in July and Payton was able to return to football in the fall. Robert Steffner, MD, and Pejman Ghanouni, MD, PhD, are quoted.
Also see: CalHi Sports
Apple Nixes Vape-Related Apps for iPhone Users NBC Bay Area 11/15/19 Robert Jackler, MD, is interviewed
Virtual Reality Helps Surgeons Remove Tumor from 2-Year-Old’s Brain NBC Today 11/14/19 This story interviews Juan Carlos Fernandez-Miranda, MD, and the patient’s parents about their journey to find a solution for their son’s life threatening brain tumor. Before the procedure, which had never been done on a patient so young, the doctors used virtual reality and a 3-D printed skull to practice and prepare for the surgery.
Also see: NBC Nightly News; Telemundo: Al Rojo Vivo
With New Hospital, Stanford Will Have Separate Adult, Pediatric Emergency Departments Stanford Health Care 11/14/19 With the opening of the new Stanford Hospital on Nov. 17, the Marc and Laura Andreessen Emergency Department will have two locations: one for patients ages 21 and older and trauma patients, at 1199 Welch Road, and one for patients as old as 20, at 900 Quarry Road Extension, which is part of the original hospital.
Peanut allergy shots? A new Stanford-led study shows an antibody injection could prevent allergic reactions Stanford Medicine News 11/14/19 A Stanford-led pilot study has provided early evidence that an antibody is a safe, effective and rapid food allergy treatment. Kari Nadeau, PhD, MD, is senior author and is quoted in this article. The study is also highlighted in a Stanford Medicine press release. Rebecca Chinthrajah, MD, is the study’s lead author.
Also see: USA Today; Healthline; Yahoo!
Videos to Educate Lawyers on Interviewing Migrant Kids at Border Inside Stanford Medicine (online) 11/13/19 Stanford experts have created four short videos to help lawyers at the U.S. border learn to sensitively interview migrant children and teens about traumatic experiences. Paul Wise, MD; Maya Adam, director of health education outreach for the Stanford Center for Health Education; and Ryan Matlow, MD, are mentioned in this article.
Related: US held record number of migrant children in custody in 2019, Washington Post, 11/11/19. Features comment from Ryan Matlow, MD.
Black, Hispanic Mothers Report More Pain After Delivery But Get Less Pain Medication Physician's Weekly 11/12/19 White mothers may receive more pain assessments after delivery and have better access to painkillers than women from other racial and ethnic groups. Brendan Carvalho, MD, provides comment in this article.
Teen Van Takes Medical Care on the Road Ivanhoe Broadcast News 11/8/19 This story profiles the Teen Van Program. Lisa Lestishock, RN, BSN, MSN, CNS, CPNP; Nathalie Servin, MSW, and Megen Vo, MD, interim medical director of the Teen Van are interviewed.
Mom Speaks Out After Having to Pump Breast Milk in Supply Closet During Jury Duty—Why Is Breastfeeding in Public Still So Challenging Yahoo! Lifestyle 11/8/19 Jennifer Conti, MD, MS, MSc, provides comment.
Helping Hospital Employees Find Resilience and Reduce Burnout Children’s Hospitals Today 11/7/19 A feature article for the Children’s Hospital Association’s quarterly magazine discusses the issue of burnout impacting employees at children’s hospitals and what hospitals like Packard Children’s are doing to address these issues. Kelly Johnson, RN, PhD, NEA-BC is featured throughout the piece.
Normal Body Weight Can Hide Eating Disorder in Teens, Study Finds Stanford Medicine Press Release 11/06/19 According to a new study, extensive and rapid weight loss in teens with anorexia makes them severely ill, regardless of their overall weight. Neville Golden, MD, is co-author of the study, and quoted in the release.
Also see: Teens with anorexia may be 'dangerously ill' even if they are not underweight Live Science; Anorexia Nervosa Comes in all Sizes, Including Plus Size Nature World News
Is too much screen time affecting young kids’ brain development? Here’s what parents should know Yahoo.com 11/06/19 A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics, reveals that the brains of pre-kindergarten children who spend more than an hour per day of screen time without parental interaction are associated with underdeveloped areas that control language and self-regulation. Elias Aboujaoude, MD, MA, comments on the findings.
CEO Unplugged iHeart Radio podcast 11/5/19 Paul King, president and CEO of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, is interviewed.
The High Cost of Physician Burnout in Healthcare Organizations Healthcare Business Today 11/5/19 The article sites a longitudinal study conducted on physicians at Stanford Health Care and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health.
Special Report: Juul disregarded early evidence it was hooking teens KFGO 11/5/19 This piece examines Juul, the e-cigarette company. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is quoted in this article.
October 2019
Experts weigh in on health impacts of California wildfires:
The Physical and Mental Toll of Wildfires Forum (KQED) 10/29/19 During this segment, health experts discussed the physical health effects and the toll wildfires take on mental health -- from the stress of evacuations, to the devastation of losing a home, to the strain on firefighters. Mary Prunicki, PhD, MD, was interviewed.
How Bad is Wildfire Smoke For You? Researchers Weigh In San Francisco Chronicle 10/28/19 Kari Nadeau, PhD, MD is quoted in this article discussing the health implications of wildfire smoke.
Wildland Fire Smoke Research to Study Impact on Children’s Immune Systems ABC7 News 10/25/19 Researchers here are investigating how inhaling wildland fire smoke could weaken the immune systems of children. This segment discussed the impact of wildland fire smoke and featured Mary Prunicki, PhD, MD.
How effective is the flu shot? Here's what doctors want you to know about this year's vaccine Yahoo Lifestyle 10/31/19 Yvonne Maldonado, MD, is quoted.
Move Over TV: Kids Prefer YouTube San Jose Mercury News 10/30/19 According to a survey, tweens and teens are choosing online videos over most other media. Tom Robinson, MD, MPH, provides comment in this article.
Here's the Truth About the Hormonal IUD and Weight Gain, According to a Doctor Yahoo Lifestyle 10/30/19 Leah Millheiser, MD, is quoted in this article that discusses the many factors you have to weigh when considering using birth control.
Corner Office: Stanford Medicine Children’s CEO Paul King on Why He Always Remembers to Take a JacketBecker’s Hospital Review10/25/19 Paul King, president and CEO, is featured.
Exploring the Science Behind the Vaping Deaths The Face 10/25/19 This piece looks at the science behind vaping-related deaths and explores the safety of e-cigarettes. Robert Jackler, MD, founder of Stanford Research into the Impact of Tobacco Advertising, provides comment.
Pediatric cancer study shows usefulness of gene expression analysis UC Santa Cruz 10/25/19 Analyzing gene expression in tumor cells from children with cancer is more likely to reveal targets for therapy than analysis of DNA mutations, according to a new study led by researchers at UCSC. Packard Children’s Hospital is mentioned as a member of the research consortium.
CHIME's 2019 Level 9 'Most Wired' hospitals Becker’s Hospital Review 10/24/19 Packard Children’s Hospital is included in this list.
Newborn Antibiotic Use Varies Widely, Worrying Experts Scope 10/23/19 Rates of antibiotic use in newborns vary 27-fold between California hospitals without a medical reason for the large differences, a new study found. Jeffrey Gould, MD, is senior author of the study.
As vaping devices have evolved, so have potential hazards, researchers say Shots (NPR) 10/23/19 Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, is quoted in this article on how vaping products aren't regulated.
New Stanford Medicine Children’s Health CEO: Impacting a Child's Life Is 'Intoxicating' HealthLeaders Online 10/23/19 Paul King, president and CEO, is interviewed.
Three Organizations Receive Stanford 2019 Community Partnership Awards Stanford Report - Online 10/23/19 Three community groups that focus on children’s health, welfare and education have won Stanford University 2019 Community Partnership Awards. Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital are mentioned
Taking a Look at Past, Present, Future Impact of Stanford Medicine Physician News Network 10/21/19 Reporting on the State of Stanford Medicine forum (10/8/19), the article sites the latest developments across the three organizations. Leaders including Lloyd Minor, MD, dean of the School of Medicine and Paul King, president and CEO of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health are quoted.
New CRISPR Tool Has the Potential to Correct Almost All Disease-Causing DNA Glitches, Scientists Report STAT 10/21/19 Matthew Porteus, PhD, MD, provides comment.
Why Painful Sex Can Plague Women At Any Age SFGate 10/21/19 Leah Millheiser, MD, is quoted in this article that discusses how social taboos can get in the way of diagnosis and treatment.
UCSF Finds Major Clue to the Cause of Sudden-Onset Paralysis in Children San Francisco Chronicle 10/21/19 Study that may have found what’s behind a polio-like illness that’s struck nearly 600 people, mostly children, across the United States. Keith Van Haren, MD, is quoted.
FDA Says Don’t Use CBD, THC Products While Breastfeeding Healthline 10/21/19 The Food and Drug Administration put out a warning this month advising people against using marijuana of any kind during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Jennifer Conti, MD, is quoted in this article.
Near Hands-Off System Can Help Patients Manage Their Diabetes Scope 10/21/19 Bruce Buckingham, MD, is quoted.
Stanford Obstetricians Take Medical Simulations to Central America Scope 10/18/19 The blog discusses Katherine Bianco, MD, who regularly travels to Central America with a Bay Area-based nonprofit called GO MOMS to teach physicians, nurses and medical residents the best techniques for treating serious complications of childbirth. Kay Daniels, MD is mentioned.
‘Complete Disruption’ of Supply of Essential Pediatric Chemo Medscape 10/18/19 Michael Link, MD, is quoted.
Researchers Reveal Kids Who Get More Hugs Have More Developed Brains Power of Positivity 10/17/19 The article sites a Stanford Medicine article by Susan Crowe, MD.
JUUL Suspends All US Sales of Fruity E-Cigarettes Amid Scrutiny USA Today 10/17/19 Robert Jackler, MD, is quoted.
This is your body on vaping Huffington Post 10/16/19 Discusses how vaping affects the body and brain. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, PhD, executive director of the Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit, is quoted in this article.
Legislation Moves Back Earliest Start Times in California Schools Forum (KQED) 10/15/19 This segment discussed the new rules and what the latest research says about teenagers and sleep. Rafael Pelayo, MD, was a featured guest.
At State of Stanford Medicine, Reviewing Accomplishments and Looking to the Future Stanford Medicine News Center 10/15/19 Leaders of Stanford Medicine, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Stanford Health Care discussed the latest updates at the medical campuses and opportunities for collaboration that have been brought into focus by Stanford Medicine’s integrated strategic plan.
Faced With a Drug Shortfall, Doctors Scramble to Treat Children with Cancer New York Times 10/14/19 A critical chemotherapy medication is in short supply, and physicians say there is no appropriate substitute. Michael Link, MD is quoted.
California Tells Schools to Start Later, Giving Teenagers More Sleep New York Times 10/14/19 A new law pushed back start times at most public middle and high schools, citing research that says attendance and performance will improve if teenagers get more sleep. Sumit Bhargava, MD, is quoted.
'Stay True To Who You Are' KPIX TV-Online 10/14/19 Part of the CBS Bay Area’s “Eye on Her” series, highlighting remarkable women in the Bay Area. This video features Kelly Johnson, PhD, RN, vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer.
Are Ear Tubes a Scam? No, But the Tympanostomy Tango is a Dance. Fatherly.com 10/11/19 The article discusses whether implanting ear tubes into children, the most common ambulatory pediatric surgery, is more of a “nice to have” than a “need to have” — as some research demonstrates that they are not necessary for the long-term health of young kids. Kara Meister, MD, is quoted.
Stranger Donates Kidney to Boy in Response to Social Media Plea Scope 10/11/19 A California toddler is doing well after receiving a kidney donated by a stranger who responded to his family's request on Facebook.
Also see: PA Donates Kidney to 2-Year-Old Boy With Rare Disorder AAPA.ORG
Original story: Healthier, Happy Lives
Recognizing the LGBTQ+ Community at Stanford: “We Should Be a Beacon.” Scope 10/10/19 Paul King, president and CEO of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, is quoted.
How Predictive Analytics is Impacting Patient Care HealthTech 10/08/19 Predictive analytics is helping doctors predict patient outcomes, influencing administered care. Matt Lungren, MD, is quoted.
Watching for Eating Disorders in Transgender Teens Scope 10/7/19 More than half of transgender teenagers intentionally gain or lose weight to align their bodies with their gender identity, a Stanford study found. The study, published recently in the Journal of Adolescent Health, began because caregivers at the pediatric and adolescent gender clinic at Stanford Medicine Children's Health saw worrisome patterns of weight manipulation among their patients. Tandy Aye, MD, is quoted and Jonathan Avila, MD is mentioned.
E-Cigs Market to Teens Using Big Tobacco Tactics CNN 10/5/19 Robert Jackler, MD, provides comment.
Also see: Sirius XM POTUS Channel 10/01/19
Light Flashes Plus Cognitive Behavior Therapy Can Increase Teens’ Sleep Time PsychCongress.com; MDAlert (Reuters Health) 10/4/19 Stanford researchers increased how long teens slept with light therapy, used to reset their circadian clocks, combined with cognitive behavioral therapy to motivate them to go to bed earlier. Senior author Jamie Zeitzer, MD, is quoted.
Original press release: Teens Sleep 43 More Minutes Per Night After Combo of Two Treatments, Study Finds Stanford Medicine News Center
Rising Stars: 66 Leaders in Healthcare Under 40 Becker’s Hospital Review 10/4/19 Cameron D'Alpe, CAO of Physician Practices and CEO of Packard Children's Health Alliance, is recognized.
How The Trump Administration is Privatizing the Detention of Migrant Children TIME.com 10/03/19 Ryan Matlow, PhD, director of community research programs for Stanford Medicine's Early Life Stress and Pediatric Anxiety Program, is quoted in this article about children’s welfare.
Do You Want Your Apps to Know About Your Last Doctor's Visit? Wired.com 10/2/19 Natalie Pageler, MD, chief medical information officer, comments on protecting pediatric patient data while seizing on potential for third-party apps to support kids' health.
Is There Any Science Behind ‘the Labor Inducer’ Burger? Yahoo.com 10/2/19 A Minnesota restaurant is claiming its spicy burger called ‘the Labor Inducer’ may help bring on labor for women nearing their due dates. Leah Millheiser, MD, refutes the notion that spicy foods cause labor.
1 Question, 5 Answers: What’s the Biggest Climate-Related Health Concern? ThePaperGown.com 10/1/19 The World Health Organization predicts that if global temperatures continue to rise, so will the associated health risks. Sharon Chinthrajah, MD is interviewed about which global warming–related illnesses will have the greatest impact.
The changing face of transgender youth Bay Area Parent October 2019 issue The feature discusses the positive shifts in how society views gender diversity. Tandy Aye, MD, is quoted.
When Handled by Right Registrar, Tough Patient Encounters Can End Well Hospital Access Management October 2019 issue (email media@stanfordchildrens.org for a PDF of this article) Elena Gonzalez, assistant director of patient experience is quoted.