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2009
November
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
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
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
David Ludwig, MD, PhD, is quoted in an article about eating a healthy vegetarian diet.
The Washington Post
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
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
ABC News
August 17, 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
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
Scientific American
August 12, 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
The Wall Street Journal
August 11, 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
The Boston Globe
August 9, 2009
Research from Tracy Lieu, MD, MPH, describes ear infections as the leading cause for prescribing antibiotics
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
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
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.
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
Associated Press
July 4, 2009
A spotlight story on a young Iraqi boy who has received life-changing medical care at Children's over the past three years
WBZ-TV Channel 4
July 3, 2009
Research from Children's that found cystric fibrosis treatment can cause hearing loss is featured
Forbes.com
July 2, 2009
David Ludwig, MD, talks about the current state of obesity prevalence in the country
Boston.com
July 1, 2009
June
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
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
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
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, weights 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
USA Today
George Daley, MD, PhD, talks about the reversal of the embryonic stem cell funding ban
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
A multi-institutional study that found a link between vitamin D and the common cold is profiled
CNN.com
February 24, 2009
Los Angeles Times
An article on cord blood banking features commentary from George Daley, MD, MPH
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
February 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
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
David Ludwig, MD, of the Optimal Weight for Life program, discusses vegeterian diets for kids
The New York Times
January 11, 2009
Research by Umut Ozcan, MD, and colleagues that gives new hope to a failed obesity drug is highlighted
The Boston Globe
January 7, 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
2008
December
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
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
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
August
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

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

July
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

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
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
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
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
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
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

2007
December
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
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
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
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
Dr. Norman Spack talks about Dr. Deborah Bershel's transgender journey on NPR's On Point
National Public Radio
August 21, 2007
July
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
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
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 7
WHDH-TV
May 2, 2007
April
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
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
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
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
2006
December
Bone marrow transplant helps boy overcome leukemia
CBS4
December 11, 2006
November
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
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
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
Keeping kids safe
WHDH-TV
August 22, 2006
Special ear implants help girl, born deaf, to hear
CBS4
August 17, 2006
June
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
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
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
Nichole's Successful Brain Surgery
CBS4
March 9, 2006
For iPod Users, a Budding Problem
USA Today
March 6, 2006
February
Celebrating Jakob's Successful Heart Transplant
CBS4 February 2, 2006
January
In-Utero Surgery Offers Hope
The Washington Post
January 28, 2006
2005
December
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dr. Judah Folkman talks about his work as the anti-cancer strategist.
BusinessWeek
June 6, 2005
Biotech, Finally
BusinessWeek
June 3, 2005
May
Designer Blood: Children's scientists hope to use cloning to improve bone marrow transplants
The Boston Globe
May 17, 2005
April
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
Sex and violence ... and it's on the radio
MSNBC
February 3, 2005
January
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
2004
Virus model may offer new approach for childhood diarrhea vaccine
CBC News (Canada)
August 25, 2004
Study: Benefits of Good Carbs
CBS News
November 23, 2004
"Miracle" Patient Returns to Boston
TheBostonChannel.com (WCVB-TV)
August 20, 2004
Docs Miss Teen Substance Abuse
CBS News
November 5, 2004
Survey Examines Medical Errors
The Boston Globe
August 3, 2004
Taunton Baby Gets Heart Transplant
Brockton Enterprise
August 26, 2004
Whooping Cough Makes a Comeback
The Boston Globe
August 3, 2004
High-Carb Diets May Help Maintain Weight
WebMD.com
August 3, 2004
A World Apart
The Boston Globe
July 5, 2004
Young Iraqi Patient Needs Help Fast
FOX News
May 5, 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
2003
Fast Food Linked To Child Obesity
CBSNews.com
January 5, 2003
Security safeguards privacy
eWeek.com
December 22, 2003
2002
Operation on Fetus's Heart Valve Called a 'Science Fiction' Success
The New York Times February 25, 2002



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A Boy's Life
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Love of dance
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Healthmap
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Some kids do die
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Video gamers
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Obesity epidemic
David Ludwig, MD, participates in a podcast interview with The New York Times health blog regarding recent news that childhood obesity rates are leveling off. Listen...
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Gender identity disorders
Norman Spack, MD, speaks with the NPR program "All Things Considered" about a method of treatment used to help children with gender identity disorders. Listen...
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Making a difference
The esteemed work and career of Myra Fox, director of Child Life Services, is featured on the NBC Nightly News.
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Jaundice
Dr. Anne Hansen, a neonatologist at Children's, speaks with CNN about jaundice and using phototherapy to treat the condition.
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Second Nature
Dr. Norman Spack of the Division of Endocrinology speaks with 5280 magazine about the gender management clinic at Children's.
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See-through fish
The development of a transparent fish by Dr. Richard White of The Stem Cell Program at Children's that allows researchers to see how cancer spreads is featured. Read...
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Obesity epidemic
David Ludwig, MD, speaks with The New England Journal of Medicine on the impact of the obesity epidemic in children. Listen...
Stem Cell Q&A
William Lensch, PhD, responds to The New York Times readers questions regarding the latest stem cell findings in which scentists produced stem cells from human skin cells. Read...
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Stem cell research
George Daley, MD, PhD, discusses the various forms of stem cell research and why it's necessary to pursue embryonic stem cell research. Listen...
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Cell Tower
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