2012

February

Children’s patient recently had surgery to repair his esophageal atresia – and his surgeon, Russell Jennings, MD, explains the extremely detailed process to treat esophageal atresia and Dori Gallagher, RN, adds that the patient is doing very well. Buffalo News. February 6, 2012

Children’s patient is home three months after undergoing a 6-organ transplant. Heung Bae Kim, MD, led the 14-hour procedure, which is thought to be the first ever transplant of an esophagus and the largest number of organs transplanted at one time in New England. ABC News (via the Associated Press). New York Daily News also covered the story. February 3, 2012

Hiep Nguyen, MD, is sending some patients home with VGo robots to monitor their healing process at home. Fast Company. Healthcaretechnology.com also reports this story. February 3, 2012

Young patients at Children’s had a surprise visit from former New England Patriots player Joe Andruzzi and other players to ring in Super Bowl spirit. WHDH-TV Channel 7. February 3, 2012

Food and Drug Administration approved a cystic fibrosis treatment drug called Kalydeco, which was developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. Ahmet Uluer, DO, director of Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program and principal investigator at Kalydeco clinical trials, explains how this drug will benefit patients. The New York Times.  The Boston Globe and Fox 25 Boston also covered the news. February 1, 2012

Front-page story reports on a 9-year-old Maine girl who left Children’s today, three months after Heung Bae Kim, MD, performed surgery to replace five of her abdominal organs (the liver, stomach, spleen, pancreas and small intestine) and her esophagus to save her from a rare and aggressive form of cancer. The Boston Globe. WCVB-TV Channel 5, WBZ-TV Channel 4, WHDH-TV Channel 7, New England Cable News, ABCNews.com and Fox 25 also covered Alannah’s story. February 1, 2012

Janet Soul, MD, and Anne Hansen, MD, MPH, carefully orchestrate the intricate process of a Children’s patient who underwent induced hypothermia with the use of a cooling blanket to care for insufficient oxygen flow after birth due to collapsed lungs. WBUR’s “CommonHealth” blog. February 1, 2012

2012

January

New research from Stephen Brown, MD, and colleagues explains the importance of radiologists being prepared to disclose radiological errors to patients. CMIO. January 31, 2012

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, notes that simplest explanation is that more obese women require c-sections than lean women regarding research that finds children born by c-section are no more likely to become obese than if they are born vaginally. Reuters. January 30, 2012

The shift from fee-for-service patients to “global payments” in an effort to control the rising costs of healthcare. The article notes that Children’s recently signed onto a global payments plan, agreeing to a three-year contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The Boston Globe. January 30, 2012

Richard Malley, MD, assures readers there is no need to panic over the findings of a study that found vaccine effectiveness can be reduced by environmental toxins. Boston.com “White Notes” Blog. January 27, 2012

Nadine Gaab, PhD, and Nora Raschle, PhD, finds dyslexia may be detectable even before children learn to read by studying MRIs to see how their brains are working. U.S. News & World Report (via HealthDay News). Inside Science News and The Huffington Post UK edition also reported on the news. January 25, 2012

Children’s Physicians’ Organization and the Pediatric Physician Organization at Children’s has agreed to a three-year contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.  This marks the first pediatric or specialty hospital to sign onto the Alternative Quality Contract. The Boston Globe (subscription required). WBUR’s CommonHealth blog also covers the agreement and features a Q&A with Children’s President and COO, Sandra Fenwick on the new contract.  January 24, 2012

Children’s announces the CLARITY Challenge, a $25,000 competition to encourage scientific teams to develop standards for analyzing, interpreting and reporting relevant genomic findings to physicians and patients. Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, says that genome analysis is an exciting technology and has come into practical fruition in the last couple of years, but a lot of work needs to be done to make it usable in a clinically responsible fashion. The Wall Street Journal’s Health Blog. Bio-IT World also reports on CLARITY and speaks with Kohane about the goals behind the competition. Mass High Tech and GenomeWeb also cover the story. January 24, 2012

Children’s Nadine Gaab, PhD, and Nora Raschle, PhD, finds dyslexia may be detectable even before children pick up their first book by studying MRIs to see how their brains are working. ABCNews.com. FoxNews.com and Ivanhoe Broadcast News Service also reported on the study. January 24, 2012

The first study to be published involving the use of embryonic stem cells in humans appeared online in The Lancet. Children’s George Daley, MD, PhD, notes that researchers are enthusiastic to see actual trials of cells based on human embryonic stem cells, but it is far too preliminary to conclude anything other than that more studies are warranted. The Boston Globe’s “White Coat Notes” blog. January 24, 2012

Janice Ware, PhD, is interviewed live in-studio on the possible changes of the definition of autism that soon may be changing as proposed revisions would change the current diagnostic criteria and that could mean thousands who are currently labeled autistic may not be anymore. FOX 25. January 24, 2012

Two Rockland sisters are recovering at Children’s after one donated her bone marrow to the other. FOX 25. January 23, 2012

Bruins’ Marc Savard invited Children’s head trauma and depression patients to attend every home game this season and next and sit in a private suite at the Garden. The Boston Herald.  WHDH-TV Channel 7, ESPNBoston.com, NHL.com, The Washington Post (via the Associated Press), and Taunton Daily Gazette also report on the story. January 23, 2012

An obituary on the legacy of Mary Ellen Avery, MD, the first female physician-in-chief at Children’s, whose groundbreaking research about the underdeveloped lungs of premature babies was credited with saving hundreds of thousands of newborn lives. The Washington Post. January 20, 2012

Children’s patient from Ireland is doing well after undergoing several surgeries to treat her esophageal atresia. The Irish Times. Irish Voice Reporter also covered the story. January 20, 2012

Dick Hoyt and his son Rick, who has cerebral palsy, will run their 30th Boston Marathon this year to raise money for the Hoyt Foundation. The father-son team has contributed $25,000 to the Augmentative Communication Department at Children’s Hospital Boston. The North Reading Patch. January 20, 2012

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, suggests prioritizing communication with your child by using sign language and picture communication to decrease frustration and behavioral problems for a child with Down syndrome. Parents.com. January 19, 2012

J. Kevin Nugent, PhD, of the The Brazelton Institute discusses new research that found people learn to lip read as infants and the linguistic abilities of infants. Fox 25’s Morning News Show. January 19, 2012

One-year-old Children’s patient will receive bone marrow from her two-year-old sister to keep her acute lymphoblastic leukemia in remission. WBZ-TV Channel 4 also reported on this story. FOX 25. January 19, 2012

A study led by Jay Berry, MD, MPH, found children with neurological impairments are more inclined to need the specialty services of pediatric specialty hospitals. HealthcareFinanceNews.com. January 19, 2012

The Centers for Disease Control reported on obesity rates in the United States and David Ludwig, MD, PhD, comments that obesity rates are plateauing at an unacceptably high prevalence rate. Boston.com (via the Associated Press). January 17, 2012

5 year-old patient was hit by a car and while walking along a city crosswalk and a group of strangers came to his rescue, lifting the car and pulling him out from underneath it. The Boston Herald also reports on his story. WHDH-TV Channel 7. January 16, 2012

Cancer treatment centers including links to prestigious hospitals are springing up in suburban communities around the state, including Children's Hospital Boston at Waltham. The Boston Globe. January 16, 2012

New research from Donald Ingber, MD, PhD, and Kaustabh Ghosh, PhD, found a way to deliver drugs specifically to pancreatic cells – a method they believe could support Type 1 diabetes treatments. The Boston Business Journal. Drug Discovery & Development also covers the research. January 16, 2012

11 nurses from Children's presented at the 2011 Association of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Nurses (APHON) 35th Annual National Conference held in California. Advance for Nurses. January 13, 2012

Zebrafish research at Children’s Hospital Boston is highlighted with Leonard Zon, MD, Louis Kunkel, PhD, and Christian Lawrence sharing their expertise in working with and studying the fish. The iSpawn is also featured. Wall Street Journal. January 13, 2012

Boston Bruins player Marc Savard – who suffered from a debilitating concussion in 2009 and has yet to return full-time to the team – donated a TD Garden luxury suite to patients at Children's suffering from the effects of head trauma from both a medical and psychological standpoint. Bruins.com, The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald and ComcastSportsnet also reported on the suite donation. ESPN.com. January 12, 2012

The obituary of Mary Ellen Avery, MD, is featured. Frederick Lovejoy, MD, and Stella Kourembanas, MD, reflect on Dr. Avery’s work and their experiences working with her. The Boston Globe (subscription required). Harvard Magazine also memorialized Dr. Avery for her ground-breaking work. January 11, 2012

The first clinical trial involving embryonic stem cells was ended shortly after it began, leaving patients who were treated as part of the trial with no next steps. George Daley, MD, PhD, notes that the unexpected completion of the trial is disappointing in a field that has been hard to sustain momentum because of controversy and lack of funding. The Chicago Tribune. January 11, 2012

The ADHD drug shortage is reported and Joseph Gonzalez-Heydrich, MD, speaks about what issues this presents for patients and their parents. Boston.com’s “White Coat Notes”. January 10, 2012

John Brownstein, PhD, founder of Healthmap.org, believes analyzing information from social media tools such as twitter, will help health officials respond quickly and appropriately to public health crises. CNN.com. January 10, 2012

Former Children’s patient is winning his battle versus leukemia and assists the Boston College men’s basketball team.His position with the team is thanks to Team IMPACT. ESPNBoston.com. January 9, 2012

Iron workers working on the “Skinny Binney” expansion project are giving inspiration to patients by spray painting their names on steel beams, which patients can see from their hospital room windows. FOX 25. January 9, 2012

Howard Shane, PhD, testified in several facilitated communication sex abuse cases and discusses facilitated communication and why it is an ineffective tool in helping autistic children speak and communicate. ABC. January 9, 2012.

Children's patient received a kidney donation from her uncle shortly before the holidays. FOX 25. January 4, 2012

2011

December

Contracts negotiated in 2011 gave hospitals and doctors groups average fee increases of 2 to 3 percent, roughly half those given in 2010 and less than in any year since 2005, according to estimates by executives of the state’s three largest health insurers. The Boston Globe. December 27, 2011

New research from Aurel Cami, PhD, and Ben Reis, PhD, is a mathematical prediction model to forsee adverse drug reactions before they happen. U.S.News & World Report. ModernHealthcare.com also reports on the research. December 27, 2011

Norman Spack, MD, speaks with NPR’s Allison Keyes about treating transgender youths and Children’s Gender Management Services (GeMS) Clinic. National Public Radio. December 27, 2011

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that organs and tissue taken from the body of a middle-aged Kentucky man turned out to have been infected with hepatitis C virus and cited four instances in which recipients became infected with that virus, including a patient treated at Children’s. The donor was not known to have the disease and an unnamed tissue bank incorrectly read a test in March, marking the donor’s tissue as negative for hepatitis C. WCVB-TV Channel 5 Boston also reported on the story. The Boston Globe (subscription required). December 23, 2011

A lipstick-sized inhalable-caffeine dispenser is drawing fire from the American Academy of Pediatrics and U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) as a potential health hazard. Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, comments that caffeine can increase heart rate and blood pressure, as well as anxiety in people with anxiety disorders. WPIX-TV and Newsday also reported on this issue. The Boston Herald. December 23, 2011

Claire McCarthy, MD, was nominated as one of Melrose’s “Leading Lights.” The Melrose Patch. December 23, 2011

Cisco Santa event took place in the Patient Entertainment Center and patients waited in line to chat with Santa via video link set up by Cisco Systems. Carrie Card, CCLS, explains how special this event is for patients like Alina and Desiree. WHDH-TV. December 22, 2011

Kendrin Sonneville, ScD, RD, LDN, weighs in on a study about mindfulness training which may help arthritis patients cope, noting that the research is strong and adds to previous research that suggests mindfulness is most effective for mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and binge-eating disorder, plus pain syndromes and musculoskeletal diseases. U.S.News & World Report (via HealthDay News). December 21, 2011

Singer Joey McIntyre joined the Boston Pops and Keith Lockhart for a special holiday sing-along and concert for patients and their parents at Children’s. WHDH-TV, WCVB-TV and WBZ-TV also covered the holiday concert. The Boston Herald. December 21, 2011

Baby Pierce of Indianapolis who suffers from a rare heart condition and recently underwent surgery at Children’s. Initially Indiana Medicaid refused to transfer Pierce to Children’s but with his mother’s perseverance and a grass roots effort Pierce made it to Children’s. CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360. December 20, 2011

Peter Rohloff, MD, founder of Wuqu’ Kawoq (pronounced woo-ku- ka-woke), an NGO organization committed to providing cultural and linguistically appropriate healthcare to the indigenous people of the Guatemalan Highlands, is one of the organizations featured on 20/20 “Points of Light.” ABC News. December 19, 2011

John Knight, MD, speaks about teenagers using marijuana and discusses the uptick in marijuana use and the common misconceptions that marijuana is less risky than other drugs. Fox 25 News. December 16, 2011

Chilean doctors successfully separated conjoined twin girls in a marathon 20-hour surgery. Steven Fishman, MD, notes that if the twins get to the point where they are well enough to go home, they will likely do well long term. The New York Times (via the Associated Press). December 15, 2011

Hiep Nguyen, MD, is sending some patients home with VGo robots as part of an innovative study that monitors patients remotely, allowing them to heal at home and have less follow-up visits in person and showcases the importance of telemedicine, leading to better quality of care at home. The Boston Globe and Nextgov.com also covered the story. ABCNews.com. December 14, 2011 

Nicole Maines, a 14-year-old patient and transgender youth living in Maine with her parents and twin brother is featured. Nicole’s doctor, Norman Spack, MD, explains the puberty suppression therapy Nicole receives to live her life as a happy and healthy young woman. ABCNews.com also covered the story. The Boston Sunday Globe. December 12, 2011

Northeastern University student Kayla St. Pierre suffered from Meningococcal disease at age 10. Richard Malley, MD, speaks about the disease, the warning signs and what parents should do if they suspect their child may be showing symptoms of the disease. WCVB-TV (Channel 5 Boston). December 12, 2011

American Public Health Association and Children’s Hospital Boston collaborated efforts to track the spread of influenza in real time via an online tool called “Flu Near You” which maps influenza activity as users self-report symptoms each week. Flu Near You is based on the HealthMap platform developed by John Brownstein, PhD, which is designed to offer a real-time view of emerging infectious disease threats around the world. MSNBC.com. December 7, 2011

Michelle Zeager, MPH, finds there is no agreement on what "normal" levels of aluminum are in children. The Baltimore Sun (via Reuters Health). December 7, 2011

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, comments on reports about teen “sexting.” He says “sexting” is probably an issue that is exaggerated by everyone. The Washington Post (via the Associated Press). December 6, 2011

A story of Janise and Andy Turso and their excitement for the birth of their daughter who was born with Down syndrome is told. Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, provides insight from three surveys he recently published, discusses the new tests that are available to detect Down syndrome in the first trimester of pregnancy in a second story and describes the importance of accessibility to accurate, up-to-date information to an opinion columnist for the Green Bay Gazette. The Columbus Dispatch. December 5, 2011

Kiernan Tellier, age 9, has spent much of his life at Children’s fighting a rare genetic condition called IPEX and attended last night’s Champions for Children’s event to celebrate the people who tirelessly support the lifesaving mission of the hospital. The Weston Town Crier. December 2, 2011

November

William Meehan, MD, and colleagues examine how a concussion can cause damage in a young athlete's brain that may last longer than originally thought. MedPage Today also reported on the study. U.S.News & World Report (via HealthDay News). November 30, 2011

Joel Hirschhorn, MD, PhD, finds that people with short stature have an excess number of rare deletions, or missing copies of specific genes, possibly leaving them significantly smaller than average. The Scientist. November 30, 2011

Elie Madden, a one-year-old Dublin girl will undergo surgery at Children’s to treat severe posterior tracheomalacia and long gap esophageal. Elie will spend three months in a medically induced coma to allow her esophagus to grow. The Irish Times. November 29, 2011

CEO James Mandell, MD, says that tiered and limited insurance plans have severe potential to limit care and present one of the greatest threats to access in the Commonwealth. The Boston Globe (subscription required). November 28, 2011

Joel Hirschhorn, MD, PhD, found that people with short stature had an excess number of rare deletions, or missing copies, of specific genes, possibly leaving them significantly smaller than average. U.S.News & World Report (via HealthDay News). November 25, 2011

Ofer Levy, MD, PhD, is interviewed about his new study which found that a two-drug treatment appears to create conditions that could help people survive some of the worst known health conditions associated with high levels of radiation exposure. New Scientist, Science News, Bloomberg BusinessWeek and Nature.com also cover the research. WPIX-TV (New York City). November 25, 2011

John Brownstein, PhD, speaks about a new Danish study that found people who live in areas with high levels of traffic-related air pollution may face a slightly increased risk of developing diabetes. Reuters Health. November 25, 2011

Caleb Seymour, an 8-year-old patient, tore his ACL playing football and underwent surgery to repair it. Mininder Kocher, MD, MPH, explains the injury and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to Caleb about his own ACL injury and rehabilitation process. WCVB-TV. November 22, 2011

Gonzales-Heydrich, MD, comments about the scarcity of ADHD. His colleagues are managing drug regimens for young patients with the disorder. NPR’s “Morning Edition.” November 21, 2011

William Meehan, MD, found that of the 7,257 high school injuries reported in the 2009-2010 academic year, about 15 percent were concussions. About 76 percent of concussions were in male athletes, 11 percent were repeat concussions and most occurred in varsity sports. The Boston Globe’s “Be Well” column. November 21, 2011

Juan Melero-Martin, PhD, found a way to reverse anemia in lab mice, potentially paving the way for similar progress in humans. Mass High Tech. November 21, 2011

Mark Kiernan, MD, PhD, was given a check for $100,000 from funds raised at the Joe Andruzzi Foundation’s fourth annual “New England Celebrities Tackle Cancer” Gala. The Mansfield Patch. November 21, 2011

Through New Year's Eve, Legal Sea Foods will donate a portion of the proceeds from every gift card sold to Children's Hospital Boston. The Milford Daily News. November 21, 2011

Children's Hospital Boston received a $1,000 check Wednesday night from a UPS Store as part of a reading initiative through the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The Back Bay Patch. November 17, 2011

George Daley, MD, PhD, comments about the discontinued test of human embryonic stem cell therapy and says that translating promising science into new therapies is a slow process with many setbacks but a safe first trial would have paved the way for many others to follow. The Washington Post. November 17, 2011

Mininder Kocher, MD, MPH, explains an injury of an 8-year-old Children’s patient, Caleb Seymour, and his parents talk about his experience tearing his ACL playing football. Diane Sawyer reports on ACL tears in young children and how the serious injury is becoming increasingly common at a younger age. ABC World News. November 16, 2011

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, contributes an op-ed column that describes new prenatal tests for detecting Down syndrome and the potential benefits, as well as difficult questions, they bring with them. USA Today. November 15, 2011

Gregory Priebe, MD, and a team at Harvard Medical School sequenced the genetic code of 112 samples of a virulent form of bacteria called Burkholderia dolosa that is highly resistant to antibiotics. The Wall Street Journal’s “Health Blog” (subscription required). November 15, 2011

Eric Fleegler, MD, MPH, speaks about an article he wrote on the importance of including firearm safety as part of physician-patient preventive care conversations. (Click “Listen to Part Three” and the conversation is at 17:20.) CBC Radio program “As It Happens.” November 15, 2011

Children’s and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are fighting for a place in the state’s new health care world. Vice President of Government Relations Joshua Greenberg explains that pediatric care is different than adult medicine and kids, especially those with chronic conditions, should be protected. The Patriot Ledger’s “Mass. Market.” November 14, 2011

Gary Fleisher, MD, explains a reduction in funding for research would not only be damaging to the state economy, but cuts would stymie promising research and discourage young scientists from entering the field. The Boston Globe. November 14, 2011

Sarah de Ferranti, MD, MPH, comments on the guidelines for the new cholesterol tests for 9-11 year olds and offers her support for them. The Boston Globe. November 14, 2011

Sleep specialist Richard Ferber, MD meets actors and actresses, authors and singers at a Children’s event in L.A. The Boston Globe’s “Names” blog. November 11, 2011

Eric Fleegler, MD, MPH, wrote a response to a Florida law that would have restricted doctors from talking to patients about guns in the home. The Boston Herald blog “The Pulse.” November 11, 2011

Children's Hospital Boston and Pfizer have entered a collaboration aimed at identifying therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News. November 11, 2011

Eric Fleegler, MD, MPH, argues that physicians should be permitted to ask about the presence of firearms in their patients’ homes, as part of physician-patient preventive care conversations. The Boston Globe’s “White Coat Notes” health blog also covers the article. The Washington Post’s “The Checkup” health blog. November 10, 2011

Children’s Hospital Boston is working with Pfizer Inc. on a drug discovery program focused on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a fatal muscular disease that affects newborn boys and currently has no approved treatments. Mass High Tech. November 10, 2011

Daniel Kohane, MD, PhD, is researching about contact lenses and focuses on using contact lenses as a means of drug delivery. KCBS. November 10, 2011

Joshua Sparrow, MD, notes that parents should avoid linking breathing, feeding, toilet-training and falling asleep to punishment or other consequences because that automatically places the child in control. The Washington Post. November 9, 2011

Elsie Taveras, MD, MPH, found that rapid growth in infant height and weight can foretell obesity in childhood. USA Today (via the Associated Press) and Nursery World also covers the study. The Los Angeles Times. November 9, 2011

Zak Boggs, midfielder for the New England Revolution, is a finalist for Major League Soccer’s “Humanitarian of the Year Award” for his work in the lab of Marsha Moses, PhD, researching potential cancer diagnostics and prognostics, and regular visits to patients at the hospital. The Boston Metro. November 8, 2011

Alan Woolf, MD, MPH, speaks about the value of poison control centers, whose funding is threatened by state and federal budget cuts. The New York Times. November 8, 2011

Children’s is ranked 9^th in The Boston Globe’s 2011 “Top Places to Work.” The Boston Globe. November 7, 2011

Sandra Fenwick, President and COO participated in a discussion about attracting and retaining top talent. The Boston Globe. November 7, 2011

Adrienne Randolph, MD, MsC, found that one-third of children hospitalized in pediatric ICU’s for H1N1 influenza during the first year of the pandemic were previously healthy, and of that population there was one common risk factor for flu-related mortality: a simultaneous infection with MRSA. The New York Times and CBSNews.com also covers the study. USA Today. November 7, 2011

Marcia Cross, star of Desperate Housewives and mother of 4-year-old twins, highlights her work raising awareness of childhood hunger, dedication to giving back and her visit to Children’s. Scholastic Parent & Child. November 4, 2011

Lois Lee, MD, MPH, comments about a Jackson Square playground delayed due to legal processes and says that fundraising for the project is going well and the team is getting nearer to its goal. The Jamaica Plain Gazette. November 4, 2011

Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, Chairperson of the AAP’s Committee on Substance Abuse and co-author, discusses how pediatricians should ask simple questions to quickly screen for drug and alcohol use in teenagers, intervene when appropriate, and find treatment options if necessary. Harvard Health Blog. November 3, 2011

John Enders, PhD, successfully cultured the polio virus and was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1954 and is a pioneer in vaccine research that Bill Gates finds “fascinating.” Forbes.com. November 3, 2011

Craig Gerard, MD, PhD, is interviewed about an experimental drug from Vertex that is great promise against cystic fibrosis, raising hopes that it offers effective treatment to some people who have the life-threatening illness. CBS Evening News. November 3, 2011

Paul O’Connor, culinary program coordinator at Children’s, is quoted regarding the Tug Trains used to deliver food to the floors with the intention of brightening a child's day. The West Roxbury Patch. November 2, 2011

Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, Chairperson of the AAP’s Committee on Substance Abuse and co-author of the statement, discusses a statement that says pediatricians should screen for drug and alcohol use in teenagers, intervene when appropriate, and find treatment options if necessary. Reuters. November 1, 2011

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, says that it is important people are thinking about imparting good social skills and manners on kids but we should not outsource those teaching moments too much. The Wall Street Journal. November 1, 2011

Alan Cohen, MD, Neurosurgeon-in-Chief and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery is announcing his new role at Children’s. Boston Business Journal. November 1, 2011

Claire McCarthy, MD, shares some tips for parents when it comes to controlling sweets around Halloween time. New England Cable News. November 1, 2011

October

A music therapist who spends time with patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Children’s Hospital Boston is helping cancer patients feel better. The Boston Globe. October 31, 2011

A patient’s parent describes her daughter’s experience with alarms which led to nurses to providing critical care when her daughter needed it and kept her alive. The Boston Globe. October 31, 2011

William Bosl, PhD, researched and is using EEGs to diagnose autism spectrum disorders in infants. The Boston Globe. October 31, 2011

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, is cited in an obesity report and suggests that in the most extreme cases, removal from the home may be considered for extremely obese children. The Wall Street Journal. October 31, 2011

Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, Chairperson of the AAP’s Committee on Substance Abuse and co-author of the statement, comments on a policy that states pediatricians should use a series of simple questions to quickly screen for drug and alcohol use in teenagers, and intervene and find treatment options if necessary. MedPageToday also reports on the statement. MyHealthNewsDaily. October 31, 2011

Stella Kourembanas, MD, Chief of Newborn Medicine, discusses the advances in care for extremely premature newborns and the difficult conversations clinicians must have with parents about the future challenges these children may face. New Yorker. October 31, 2011

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, and his efforts to reverse the rise in childhood obesity are featured. The Boston Globe Magazine. (subscription required) October 31, 2011

Susan Saleeb, MD, found that children and teenagers who complain of chest pain only rarely have a heart problem causing it. The study also found the Children’s chest pain SCAMP (Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan) to be an effective screening tool. Reuters Health also wrote a story about this study. Modern Medicine. October 27, 2011

Lydia Shrier, MD, MPH, speaks about the CDC’s recommendation to routinely vaccinate boys from ages 9 to 26 against the human papillomavirus. New England Cable News also spoke to Claire McCarthy, MD, on the topic. Boston.com. October 26, 2011

Frances Jensen, MD, notes that a study about IQ growing and diminishing in adolescence doesn’t offer any clues to why this occurs, but it raises the possibility that training or other interventions could boost performance. The San Francisco Chronicle. October 21, 2011

Erik Halvorsen, PhD, director of the Technology and Innovation Development Office, was named to this year’s Boston Business Journal “40 Under 40” class. The Ashland Tab. October 20, 2011

Jackie Green is an 18-year-old transgender girl who was treated by Norman Spack, MD, when she was younger. The Sun – UK. October 20, 2011

Frederick Alt, PhD, director of the Program in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, and George Daley, MD, PhD, director of Stem Cell Transplantation are named members of the Institute of Medicine. Harvard Focus also reported on the newly elected members. The Boston Globe. October 18, 2011

Michael Rich, MD, notes that children are drawn to smartphones and tablets for the same reasons they are drawn to television. The Boston Globe. October 18, 2011

Lois Lee, MD, MPH, and Saranya Srinivasan, MD, presented information to colleagues at the American Academy of Pediatrics national meeting this week and believe that many firearm injuries are preventable through more careful firearm storage and better education about fire-arm safety. ABCNews.com. October 18, 2011

Nancy Snidman, PhD, notes shyness in children is very worrisome for parents and it isn’t particularly well tolerated in school-aged boys. National Public Radio (via the Associated Press). October 18, 2011

Marie Evans Schmidt, PhD, of the Center on Media and Child Health, states there are no developmental benefits to allowing children under the age of two watch television. Scientific American. October 18, 2011

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, notes many more women may opt for a less risky Down Syndrome test and will have to grapple with the information they provide. WBUR also covered the story. The New York Times. October 18, 2011

Proceeds from a Halloween Gala that will be held by “Kyleigh’s Cure” will benefit galactosemia research at Children’s Hospital Boston. The Patriot Ledger. October 17, 2011

Zachary Pittsenbarger, MD, finds that the number of emergency room visits due to mental health problems of children and young adults is on the rise and the largest rise was seen among children with neither health insurance nor public health insurance. Nurse.com and MedPage Today also cover the study. MSNBC.com (via MyHealthNewsDaily). October 17, 2011

Saranya Srinivasan, MD, found that the number of gun injuries suffered by children in the United States is significant and that while 63 percent of the injuries were intentional, 37 percent were accidental. U.S. News & World Report (via HealthDay News). October 17, 2011

Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, talks about the dangers of “huffing” – inhaling chemicals – in a story about a 17-year-old girl who passed out from inhaling while driving and crashed into two pedestrians, seriously injuring them. WBZ-TV Channel 4. October 14, 2011

Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, explains the benefits of a tool to help doctors start conversations about the dangers of alcohol with younger patients. The Boston Globe. October 14, 2011

Zachary Pittsenbarger, MD, and Rebekah Mannix, MD, MPH, found that mental health related visits continue to be a significant reason for presentation to the emergency department in the pediatric population and have increased disproportionately in underinsured patients in recent years. It is also covered by U.S. News & World Report (via HealthDay News). Kaiser Health News. October 14, 2011

Mickey Casella, PT, along with The Boston Ballet’s Gino Di Marco developed Adaptive Dance Program at Boston Ballet which inspired the creation of Festival Ballet Providence’s Adaptive Dance Program for kids with Down syndrome. East Bay Newspaper. October 13, 2011

A 1-year-old girl from Ireland has esophageal atresia will be coming to Children’s for treatment. The Irish Voice. October 13, 2011

A family with a 1-year-old Amish boy from New York who was born with Down syndrome and esophageal atresia is hoping to raise money to pay for the specialized surgery which they hope will take place at Children’s. The Buffalo News. October 13, 2011

James Boyd, executive chef speaks about the commitment Children’s is making to offer healthy and tasty options for patients and visitors. Boyd is competing in the first annual Massachusetts Health Council Hospital Chef Challenge on October 27. WBUR “Radio Boston.” October 12, 2011

Hiep T. Nguyen, MD, cautions repeat UTIs in young children (generally younger than 5) are not the same as those in older kids or adults. Reuters News. October 12, 2011

Elsie Taveras, MD, MPH, will lead the clinical side of a $1.7 million federal grant to launch pilot programs in New Bedford and Fitchburg to fight obesity in children ages 2 to 12. Boston.com. October 12, 2011

Jackie Ballou, MS, RD, LDN, of the New Balance Foundation Obesity Prevention Center speaks about influencing children’s eating habits and how instituting guidelines for healthy snacks may help. The Daily Item. October 10, 2011

Scott Armstrong, MD, PhD, received the Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research. The Wayland Town Crier. October 10, 2011

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, created tips for parents on how to start and guide conversations with children about their online activities that are available on a special Comcast website and Children’s Center for Media and Child Health website. Boston.com. October 10, 2011

Scott Leibowitz, MD, speaks about a pilot program at Children’s for patients who are transgender or “gender variant.” The Boston Globe. October 10, 2011

Janice Ware, PhD, comments that babies are more likely to need support down the road who are pre-term and low-birth-weight babies. The Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. October 10, 2011

Susan Saleeb, MD, studied and looked at 3,700 children and young adults ages 7 to 22 who were evaluated for chest pain found only 1 percent had a cardiac cause. U.S.News & World Report. October 10, 2011

John Knight, MD, is interviewed about teen substance abuse. WCVB-TV Channel 5’s “CityLine.” October 9, 2011

A 13-year-old patient who recently received a bone marrow transplantis documenting his journey with cancer on his blog. Forbes. October 6, 2011

George Daley, MD, PhD, comments on a report from scientists who worked on creating cloned human embryonic stem cells for therapeutic uses. The Wall Street Journal,The Los Angeles Times, National Public Radioand The Boston Globe’s “White Coat Notes” blog also report on the research. The New York Times. October 6, 2011

Naomi Oyemwense, BA, is part of the research team that published research that found hospitals that meet performance standards for treating kids with asthma – specifically compliance with providing a written home management plan upon discharge – haven’t seen a corresponding decrease in asthma-related readmission or emergency care and Charles Homer, MD, MPH, of the National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality and Children's Hospital Boston, wrote an accompanying commentary on the study. Reuters Health. October 5, 2011

Andrew Fine, MD, MPH, and Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, studied and found that access to real-time biosurveillance data can help physicians improve the accuracy of their diagnoses. American Medical News. October 4, 2011

Robert Graham, MD, talks about Children’s home ventilation program, which sends Graham to the home of pediatric patients who are on ventilators as a way of improving health outcomes and lowering costs. The Boston Business Journal. October 3, 2011

James Kasser, MD, provides perspective on new research that suggests orthopedic surgeons are more hesitant to see kids with broken bones than they were a decade ago. Reuters Health. October 3, 2011

Kathleen Gura, PharmD, gives the example of a tiny infant born only 23 weeks past conception, as premature as a baby can be and still survived, who wouldn't have survived without access to electrolytes, which have experienced a nation-wide shortage for months. National Public Radio. October 3, 2011

Claire McCarthy, MD, comments on a study which finds that about 13 percent of parents are skipping or delaying their children’s immunizationsand following an “alternative” vaccination schedule that puts kids at serious risk. USA Today. October 3, 2011

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, argued that the U.S. should support testing to determine whether banning food-stamp purchases of sugared soda would reduce America's obesity epidemic. The New York Daily News. October 3, 2011

September

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, suggests the reality of Down syndrome is positive for a vast majority of parents, siblings and people with Down syndrome themselves. An accompanying MSNBC.com column says the studies provide powerful data and an important perspective that has been hard to hear. MSNBC.com. September 29, 2011.

David Breault, MD, PhD, John Brownstein, PhD, and Nicholas Haining, BM, BCh – are recipients of the PECASE award (Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineer) presented by President Barack Obama. The Boston Globe. September 27, 2011.

Suzanne Rostler, MS, RD, LDN, talks about the importance of child care providers/day care centers providing healthy snacks to children. The Boston Globe. September 26, 2011.

Panera Bread in Stoughton committed to donating 10 cents to Children’s for every cookie sold and decorated in their store. The Stoughton Patch. September 26, 2011.

Children’s Lori Parras recommends that parents talk to their children about nutrition and healthy choices instead of “good” and “bad” food, and model good health habits.WCVB-TV Channel 5. September 26, 2011.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, which surveyed more than 3,000 family members and people with Down syndrome across the country in an effort to understand each group’sperspective of life with the chromosomal disorder. Disability Scoop. September 26, 2011.

William Meehan, MD, explains concussions and their symptoms after missing Wrentham boy turned up safe but disoriented on a doorstep in Dedham. New England Cable News also reported on the story and interviewed Meehan. Fox 25. September 26, 2011.

The Community Asthma Initiative is improving the lives of children with asthma while also significantly reducing the total costs of care for these patients. The Healthcare Financial Management Association’s (HFMA). September 22, 2011.

Daniel Kohane, MD, PhD, that finds liposomes block HIV infection in female mice when injected intra-vaginally. Kohane and his team believe that this solution could work particularly well in developing countries. Mass High Tech. September 21, 2011.

Scott Armstrong, MD, PhD, of the Dana Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center is one of three recipients of the Paul Marks Prize for Cancer Research. The Boston Herald. September 21, 2011.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, speaks about “sleep texting” in the adolescent population and how it disrupts their sleep cycles and impacts their ability to retain knowledge. Fox 25. September 21, 2011.

John Brownstein, PhD, and Anne Gatewood Hoen, PhD, finds that a federal government recommendation to give preschoolers the flu vaccine resulted in a large decrease in emergency room visits among 2- to 4-year-olds and benefits for older children as well. Global TV. September 21, 2011.

Andrew Fine, MD, MPH, and Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, finds that getting doctors real-time information on nearby infections can improve patient care — for strep throat alone, potentially helping tens of thousands avoid either a delayed diagnosis or getting antibiotics they don’t need. USA Today. September 20, 2011.

Children’s John Brownstein, PhD, and Anne Gatewood Hoen, PhD, lead a study which finds that a federal government recommendation to give preschoolers the flu vaccine resulted in a large decrease in emergency room visits among 2- to 4-year-olds and benefits for older children as well. The Los Angeles Times’ “Booster Shots” blog,Reuters, Canadian Press, U.S. News & World Report (via HealthDay News), Montreal Gazette (via PostMedia) and MedScape also cover the study. The New York Times.September 20, 2011.

The Nickelodeon program “Nick News with Linda Ellerbee” airs a special about Grace, a patient of the Children’s Pediatric Transplant Center and is a heart recipient. Grace and her mother share their experience with heart transplantation and Children’s doctors and staff, including Elizabeth Blume, MD, are shown in pictures of Grace’s time in the hospital. The New York Times calls the special a “lovely, honest segment.”Nick News. September 20, 2011.

The Lyndon School community raised $2,347.25 for Children's in a week-long Sept. 11 tenth-anniversary fundraiser in the name of Gerard Dewan, a West Roxbury native and FDNY firefighter who lost his life on 9/11. The West Roxbury Patch. September 19, 2011.

A mother is interviewed whose son is being treated for leukemia at Children’s and walking in the Jimmy Fund Walk. New England Cable News. September 19, 2011.

Claire McCarthy, MD, describes conversations she has had about vaccines with parents, many of whom want to talk about the meningitis vaccine but may be wary of the HPV vaccine. The Boston Globe. September 19, 2011.

Cerebral palsy patient Evan Williams, will throw out the first pitch at tonight’s game at Fenway and join leaders from CVS Caremark and the hospital on the field before the game in a check presentation ceremony to celebrate $1 million in donations to the hospital’s Cerebral Palsy Program and Augmentative Communication Program within the Center for Communication Enhancement. The Boston Globe. September 19, 2011.

A mother and her fifteen-month-old daughter are both fighting dual cancers. Esther Obeng, MD, PhD, of Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center, is the physician of the infant who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. CNN.com. September 19, 2011.

Lauren Mednick, PhD, answers a reader’s question about her daughter’s recent fear of insects and ways the reader might approach the situation. Boston.com. September 16, 2011.

Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, principal investigator of the Gene Partnership notes that thehospital pilot project do whole genome sequencing on 24 families with autism in an effort to understand the genetic causes of the condition and possible preventions. The Wall Street Journal. September 16, 2011.

Children’s had a 91.3 percent compliance rate last year from hospital employees to get a flu shot. MetroWest Daily News, The Boston Herald (via the AP) and theTheBostonchannel.com also reported on the news. The Boston Globe. September 15, 2011.

Lois Lee, MD, MPH, comments about the dangers of a leaving a child unattended in a vehicle. The Boston Globe. September 15, 2011.

Senior VP for Information Services & Chief Information Officer Daniel Nigrin, MD, MS, is interviewed about the hospital’s social media presence and staff policies. Health Data Management. September 14, 2011.

Children’s Hospital Boston is part of a 10-hospital coalition that pledged to adopt policies to mandate seasonal flu vaccines for all health care workers. The Boston Globe. September 14, 2011.

John Brownstein, PhD, development of HealthMap flags outbreaks as they happen around the world in real time. CNN.com. September 14, 2011.

Senior VP for Information Services & Chief Information Officer Daniel Nigrin, MD, MS, attended the Consumer Health IT Summit and pledged supportof this initiative. The Washington Times. September 13, 2011.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, speaks about a new study that indicates that fast-paced cartoon shows have a negative impact on the brain’s ability to perform higher level functions. WBZ-TV Channel 4speaks with Rich and reports on the study. The Boston Globe. September 13, 2011.

President and COO Sandra Fenwick, spoke about Children’s efforts to improve care and reduce costs at a North Shore Chamber of Commerce. The Salem News. September 12, 2011.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, speaks about a new tablet device aimed at two- to five-year-olds to help kids learn language and reading skills more effectively. Rich says it probably won’t; that there is a sensory component to books that isn’t there with books on electronic pads or tablets. The Boston Globe. September 12, 2011.

John Brownstein, PhD, is profiled and describes his HealthMap invention and connection to the Hollywood movie “Contagion.” The Globe and Mail, Business Review Canada, Toronto Starand The Atlantic, also report on his work. The Boston Globe.September 12, 2011.

Children’s Hospital Boston is praised for its use of blogs, Facebook pages, Twitter feeds and YouTube videos. BostInnovation.September 12, 2011.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, comments about a simple blood test that will tell newly pregnant women if they are carrying a child with Down syndrome and the implications of this emerging technology. The San Jose Mercury News. September 12, 2011.

The first black child diagnosed with Progeria lives in South Africa and flies to Children’s to participate in a clinical trial funded by PRF. ABCNews.com. September 12, 2011. 

President and COO Sandra Fenwick spoke at The Executive Breakfast Forum hosted by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce and discussed the innovative ways Children’s has reduced the cost of care while improving quality and health outcomes.The Daily Item. September 8, 2011.

William Meehan, MD, notes that about 15 percent of all high school injuries are sports-related concussions in regards to the new state concussion laws. The Patriot Ledger.September 7, 2011.

Shawn Thornton of the Boston Bruins came to the hospital yesterday and brought theStanley Cup to patients. NESN. September 7, 2011.

Judith Palfrey, MD, has been named executive director of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! Campaign, a national campaign targeting childhood obesity.The New York Times’ blog “The Caucus” and The Hillalso report on the appointment. The Boston Globe. September 6, 2011.

George Daley, MD, PhD, comments on a study that used frozen cells to make induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) September 6, 2011.

A writer tours Optimal Weight For Life (OWL) clinic and speaks with David Ludwig, MD, PhD, about childhood obesity. The Boston Globe. September 6, 2011.

An obituary for Myra Fox, 75, who spent 44 years working on behalf of sick children at Children’s and pioneered the Child Life Services profession. The Boston Globe.September 6, 2011.

Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, addresses the question of how parents can encourage their children to refrain from drinking underage at high school parties. Family Circle. The Scientist. September 1, 2011.

Dennis Rosen, MD, comforts a concerned parent whose daughter gets very upset and physically sick when it’s time to go to bed. Boston.com. September 1, 2011.

August

Avalanna Routh participates in the Beckett Bowl which raises money for The Jimmy Fund. Boston.com, NESN.com, Inside Track of The Boston Herald, NECN also covered the event. The Boston Globe. August 30, 2011.

The Burns family of Concord is hosting a Rwandan teen while he undergoes treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at the Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center. The Boston Globe. August 30, 2011.

Claire McCarthy, MD, speaks about a book targeted to kids four to eight years old about an overweight 14-year-old who becomes popular after eight months of dieting. The Boston Herald. August 30, 2011. 

George Daley, MD, PhD, comments on the far-reaching effects of relatively unstudied RNA molecules called lincRNAs. Nature. August 29, 2011.  

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, wrote a commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggesting that in the most extreme cases, state intervention, including education, parent training, and temporary protective custody, may be considered for extremely obese children. Los Angeles Times. August 29, 2011. 

Many doctors and nurses rely on public transportation in response to Tropical Storm Irene. Two Children’s nurses note their dependence on the MBTA to get to their shifts. WBZ-TV Channel 4. August 29, 2011.

President and COO Sandra Fenwick was the keynote speaker at The Boston Business Journal's 2011 Champions in Healthcare awards breakfast last Friday. She addressed the risks that high health care costs pose to Massachusetts quality care and discussed the ways Children's has reduced costs by more than $120 million over the past three years and the more than 200 projects implemented to help deliver care more efficiently. Boston Business Journal. August 26, 2011. 

John Knight, MD, says advances in neuroscience and longitudinal studies show that exposure to alcohol, tobacco and drugs at a young age leads to greater chances for permanent damage and psychological disorders later in life. Family Practice News. August 25, 2011. 

John Brownstein, PhD, and his team created the HealthMap website to track and map infectious disease outbreaks HealthMap marks its fifth anniversary this year and the site is part of a public education campaign planned by producers of the upcoming Hollywood film "Contagion." The Toronto Star. August 25, 2011. 

Dennis Rosen, MD, explains how to shift kids back to a schooltime sleep schedule and recommends parents should wake their kids up progressively earlier in the morning, rather than fighting to get them to go to sleep earlier at night. The Boston Globe. August 25, 2011. 

Claire McCarthy, MD, comments on the book,  Maggie Goes on a Diet – aimed at tackling the problems tied to childhood obesity, and says the focus should be less about weight and more about getting healthy. She provides some easy tips for families to get healthy together at home. New England Cable News. August 25, 2011.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, shares tips for making easy, healthy school lunches in a slideshow. Boston.com. August 24, 2011. 

William Meehan, MD, appears discusses concussions in high school sports, their symptoms and the new regulations aimed at raising awareness about their seriousness. FOX 25. August 23, 2011. 

David Mooney, MD, MPH, speaks about a new study that finds approximately 14 children per day fall out of windows in the United States. MyHealthyNewsDaily.com. August 22, 2011. 

Man Wai Ng, DDS, MPH, explains that cavities among young children are preventable and discusses ways to help parents ensure their children are practicing good oral hygiene. The Boston Globe. August 22, 2011.

Meghan MacLean Weir writes about the lingering questions she has when treating terminally ill children and the importance of dignity in death for pediatric patients and their families. The Boston Globe. August 22, 2011. 

John Brownstein, PhD, that discusses the “HealthMap” system he developed with Clark Freifeld and how social media is used for HealthMap to deliver real-time information on disease outbreaks. CNN. August 19, 2011.

John Brownstein, PhD, writes a blog post about his HealthMap project that tracks and provides real-time information about disease outbreaks and epidemics around the world and has evolved as a mobile app. TIME Magazine. August 16, 2011.

Ofer Levy, MD, PhD, writes about the importance of vaccinating infants in the first six months of life, when newborns are highly susceptible to disease. The Scientist. August 9, 2011.

Stephen Harrison, PhD, led a study that discovered a new antibody that acts against 30 of 36 strains of influenza and may prove helpful in efforts to develop a universal flu and treatment vaccine. U.S. News & World Report (via HealthDay News). August 9, 2011.

Four local families came together to create a lemonade stand to benefit 5-year-old Leah Fernandesof Attleboro, who battled Medulloblastoma but recently passed away. The Norton Patch. August 8, 2011.

Christopher Landrigan, MD, MPH, researched on trainee work hours and medical errors, and Theodore Sectish, MD, who directs the residency program at Children’s Hospital Boston shares his perspective. New York Times Magazine. August 8, 2011.

Advance for Nurses reports that Children's Hospital Boston ranks first in more specialties than any other children's hospital in the nation. U.S. News & World Report. August 8, 2011.

Timing is critical for Congress to reauthorize pediatric residency funding for the Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education program. HealthLeaders.com. August 5, 2011.

John Brownstein, PhD, discusses the “HealthMap” system he developed with Clark Freifeld and how social media is used for HealthMap to deliver real-time information on disease outbreaks. CNN. August 19, 2011. 

S. Bryn Austin, ScD,  studies and finds that introducing nutrition and exercise lessons into middle-school classrooms can reduce eating disorders among girls and ultimately save medical costs. The Boston Globe. August 2, 2011.

David Hunter, MD, PhD, asks, “How Much Screen Time is Too Much for Children?” He hasn't seen an increase in eye problems in young children and reports there is no scientific evidence to suggest that too much screen time causes eye problems in children. Voice of America. August 2, 2011.

William Meehan, MD, speaks about the Massachusetts state law that requires anyone involved with school teams to be trained annually in how to recognize concussions and get the appropriate care for those who suffer one. The Boston Globe. August 1, 2011.

July

Brian Fligor, ScD, CCC-A, is interviewed about different methods for protecting your ears and preventing hearing loss. O, The Oprah Magazine. July 2011.

Children's ranks #5 in the top 40 places to work in academia. This distinction is based on a survey of the Children's research staff with a focus on collaboration, team building and unique funding opportunities. The Scientist. July 2011.

David Hunter, MD, PhD, says that he hasn't seen an increase in eye problems in young children, and that there isn't any scientific evidence to suggest that too much screen time causes eye problems in children. Voice of America. July 31, 2011.

 An article criticizing GQ for writing a fashion article that stated: “Due to so much local inbreeding, Boston suffers from a kind of Style Down Syndrome, where a little extra ends up ruining everything.”  mentions Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, and his Thrivingpost responding to the offensive language. The Boston Globe. July 31, 2011.

Claire McCarthy, MD, discusses a new breast feeding doll and if it is an appropriate toy for young children. New England Cable News. July 28, 2011.

Kevin Nugent, PhD, of the Brazelton Institute, discusses his passion for helping parents understand their baby's cues so that they can respond appropriately and build strong relationships. The Irish Times. July 26, 2011.

Stuart Goldman, MD, discusses how teens deal with grief and remember loved ones who have died. National Public Radio. July 26, 2011.

A study led by Heather Corliss, PhD, MPH, found approximately 25 percent of gay and lesbian teens and 15 percent of those who said they were bisexual were homeless, compared with just three percent of heterosexual teens. Boston.com. July 25, 2011.

Following Global "Hug Your Kids Day," Jayne Singer, PhD, discusses the importance of physical contact in a parent-child relationship. New England Cable News. July 19, 2011.

Children's Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, discusses the recent controversy around GQ Magazine voting Boston the #1 worst dressed city in America and using extremely insensitive analogy that "Boston suffers from a kind of Style Down Syndrome." Fox 25 Boston. July 19 , 2011.

Children's Hospital Boston is included on the "Most Connected Hospital List" — an honor bestowed upon institutions that were ranked in the 2011-12 USNews Best Hospitals and/or Best Children's Hospitals rankings, and have a HIMSS Stage 6/7 ranking, as well. US News and World Report. July 18, 2011.

James Mandell, MD, CEO, and Edward Benz, MD, president and CEO of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, note that the concepts of limited and tiered insurer networks have taken on a new currency but if not properly structured or regulated, could create serious barriers to critical care. The Boston Globe. July 16, 2011.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, speaks about his recent commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association that suggests in the most extreme cases, state intervention, including education, parent training, and temporary protective custody may be considered for extremely obese children. ABC News. July 14, 2011.

Charles Nelson, PhD, discusses autism and what is known to-date about the role of genetics and the environment in causing the disorders. WBUR's "Radio Boston." July 12, 2011.

A study that used the "therapeutic hypothermia" technique finds that 56 percent survived to be discharged from the hospital and 92 percent with most or all of their cognitive function intact. Monica Kleinman, MD, says the technique is an important tool to improve the outcome of cardiac arrest patients. The Wall Street Journal. July 12, 2011.

Richard Ferber, MD, speaks about the challenges parents face getting their children to sleep through the night, the causes of sleep problems and what it actually means to "Ferberize" a child. The Boston Globe. July 11, 2011.

Lois Lee, MD, MPH, about the range of injuries that can occur on backyard trampolines. Seven-year-old Children’s patient Neil Slotnick was injured on his family’s trampoline; he and his mother share their story and had the Today Show follow them to a recent appointment at Children’s where his leg was recast. NBC Today. July 11, 2011.

A patient in Sweden has had his cancerous windpipe removed and replaced by the world's first artificial trachea, made of the patient’s own stem cells grown on a man-made plastic matrix.  George Daley, MD, PhD, says that the procedure represents yet another step in the evolution of tissue engineering. USA Today. July 8, 2011.

David Bickham, PhD, discusses the risks children face when signing up for social networking sites before the legal age of use, which is 13. Bickham notes parents should talk with their children about Facebook and social media. WCVB-TV. July 5, 2011.

A new technology developed by Oridion Systems is able to read a vital sign by measuring the levels of carbon dioxide in a patient’s breath. Children’s Baruch Krauss, MD, EdM, believes it is a useful tool because it gives physicians accurate insight into how much blood is flowing through a patient’s vital organs. The Boston Globe. July 4, 2011.

June

The prevalence of food allergies has shot up in recent years and now affects some 8 percent of children in the U.S. Dale Umetsu, MD, PhD, discusses his work with milk allergy desensitization research and how the field is evolving. Scientific American. June 30, 2011.

New research from the National Institutes of Health may suggest new avenues of treatment for progeria — a rapid-aging disorder that causes children to die of heart attacks or strokes in their teens.  Leslie Gordon, MD, PhD, says researchers are considering a clinical trial of the drug. The Wall Street Journal. June 29, 2011.

George Daley, MD, PhD, notes that bone marrow transplantation remains the only proven form of stem cell therapy and that virtually everything else is highly experimental. USA Today. June 29, 2011.

Google Health — a free online service that let people upload, store, analyze, and share their health information — will be closed down at the end of the year after the service failed to attract users.  Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, agrees that this represents health care providers' failure to share data across institutions and to make it easy for patients to obtain it. Technology Review. June 29, 2011.

Institutions within Boston and academic medical centers received more national health grant dollars than any other city for the 16th straight year and that Boston officials are trying to capitalize on the city's research prowess when recruiting biotech firms to Boston. Children's is one of the top recipients of federal research grants in 2010 receiving $126 million. The Boston Globe. June 28, 2011.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, gives advice to parents for talking with their tweens about Facebook. Public Radio International. June 27, 2011.

A presentation by John Brownstein, PhD, describes HealthMap —a web site he and his colleagues have created that tracks and maps reports of infectious disease. The Globe and Mail. June 27, 2011.

The results are detailed from the "SMART" Platform Apps Challenge, a contest created by Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, and Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, and supported by a Strategic Health IT Advanced Research Projects (SHARP) grant from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT. Heathcare IT News. June 23, 2011.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, discusses upcoming prenatal tests for detecting Down syndrome and the medical and ethical questions they raise. Southern California Public Radio. June 22, 2011.

A seventh grader set up an art party for Newman Elementary School fourth graders through Kidz b Kidz, a Needham-based nonprofit organization that teaches children about empathy and the importance of helping others by simply drawing a picture.  Drawings' proceeds benefit Children's. The Needham Patch. June 20, 2011.

The UPMC kidney transplant program remains on hold indefinitely following a recent incident where a patient received a kidney infected with hepatitis C. William Harmon, MD, comments that because the case is such a surprising incident, the full UNOS board would likely want to review any findings on the investigation. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. June 18, 2011.

New research suggests that teens and young adults may be the main drivers of seasonal and pandemic flu. John Brownstein, PhD, notes broad recognition that the under-18 age group is important in terms of their spread of influenza early in an epidemic. MSNBC. June 17, 2011.

The Boston Bruins have been inspiration for patients and families receiving treatment at Children's all season and interviews a patient and family about what a Stanley Cup win would mean to them. New England Cable News. June 15, 2011.

Gymnast Alicia Sacramone and New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk participated in NSTAR's Walk for Children's Hospital Boston this year. Inside Gymnastics. June 14, 2011.

Claire McCarthy, MD, notes that most juvenile biters are between about 10 months and 2 years old and parents should work to immediately correct the behavior. The Boston Globe. June 13, 2011.

Joshua Greenberg, vice president of Government Relations, remarks that cutting Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education funding could undermine access to care for kids. The Washington Post. June 12, 2011.

New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk took part in NSTAR's Walk for Children's Hospital Boston, helping break the ribbon for the start of the 2-mile walk and playing in the kids' tent with patients. ESPN.com Boston. June 12, 2011.

Dennis Rosen, MD, provides insight into what may be causing some children's sleep problems. The Boston Globe. June 11, 2011.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, says growing obesity rates among children, especially minority youth, may correlate to the high screen time. USA Today. June 8, 2011.

Michael Somers, MD, explains that the less time you have to spend growing patient specimens and sub typing something like E. coli, the easier it is to find the source of an epidemic. Technology Review. June 8, 2011.

Pfizer Inc. has announced a partnership with leading Boston-area hospitals, medical schools and universities in an attempt to address the years-long gap between basic science advances and the testing of drugs in patients. Children's Hospital Boston is part of this agreement. The Boston Globe. June 8, 2011.

William Meehan explained what happens immediately after a blow to the head and how concussions can be diagnosed and treated. Fox 25 Boston. June 7, 2011.

"Between Expectations: Lessons from a Pediatric Residency," a new book written by Meghan MacLean Weir, MD, highlights the many experiences and emotions she experienced while treating patients from a wide array of socioeconomic backgrounds and varying conditions during her residency. WBUR's "CommonHealth" blog. June 6, 2011.

One Mission held a "Kids Cancer Buzz-off" at Gillette Stadium's Fidelity Investment Clubhouse, where members of the New England Patriots shaved the heads of New Englanders to benefit Children's Hospital Boston's Pediatric Oncology unit and children battling cancer and their families. The Boston Herald. June 6, 2011.

John Knight, MD, speaks about high school graduations and the dangers of underage drinking. Prom and graduation season is one of the deadliest for teens, and Dr. Knight says that kids are at great risk through the end of the summer. The Boston Herald. June 5, 2011.

Two-year-old Children's patient Aidan Carter, who has been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Hunter syndrome, travels to Children's Hospital Boston at Waltham weekly to receive infusions of an enzyme he is missing. Edward Neilan, MD, PhD, describes Hunter syndrome. The Boston Herald. June 5, 2011.

The Josh Beckett Foundation and After FX Customs are offering an "Ultimate Jeep Raffle" in which one lucky grand prizewinner can take home a brand new 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited. Proceeds from the tickets will benefit Children's. The Peabody Patch. June 3, 2011.

The research of Charles Nelson, PhD, and William Bosl, PhD, uses EEG technology to analyze the electrical activity of infants' brains to try and determine whether a baby might be at higher risk of developing autism. National Public Radio. June 2, 2011.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, speaks about whether or not children under 13 should be on Facebook and suggests some rules parents can implement to make social networking safer for adolescents. The Boston Globe. June 2, 2011.

George Daly, MD, PhD, expresses concern over patients receiving therapies that have not been through clinical trials and the FDA approval process. USA Today. June 1, 2011.

Suzanne Rostler, MS, MA, RD, LDN, thinks there is a limited place in people's diets for high calorie/high fat items and they should be consumed sparingly because they have little nutritional value. WCVB-TV Channel 5. June 1, 2011.

May

Researchers from Children's Hospital Boston and Google.org have developed a new online tool for early detection of dengue outbreaks. LA Times. May 31, 2011.

HealthMap is discussed among efforts to mine information available on social networks for illness surveillance. Co-founder, John Brownstein, PhD, notes the difficulties of mining information from Twitter. MIT's Technology Review. May 31, 2011.

Research led by Dale Umetsu, MD, PhD, finds a previously unknown biological pathway in mice that explains why influenza induces asthma attacks. The Scientist. May 29, 2011.

Children's President and COO Sandra Fenwick was in the audience at the recent "Celebration of Women in Healthcare" event sponsored by the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare. The Boston Globe. May 27, 2011.

Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH notes that one barrier to PHR adoption could be patient trust. He goes on to say that one factor that could drive adoption is combining PHRs with social media, as patients have shown great willingness to discuss their health matters online. Search Health IT. May 24, 2011.

Alison Schonwald, MD, speaks about a new study that finds the number of children with developmental disabilities has increased by 17 percent in 12 years. USA Today. May 22, 2011.

The Hyannis Panera has contributed $2,404 to the greater Boston regions' $72,257 donation to Children's following three recent fundraising campaigns. The Barnstable-Hyannis Patch. May 22, 2011.

Red Sox teammates Mike Cameron and Darnell McDonald visited Children's patients. The Boston Herald. May 22, 2011.

Claire McCarthy, MD, gives advice for how to address the challenge of children who are picky eaters. Boston.com. May 20, 2011.

More than 250 guests recently attended Children's inaugural "A Toast on the Coast" reception and live auction at the Black Rock Country Club in Hingham to benefit the Developmental Medicine Center. Boston.com. May 19, 2011.

New England Revolution Defenseman AJ Soares talks about how inspiring his visits to Children's are and how much he and some of his teammates are looking forward to participating in the June 12 NSTAR Walk for Children's Hospital Boston. Boston.com. May 19, 2011.

Children's ranks highest in six specialties according to the 2011-12 edition of "Best Children's Hospitals." US News. May 17, 2011.

New research from Charles Nelson, PhD, finds that early adversity in life can affect children's chromosomes, shortening telomere length. The Scientist. May 17, 2011.

The many reasons children may have trouble sleeping include sleep disorder, anxiety, too little exercise, sleep walking, middle of the night waking and wiggly limbs. Ronald Becker, MD, speaks about addressing children's sleep issues. CNN.com. May 16, 2011.

The sophisticated imaging techniques employed by Ellen Grant, MD, and Nadine Gaab, PhD, to study the developing brain in order to learn more about dyslexia and other learning disabilities are discussed. The Boston Globe. May 16, 2011.

George Daley, MD, PHD, speaks about an unexpected setback in stem cell research. Researchers reported last week that tissues made from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells might be rejected by a patient's immune system. The New York Times. May 13, 2011.

Dennis Rosen, MD, speaks with the  "Daily dose" column about addressing sleep issues in children. The Boston Globe . May 12, 2011.

New research marks the discovery of human lung stem cells which researchers say could give rise to the different cells in the lung and ultimately may hold the potential to regenerate and repair damaged lung tissue in patients. Lung stem cell research from Carla Kim, PhD, is referenced. The Boston Globe. May 11, 2011.

Ronald Samuels, MD, MPH, speaks about the recent increase of measles cases in the greater Boston area. New England Cable News. May 10, 2011.

Joanne Wolfe, MD, MPH, describes what she has seen in her experience as director of Children's Pediatric Palliative Care Service, and speaks about the dynamics between doctors and families as they determine a child's course of treatment. The Boston GLobe. May 9, 2011.

A study that found that doctors and nurses better serve patients when they have more face time with one another. Two resident care teams at Children's were organized so that patients were located close together to create the same type of teamwork environment that is typical in intensive care units. The Boston Globe. May 9, 2011.

A study led by Children’s Lise Nigrovic, MD, MPH, evaluated 40,000 children with minor blunt head trauma and found that clinical observation is an equally effective tool when determining whether patients who are at low-risk of injury need a CT scan. CNN.com. May 9, 2011.

41-year-old Roe Van Epps, who was born with cystic fibrosis and is part of a clinical trial of Vertex drug VX-770, recently gave a talk to Children's cystic fibrosis team and speaks with Greg Sawicki, MD, MPH, aout his perspective on the drug. WBUR's "CommonHealth" Blog. May 6, 2011.

On May 15th, salons in Boston and beyond will be snipping locks with a minimum $40-donation as part of the second HAIRraising cut-a-thon to benefit Children's. Boston.com. May 6, 2011.

Twenty-five Children's nurses are recognized individually, as well as the entire Nursing staff on 6 West, 8 East, West and South and at Children's Hospital Boston at Lexington. The Boston Globe. May 6, 2011.

Heidi Watney visited the oncology unit at Children's and helped patients with Mother's Day arts and crafts projects. New England Sports Network. May 4, 2011.

Claire McCarthy, MD, notes that since 9/11, parents have had the desire to make sure their children are safe and reachable. USA Today. May 4, 2011.

A new study that suggests parents should ask more questions before letting their child get an X-ray or CT scan. George Taylor, MD, remarks that there should be national standards to ensure that every child gets the same, appropriately low amount of exposure per scan. The Boston Globe. May 4, 2011.

Suzanne Rostler, MS, RD, LDN, suggests that children may be more prone to accept things like spicy foods if their mother is not only eating those foods while pregnant, but also while breast-feeding. The Boston Globe. May 4, 2011.

Roslyn Murov, MD, about the best ways to speak to children about Osama bin Laden's death as well as ways to ensure them that they are safe. WBZ-TV Channel 4. May 3, 2011.

A simple questionnaire filled out by a parent in a pediatrician's waiting room may soon become a standard tool to screen for autism in babies as young as 12 months. Alison Schonwald, MD, notes that most kids who have positive screens won't have autism but will have some other disability. The Boston Globe. May 2, 2011.

The MBTA is poised to roll out a voluntary stroller ban on buses and trains. David Mooney, MD, MPH, notes that the safest way to travel with small children on public transportation is keeping them strapped into their strollers or in a hard plastic infant carrier. The Boston Herald. May 1, 2011.

April

Avery Toole, diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) shortly after birth and received a heart transplant from an 8-year-old Texas boy who was involved in an accident. KBTX-TV (CBS Affiliate in Bryan, Texas). April, 2011.

Claire McCarthy, MD, is interviewed about summer camp safety and provides some steps that parents can take to protect their children from abuse, including having discussions about appropriate and inappropriate touching, and acknowledgment of personal comfort levels. Fox 25.  April 29, 2011.

Federal appeals court ruling that government financing of human embryonic stem cell research can continue. The lab of George Daley, MD, PhD, is featured. The New York Times. April 28, 2011.

Leonard Zon, MD, speaks about the federal appeals court ruling reversing stem cell policy. The Boston Globe. April 30.

Dennis Rosen, MD, writes about his first-hand experience treating an infant suffering from severe gastroenteritis in a Port-Au-Prince hospital. The New York Times. April 25, 2011.

Dale Umetsu, MD, PhD, discusses a study that may have found the key mechanism responsible for causing tissue damage in the lungs of people with severe cases of asthma. San Diego Union-Tribune. April 25, 2011. 

William Meehan, MD, discusses concussions and the long-term effects a patient can suffer if he/she doesn't take enough time to recuperate. The Boston Globe. April 24, 2011.

Francis Jensen, MD, presented at the TEDMED 2010 conference on the teen brain. CNN.com. April 22, 2011. 

Lydia Shrier, MD, MPH, discusses genital herpes and the striking rate at which people with no herpes symptoms can nonetheless "shed virus," potentially infecting partners. WBUR's "CommonHealth" Blog. April 22, 2011.

Claire McCarthy, MD, co-authors an article with State Senator Katherine Clark calling for the protection of Early Intervention services in the state budget. Boston.com. April 21, 2011.

Aaron Bernstein, MD, MPH, discusses the impact that exposure to pesticides have on children's IQ in utero. USA Today. April 21, 2011.

New England Revolution players Zak Boggs, Matt Reis, Alan Koger, Tim Murray and Stephen McCarthy visited patients at Children's. The Boston Globe. April 21, 2011.

"Teddy Bear Tea Party" in Dedham asked children to donate a teddy bear and/or create a paper teddy bear that will be donated to either Children's Hospital Boston or Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Boston.com. April 21, 2011.

Daniel Nigrin, MD, MS, discusses the social media policy at Children's and explains that the goal is to help staff make the best decisions on how they use the tools. The Boston Globe. April 20, 2011.

Many Marathon runners laced up their shoes for a good cause, including Amanda Waters of Southborough, who ran for Children's Hospital in memory of her cousin's daughter Bella, who died from cancer at just 14-months-old. New England Cable News. April 15, 2011.

Research from Chinfei Chen, MD, PhD, looks at a specific gene mutation and its role in brain development disorders. The Los Angeles Times. April 15, 2011. 

Leonard Zon, MD, notes that there is a certain range of radiation exposure that can be treated with a stem cell transplant, and that range is pretty extensive. TIME Magazine. April 15, 2011. 

Claire McCarthy, MD, says parents should organize their neighborhoods so that they feel comfortable sending their children out to play. USA Today. April 14, 2011. 

Kara Corley, MS, CCC-SLP, discusses the increased prevalence of autism, the importance of early diagnosis and what can be done to help autistic children reach their maximum potential. New England Cable News. April 14, 2011. 

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, discusses how exercising outside can help children concentrate, learn and build important skills. USA Today. April 14, 2011.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, speaks about how today's youth may be the first generation live shorter, less healhty lives than their parents because of the earlier onset of chronic illnesses. USA Today. April 13, 2011. 

Research from Ofer Levy, MD, PhD, shows a promising vaccine approach that would make it possible to vaccinate newborns and ultimately help developing countries fight infectious diseases. The Washington Examiner. April 13, 2011. 

Michael Rich, MD, MPH discusses ways to keep the whole family moving and active. USA Today. April 12, 2011. 

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, discusses why it is so important for parents to know what kind of media their children are interacting with. Parenting.com's "Screen Play" Blog. April 11, 2011. 

Bradley Linden, MD, and Lisa Summers, MD, RD, discuss the need for Children's bariatric surgery program and the benefits to patients. The Boston Globe. April 11, 2011. 

Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, discusses the SMArt (Substitutable Medical Apps, reuseable technology) which aims to stimulate inniovation in health information technology. SearchHealthIT.com. April 7, 2011. 

Hope Dickinson, MS, CCC-SLP, discusses how the video of the "babbling" twins is an example of what's known as "reduplicated babbling." Time's"HealthLand" Blog via Children's "Thrive" Blog.
April 7, 2011.

Howard Shane, PhD, discusses the long-debated intervention called "facilitated communication" for people with limited speech. USA Today. April 7, 2011.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, discusses the evolution of food technology and the impact it's had on human nutrition and health. The Los Angeles Times. April 7, 2011. 

David Ludwig, MD, MPH, comments on research that finds teenagers who are overweight are at an increased risk for developing heart disease in adulthood. The Washington Post. April 6, 2011. 

Research from Alison Field, ScD, found that adolescent girls involved in high-impact sports are more likely to develop stress fractures than those who participate in moderate to low-impact sports. The Boston Globe's Daily Dose Blog. April 5, 2011. 

John Knight, MD, discusses teenage drinking and substance abuse and the effects that both can have on the brain. Fox 25 News Boston. April 4, 2011. 

Matt Brown, a Massachusetts teen paralyzed in a hockey game, thanked Dr. Mandell for the care he received at Children's and presented him with a check for his foundation. New England Cable News. April 4, 2011. 

Daniel Nigrin, MD, MS, CIO, talks about how Children's doctors are embracing the iPad technology. The Boston Globe. April 4, 2011. 

Leonard Rappaport, MD, discusses research that looks at the effectiveness of various autism treatments. USA Today. April 4, 2011. 

Pierre d'Hemecourt, MD, discusses the increased interest in youth running. The Boston Globe. April 3, 2011. 

Marvin Harper, MD, CMIO, and Daniel Nigrin, MD, MS, CIO, discuss the hospital's efforts to digitize health records. Health Data Management. April 1, 2011. 

T. Berry Brazelton, MD, and Ellen Hanson, PhD, offer advice via the Boston.com's "Child Caring" Column to a reader whose son is afraid of doctors. Boston.com's "Child Caring" Column. April 1, 2011.

March

Employee Ben Majewski is featured for his work in the Down Syndrome Program clinic. New England Cable News. March 31, 2011.

Anne Hansen, MD, MPH, provides parents with important tips about when they can take their newborn babies outside. WebMD The Magazine. March 31, 2011. 

Hope Dickinson, MS, CCC-SLP, comments on the recent video of young twins "talking" to each other which has gone viral, and the science behind babbling babies. Boston.com's "Daily Dose" Blog. March 31, 2011.

Research from Laura Drubach, MD, found that positron emission tomography (PET) imaging is likely more sensitive than a skeletal survey in identifying fractures due to child abuse. HealthDay News. March 30, 2011.

Brian Fligor, ScD, CCC-A, speaks about noise levels that can be dangerous to children and teens' hearing. USA Today. March 28, 2011.

Claire McCarthy, MD, comments on a new study that finds that overweight moms and children think they are slimmer than they actually are. USA Today. March 23, 2011.

Research from Leonard Zon, MD, suggests that excessive activity of two genes, rather than mutation to them, are the keys to melanoma. USA Today. March 23, 2011.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, speaks about learning the basics of nutrition and a healthy diet for helping children overcome obesity. Washington Post. March 22, 2011.

Research from Dale Umetsu, MD, PhD, showed that children who are allergic to milk may develop a tolerance by taking the medication Xolair coupled with a gradual increase in their exposure to milk. U.S. News & World Report (via HealthDay News). March 22, 2011.

Lois Lee, MD, speaks about the new car seat guidelines issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics. WBUR's "Commonwealth" Health Blog. March 21, 2011.

Eduardo Novais, MD, speaks about his personal experiences with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. WCVB-TV. March 21, 2011.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, is one of several experts discussing First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" campaign, its chances for success and the hurdles it must overcome. The Los Angeles Times. March 20, 2011.

David Hunter, MD, PhD, offers commentary on the theory that the Nintendo 3DS game device could help catch vision disorders that have to be caught early in children to be fixed. The Chicago Sun-Times (via the Associated Press). March 18, 2011.

John Brownstein, PhD, of the Informatics Program, discusses his recent PLoS ONE paper and the idea of using Google searches to learn more about peoples' health behaviors. The Boston Globe's "Daily dose". March 18, 2011.

Shawn Goldrick, director of Patient Support Services, explains how the hospital uses TUGs to deliver meals to patients on multiple floors. USA Today. March 17, 2011.

Alison Field, ScD, discusses the prevalence of eating disorders among young women. WBZ-TV (CBS Affiliate). March 15, 2011.

Nadja Reilly, PhD, discusses different ways to talk to children about the images they are seeing from Japan following the earthquake and tsunami. WBZ-TV (CBS Affiliate). March 15, 2011.

Children's Hospital Boston has a dominant social media presence with an active pediatric blog, 230,000 views of Youtube.com videos and more than 450,000 fans on facebook -- the most of any hospital in the world. iHealthbeat.org. March 14, 2011.

Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, and Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, have developed a health information technology platform that enables a flexible IT environment and promotes innovation. Government Technology News. March 14, 2011.

Margaret Kenna, MD, MPH, FACS, FAAP, diagnosed Alex Resnick with auditory neuropathy. Empowered Patient on CNN.com. March 10, 2011.

Tristan Theerman, a 9-month-old boy with biliary atresia, a congenital disease that destroys the liver's bile ducts, received a live liver transplant from his father at Children's in January. The Boston Globe. March 10, 2011.

Research from Jay Berry, MD, MPH, examines quality and coordination of care as factors in pediatric readmissions. WBUR.org. March 9, 2011.

David Bickham, PhD, discusses the ways cartoon characters influence children and their eating habits. WCVB-TV. March 8, 2011.

Children's Dario Fauza, MD, offers third party commentary on new research that allowed scientists to grow new urethras for five Mexican boys. National Public Radio. March 8, 2011.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, comments on the results of a blood test that may one day offer a safe way to detect Down syndrome during pregnancy. U.S. News & World Report (via HealthDay News). March 6, 2011.

President and COO Sandra Fenwick recently participated in the "Women Opening Doors for Women" event, an annual networking dinner that pairs established executives with aspiring leaders. The Boston Globe. March 5, 2011.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, addresses the issue of when to allow a child to have a Facebook page and uses some insight from the "Ask the Mediatrician" blog. "Child Caring" Blog on Boston.com. March 4, 2011.

Mark Schuster, MD, PhD, received an $8 million grant to develop national standards to measure the quality of children's health care. WBUR. March 4, 2011.

November

Lyle Micheli, MD, discusses how he doesn't see any advantages of exposing infants to sports training programs. The New York Times. November 30, 2010.  

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, comments on the growing trend of pediatricians encouraging parents to abadnon white rice cereals in favor of more nutritious options. USA Today. November 30, 2010.

Children's broke ground on a 10-story building that will significantly expand clinical operations in the Longwood Medical Area. The Boston Globe. November 30, 2010.

Researchers are experimenting with new channels to deliver drugs directly to areas of the body where they can be most effective. Daniel Kohane, MD, PhD, discusses his work in this field. The Boston Globe. November 29, 2010.

George Daley, MD, PhD, discusses stem cell biology, embryonic stem biology, embryonic stem cells and iPS cells and their role in research. Forbes.com. November 29, 2010.

Gwen Lorimier underwent a multi-organ transplant a little more than a year ago. Heung Bae Kim, MD describes her diagnosis and complex transplant surgery. WCVB-TV Channel 5. November 26, 2010.

Joshua Greenberg, JD, speaks about Children's outreach to Senators Kerry and Brown to ensure continued access to a program that offers below-market prices on medicines for rare, life-threatening conditions. The Boston Globe. November 25, 2010.

Christopher Landrigan, MD, MPH, discusses the importance of hospitals implementing proven safety measures. Bloomberg Businessweek. November 24, 2010.

An editorial written by David Ludwig, MD, PhD, and Cara Ebbeling, PhD, states a diet that could effectively prevent weight regain over the long term would have major public health significance. 

Scott Pomeroy, MD, PhD, led a study which identified six subtypes of medulloblastoma, one of the most common malignant brain tumors in children. Reuters; U.S. News & World Report (via HealthDay). November 24, 2010.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, disucsses a speech he recently delivered entitled, "Finding Huck Finn: Reclaiming Childhood from the River of Electronic Screens." The New York Times. November 21, 2010.

Frances Jensen, MD, speaks about the resiliency of the teen brain. USA Today. November 19, 2010.  

Dennis Rosen, MD, and Denise Anderson, RN, discuss their recent trip to Haiti as part of a 12-person team from Children's that worked in collaboration with Project Medishare. WBUR-FM. November 19, 2010.

Researchers studied whether training parents and pediatricians' office staff in techniques to reduce children's pain and anxiety made immunizations less stressful. U.S. News & World Report. November 17, 2010.  

New England Patriots Brian Hoyer, Ron Brace, Julian Edelman and Matthew Slater visited patients at Children's as part of their "Kick Cancer" initiative. New England Cable News. November 16, 2010.

John Brownstein, PhD, and his team study local populations becoming engaged in public health and plotting points of an unfolding health emergency, violent outbreak or natural disaster or an onlinemap. Forbes.com. November 16, 2010.

Alan Leichtner, MD, FAAP, discusses cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), a little known and poorly understood disorder that can range from mild to debilitating. The Washington Post. November 15, 2010.

Frances Jensen, MD, discusses why teenagers are actually more vulnerable than adults to the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on the brain. CNN.com. November 15, 2010.

The government is deliberating whether to issue a recommendation that boys and men be vaccinated with Gardasil. Michael Rich, MD, MPH, says that so far, demand for the HPV vaccine by young men is not high. U.S. News & World Report. November 12, 2010.

New research from Clifford Woolf, MD, BCh, PhD looks at a human pain gene that appears to play a role in the differences in susceptibility to acute heat pain and chronic back pain. Voice of America. November 11, 2010. 

John Brownstein, PhD, and John Pearson of the Children's Hospital Informatics Program, found a strong link between air pollution and diabetes. Parade Magazine. November 7, 2010.

Richard Ferber, MD, discusses his work at the Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders and the misconceptions around his recommended treatment styles for getting a child to sleep. Parenting.com. November 1, 2010.

January

Children's Christopher Walsh, MD, PhD, participated in a panel that discusses the prevalence of autism and other high profle diseases. The Big Think. January 31, 2011.

Children's Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, discusses new blood tests that will soon be available and allow expectant mothers to know whether their baby will be born with Down syndrome. WBUR. January 31, 2011.

Children's Hospital Boston received a $7 million gift from the New Balance Foundation to fight childhood obesity. Boston.com. January 28, 2011.

Research from Children's Lois Lee, MD, MPH, suggests that physicians may not need to routinely order CT studies for pediatric patients with bleeding disorders after blunt head trauma. Healthimaging.com. January 27, 2011.

Joseph Volpe, MD, discusses how difficult it is to predict the prognosis of children born with a small cerebellum. The Boston Globe. January 24, 2011.

The Lydon Family of Braintree, Massachusetts, raises money to support the research of rare metabolic disorders by Children's Gerald Berry, MD. WBZ-TV. January 24, 2011.

Sharon Chirban, PhD, writes a piece about the work the NFL is doing to raise awareness about concussions and the launch of www.nflhealthandsafety.com. The Huffington Post. January 23, 2011.

John Brownstein, PhD, discusses how HealthMap scours the web through tens of thousands of websites every hour looking for specific clues about infectious diseases. British Broadcasting Company. January 19, 2011.

Joshua Sparrow, MD, answers questions from parents about raising children with autism. The New York Times. January 14, 2011.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP discusses a study that examines a new test to potentially screen for Down syndrome. ABCNews.com. January 12, 2011.

Children's Hospital Boston parterned with Dossia, a group of big US employers aiming to develop patient-controlled personal health records for their workers. The Wall Street Journal. January 12, 2011.

John Brownstein, PhD, discusses HealthMap, an online project from the Children's Hospital Informatics Program that tracks and map infectious disease outbreaks. BBC World Service Radio. January 11, 2011.

The Boston Police Department held a press conference and the parents of a 6-year-old girl hit by a car and severely injured pleaded with anyone with information to come forward. The Boston Globe. January 11, 2011.

John Brownstein, PhD, and Clark Freifeld discuss HealthMap, a crowdsourcing tool they developed to track the spread of disease. Fast Company. January 11, 2011.

Eileen Sporing, RN, MSN, FAAN, was inducted as a fellow into the American Academy of Nursing. Nursing Spectrum. January 10, 2011.

David Hunter, MD, PhD, created a technology for detecting amblyopia, known commonly as "lazy eye." MassDevice.com. January 9, 2011.

Boston Red Sox mascot, Wally, visited Children's patient Thomas Viana, who has Rasmussen's Encephalitis. Manchester Union-Leader. January 6, 2011.

David Hunter, MD, PhD, discusses 3-D imaging technology and its potential impact on eye development in children. The New York Times. January 5, 2011.

Leonard Rappaport, MD, discusses the amount of time wasted discussing why the MMR vaccine does not cause autism and that children should be immunized. Medpage Today. January 5, 2011.

Anne Hansen, MD, MPH, and colleagues, authored a study about infants who die of heart-related causes in the nation's neonatal intensive care units may represent a new source of donor organs for babies awaiting transplantation. ABCNews.com (via Medpage Today). January 4, 2011.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, is one of several Boston area experts suggesting healthy habits for 2011. The Boston Globe. January 3, 2011.

George Daley, MD, PhD, goes skiing with members of his research team every other year in Stowe, VT. He believes bonding outside the lab setting makes for better research. The Scientist. January 1, 2011.

2010

December

A team from the Critical Care Transport Unit traveled to Martha's Vineyard to assist in the delivery of a baby. The Martha's Vineyard Times. December 29, 2010.

Brian Fligor, ScD, CCC-A, discusses how loud music or noise must be to damage a person's hearing. The Boston Globe. December 27, 2010 

After undergoing treatment for brain cancer at Children's as a teenager, Rachel Mardola is designing jewelry to raise money for the hospital. The Today Show. December 24, 2010.

Leukemia patient Madi McLaughlin spent Christmas with her family after battling life-threatening pneumonia. The Brockton Enterprise. December 24, 2010.

Three-year old Will Gray suffered a blood clot in his brain after falling down the stairs and underwent emergency brain surgery to fix to clot. WCVB-TV (ABC Affiliate). December 23, 2010.

John Knight, MD, offers commentary about why parents shouldn't permit their adolescent children to drink alcohol. The Patrior Ledger. December 23, 2010.

Cancer survivor Joey Sameron started Project Smiles, which provides backpacks full of toys, crayons and little surprises for children undergoing cancer treatment. The Boston Globe. December 23, 2010.

 A virtual Santa brings the holidays to sick children. Reuters. December 22, 2010.

Teen rock band One Step Away is one of four finalists in the Generation Cures Battle of the Bands to benefit research at Children's. The Wilmington Advocate. December 22, 2010.

Players from the Boston Bruins visited patients at Children's Hospital Boston. The Boston Herald. December 22, 2010.

Joey McIntyre of the New Kids on the Block visited Children's Hospital Boston and performed with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops. People.com. December 21, 2010.

Children's Hospital Boston among the leading health institutions in terms of technology transfer-based revenue in 2009. Mass High Tech. December 21, 2010.

Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, talks about a new study he led that found the physical distance between collaborating researchers matters for productivity and impact. Healthland Blog on Time.com. December 20, 2010.

Wayne Tworetzky, MD, discusses what it is like to operate on a fetal heart. National Public Radio. December 13, 2010

David Urion, MD, discusses the complex cognitive phenomenons ADHD and attention disorder. The New York Times. December 13, 2010.

A study by Fabienne Bourgeois, MD, MPH, and Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, discovered a host of dangerous and costly problems when full patient information isn't shared between healthcare institutions. Kaiser Health News. ecember 13, 2010.

Lyle Micheli, MD, offers some safety tips for children and parents when visiting an indoor trampoline park. Boston.com. December 10, 2010.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, talks about the Facebook ranking trend among adolscent girls and says parents need to address this issue with their children immediately. WBZ-TV Channel 4. December 9, 2010.

Research led by Hannah Kinney, MD, found that babies who die of SIDS tend to have significantly lower amounts of serotonin than babies who die of other causes. Businessweek (via HealthDay News). December 8, 2010.

Celtics star Shaquille O'Neal and coach Doc Rivers visit Children's to hang out with patients and join them for a game of bingo. The Boston Globe. December 7, 2010.

Joshua Greenberg, JD, explains an unintended consequence of the new healthcare law would impact Children's ability to treat the sickest children with the most complex healthcare needs. The New York Times. December 7, 2010.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, discusses his work with Henry Gustav Molaison, the most studied patient in the history of brain science after 1953. The New York Times. December 6, 2010.

Ben Majewski, a 20-year-old Newton resident and Children's Hospital Boston volunteer, who has down syndrome and hearing problems is attending college at Massachusetts Bay Community College, despite his disability. The Boston Globe. December 5, 2010.

The Center for Media and Child Health at Children's Hospital Boston is a great resource for parents navigating technology use by kids. The Chicago Tribune. December 5, 2010.

Some of the proceeds of the Boston Tip-Off Classic will benefit the Children's Hospital Boston Playground Project. The Boston Globe. December 5, 2010.  

A study led by John Brownstein, PhD, found that surveillance efforts are getting better at identifying new infectious disease outbreaks. Voice of America. December 3, 2010.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, weighs in on the controversy surrounding the winner of "America's Next Top Model" and what young girls take away from seeing such a thin girl win. New England Cable News. December 3, 2010.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, discusses the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and how the ultra-thin models may provide young women with unrealistic ideals. CBS News. December 2, 2010.

Lisa Scherber, director of patient and family programs at the Dana-Farber Children's Hospital Cancer Center in Boston, and her team were selected as the first USA Today's Holiday Heroes. USA Today. December 1, 2010.  

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, comments on the $4.5 billion child nutrition bill that would ban greasy food and sugary soft drinks from schools. ABC News. December 1, 2010.

October

HealthMap, created by John Brownstein, PhD, and Clark Freifeld, which has added functionality to its web site to map cholera treatment centers, health facilities, and safe water installations is profiled. CNN. October 29, 2010.  

A report on TED MED 2010 presentations by Frances Jensen, MD, Pierre Dupont, PhD, John Brownstein, PhD, and Clark Freifeld. Scientific American "Observations". October 28, 2010.

The latest updates to the "Outbreaks Near Me" mobile phone application developed by John Brownstein, PhD, and Clarak Freifeld. USA Today's "Science Fair". October 25, 2010.

Fish oil supplements no help in pregnancy, says Mandy Belfort, MD, MPH. Boston Globe "White Coats". October 25, 2010.

Brian Fligor, ScD, CCC-A, is interviewed about hearing loss that can occur as a result of MP3 players. Woman's Day. October 16, 2010.

George Daley, MD, PhD, comments on a medical milestone - the first embryonic stem-cell treatment on a human. ABC World News. October 11, 2010.

P. Ellen Grant, MD, discusses the Human Connectome Project. The Boston Globe. October 11, 2010.

Leslie Lehmann, MD, is interviewed about juvenile myelomoncytic leukemia. CBS Sunday Morning. October 10, 2010. 

Joshua Greenberg named vice president of Government Relations. Boston Business Journal. October 8, 2010. 

A new study by John Brownstein, PhD, strongly links adult diabetes to air pollution. USA Today's Green House blog. October 5, 2010.

Allison Scobie-Carroll, LICSW, MBA, and Celeste Wilson, MD, submitted comments about a controversial opinion column on shaken baby syndrome. BUR Radio CommonHealth blog. October 4, 2010.

Joanne Cox, MD, comments on a new study about teens' sexual activity and the use of contraception. New England Cable News. October 4, 2010.

Frances Jensen, MD, talks about teen brain development and the role brain maturation may have played in a Rutgers student's shocking suicide. Good Morning America. October 2, 2010.

September

Children's scientists led by Derrick J. Rossi have developed a techinque that can create safe human embryonic stem cell alternatives. The Washington Post.com. September 30, 2010.  

A new study by John Brownstein, PhD, finds a strong correlation between adult diabetes and smog. USA Today. September 30, 2010.  

Ben Reis, PhD, is one of the winners in the First Lady's Apps for Healthy Kids competition. USA Today. September 30, 2010.  

Lois Lee, MD, MPH, concurs with a Government warning about the dangers of infant sleep positioners. WBZ Radio. September 29, 2010. 

Charles Nelson, PhD, comments on the impact contrasting clothes may have on a baby's IQ. The Boston Herald. September 29, 2010.

Dennis Rosen, MD, writes about the difficult lives of babies in Haiti. The New York Times. September 28, 2010.

Dr. David Ludwig, MD, PhD, speaks about an innovative anti-obesity program in Somerville, MA. Need To Know on PBS. September 27, 2010.

Leonard Zon, MD, is interviewed about the legal uncertainty around the use of federal funding of embryonic stem cell research. The Boston Globe. September 27, 2010.

Nevil Sethna, MD, says that growing up, boys and girls show comparable patterns of pain. The Boston Globe. September 27, 2010.

Lyle MIcheli, MD, is interviewed about the high price schools pay to keep student athletes safe. The Boston Herald. September 26, 2010.

Highlights of Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett's "Beckett Bowl," which was recently held to benefit Children's. New England Cable News. September 26, 2010.

Thomas Sandora, MD, MPH, is interviewed on the recent flu and vaccine recommendations. WBUR CommonHealth blog. September 16, 2010.

David Williams, MD, comments on a new gene therapy study that has found promising results for those suffering with deadly blood disorders. The Wall Street Journal. September 16, 2010.  

George Daley, MD, PhD, goes to Washington, DC to testify in support of stem cell research reform. The Chicago Tribune. September 14, 2010.  

Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, addresses the serious health risks to teens using cold medicine to get high. The Today Show. September 14, 2010.

Leonard Zon, MD, pens an opinion piece on the federal ruling to halt federally funded embryonic stem cell research. CNN.com. September 14, 2010.  

Lyle Micheli, MD, responds to a report that finds the number of head injuries involved with youth basketball is soaring. U.S. News & World Report. September 13, 2010.

Fran Damian, MD, RN and Denise Downey, RN, MSN are quoted regarding the pediatric ED guidelines that stress specialized emergency care including a family presence in the ED. Nursing Spectrum. September 13, 2010.  

Children's Hospital is mentioned in this news program featuring the lives of three young girls with Progeria. ABC News 20/20. September 10, 2010.

A federal appeals court has temporarily allowed federal funding for stem cells to resume, George Daley, MD, PhD, is interviewed. The Boston Globe. September 10, 2010.  

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, responds to the state Department of Public Health report on youth obesity in Massachusetts. The Boston Globe. September 9, 2010.

Lois Lee, MD, MPH, comments on a new report from the Insurance Institute naming the 21 safest booster seats. MSNBC.com. September 8, 2010.  

Abby Fleisch, MD, discusses the dangers of dental sealants. NBC Nightly News. September 7, 2010.

Abby Fleisch, MD, was interviewed about a study she co-authored that found dental sealants expose kids to small amounts of BPA. USA Today. September 7, 2010.

Weight problems may begin in the womb according to a recent study co-authored by David Ludwig, MD, PhD. The New York Times. September 7, 2010.

3-D technology can be a sore sight for eyes, according to Children's Ophthalmologist-in-Chief David Hunter, MD, PhD. The Boston Globe. September 4, 2010.  

Michael Young, MD, offers his opinion on whether or not people are over-reacting when it comes to banning peanuts or having peanut-free zones at ball parks and football stadiums. Fox 25 News. September 1, 2010

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, offers helpful tips for parents trying to balance their child's media consumption. New England Cable News. September 1, 2010.

February

Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, and Fabienne Bourgeois, MD, MPH, discuss the need for electronic medical records to easily transfer information to multiple sites of care. The Boston Globe. February 28, 2011.

Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, speaks about the obstacles doctors and hospitals face as institutions shift to digital health records. The New York Times. February 26, 2011.

Kimberly Hall, MS, CCC-SLP, speaks stuttering in a segment that highlights how the movie, "The King's Speech" is helping debunk some misconceptions about the diagnosis. WCVB-TV (The ABC Affiliate in Boston. February 24, 2011.

Clifford Woolf, MD, BCh, PhD, explains it is best to treat pain like a disease, as opposed to the traditional method of suppressing it as a symptom. Time Magazine. February 24, 2011.

Charles Berde, MD, PhD, and collaborators found that patients had significantly less pain and recovered two days sooner when they received a new local anesthetic derived from algae. Nurse.com. February 23, 2011.

Jay Berry, MD, MPH, speaks about a study he led that examines quality of care and coordination of care as factors in pediatric readmissions. WFCR (an NPR affiliate in Western Massachusetts. February 22, 2011.

William Bosl, PhD, and Charles Nelson, PhD, analyzed the brain's electrical activity during infancy to see if it could determine whether a baby might be at higher risk of developing autism. ABCNews.com. February 22, 2011.

Brian Fligor, ScD, CCC-A, speaks about the appropriate volume levels and duration MP3 players should be listened to so one doesn't suffer premature hearing loss. WMTW (The ABC affiliate in Portland, Maine). February 21, 2011.

Research from Elissa Weitzman, ScD, MSc, and Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, found that the quality of social networking sites for diabetics varies significantly. U.S. News & World Report (via HealthDayNews.com). February 18, 2011.

Michael Young, MD, answers the questions of Dedham school administrators and parents about food allergies at a community meeting. Dedham News Transcript. February 18, 2011.

Daniel Nigrin, MD, MS, CIO, talks about the implementation of electronic medical records by the hospital and the Pediatric Physicians' Organization. HealthSystemCIO.com. February 17, 2011.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, discusses upcoming prenatal tests that will make it easier and safer to find out if a fetus has Down syndrome. "Greater Boston" on WBUR. February 17, 2011.

Leonard Rappaport, MD, MS, discusses negative impact Andrew Wakefield's claim that the MMR-vaccine had on the world of pediatrics and autism research. Mass High Tech. February 16, 2011.

Research from Jay Berry, MD, MPH, found that improved care coordination is key to lowering pediatric readmission rates. CMIO. February 16, 2011.

Paul Hickey, MD, discusses his work with engineers at MIT to build a prototype that will reduce alarm fatigue among nurses and doctors. The Boston Globe. February 14, 2011.

Research from Umut Ozcan, MD, and colleagues have discovered a mechanism for controlling diabetes that doesn't involve insulin. The Diabetes Blog (via EverydayHealth.com). February 14, 2011.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, discusses the challenges people with Down syndrome overcome when given the appropriate support and the need for post-secondary opportunities. The Swampscott Patch. February 12, 2011.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, provides insight on the recommendation that all Massachusetts schools ban sodas, fried foods, calorie-laden snacks and white bread sandwiches. The Boston Globe. February 10, 2011.

Lois Lee, MD, MPH, speaks about injuries that could occur from use of crib bumpers. KPLC-TV (Louisiana). February 10, 2011.

Research from Children's Lois Smith, MD, PhD, found further evidence that Omega 3 fatty may protect against two leading forms of human blindness. MSNBC.com (via Myhealthnewsdaily.com). February 9, 2011.

Children's Terry Buchmiller, MD, provides a fetal surgeon's perspective on a new clinical trial that finds fetal surgery can help babies with a form of spina bifida have a better quality of life early on. The New York Times. February 9, 2011.

Susanna Huh, MD, MPH, speaks about a study she co-authored that researched the risk of obesity in infants who're fed solid food before 4 months old. Reuters and USA Today also covered the story. The Wall Street Journal. February 7, 2011.

Children's Richard Malley, MD, provides information about meningitis. The Boston Globe. February 7, 2011.

A study from Children's Hospital Boston and The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto found that parents prefer electronic medical records. The Canadian Broadcasting Company. February 7, 2011.

Children's Lyle Micheli, MD, speaks about rhabdomyolysis, a condition caused by physical overexertion. The Los Angeles Times. February 6, 2011.

Research from Children's Derrick Rossi, PhD, is included in a story about stem cells. USA Today. February 6, 2011.

Children's received a $7 million gift from the New Balance Foundation to establish the New Balance Foundation Center for Childhood Obesity Prevention, Clinical Research, and Care. Philanthropy News Digest. February 6, 2011.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, discusses a new technology soon to be available which will allow women to know early in their pregnancy whether they are carrying a fetus with Down syndrome. The Los Angeles Times. February 3, 2011.

Congressman John Tierney visited Boston Children's North to donate books from the United States Library of Congress. The Peabody Patch. February 2, 2011.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, discusses parents who meticulously plan their children's meals yet fail to prepare healthy meals for themselves. USA Today. February 1, 2011.

August

Janet Soul, MD, comments on a new study that finds infants born slightly premature are at a higher risk for developing cerebral palsy. National Public Radio. August 31, 2010.

John Knight, MD, discusses the Massachusetts social host law. The Boston Globe. August 30, 2010.  

In a recent profile, Florence Bourgeois, MD, MPH, was interviewed about a study she co-authored that found industry-funded drug trials produce more favorable results. The Boston Globe. August 30, 2010.

David Hunter, MD, PhD, talks about his new research that shows routine school eye exams may miss certain eye conditions. WCVB-TV. August 30, 2010.

World famous women's shoe designer Stuart Weitzman is raising money to support Marsha Moses, PhD, research efforts. The Wall Street Journal.com. August 30, 2010.

New research from Ben Reis, PhD, and John Brownstein, PhD, finds more searches for the word "abortion" in states and countries with more restrictive abortion policies. Boston Herald. August 25, 2010.  

George Daley, MD, PhD, and Leonard Zon, MD, spoke to a number of media outlets about the federal courts decision to halt federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. The New York Times. August 23, 2010.

A new video game prototype designed by Joseph Gonzalez-Heydrich, MD, Jason Kahn, PhD, and Peter Ducharme, LICSW, helps children develop anger control skills. The Boston Globe. August 23, 2010.

Gerard Berry, MD, explains the complex treatment he provides for a patient with a rare metabolic disorder. WBZ-TV. August 20, 2010.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, comments on a new discount food stamp initiative that encourages low-income families to buy more fruits and vegetables. The Boston Globe. August 19, 2010.

Brian Fligor, ScD,CCC-A, concurs with a recent study that says teen hearing loss is on the rise. USA Today. August 18, 2010.

Phaedra Thomas, RN, BSN, and cofounder of the Center for Young Women's Health, stresses the importance of an open communication between teens and their health care providers. The Boston Globe. August 16, 2010.  

David Mooney, MD, MPH, comments on the miraculous recovery of a local teen after a near fatal car accident. Boston Globe - West edition. August 15, 2010.

Dennis Rosen, MD, notes that not getting enough sleep can affect a child's cognitive abilitly. USA Today. August 12, 2010

Sarah Pitts, MD, speaks about a new study that suggests that young girls are increasingly reaching puberty earlier. TIME. August 9, 2010.  

A new study from Zhigang He, PhD, BM, demonstrates that voluntary movement can be reestablished in mice with spinal cord damage after removing a common enzyme that regulates the neuronal cell growth. Scientific American. August 8, 2010.  

Andres Trevino speaks about Children's "Milagros Para Ninos" fundraising campaign and a special gala event that is being held in September in Boston. WBZ-TV Channel 4 "Centro". August 7, 2010.

A new study from David Ludwig, MD, PhD, finds that mothers who gain more weight during pregnancy tend to give birth to heavier infants who are at higher risk for obesity later in life. The Wall Street Journal. August 5, 2010.

Patrick Taylor, Esq., speaks about a commentary he co-authored that focuses on the obligation of researchers to return genetic results to participants in genome studies. The Scientist. August 3, 2010.

A new study by Florence Bourgeois, MD, MPH, and Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, finds that drug trials funded by the pharmaceutical industry usually have positive outcomes and are more likely to report findings that favor their drug. CNN.com. August 2, 2010.  

Enrico Mezzacappa, MD, is interviewed about the effect of poverty on the developing brain. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. August 1, 2010.

July

Ben Reis, PhD, and colleagues developed "Food Hero", a new, free app that is part of a contest initiated by Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign. The Boston Globe's "White Coat Notes". July 28, 2010.

A study led by Susan Rudders, MD, finds the number of food-induced allergic reactions treated in the ER more than doubled over six years. Reuters. July 27, 2010. 

George Daley, MD, PhD, is featured in a story about foreign stem cell clinics that sell unproven treatments at a high price. NPR's Morning Edition. NPR's Morning Edition.   

Cancer researcher Mark Kieran, MD, PhD, says that the USDA's decision to revoke the approval of Avastin has limited implications. Boston Globe.com. July 23, 2010.  

Dennis Rosen, MD, has written a timely Op-Ed on the growing shortage of pediatric subspecialists. The New York Times. July 23, 2010.

Brian Fligor, ScD, CCC-A, speaks about a new teen fad called "i-dosing". BBC. July 21, 2010.

Children's patient stays strong despite amputations. WHDH-TV Channel 7. July 21, 2010.

David Ludwig, MD,PhD, describes the role food marketing plays in the country's childhood obesity epidemic. Boston Globe. July 16, 2010.

A follow-up story on Children's heart patient Sara Dumas, who was highlighted on "Boston Med". WCVB-TV Channel 5. July 16, 2010.

Surgeon Francis Fynn-Thompson, MD, talks about his experience being filmed for the primetime program Boston Med. ABC News NOW. July 16, 2010.  

Children's researchers have launched a new gene-therapy study for kids with the rare disease known as "bubble boy syndrome". The Wall Street Journal. July 7, 2010.  

Mark Waltzman, MD, comments on the rise in pediatric emergency room visits due to near-drownings. WCVB-TV. July 2, 2010.

June

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, talks about the use of cartoon characters to market foods to kids. CBS Early Show. June 23, 2010.

John Gillespie, a Northborough 7th-grader who traveled to Washington, D.C., for Family Advocacy Day is profiled. MetroWest Daily News. June 23, 2010.

The the Da Vinci surgical robot is featured in a photo slide show of a bladder operation performed by Hiep Nguyen, MD. MIT Technology Review. June 21, 2010.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, discusses weight-loss surgery for obese kids. Chicago Daily Herald. January 21, 2010.

Children's Jan Cady is elected president of the Boston Club. The Boston Globe. June 22, 2010.

Children's work with asthma is recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency. The Boston Business Journal. June 21, 2010.

Ellen Pompeo is photographed at the 2010 NStar Walk for Children's Hospital Boston. US Weekly. June 15, 2010.

The Gene Partnership at Children's is featured as a pioneering effort to engage patients and families in DNA research. The Wall Street Journal. June 10, 2010.

Mininder Kocher, MD, MPH, is interviewed about sports-related injuries in kids. New Hampshire Public Radio. June 9, 2010.

Dale Umetsu, MD, PhD, joins Stephen Smith of the Boston Globe in a discussion about the prevalence and diagnosis of food allergies. WBUR's "Radio Boston". June 7, 2010.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, co-authored an article that suggests bringing home economics back into the school curriculum could help reverse the epidemic of youth obesity. The Epoch Times. June 7, 2010.

A Children's patient is featured as being chosen as one of seven 'Mile Marker Kids' for the NSTAR Walk this Sunday. The Eagle-Tribune. June 7, 2010.

George Daley, MD, PhD, praises California's commitment to stem cell research. Los Angeles Times. June 7, 2010.

Dale Umetsu, MD, PhD, discusses food allergies and a family seen at Children's is featured for their experience with food allergies, as well as their participation in a Children's research study. The Boston Globe. June 7, 2010.

Children's ranks atop the best pediatric hospitals in the country. US News & World Report. June 4, 2010.

Children's Lisa Albers-Prock, MD, MPH, discusses international adoption. The Dr. Phil Show. June 2, 2010.

Mininder Kocher, MD, of the division of Sports Medicine, talks to about overuse injuries in young athletes. The Boston Globe. June 1, 2010.  

May

Beth Stevens, PhD, talks about forming a "glia group" to bring together researchers interested in area of neuroscience. The Boston Globe. May 31, 2010.

Children's patients named by the Children's Miracle Network and Walmart as Champions for Mass. are featured. The Boston Globe. May 30, 2010.

The story of a Children's patient who was brought to the hospital after acquiring a viral infection in April is featured. The Worcester-Telegram Gazette. May 29, 2010.  

Recommendations from Children's doctors regarding safeguards for windows are highlighted. WBZ-TV Channel 4. May 28, 2010.

Children's David Hunter, MD, PhD, talks about 3D glasses and any possible harm they can cause to eyesight. The Boston Globe 'White Coat Notes'. May 27, 2010.

Hans Oettgen, MD, PhD, speaks about a new report that finds the frequency of food allergies to be less than perceived. WBZ-TV Channel 4. May 12, 2010.

A new paper by David Ludwig, MD, PhD, suggests home economics could be an ideal vehicle for teaching one of the basic skills needed to ward off obesity - preparing healthful meals at home. Los Angeles Times "Booster Shots". May 11, 2010

Elsie Taveras, MD, comments on findings from the White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity. The Boston Globe "White Coat Notes". May 11, 2010.

New England Patriots President Jonathan Kraft talks about Children's new stem cell website. Fox Business. May 10, 2010. 

Leonard Zon, MD, discusses the launch of the Stem Cell Program's new Web site. The Boston Herald. May 10, 2010.

In an article about medication compliance, Michael Somers, MD, speaks about adolescent transplant patients who do not take their medications as directed. The Boston Globe. May 10, 2010.

John Brownstein, PhD, talks about Healthmap's H1N1 surveillance efforts. MIT Technology Review. May 6, 2010.

Children's Lois Lee, MD, MPH, discusses a new CDC report that found nearly half of all deaths among teens are accidental, and the majority of which are from car related. CNN's "Paging Dr. Gupta". May 5, 2010.

Children's Michael Rich, MD, MPH, talks about a study that linked watching TV as a toddler to poor academic achievement, psychosocial behavior, and physical well-being. The Boston Globe "White Coat Notes". May 4, 2010. 

Children's Scott Leibowitz, MD, and Norman Spack, MD, are referenced in a report on new resources for parents raising transgender children. The Huffington Post. May 4, 2010.

Alice Newton, MD, of the Child Protection Team, discusses a study that says the rate of shaken baby syndrome nearly doubled since the economy collapsed. USA Today. May 3, 2010.  

Children's David Ludwig, MD, PhD, talks about the misleading messages on food labels. TIME Magazine. May 2, 2010. 

A study showing the success of Children's asthma medical home is highlighted. US News & World Report. May 1, 2010.

Daniel Nigrin, MD, MS, and Marvin Harper, MD, are interviewed about challenges and opportunities around IT implementation in the pediatric setting. Healthcare Informatics. May 2010.

April

John Frieda's HAIRaising Tour which will be raising money for Children's throughout the month of May is highlighted. Vanity Fair. April 30, 2010.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, discusses the debate over high fructose corn syrup. The New York Times. April 30, 2010.

Peter Weinstock, MD, PhD, and Tyler Hartman, MD, provide commentary in a feature on Children's simulation course for medical workers in Haiti. WBUR. April 30, 2010.

An article on national health reform highlights the Children's Community Asthma Initiative as an effective means of reducing patient hospitalizations and costs. State Magazine. April 29, 2010.

Children's Sion Harris, PhD, of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research, talks about the dangers of teen drinking. New England Cable News. April 28, 2010.

Lois Lee, MD, of the injury prevention program, talks about how the danger shallow water poses to infants and young children. WBZ-TV Channel 4. April 26, 2010.

Children's Susan Sommer, RN, and a parent in the Children's Community Asthma Initiative are interviewed. WBZ-TV Channel 4. April 26, 2010.

William Barbaresi, MD, talks about a new device from BioBehavioral Diagnostics designed to help doctors diagnose ADHD. The Boston Globe. April 26, 2010.

Children's Charles Nelson, MD, PhD, and Lisa Albers, MD, are quoted in an article reporting on the ongoing problems among orphanages in Russia. Washington Post. April 26, 2010.  

The Gene Partnership at Children's is referenced as a pioneering project designed to engage patients and families in research. The New York Times. April 25, 2010.

Elizabeth Woods, MD, MPH, talks about Children's commitment to curbing asthma in Boston, and the success of the hospital's Community Asthma Initiative.  

Children's George Daley, MD, PhD, talks about the use of adult stem cells as an alternative to embryonic stem cells. April 23, 2010.

Head Chef Jim Boyd talks about cooking for children who are ill, as well as at home with his daughters. Chef Jim's recipe for oven-baked chicken parmesan is also featured. The Boston Globe. April 21, 2010.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, of the Center on Media and Child Health, talks to about media use among kids and teens. CNN American Morning. April 21, 2010.

Pierre d'Hemecourt, MD, discusses the pain and injury that can come along with running the Boston Marathon. The Boston Globe. April 19, 2010.

The bond between siblings, where one sibling has Down syndrome, is featured. Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, provides his insight. The Daytona Beach News-Journal. April 19, 2010.

"Here and Now" reports on the Boston Marathon and interviews race director, Dave McGillivray, who talks about his personal experiences with Children's. WBUR. April 18, 2010.

On Sunday, April 25, salons up and down Newbury Street will be hosting a cut-a-thon to benefit Children's as part of HAIRraising, a charity program launched by John Frieda and business partner Gail Federici. The Boston Globe. April 15, 2010.

Sandra Fenwick, president, COO, is featured in this article describing the price cuts and rate reductions that Children's has implemented over the past six months which extend to all consumers. The Boston Globe. April 15, 2010.

Children's Community Asthma Initiative - a program that works with children and their families to help manage kids' asthma - is featured. ABCNews.com. April 13, 2010.

Olympian Alicia Sacramone visits Children's and participates in an art show and party promoting Kibzbkidz.org, a child product line whose proceeds benefit the hospital. The Boston Herald. April 13, 2010.

Jayne Singer, PhD, comments on a new study published in Pediatrics that suggests a link between aggressive behavior and children who are punished by spanking. TIME Magazine. April 12, 2010.

Aaron Bernstein, MD, MPH, is interviewed about the link between our health and the health of the planet. National Radio (Australia). April 12, 2010.

Dennis Rosen, MD, writes an op-ed about what the declining number of children born with Down syndrome means to today's doctors. Boston Herald. April 10, 2010.

Researchers at Children's will lead the efforts of a $15 million grant from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. Mass High Tech. April 8, 2010.

Lois Lee, MD, MPH, is interviewed about ATV-related injuries in kids and a Massachusetts bill that would regulate ATV use by anyone under the age of 14. WCVB-TV Channel 5. April 7, 2010.

Boston Marathon Director Dave McGillivray, an avid fundraiser for Children's and the Jimmy Fund, whose nine-month old daughter was recently treated at Children's for an impaired kidney is featured. WBZ-TV Channel 4. April 6, 2010.

March

Children's is listed as one of the original backers of a new magazine aimed at fighting childhood obesity. The Boston Globe. March 23, 2010.

Research from Children's that found traces of lead in Indian spices and powders is featured. The New York Times. March 23, 2010.

Children's research suggests lower-income and minority heart transplant recipients may have a poorer long-term outlook than white or more-affluent patients is featured. Reuters. March 22, 2010.

Research from Susan Rudders, MD, and colleagues regarding epinephrine shots for children with a history of food-induced allergic reactions is featured. Reuters. March 22, 2010.

Research from Children's and other institutions links lead poisoning in four local children to imported Indian powders and food spices. The Boston Globe. March 20, 2010.

Children's Michael Pistiner, MD, talks about the severity of food allergies. The Cape Cod Times. March 19, 2010.

A simulation course held at Children's designed to prepare medical workers planning to volunteer in Haiti is featured. WBUR. March 18, 2010. 

Children's Colleen Longfellow addresses a growing trend of local teens taking massive amounts of cough medicine simply to get high. WCVB-TV Channel 5. March 17, 2010.

Research from Children's Shoshana Greenberger, MD, PhD, and Joyce Bischoff, PhD, that identified why a longstanding treatment for hemangioma works is featured. HealthDay News. March 17, 2010.

A new study from Children's and the Autism Consortium that found that a potentially better genetic test for autism is featured. ABC News - Online. March 15, 2010.

William Beardslee, MD, talks about a report he co-authored for that says the effects of parental depression can be reversed. Los Angeles Times. March 15, 2010.

Children's David Ludwig, MD, PhD, talks about the ongoing obesity problem in America. Newsweek. March 14, 2010.

An editorial references Children's Healthmap and Outbreaks Near Me as innovations that are trying to pinpoint the rapid dissemination of diseases. Scientific American. March 13, 2010.

Children's David Ludwig, MD, PhD, talks about the use of gastric band surgery in children. Bloomberg News (via BusinessWeek). March 12, 2010.

Children's clinical geneticist Jonathan Picker, MD, provides insight on common health problems associated with VACTERL. Cape Code Times. March 11, 2010.

Children's Michael Rich, MD, MPH about the pros and cons of children playing with phone applications. Parents Magazine. March 2010.

A feature on the obesity epidemic references Children's Suzanne Rostler, MS, RD, LDN and the Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) program. The Boston Globe. March 10, 2010.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, talks about a new study that shows positive results in areas where a soda tax has been implemented. The Philadelphia Inquirer. March 8, 2010.

Children's Ellis Neufeld, MD, PhD, talks about a rare genetic disorder afflicting the child of a Boston Red Sox pitcher. The Boston Globe. March 7, 2010.

The story of Valiant Ming-Santucci, a Children's patient from Bermuda who returned to the hospital 10 years after he received life-saving cardiac care as an infant, a featured. WBZ-TV Channel 4. March 2, 2010.

The story of an HIV-positive Haitian child and Children's patient who was recently adopted by a Vermont family is featured. New England Cable News. March 2, 2010.

A new study from Children's Joanne Wolfe, MD, MPH, regarding how parents of children with a fatal illness weigh hastening their child's death. TIME Magazine. March 2, 2010.

Audiologist Brian Fligor, ScD, CCC-A, talks about how protecting a child's ears from loud sounds is critical to their long term hearing. The New York Times. March 2, 2010.

An article in JAMA by Children's David Ludwig, MD, PhD, concerning the obesity epidemic is highlighted. The New York Times. March 1, 2010.

Research from Elsie Taveras, MD, MPH, and colleagues on childhood obesity is featured. US News & World Report (via HealthDay). March 1, 2010.

The story of how neuroscientist Frances Jensen, MD, became interested in researching the teenage brain is featured. National Public Radio "Morning Edition". March 1, 2010.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, is quoted in an article about Wellspring Academy, a residential obesity-treatment center that is aimed at helping kids lose weight and get healthy. TIME. March 1, 2010.

February

In a feature regarding treatment for cleft lip and palate, the work of Children's surgeon John Mulliken, MD, is referenced. The New York Times Parenting "Blog". February 25, 2010.

Children's William Meehan, MD, director of the Sports Concussion Clinic, discusses research that found Wii video games to be helpful in treating stroke patients. US News & World Report (via Healthday). February 25, 2010

A new research collaboration led by John Brownstein, PhD, to study mass gatherings including the Winter Olympics and risks of infectious disease threats is featured. The Globe and Mail. February 24, 2010.

Mickey Cassella, PT, director of the department of physical therapy and occupational therapy services is quoted in a blog about the Free2BeMeDance program, which was started when its founder head about the adaptive dance program. The Huffington Post. February 19, 2010.

A story about a patient who has been treated at Children's since he was born eight months ago for an undiagnosed disorder is featured. The Worcester Telegram. February 19, 2010.

Children's blog, Thrive, is featured for documenting the hospital's work in Haiti since the earthquake that devastated the country in January. The Boston Haitian Reporter. February 19, 2010.

Claire McCarthy, MD, is interviewed for a story about a new iPhone application that claims it can help parents figure out why their baby is crying. WBZ-TV Channel 4. February 18, 2010.

New research from George Daley, MD, PhD, and colleagues reports that, in working with an engineered type of stem cell, researchers were able to reverse the aging process in a rare genetic disease. ABC News Online (via Reuters). February 17, 2010.

Frances Jensen, MD, and a patient are interviewed regarding the neurological effects of repeat concussions. National Public Radio. February 16, 2010.

"Outbreaks Near Me," the iPhone application developed by researchers in the Children's Hospital Informatics Program, is featured. Associated Press. February 15, 2010.

Michael Pistiner, MD, talks about new regulations that will require Mass. restaurant staff and menus to address diners' food allergies. The Boston Globe. February 11, 2010.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, discusses new research that shows obese children to be more likely to die prematurely than their healthy-weight peers. USA Today. February 11, 2010.

Research from Catherine Gordon, MD, and Kirsten Ecklund, MD, found anorexics to have an excess of fat in their bone marrow. US News & World Report (via HealthDay). February 10, 2010.

In a report about the new "Lets Move" campaign, David Ludwig, MD, PhD, talks about the significance of the issue being addressed at the highest levels of government. The New York Times. February 10, 2010.

A letter to the editor from Ming Na Ng, MD, chief of the Children's department of Dentistry, suggests that tooth brushing should be a staple in day-care. The Boston Globe. February 10, 2010.

Mark Proctor, MD, talks about the plagiocephaly and how it is treated at Children's. ABC News--Online. February 9, 2010.

Children's David Ludwig, MD, PhD, and Judith Palfrey, MD, provide insight on the First Lady's new "Let's Move" program. USA Today. February 9, 2010.

New groundbreaking research on SIDS from Hannah Kinney, MD, and colleagues is featured. The New York Times. February 9, 2010.

Leslie Lehmann, MD, speaks about a Children's patient with Fanconi anemia who recently received a bone marrow transplant. ABC News--Online. February 8, 2010.

Children's David Ludwig, MD, PhD, praises a new study that found simple lifestyle changes to be effective in treating childhood obesity. Time. February 7, 2010.

Research from Daniel Kohane, MD, PhD, finds the potential to create a long-lasting nerve block that eliminates pain sensation while not affecting motor function. Los Angeles Times "Booster Shots". February 5, 2010.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, interviews for a segment about the evolution of the word "retarded" and the impact it has on people with disabilities and their families. ABC World News Tonight. February 3, 2010.

Mark Proctor, MD, of the department of Neurosurgery, talks about sports-related spinal injuries. WCVB-TV Channel 5. February 3, 2010.

Groundbreaking research from Hannah Kinney, MD, that identified a potential cause for SIDS is featured. NBC Nightly News. February 2, 2010.

Shannon Manzi, PharmD, is one of a trio of Massachusetts medical volunteers to participate in a discussion about their recent medical missions to Haiti. Greater Boston. February 2, 2010.

Leonard Rappaport, MD, comments on a retracted study that claimed to have found a link between vaccines and autism. WBZ-TV Channel 4. February 2, 2010.

Daniel Nigrin, MD, MS, CIO, talks about about the hospital's past/present interest in having clinicians use smartphones. Healthcare Informatics. February 1, 2010.

David Mooney, MD, discusses being part of a disaster response team in Haiti. WBUR. February 1, 2010.

January

The new Boston Children's North location in Peabody is unveiled with children'ss James Mandell, MD, CEO, and Sandra Fenwick, president, COO, in attendance. The Salem News. January 29, 2010.

In her "Health Advice" column, Judith Palfrey, MD, discusses gastrointestinal problems in children with autism with Children's William Barbaresi, MD. US News & World Report. January 29, 2010.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, of the Center on Media and Child Health, writes of the health implications media consumption has on kids. The New York Times. January 28, 2010.

David Mooney, MD, discusses some of the challenges doctors are facing in Haiti. The Boston Globe. January 21, 2010.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, talks about a new study that reports kids between the ages of 8 and 18 devote almost 8 hours a day to a smart phone, computer, television, video game or other electronic device. NBC Nightly News. January 20, 2010.

Mark Waltzman, MD, talks about the range of new health challenges facing survivors of the Haiti earthquake. USA Today. January 19, 2010.

Gary Fleisher, MD, part of the Children's medical team deployed to Haiti, talks about Massachusetts' relief efforts. The Boston Globe. January 19, 2010.

In the wake of Mass. public schools starting to calculate and report BMI, Allison Lauretti, PhD, provides advice for parents on how to talk to their children. The Boston Globe. January 18, 2010.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, provides insight regarding new data that suggests obesity rates may have peaked. The New York Times. January 14, 2010.

Glenn Saxe, MD, talks about a new study in that found morphine administered shortly after a trauma may prevent post-traumatic stress disorder. The New York Times. January 13, 2010.

Claire McCarthy, MD, discusses the value of a team-based approach to the parent-pediatrician relationship. WFXT-TV Fox 25. January 13, 2009.

Research from Mustafa Sahin, MD, that looks at the looking at tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is highlighted. HealthDay News. January 11, 2009.

Michel Gordon-Seemore discusses what job candidates can do to help themselves get hired. The Boston Globe. January 10, 2010.

The story of a Children's patient in need of a bone marrow transplant is featured. WHDH-TV Channel 7. January 7, 2009.

December 2009

Leonard Zon, MD, talks about how stem cell research has been revolutionized over the past 10 years. National Public Radio. December 29, 2009. 

A Children's patient is back on the ice playing hockey after surviving a deadly virus that led to the amputation of her toes. The Boston Herald.  December 20, 2009.

A Christmas Day cover story features a cardiac patient who spent the first five months of his life at Children's. The Boston Globe. December 25, 2009. 

New research from Lois Lee, MD, MPH, looks at injuries related to holiday ornaments. BusinessWeek (via HealthDay). December 19, 2009.

Senator John Kerry spoke at Children's about the impact of national health care reform on Massachusetts. The Boston Globe. December 19, 2009.

A Florida family returns to Boston to thank Pedro del Nido, MD, for the life-saving cardiac care he provided their son. The Boston Herald. December 17, 2009.

A new study led by Elizabeth Brown, MD, identified a gene linked to focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a devastating kidney disease that is the second leading cause of kidney failure in children. Boston Business Journal. December 21, 2009.

Hiep Nguyen, MD, is featured in an article and video regarding robotic surgery. Mass High Tech. December 16, 2009.

Daniel Nigrin, MD, MS is interviewed about the MyChildren's patient portal. CIO Magazine. December 15, 2009.

Dennis Rosen, MD, of the Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center, talks about a new tool that may help diagnose obstructive sleep apnea in children. WCVB-TV Channel 5. December 8, 2009.

Hanno Steen, PhD, director of the Proteomics Center, talks about research that could diagnose appendicitis through a simple urine test. KABC-TV Los Angeles. December 8, 2009.

Lydia Shrier, MD, MPH, of Adolescent Medicine, discusses the best ways for doctors to talk about suicide and other difficult topics with pediatric patients. The New York Times. December 8, 2009.

Mark Schuster, MD, PhD, chief of General Pediatrics, discusses the importance of parents talking to their kids about sex at a young age. Time magazine. December 7, 2009. 

Children's physical therapist Mickey Cassella talks about the unique dance program she founded for children with Down syndrome. CNN. December 3, 2009.

Children's is named a Top Hospital for 2009 by The Leapfrog Group, a leading patient safety group. Boston.com. December 3, 2009.

The National Institutes of Health announced it has approved 13 new human embryonic stem cell lines for use in federally-funded research; 11 come from the lab of George Daley, MD, PhD. The New York Times. December 2, 2009.

Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, program director of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program, discusses the inefficacies of home-based drug tests. MSNBC's "Dr. Nancy". December 1, 2009.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, is interviewed about a new study from CDC researchers that shows an increase in the number of U.S. babies born with Down syndrome over the last three decades; research that conflicts with earlier data reviewed by Skotko. ABC News Online. December 1, 2009.  

November 2009

Reuters reports on a new study led by Florence Bourgeois, MD, that shows respiratory syncytial virus takes a substantially greater disease toll among young children than seasonal flu. Reuters. November 24, 2009.

Hear the story of a Children's patient who was able to go home for Thanksgiving after battling leukemia for the past two months. Reuters. November 24, 2009.

Lois Lee, MD, MPH, spoke about toy safety at a press conference held by the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group to announce its annual "Trouble in Toyland" report. WBZ-TV Channel 4. November 24, 2009.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, of the Center on Media and Child Health, talks about a study that found higher TV screen time for children in home-based daycare. Associated Press (via the Philadelphia Inquirer). November 23, 2009.

Down syndrome research from Children's Brian Skotko, MD, is highlighted. ABCNews.com. November 20, 2009.

Research from Heather Rosen, PhD, that found uninsured trauma victims to be more likely to die of injuries is featured. WBUR. November 17, 2009.

Susan Sommer, RN, Clinical Director of the Community Asthma Initiative, talks about how Children's helps families manage their child's asthma. WBZ-TV Channel 4. November 14, 2009.

Children's Anne Stack, MD, talks about the increase in patient volume in the ED as a result of H1N1. WCVB-TV Channel 5. November 13, 2009.

Patty Dauksevicz, RN, talk about how the H1N1 has affected the Children's ED while Peter Laussen, MBBS, discusses a rare H1N1-related patient case. NBC Nightly News. November 12, 2009.

Face recognition research from Charles Nelson, MD, in the Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience, is featured. ABCNews.com. November 12, 2009.

Anne Stack, MD, talks about how the H1N1 virus has affected patient volume in the Children's emergency department. The Boston Globe. November 13, 2009.

Rick Malley, MD, talks about alternative ways to treat flu-like symptoms. National Public Radio health blog. November 10, 2009.

The research Charles Nelson, MD, on infant face recognition is highlighted. The Boston Globe. November 10, 2009.

Children's is recognized as one of the Top 100 Places to work in Massachusetts. The Boston Globe. November 9, 2009.

Norm Spack, MD, of the Gender Management Services Clinic, talks about transgenderism. Philadelphia Inquirer. November 9, 2009.

Mark Waltzman, MD, and Margot Shuman, MD, talk about the new alternate care site opened to treat patients with flu-like symptoms. WBUR.org. November 5, 2009.

Research from Children's Lois Lee, MD, regarding safety hazards in glass thermometers is featured. Los Angeles Times Booster Shots blog. November 4, 2009.

Sandra Fenwick, president and COO of Children's, is featured in an article about how the hospital is partnering with the state's major health plans in order to accelerate the transformation of pediatric care The Boston Globe. November 4, 2009.

Children's Peter Laussen, MBBS, and James Lock, MD, successfully implanted an experimental heart valve in a young patient with H1N1. Wall Street Journal. November 3, 2009.

Michael Rich, MD, of the Center on Media and Child Health, talks about internet addiction. WTKK 96.9 FM's Jim & Margery Show. November 2, 2009.

October 2009

Anne Stack, MD, and Jeffrey Burns, MD, MPH, are interviewed about how Children's Hospital Boston is preparing for H1N1 flu cases. CNN. October 30, 2009.

Anne Stack, MD, describes when parents should/should not bring a child with flu-like symptoms to the emergency room. WBUR. October 30, 2009.

An op-ed from Children's William Meehan, MD, addresses concussions and how critical it is them to be treated correctly. MetroWest Daily News. October 28, 2009.

Children's Jonathan Mansbach, MD, talks about his new research that found millions of US children have low levels of vitamin D. US News & World Report. October 26, 2009.

Children's Michael O'Brien, MD, discusses injections of over-the-counter vitamins and painkillers to help enhance their athletic performance. The New York Times. October 25, 2009.

Children's David Ludwig, MD, PhD, talks about new guidelines from the AHA that included sugars as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Chicago Tribune. October 21, 2009.

Children's Colleen Longfellow of the Regional Center for Poison Control talks about mushroom poisonings. WBZ-TV Channel 4. October 20, 2009.

Children's David Ludwig, MD, PhD, explains that parents, as well as society, are responsibility for obese youths. Time.com. October 16, 2009.

Michael Rich, MD, of the Center on Media and Child Health discusses exposing children to being filmed for reality TV. New England Cable News. October 16, 2009.

Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, and her patient from the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program at Children's are featured. New England Cable News. October 16, 2009.

Children's Joanne Cox, MD, talks about how H1N1 is infecting otherwise healthy children. CNN Lou Dobbs Tonight. October 15, 2009.

A recent study from Children's regarding the safety of glass tables and how the standards should be changed is featured. Reader's Digest. October 14, 2009.

Children's Bryn Austin, ScD, talks about her research that looked at childrens' feelings about their body image. USA Today. October 12, 2009.

Children's Shari Nethersole, MD, talks about how H1N1 and the importance of having all children vaccinated. New England Cable News. October 12, 2009.

A patient in the Children's Hospital Primary Care Center is shown receiving the new H1N1 vaccine. The New York Times health blog. October 10, 2009.

Children's David Bellinger, PhD, discusses how the plastic chemical BPA affects children. USA Today. October 6, 2009.

A feature on regenerative sciences in Boston highlights the research advances of the Stem Cell Program at Children's. Boston Globe Sunday Magazine. October 4, 2009.

The remarkable story a 4-year-old boy whose family traveled from Kosovo to receive life-saving cardiac surgery at Children's is highlighted. MetroWest Daily News. October 4, 2009.

A patient who used her wish from the "Make-A-Wish Foundation" to produce a film that chronicled treatments at Children's is profiled. The Boston Globe. October 4, 2009.

September 2009

Dan Nigrin, MD, MS, writes how evolving technology can help patients manage all of their health information and share it easily with disparate providers. WBUR.org Commonhealth Blog. September 30, 2009.  

TIDO's first annual Technology Development Fund awards are featured. Boston Business Journal. September 28, 2009.

This blog focuses on research from Florence Bourgeois, MD, MPH, about adverse drug events in kids. NPR Health Blog. September 28, 2009. 

A study from Children's Florence Bourgeois, MD, MPH, about adverse drug events is featured. HealthDay. September 28, 2009.

A new study from Florence Bourgeois, MD, MPH, finds that more than half a million U.S. children have bad reactions or side effects from widely used medicines each year. Washington Post (via Associated Press). September 28, 2009.

Judy Palfrey, MD, talks Thomas Sandora, MD, MPH, about whether or not "swine flu parties"� are safe. US News & World Report. September 28, 2009.

Alan M. Leichtner, MD, discusses celiac disease and how it can be difficult for children to adapt to the strict diet that is required. The Boston Herald. September 27, 2009.

An article by Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, finding a steady decrease in the number of babies born with Down syndrome since the introduction of prenatal testing, is discussed. The Boston Globe. September 20, 2009.

A new study from Bryn Austin, ScD, and colleagues found gay and bisexual teens to be at higher risk of eating disorders than their heterosexual peers. Reuters Health. September 17, 2009.

Abhinash Srivatsa, MD, BS, discusses the growing phenomenon of childhood obesity. The Bay State Banner. September 17, 2009.

Children's David Ludwig, MD, PhD, talks about a proposal that would tax to the amount of sugar-sweetened beverage in a bottle. ABCNews.com. September 17, 2009.

A new article by Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, that shows that the number of babies being born with Down syndrome has decreased in recent years is highlighted. The Washington Post. September 15, 2009.

William Meehan, MD, of Sports Medicine discusses the long-term effects of concussions on young athletes. WCVB-TV Channel 5. September 15, 2009.

Children's launches its partnership to enable patients to collect health data from two major sites of care into a single personally controlled health record (PCHR). Healthcare IT News. September 14, 2009.

A profile of John Brownstein, PhD, co-founder of HealthMap. The Boston Globe. September 14, 2009.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett hosts his annual fundraiser for Children's. The Boston Globe. September 11, 2009.

Research from Susan Mahan, MD, about how newborn screenings can help with the diagnosis and treatment of hip problems is featured. The Boston Globe. September 7, 2009.

"Outbreaks Near Me," the new iPhone application from John Brownstein, PhD, is featured. NECN. September 3, 2009.

A hip impingement surgical case performed by Young-Jo Kim, MD, PhD, is featured. WKOW-TV (via MedStar TV). September 2, 2009.

The Washington Post. David Ludwig, MD, PhD, is quoted in an article about eating a healthy vegetarian diet. September 2, 2009.

John Brownstein's "Outbreaks Near Me" iPhone application is featured. The Washington Post. September 2, 2009.

John Brownstein's, PhD, new iPhone application "Outbreaks Near Me" is featured. The app uses HealthMap technology to track and report outbreaks of infectious diseases. The Boston Globe. September 1, 2009.

Joshua Greenberg, director of government relations, is discusses the impact that Sen. Kennedy's death may have on state health and high tech businesses. The Boston Globe. September 1, 2009.

August 2009

Gerard Berry's, MD, research on glasctosemia, a rare genetic disease was featured in a science and innovation article. Boston Globe. August 31, 2009.

George Daley, MD, PhD, pays tribute to Senator Edward Kennedy, one of the staunchest supporters of his research. ABCNews.com. August 27, 2009.

Mary Ellen McCann, MD, talks about easing a child's anxiety before receiving anesthesia. The Boston Globe. August 24, 2009.

Allison Scobie, LICSW, MBA, discusses Munchausen by proxy. The Wall Street Journal. ABC News. August 11, 2009

James Mandell, MD, CEO, is quoted in an article about Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett's annual Beckett Bowl. NESN.com. August 13, 2009.

John Costello, MA, CCC-SLP, discusses the Augmentative Communication Program and devices available to help patients communicate. Scientific American. August 10, 2009

Ellen Hanson, PhD, says that children between the ages of two and four will begin to define themselves and try to find their place in the world. Scientific American. The Boston Globe. August 12, 2009.

Research from Daniel Kohane, MD, PhD, to develop contact lenses that gradually dispense a constant amount of medication to the eye, at adjustable rates, is featured. August 9, 2009

Research from Tracy Lieu, MD, MPH, describes ear infections as the leading cause for prescribing antibiotics. USA Today. August 9, 2009.

Jim Lock, MD, is quoted in an article that describes how few drugs or devices to treat heart disease are designed with kids in mind. USA Today. August 9, 2009.

John Meara, MD, DMD, MBA, and colleagues perform surgery on a Haitian infant to remove a rare growth, called an encephalocele. The Boston Globe. August 6, 2009.

John Knight, MD, joins Boston Celtics forward Bill Walker in a panel discussion about the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle and the dangers of drug abuse. The Daily News Tribune. August 6, 2009.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, discusses possible contributing factors to having overweight children. TIME Magazine. August 3, 2009.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, and the OWL program are featured in an article about sugary drinks the relation to obesity. The Boston Globe. August 3, 2009.

July 2009

Pediatrician Jennifer Cheng, MD, warns parents of the high caffeine content in energy drinks being marketed to teens. Lowell Sun. July 30, 2009.

Research from Bernard Kuhn, MD, and colleagues that successfully reversed heart damage by stimulating the growth of new heart muscle cells is featured. CBS News (via WebMD). July 29, 2009.

Lois Lee, MD, discusses the dangers of hot playgrounds in the summertime. WCVB-TV Channel 5. July 28, 2009.

Dale Umetsu, MD, PhD, discusses food allergies and a new study at Children's focusing on milk. WBZ-TV Channel 4. July 27, 2009.

Mass. Senator Edward Kennedy describes his personal experiences with health care including when his son was treated for cancer at Children's in the 1970's. Newsweek. July 27, 2009.

A grateful Dracut man makes his 100th donation of blood platelets at Children's in 5 years. Lowell Sun. July 26, 2009.

Stem cell researcher George Daley, MD, PhD, discusses a new research breakthrough in which mice were cloned from skin cells. NBC Nightly News. July 23, 2009.

George Daley, MD, PhD, talks about the significance of new research involving induce pluripotent stem cells. The Washington Post (via the AP). July 23, 2009.

Research by Bernhard Kuhn, MD, and Kevin Bersell that may reverse heart-attack damage is featured. Atlanta Journal Constitution (via Healthday). July 23, 2009.

Daniel Kohane, MD, PhD, and colleagues have developed a prototype contact lens that can gradually dispense a constant amount of medication to the eye. WCVB-TV. July 22, 2009.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, provides input regarding possible evidence that the rise in childhood obesity in the developed world may have abated. The Wall Street Journal. July 21, 2009.

David Mooney, MD, MPH, provides tips on summer safety. New England Cable News. July 21, 2009.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, weighs in on how doctors should give weight loss advise even when they are struggling with their own weight. The New York Times. July 21, 2009.

Marvin Harper, MD comments on whether closing public schools can help slow the spread of H1N1. The Boston Globe. July 21, 2009.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, talks about how a poor economy can lead to unhealthy eating habits. The Boston Globe. July 20, 2009.

An entertaining feature story and photographs of The Clown Care Unit. The Cape Cod Times. July 16, 2009.

Lois Lee, MD, MPH, discusses the dangers of infants sleeping in the "family bed". The Boston Herald. July 13, 2009.

Suzanne Rostler, MS, RD, LND, comments in an article about a new study that reports children are likely to become overweight by mimicking the behaviors of obese parents. The New York Daily News. July 13, 2009.

Judith Palfrey, MD, and President -Elect, American Academy of Pediatrics, advocates for children's health reform on one of the nation's most popular political blogs. The Daily Kos. June 13, 2009.

Research from Susan Mahan, MD, and colleagues suggests that screening newborns for hip dysplasia will help avoid arthritis later in life. Forbes.com (via Healthday). July 8, 2009.

A local teen is chosen as Child Ambassador for NSTAR's Walk for Children's Hospital Boston. Weston Town Crier. July 8, 2009.

A spotlight on autism features Children's researcher Charles Nelson, PhD. NOVA Science Now. July 7, 2009.

George Daley, MD, PhD, comments on the unlocking of restrictions on federal funding for research on human embryonic stem cells. USA Today. July 6, 2009.

George Daley, MD, PhD, talks about the significance of older stem cell lines being eligible for federally financed research under the Obama administration. WBZ-TV Channel 4. July 3, 2009. 

Research from Children's that found cystric fibrosis treatment can cause hearing loss is featured. The New York Times. July 6, 2009.

In the wake of Michael Jackson's death, Stuart Goldman, MD, discusses how the tragedy will impact his children. Forbes.com. July 2, 2009.

A spotlight story on a young Iraqi boy who has received life-changing medical care at Children's over the past three years. Associated Press. July 4, 2009.

David Ludwig, MD, talks about the current state of obesity prevalence in the country. Boston.com. July 1, 2009.

June 2009

A Children's study that identified a protein in urine that may serve as a biomarker for appendicitis is featured. The Boston Globe. June 29, 2009.

The Graudons family of Nashua, NH, traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in Family Advocacy Day. Nashua Telegraph. June 28, 2009.

Richard Ferber, MD, provides insight into some common sleep problems children have. Boston.com. June 26, 2009. 

Robert Sundel, MD, weighs in on the use of "medical science liaisons" to discuss unapproved drug uses with physicians. The Wall Street Journal. June 26, 2009.

George Daley, MD, PhD, comments on New York's decision to pay women who donate their eggs for research. The New York Times. June 26, 2009.

Lois Lee, MD, MPH, discusses the benefits of having a child sit in a rear-facing car seat. WCVB-TV. June 25, 2009.

Brian Labow, MD, discusses the limited guidelines for pediatric plastic surgery. USA Today. June 25, 2009.

Stephen Sallan, MD, discusses a new study that treats children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. USA Today. June 24, 2009.

Promising research from Hanno Steen, PhD, Alex Kentsis, MD, PhD, and Richard Bachur, MD, may help testing for appendicitis, preventing unnecessary surgery. TIME Magazine. June 24, 2009.

Researchers finds a possible link between a chemical found in a child's urine and appendicitis. Los Angeles Times. June 23, 2009.

David Mooney, MD, weighs in on the safety of recycled rubber chips used at playgrounds. USA Today. June 22, 2009.

Atlanta Falcon's linebacker Stephen Nicholas' infant son's fight for a new heart ends in a victory. ESPN.com. June 19, 2009.

Complex transgender issues are discussed by Norman Spack, MD. CBS News.com. June 18, 2009.

Promising new vaccine research from Ofer Levy, MD, PhD. New England Cable News. June 18, 2009. 

In the annual America's Best Children's Hospitals survey, Children's comes in first in Heart and Heart Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery and Orthopedics. U.S. News & World Report. June 18, 2009.

James Mandell, MD, CEO, and patient parent Lynnie Reid provide tips for parents in search of the best pediatric hospital care. U.S. News & World Report. June 17, 2009.

David Mooney, MD, MPH, explains how children are healthier and safer than ever before. USA Today. June 15, 2009.

Laurie Cammisa, VP of Child Advocacy and Government Relations, discusses the "Healthy Children, Healthy Community" program. Centro. June 15, 2009.

New research from the Center on Media and Child Health finds prime-time TV programming prompts earlier sex activity for kids. The Washington Times. June 14, 2009.

AsktheMediatrian.org from Michael Rich, MD, MPH, and the Center on Media and Child Health is highlighted. Parents Magazine Blog. June 11, 2009.

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, comments on the benefits of healthy eating. TIME Magazine. June 11, 2009.

A 4th grade class who formed a walk team to honor their classmate, a cancer survivor who was treated at Children's, is featured. WCVB-TV. June 11, 2009.

A study from the George Daley Lab published in Nature demonstrates that fat cells inhibit the ability of bone marrow to recover after chemotherapy. The Scientist. June 10, 2009.

A drug originally developed by Len Zon, MD, to fight stomach ulcers could be a key component of stem cell therapy to help repair bone marrow. WIRED. June 9, 2009.

John Knight, MD, discusses the best ways for parents to address the issue of substance abuse with their children. Los Angeles Times. June 8, 2009.

Sharon Levy, MD, talks about prescription drug abuse among teens. The Philadelphia Inquirer. June 7, 2009.

Mirna Sales, MD, discusses a new technology that could detect, diagnose and monitor cardiovascular disease. WBZ-TV Channel 4. June 3, 2009.

The new Yawkey Family Inn at Children's is profiled. Brookline Tab. June 2, 2009.

The suspicion by the late Judah Folkman, MD, regarding Down syndrome's near immunity to cancer was proven correct.The Boston Globe. June 1, 2009.

Leonard Zon, MD, discusses induced pluripotent stem cells. USA Today. June 1, 2009.

May 2009

The new "Health Kids, Healthy Futures" program is highlighted. WBZ-TV Channel 4 "Centro". May 30, 2009.

HealthMap is included in an article discussing different ways to get health data out using social media outlets. The Wall Street Journal. May 27, 2009.

Thomas Vorderer, DPM, discusses the best ways to avoid running injuries. The New York Times. May 27, 2009.

Atsuko Koyama, MD, offers advice on how to talk teens about sexuality. The Today Show. May 26, 2009.

The story of a Children's patient who battled MRSA is featured. Seacoastonline.com. May 21, 2009.

John Mulliken, MD, discusses Kleppel-Trenaunay Syndrome. ABCNews.com. May 20, 2009.

The research of Sandra Ryeom, PhD, focusing on how few people with Down syndrome develop solid tumors is featured. USA Today. May 20, 2009.

The Technology and Innovation Development Office's new Technology Development Fund is featured . Biotech Transfer Week. May 20, 2009.

The rise in cases of child maltreatment seen by the Child Protection Team is highlighted. CBS Evening News. May 18, 2009.

Brian Fligor, ScD, CCC-A, discusses the permanent damage than can result from listening to iPod's™ too loudly. The Boston Globe. May 18, 2009.

Stem cell research from George Daley, MD, MPH, and Leoard Zon, MD, that looks at how blood cells to grow in an embryo is featured. Reuters. May 13, 2009.

Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, talks about the promise of electronic medical health records. The Boston Globe. May 11, 2009.

Research from Mark Schuster, MD, PhD, looks at the effects of racism on a child's mental health. USA Today. May 5, 2009.

Research from Hernan Delgado, MD, MPH, regarding how adult TV may influence children is featured. San Francisco Chronicle. May 5, 2009.

Audiologist Brian Fligor, ScD, is highlighted in an article on excessive background noise. Chicago Tribune. May 3, 2009.

April 2009

Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, talks about how the flu can spread. Time.com April 30, 2009.

John Brownstein, PhD, explains how the lack of travel will not prevent the spread of swine flu. Wall Street Journal. April 28, 2009.

HealthMap provides swine flu updates via Twitter. Boston.com. April 27, 2009.

George Daley, MD, PhD, discusses cancer stem cells. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. April 27, 2009. 

David Ludwig, MD, PhD, discusses the dangers of high fructose corn syrup. NBC Nightly News. April 22, 2009.

John Costello, MA, CCC-SLP, and the Augmentative Communication Program are highlighted in a story featuring world-renowned marathoner Rick Hoyt. WCVB-TV Channel 5. April 22, 2009.

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, discusses his workshops for brothers and sisters of people with Down syndrome. WBUR Morning Edition. April 21, 2009.

Research from Daniel Kohane, MD, PhD, regarding slow-release anesthetic is featured. The Boston Globe. April 20, 2009.

George Daley, MD, PhD, discusses the Obama administration's plan to lift some, but not all, federal financing restrictions on human embryonic stem cell research. The New York Times. April 18, 2009.

Allison Scobie, LICSW, MBA, and Alice Newton, MD, discuss the sudden rise in child abuse and its connection to the economy. New York Times. April 15, 2009.

James Mandell, MD, CEO, and Shari Nethersole, MD, the new Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures program. WCVB-TV Channel 5. April 15, 2009.

An opinion article features the perspective of Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD and Kenneth Mandl, MD, MPH, regarding how a competitive marketplace can produce the most innovative medical-records system. Wall Street Journal. April 14, 2009.

Dan Kohane, MD, discusses a slow-release nerve block that could act as a long-lasting local anesthetic for treating pain during and after surgery. Forbes.com. April 14, 2009.

Fernanda Medeiros, MS, talks about the work done at Children's International Center. Parents & Kids. April 2009.

Making a Difference: Mickey Casella and the Adaptive Dance Program for Down syndrome patients. NBC Nightly News. April 9, 2009.

In a live interview, Caleb Nelson, MD, discusses kidney stones in children and how they are treated. WFXT-TV Fox 25 Boston. April 9, 2009.

James Mandell, MD, CEO of Children's, joins Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett fo the grand opening of the Josh Beckett Cancer Treatment Room. WBZ-TV Channel 4. April 8, 2009.

The work of Lyle Micheli, MD, is referenced in a book about overuse injuries in young athletes. SportsIllustrated.com. April 6, 2009.

Chuck Nelson, MD, discusses the importance of early intervention when treating children with autism. The Today Show. April 2, 2009.

Sulpicio Soriano, MD, talks about a possible link between increased anesthesia exposure in children and learning disabilities. WCVB-TV Channel 5. April 1, 2009.

Leonard Rappaport, MD, addresses the importance of providing services with children with autism. The Boston Globe. April 1, 2009.

March 2009

Elsie Taveras, MD, talks about a new study linking rapid weight gain in infancy to obesity by age 3. Chicago Tribune. March 30, 2009.

Ken Mandl, MD, MPH, and Isaac Kohane, MD, PhD, discuss how the economic stimulus money can be used to support health IT. The New York Times. March 25, 2009.

Children's is ranked among AARP's top cardiac care hospitals (including adults) in the country. AARP Magazine. March 24, 2009.

An overview article focusing on Moyamoya Syndrome, written by Michael Scott, MD, and Ed Smith, MD. New England Journal of Medicine. March 24, 2009.

Alice Newton, MD, comments on the rise of shaken baby syndrome cases in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV Channel 4. March 19, 2009.

Sulpicio Soriano, MD, weighs in on a report linking anesthesia in infancy to later disabilities. Time.com. March 19, 2009.

Amir Kimia, MD, explains glass tables may contribute to thousands of injuries each year by broken glass. WCVB-TV Channel 5. March 16, 2009.

A rise in shaken baby cases is reported by the Children's Child Protection Team. The Boston Globe. March 19, 2009.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH, and Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, discuss the recent spate of "sexting" and "huffing" among teenagers. WFXT-TV Fox 25. March 16, 2009.

George Daley, MD, PhD, discusses President Obama's action on stem cells. The New York Times. March 9, 2009.

George Daley, MD, PhD, talks about the reversal of the embryonic stem cell funding ban. USA Today. March 9, 2009.

David Ludwig, MD and the Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) clinic are profiled for a feature on childhood obesity. Chronicle on WCVB-TV Boston. March 4, 2009.

Judith Palfrey, MD, pens an article about sleep problems in children. US News & World Report. March 3, 2009.

The research of Marie Evans Schmidt, PhD, of the Center on Media and Child Health, is featured. Time.com. March 3, 2009.

February 2009

A multi-institutional study that found a link between vitamin D and the common cold is profiled. CNN.com. February 24, 2009.

An article on cord blood banking features commentary from George Daley, MD, MPH. Los Angeles Times. February 21, 2009.

Nurses from Martha Eliot Health Center penned a column about the importance of community health nursing. ADVANCE for Nurses. February 2009.

George Daley, MD, MPH, discusses a potential federal reversal on embryonic stem cell policies. Washington Post. February 19, 2009.

In the wake of a young boys death, Joanne Cox, MD, talks about the importance of a flu shot. Boston.com. February 18, 2009.

An article on fevers and colds in children features commentary from Michael Shannon, MD, MPH. The New York Times. February 13, 2009.

A 14-month old girl who received a liver transplant in May is profiled. The Patriot Ledger. February 11, 2009.

John Knight, MD, of CeASAR, comments on a report about the high rates of teenage drinking in Vermont. The Boston Globe. February 8, 2009.

Jim Cote, executive director of Martha Eliot Health Center, addresses a doctor shortage in Jamaica Plain. Jamaica Plain Gazette. February 6, 2009.

Nephrologist Michael Somers, MD, discusses a link between a tainted formula and kidney stones in children. U.S. News and World Report. February 4, 2009.

Josh Greenberg, director of Government Relations discusses the new guide to state mental health services. WBUR. February 3, 2009.

Commentary by David Ludwig, MD, PhD, on how the economic crisis is an opportunity to curb childhood obesity. Los Angeles Times. February 3, 2009.

Christine Mitchell of the Office of Medical Ethics discusses the topic of doctors going outside their realm of care. USA Today. ebruary 2, 2009.

David Bickham, PhD, in the Center on Media and Child Health discusses a link between TV viewing and depression. Business Week. February 2, 2009.

Mark Schuster, MD, MPH, addresses how to parents can talk to their kids about sex. The Boston Globe. February 1, 2009.

January 2009

Neuroscientist Nadine Gaab, PhD, is talks about babies' innate sense of rhythm. USA Today. January 26, 2009.  

Martha Eliot Health Center's 40-year committment to the local community is profiled. Bay State Banner. January 22, 2009.

A Cohasset racer and his friends participated in The Rolex 24 at Daytona to raise money for Children's. Patriot Ledger. January 21, 2009.

Stem cell researcher George Daly, MD, PhD, discusses the significance of embryonic stem cell funding limits potentially being reversed. USA Today. January 19, 2009.

Elizabeth Hait, MD, MPH, discusses the correlation between prenatal consumption of antacid and childhood asthma. San Francisco Chronicle. January 15, 2009.

Research by Umut Ozcan, MD, and colleagues that gives new hope to a failed obesity drug is highlighted. David Ludwig, MD, of the Optimal Weight for Life program, discusses vegeterian diets for kids. The Boston Globe. January 7, 2009. The New York Times. January 11, 2009.

Michael Rich, MD, MPH of the Center on Media and Child Health discusses risky behavior on social networking web sites. USA Today. January 6, 2009.

Michael Somers, MD, of Nephrology addresses the recent milk formula scare in China. MSNBC.com. January 2, 2009.

December 2008

David Bellinger, PhD, in the Department of Neurology talks about mercury levels in seafood
NBC Nightly News
December 30, 2008

Children's is named one of the top pediatric hospitals in the country
Parents magazine
December 29, 2008

Stem cell research by George Q. Daley, MD, PhD, and colleagues is named one of the top breakthroughs of 2008
The Boston Globe
December 29, 2008

David Ludwig, MD, of the Optimal Weight for Life program addresses effective, non-gimmick, weight-loss solutions
The New York Times
December 23, 2008

A program at Children's that employs at-risk youth is featured
Newshour with Jim Lehrer
December 23, 2008

Research by Elizabeth Hait, MD, that found a link between antacid us in pregnant women and asthma is featured
Los Angeles Times
December 16, 2008 

State legislators announced the filing of 'Jackson's Bill,' an organ donation bill named after a Children's patient
Gloucester Daily Times
December 15, 2008 

Len Zon, MD, participates in a panel on stem cells at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting
MedPage Today
December 10, 2008

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, discusses his research on Down syndrome
Newsweek
December 6, 2008 

Mininder Kocher, MD, talks about gene testing that may determine which sport a toddler will excel in
US News & World Report
December 3, 2008 

New England Patriots players Matt Cassel and Vince Wilfork are the 2008 Champion's for Children's
Patriots.com
December 3, 2008 

Allergist Wanda Phipatanakul, MD, talks about pets and allergies
CNN.com
December 2, 2008 

November 2008

Thanksgiving re-enactors from Plimouth Plantation visit patient's at Children's
Reuters
November 24, 2008

Children's doctors speak about work/life balance for pediatrics residents
Newsweek
November 22, 2008 

A feature on vaccines includes an interview with Ken McIntosh, MD, in the Division of Infectious Disease
WFXT-TV Fox 25
November 19, 2008

Jan Cady, president of the Children's Hospital Trust, talks about altruism and teaching kids to give
Associated Press
November 18, 2008

A feature on kidney stones includes insight from Caleb Nelson, MD, MPH, of the Department of Urology
ABC News--Online
November 14, 2008

A feature on cutting-edge in utero procedures includes the work if Dario Fauza, MD, of the Department of Surgery
Nature
November 14, 2008

HealthMap, a biosurveillance component of the CHIP, and its partnership with Google is highlighted
Wall Street Journal
November, 12, 2008

Joanne Cox, MD, gives advice to parents on when their child is too sick to school
WFXT-TV Fox 25
November 10, 2008 

Robert Sundel, MD, of the Department of Rheumatology, is interviewed about pediatric rheumatoid arthritis
ABC News--Online
November 6, 2008

A study by Zhigang He, PhD, BM, in which damaged nerve cells in the brains repaired themselves is featured
Reuters
November 6, 2008
 

October 2008 

Caleb Nelson, MD, of the division of urology, talks about kidney stones in children
The New York Times
October 27, 2008

The research of Alison Field, ScD, on 'yo-yo dieting' is highlighted
Healthday News
October 24, 2008

An anesthesia study by Mary Ellen McCann, MD, is highlighted
Newsweek
October 21, 2008

Children's researchers' work on the effect of flu vaccines in communities is highlighted
The Boston Globe
October 20, 2008 

An article on transgender youth features the work of Norm Spack, MD
The Philadelphia Inquirer
October 20, 2008 

David Ludwig, MD, addresses the integrity of food industry marketing
U.S. News & World Report
October 17, 2008

Catherine Gordon, MD, MSc, talks about the importance of vitamin D
Time
October 13, 2008

Children's technicians scan bones from a 65-million-year-old dinosaur
WCVB-TV Channel 5
October 10, 2008 

Orthopedic surgeon Susan Mahan, MD, MPH, talks about new blankets for babies
Wall Street Journal
October 7, 2008

Research from Alison Field, ScD, on obesity in teen girls is highlighted
USA Today
October 7, 2008

Research from Grace Lee, MD, MPH about teens and vaccines if feature
HealthDay News
October 6, 2008 

Michael Shannon, MD, MPH, speak at the FDA hearings on about cough and cold medicines
Associated Press
October 2, 2008
 

September 2008

Family gives back to Children's
WBZ-TV Channel 4
September 27, 2008

Jennifer LeBovidge, PhD, speaks about her workshop involving group intervention for children with food allergies
Reuters
September 25, 2008

A patient throws out the first pitch at Fenway Park and presents a check from CVS Caremark to Children's
New England Cable News
September 25, 2008

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick marked the passage of the children’s mental health bill with a State House ceremony
Lowell Sun
September 24, 2008 

Martha Murray, MD, of the Division of Sports Medicine talks about knee injuries
The Boston Globe
September 22, 2008

John Brownstein, PhD, talks about his research linking the rate of the flu in adults to the proportion of children living in their communities
Associated Press
September 10, 2008

Joel Hirschhorn, MD, PhD, talks about genetics and obesity
MSNBC.com
September 8, 2008

Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, is interviewed about his research related to Down syndrome
ABCNews.com
September 5, 2008

Stuart Goldman, MD, speaks about the benefits of watching the political conventions with children
USAToday.com
September 3, 2008 

Mark Schuster, MD, PhD, talks about his research on California's Paid Family Leave Program
Health Day News
September 2, 2008

August 2008

The research of Catherine Gordon, MD, MSc, of the Bone Health Program at Children's Hospital Boston, is featured in an article about vitamin D deficiency in children
The New York Times
August 25, 2008

Maryanne Lewis, nurse practitioner in the OWL clinic, discussess obesity in toddlers
ABC World News Tonight
August 18, 2008

Sharon Levy, MD, of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program, addresses the inefficacy of home-based drug testing
U.S. News & World Report
August 6, 2008 

Data gathered by the Center on Media and Child Health is highlighted in an online feature on cell phones and kids
CNN.com
August 11, 2008 

July 2008

Heidelise Als, PhD, is featured in The Boston Globe's 'Meeting the Minds' column for her work around treating premature babies based on their body language
The Boston Globe
July 28, 2008

A hypothermia treatment available at Children's to newborn patients suffering from loss of oxygen at birth is featured
WCVB-TV Channel 5
July 24, 2008

Marie Evans Schmidt, PhD, of the Center on Media and Child Health, is interviewed regarding the negative effect TV background noise has on young children
The New York Times
July 16, 2008

David Leslie, MD, and the Mayo Family Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Center are featured
New England Cable News
July 16, 2008

Christopher Walsh, MD, PhD, chief of Genetics at Children's Hospital, talks about a study that provides new clues to autism's cause
Time.com
July 10, 2008

A study by Mark Schuster, MD, chief of General Pediatrics, on effective ways for parents to talk to their teens about sex is featured
Reuters
July 10, 2008

The Division of Sports Medicine is highlighted in an article on ACL injuries in young athletes
USA Today
July 8, 2008
 

June 2008

Children's otolaryngologist Greg Licameli, MD, FACS, shares his family's experience with a syndrome called PFAPA, and his research that found tonsillectomy to be curative
The Washington Post
June 24, 2008

Michael O'Brien, MD, of the Division of Sports Medicine, talks about sports doping
WashingtonPost.com
June 17, 2008

Michael Shannon, MD, PhD, discusses bisephenol A in plastic baby bottles
WFXT Fox 25
June 15, 2008

A study on vitamin D deficiency in infants and children by Catherine Gordon, MD, MSc, of the Bone Health Program at Children's is featured.
ABCNews.com
June 3, 2008

May 

In a feature article about Indy race car driver Danica Patrick, Neurologist-in-Chief Scott Pomeroy, MD, speaks about how the brain learns
USA Today
May 20, 2008

An editorial highlights the Children's partnership with the Boston Ballet Adaptive Dance Program
The Boston Globe
May 10, 2008

Otolaryngologist Greg Licameli, MD, his daughter, and two patient families are featured in an article about cyclical fevers
The Boston Globe
May 5, 2008

April 2008

Michael O'Brien, MD, of the Division of Sports Medicine speaks about the potential for permanent joint injuries to children participating in mixed martial arts
WHDH-TV Channel 7
April 29, 2008.

Dr. Michael Rich of the Center on Media and Child Health addresses the implications of technology use on kids
San Jose Mercury News
April 28, 2008

Children's doc gives back with Ghana trip
The Bay State Banner
April 17, 2008

Nursing Spectrum features the Children's Hospital Boston Multicultural Nurses Forum
Nursing Spectrum
April 7, 2008
 

March 2008

A pilot program for Somali youth run by Heidi Ellis, PhD, of the Children's Center for Refugee Trauma is featured
The Dorchester Reporter
March 27, 2008

Dr. Joanne Cox talks to WBZ-TV about a new study that says at least one in four teenage girls has a sexually transmitted disease
WBZ-TV Channel 4
March 11, 2008

Boston Celtics forward Brian Scalabrine spreads cheer at Children's Hospital
New England Cable News
March 6, 2008 

February 2008

Dr. Mininder Kocher of the Division of Sports Medicine talks to about ACL injures in children
The New York Times
February 18, 2008

A Children's Hospital Boston patient is given the opportunity of a lifetime: a trip to the Super Bowl
The Boston Globe
February 1, 2008

January 2008 

Dr. Kerim Munir contributes to a story about early diagnosis of autism
Newsweek
January 21, 2008

Dr. Markus Frank talks to about targeting melanoma cancer stem cells
The Boston Globe
January 17, 2008 

Research by Doctors Don Ingber and Robert Mannix is highlighted
Scientific American
January 8, 2008 

Dr. David Miller is interviewed regarding his research that identifies a new genetic link to autism
Wall Street Journal
January 10, 2008

December 2007

A feature on Dr. Charles Nelson's latest research from the Bucharest Early Intervention Project
The New York Times
December 21, 2007

Dr. David DeMaso talks about a new pediatric mental health screening requirement
The Boston Globe
December 21, 2007

Dr. Joe Madsen and the remarkable story of his neurosurgery patient is featured
The Boston Globe
December 17, 2007

Dr. Nadine Gaab speaks about dyslexia in adults
NBC Nightly News
December 6, 2007
 

November 2007

Feature on New England Patriots lineman Matt Light's connection to Children's. Article first appeared in Patriots Football Weekly. 
Patriots Football Weekly
November 14, 2007 

October 2007

Dr. David Ludwig offers his advice to parents on how to handle giving their children treats on Halloween
Los Angeles Times
October 29, 2007

World Series Gives Sick Kids Something to Wear
Bloomberg News
October 26, 2007

Audiologist Brian Fligor talks about hearing loss for children in marching bands
USA Today
October 16, 2007 

Dr. Judith Palfrey talks about the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
New England Cable News
October 3, 2007
 

September 2007 

Childrens' Miracle Surgery Saves Unborn Twins
WBZ-TV
September 26, 2007 

Dr. Ken Mandl talks about Children's Informatics Program's new collaboration with Dossia
Marketplace
September 19, 2007 

Bob and Nancy Anthony and Dr. David Demaso talk about how philanthropy is helping children with mental illness.
Forbes
September 3, 2007 

August 2007

Dr. Norman Spack talks about Dr. Deborah Bershel's transgender journey on NPR's On Point
National Public Radio
August 21, 2007 

July 2007

ACL Injuries A Growing Problem For Female Athletes
WCVB-TV
July 19, 2007 

Dr. David Mooney Tells the Cape Cod Times Why a New Seat Belt Law would Save Teen Lives
Cape Cod Times
July 5, 2007 

Dr. George Daley on the Cost of Stem Cell Research
St. Petersburg Times
July 5, 2007 

June 2007 

Dr. Rick Malley Talks to Fox 25 News about the Meningitis Vaccine
TheBostonChannel.com (WCVB-TV)
June 28, 2007 

CBS News and Web MD Report on Dr. Lois Smith's Recent Findings on Blindness and Omega-3s
CBSNews.com
June 25, 2007 

Dr. Leonard Zon Talks to the Boston Globe About a New Way to Increase Stem Cells in Blood (scroll down to second item)
The Boston Globe
June 25, 2007 

Dr. Michael Rich Weighs in on Violent Video Game Rating
GameSpot.com
June 19, 2007 

Dr. George Daley in White Coat Notes for His New Position (scroll down for item from June 18)
The Boston Globe
June 18, 2007 

Ed Sasena discusses the treatment of his daughter's congenital heart defect, which is the topic of his new book
WBOS radio interview with George Knight
June 17, 2007 

Dr. David Ludwig Speaks with CBS Sunday Morning about Sugar and the American Diet
CBSNews.com
June 17, 2007 

WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes Reports on a Toddler Saved by Heart Surgery at Children's
WBZ-TV
June 8, 2007 

Dr. Tom Sandora Talks to Fox 25 News about Hand Sanitizer
WFXT-TV (FOX 25)
June 7, 2007 

May 2007 

Father to Run 10 Half Marathons to Raise $50,000 for Children's Developmental Medicine Center
The Wellesley Townsman
May 31, 2007 

David Bickham, PhD, of the Center on Media and Child Health, Discusses Children's TV watching
The Boston Globe
May 29, 2007 

Dr. Kathy Jenkins Talks to Bloomberg News About her Heart Study
The Indianapolis Star
May 28, 2007 

Dr. Michael Shannon Talks to the Boston Globe About a New Emergency Seizure Medication for Children
The Boston Globe
May 28, 2007 

Dr. Omar Khwaja Talks to WBZ-TV About Rett Syndrome
WBZ-TV
May 25, 2007 

Dr. Sharon Levy talks to the LA Times about drug testing in schools
Los Angeles Times
May 21, 2007 

Dr. David Ludwig Talks to US News & World Report About His New Study
US News & World Report
May 20, 2007 

Dr. Sulpicio Soriano Quoted in the LA Times About Possible Dangers of Pediatric Anesthesia
Los Angeles Times
May 14, 2007  

Drs. Kohane and Rappaport discuss Children's Pilot Genetic Research Program in the Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
May 11, 2007 

Fox 25 News Explores Children's Music Therapy Program
WFXT-TV (FOX 25)
May 8, 2007 

WCVB Boston Coverage of Elton John's Children's Concert
TheBostonChannel.com (WCVB-TV)
May 4, 2007 

WBZ-TV Interviews Dr. David Mooney About Brain Injuries
WBZ-TV
May 4, 2007 

Dr. David DeMaso Interviewed on WBUR About the State of Mental Health Care for Children in Massachusetts
WBUR
May 3, 2007 

Dr. Alan Woolf discusses lead poisoning on Channel
WHDH-TV
May 2, 2007 

April 2007 

Dr. David Ludwig discusses his new book "Ending the Food Fight: Guide Your Child to a Healthy Weight in a Fast Food/Fake Food World"
CBS: The Early Show
April 30, 2007 

Dr. Charles Berul talk about sports-related injuries on FOX 25 News
WFXT-TV (FOX 25)
April 30, 2007 

Dr. Norman Spack Talks About Gender Identity in the Online Version of 20/20
ABC News
April 25, 2007 

Dr. Ludwig Talks to USA Today About the Rise of Childhood Obesity
USA Today
April 24, 2007 

Dr. Sharon Levy in New Scientist
NewScientist.com
April 21, 2007 

Dr. Josh Sparrow talks to NPR about helping kids cope with the Virginia Tech shootings
NPR (National Public Radio)
April 20, 2007 

The Boston Globe's "White Coat Notes" blogs on Dr. George Daley's Science editorial; Children's new relationship with Caritas
The Boston Globe
April 20, 2007 

Dr. Glenn Saxe talks to the Toronto Star about training and working at Children's
The Toronto Star
April 10, 2007 

Dr. Joanne Cox talks to CNN about vaccines
CNN
April 9, 2007  

Parents show heartfelt thanks to Children's through marathon run
New England Cable News
April 2007  

March 2007 

Rockingham News features a Children's patient representing N.H. at the White House
The Rockingham News
March 30, 2007 

The Boston Globe shows how a dream came true for long-time Children's patient
The Boston Globe
March 28, 2007 

Child wounded in Iraq gets help at Children's
WBZ-TV
March 23, 2007 

The first piece in a series on WBZ-TV 4 following Omar, a 4-year-old Iraqi boy being treated at Children's
WBZ-TV
March 23, 2007 

The Trevino family talks to WBZ-TV 4 about running the Boston Marathon for their son Andy and Children's
WBZ-TV
March 21, 2007 

Newburyport News' story about a Children's Miracle Network child
The Daily News
March 20, 2007 

Dr. John Knight says drug testing of adolescents at home or in school is unreliable
The Boston Globe
March 12, 2007 

Children's receives $300,000 grant for school-based mental health services
The Boston Globe
March 6, 2007  

Dr. Omid Akbari talks to New Scientist about a possible a class of class of immune cell and asthma
NewScientist.com
March 6, 2007 

Dr. Mandell's Opinion Column in the Boston Globe
The Boston GLobe
March 6, 2007 

Children's fights for children's healthcare coverage with Senators Kennedy and Kerry
WBZ-TV
March 5, 2007 

Dr. David DeMaso, psychiatrist-in-chief at CHB, testified at a public hearing at the State House in favor of boosting DSS medical and psychiatric personnel
The Boston Globe
March 1, 2007 

Dr. Lyle Micheli talks about the growing number of overuse sports injuries in youngsters
Reuters
March 1, 2007 

NECN video: Non-profit groups help young Iraqi boy get to Children's
New England Cable News
March 2007 
 

February 2007

Letters spurred theory about breast cancer deaths in blacks
The Boston Globe
February 26, 2007 

Children's Celebrates Black History Month in the Bay State Banner
Children's Hospital Boston
February 26, 2007 

PEDIATRIC RADIOLOGIST PAUL K. KLEINMAN | MEETING THE MINDS: His X-ray vision reveals child abuse
The Boston Globe
February 19, 2007 

Dr. Paul Kleinman talks to the Globe about new ways to detect child abuse
The Boston Globe
Februaury 19, 2007  

Dr. Joanne Cox offers advice on toddler tantrums
TownOnline.com
February 19, 2007  

Letters Steroid Drugs Won't Help Most Kids With Kawasaki Disease
The Washington Post
February 14, 2007 

Dr. Lydia Shrier's revealing study on teen sex on Boston.com
The Boston Globe
February 14, 2007 

Dr. Martha Murray's work on knee injuries that plague teenage girls in Mass High Tech
Mass High Tech
February 9, 2007  

On Channel 7 News: Boston University students help Children's patient from El Salvador
WHDH-TV
February 8, 2007 

Dr .George Daley discusses the latest stem cell guidelines on WBUR
WBUR
February 2, 2007 

Dr. Asher Schachter talks to NPR about his new analytical drug model
NPR's Marketplace
February 1, 2007  

A breakthrough in the SIDS battle
Baby Talk magazine
February 2007 

January 2007

They're all eyes: Children's Hospital Boston at Waltham opens Ophthalmology suite
Daily News Tribune
January 30, 2007 

Sharon Levy, MD, talks to Nursing Spectrum about random drug testing on teens
Nursing Spectrum
January 29, 2007 

ALIVE, thanks to liver treatment: Specially imported IV fluid helps save infants with a rare bowel syndrome
Newsday
January 23, 2007 

Escaping a Moral Mess: Scientists may have found a way out of the quandary over whether to destroy embryos or cure people
Newsweek.com
January 22, 2007 

Dr. Kenneth Mandl on Public Radio about personal health records
NPR's Marketplace
January 19, 2007 

A Warning for 'Guitar Heroes'
WFXT-TV (FOX 25)
January 19, 2007 

Beverage research tied to corporate dollars: Conflict of interest seen when industry finances studies
The Boston Globe
January 9, 2007 

December 2006 

Bone marrow transplant helps boy overcome leukemia
CBS4
December 11, 2006 

November 2006

Avery's life-saving heart surgeries
CBS4
November 16, 2006 

Different Rx: A doctor's push for drug pits him against its maker
The Wall Street Journal
November 13, 2006 

Study on orphans sees benefit in family care
The Boston Globe
November 11, 2006  

'I'm not always going to be there to tell him he's going the wrong way'
The Boston Globe
November 6, 2006 

Brain defects linked to sudden infant death
The Boston Globe
November 1, 2006 

October 2006

Most unwelcome traveling companions: flu and cold bugs
Los Angeles Times
October 22, 2006 

Surgery gives young girl her sight back
CBS4
October 12, 2006 
 

September 2006

Robot surgery at Children's is no science fiction
CBS4
September 14, 2006  

Travel slump after 9/11 slowed spread of influenza, study shows
USA Today
September 12, 2006  

September 11 study shows flu spreads by airplane
Reuters
September 11, 2006 

August 2006

Keeping kids safe
WHDH-TV
August 22, 2006 

Special ear implants help girl, born deaf, to hear
CBS4
August 17, 2006 

June 2006

Practice Patients
The Boston Globe
June 26, 2006 

Harvard launches program in human stem-cell cloning
San Jose Mercury News
June 7, 2006  

Cloning research to go forward
CBS Evening News
June 6, 2006 

Children's Hospital Helps Boy with Rare Disease
CBS4
June 4, 2006  

Rethinking First Foods
TIME Magazine
June 4, 2006  

All grown up at Children's Boston
Hospital and Healthcare's Most Wired Magazine
June 2006  

May 2006

Bedtime a nightmare? Help your kids sleep
MSNBC
May 23, 2006  

New birth defect treatment studied: Hub scientists test use of fetal cells
The Boston Globe
May 14, 2006 

David's Life Saving Surgery At Children's Hospital
CBS4
May 4, 2006  

Pediatric Hospitals Teach Doctors Ways To Convey Tragic News
The Wall Street Journal
May 3, 2006 
 

April 2006

Vaccines a Possibility at Birth
BBC News
April 24, 2006 

Paw Prints Dogs Accompany Sick Kids At Children's
CBS4
April 13, 2006 

Hey...Put a Lid on it
U.S.News & World Report
April 10, 2006 

Journey of the Heart -- A Boston doctor struggled to save a Mongolian boy by learning philanthropic medicine on the fly
The Wall Street Journal
April 8, 2006  

Bladders Built in the Lab: Cells, Plastic Shell Combine To Make the Nearest Thing Yet To a Fully Man-Made Organ
The Wall Street Journal
April 4, 2006  

Sesame Street
WHDH-TV
April 4, 2006 

March 2006

Nichole's Successful Brain Surgery
CBS4
March 9, 2006  

For iPod Users, a Budding Problem
USA Today
March 6, 2006 
 

February 2006

Celebrating Jakob's Successful Heart Transplant
CBS4 February 2, 2006 
 

January 2006

In-Utero Surgery Offers Hope
The Washington Post
January 28, 2006 

December 2005

Once-Touted Drug For Cancer Finds New Life in China
Wall Street Journal
December 22, 2005 

Ryan's Battle With Rare Disease
CBS4
December 8, 2005  

Maggie's Double-Lung Transplant
CBS4
December 7, 2005 
 

November 2005

Exercise May Aid Sick Kids' Hearts
The Washington Post
December 5, 2005 

Pints for half-pints: Children's Hospital Boston at Waltham launches new bloodmobile
Waltham Daily News Tribune
Nov. 30, 2005 

Why Kraft Decided to Ban Some Food Ads to Children
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 1, 2005 

October 2005

Hard on Soft Drinks
The Boston Globe Magazine
October 30, 2005  

Matt Light & Family Help Kick Off 'CBS 4 Kids'
CBS4
October 11, 2005 

Flu Season Begins with Preschoolers, study confirms
USA Today
October 4, 2005 
 

September 2005

Childhood heart defects cause trouble years later: As many as 1 million American adults, treated for congenital heart defects as children, are at risk of serious illness as they move into middle and old age, doctors say, yet many of these patients are not even getting regular heart check-ups.
The Boston Globe
September 26, 2005 
 

August 2005

Parents, not restaurants, must teach kids what to eat
Chicago Sun-Times
August 29, 2005 

Get the Lead Out
Newsweek
August 8, 2005 

Teen Body Image, the Media, and supplements: an unhealthy mix
U.S.News & World Report
August 1, 2005  

July 2005

Blood vessel drugs halt cancer growth
The work of Children's Hospital Boston researcher Dr. Judah Folkman is highlighted.
Harvard Gazette
July 12, 2005 

With pacemaker, tiny boy finds new lease on life: Drs. Mark Alexander and Emile Bacha recently worked together to implant a pacemaker in the smallest person ever to receive such a device.
The Boston Globe
July 11, 2005 

June 2005

Dr. Judah Folkman talks about his work as the anti-cancer strategist.
BusinessWeek
June 6, 2005 

Biotech, Finally
BusinessWeek
June 3, 2005 
 

May 2005

Designer Blood: Children's scientists hope to use cloning to improve bone marrow transplants
The Boston Globe
May 17, 2005  
 

April 2005

Panel Urges National Standard to Govern Stem Cell Research
USA Today
April 26, 2005

Go Easy on the Water During Endurance Sports
MSNBC.com
April 14, 2005 

Art program helps sick kids at Children's Hospital
Daily News Transcript (Waltham)
April 5, 2005  

February 2005

Sex and violence ... and it's on the radio
MSNBC
February 3, 2005 

January 2005 

THE PEDIATRIC GAP: Why have most medications never been properly tested on kids?
New Yorker Magazine
January 10, 2005 

Q & A: Minor Meds -- Jerome Groopman writes about the medical issues involved in giving prescription drugs to children, and the financial complications involved in testing drugs for child effectiveness and safety
New Yorker Magazine
January 10, 2005 

November 2004

Study: Benefits of Good Carbs
CBS News
November 23, 2004 

Docs Miss Teen Substance Abuse
CBS News
November 5, 2004 

August 2004

Taunton Baby Gets Heart Transplant
Brockton Enterprise
August 26, 2004 

Virus model may offer new approach for childhood diarrhea vaccine
CBC News (Canada)
August 25, 2004 

"Miracle" Patient Returns to Boston
TheBostonChannel.com (WCVB-TV)
August 20, 2004 

Survey Examines Medical Errors
The Boston Globe
August 3, 2004 

Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback
The Boston Globe
August 3, 2004 

High-Carb Diets May Help Maintain Weight
WebMD.com
August 3, 2004 

July 2004

A World Apart
The Boston Globe
July 5, 2004 

May 2004

Young Iraqi Patient Needs Help Fast
FOX News
May 5, 2004 

February 2004

Q&A: US colon cancer drug
Times UK
February 27, 2004 

TNP 470: Cancer drug given new life
Harvard Gazette
February 26, 2004 

New Type of Colorectal Cancer Drug Approved
WebMD
February 26, 2004 

Working out a way to help: Personal trainer raises money to support Children's
Metro West Daily News
February 9, 2004 

Scientists identify antibody that blocks SARS virus infection
Harvard University Gazette
February 5, 2004 

December 2003 

Security safeguards privacy
eWeek.com
December 22, 2003 

January 2003

Fast Food Linked To Child Obesity
CBSNews.com
January 5, 2003 

February 2002 

Operation on Fetus's Heart Valve Called a 'Science Fiction' Success
The New York Times
February 25, 2002