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June 2009
H1N1 influenza (Swine Flu) Update from MassGeneral Hospital for ChildrenSwine Flu Public Health Fact Sheet
Sunday, June 28
Ban Smoking in Public Housing – Newsweek
article written by MGHfC physician Jonathan Winickoff
Wednesday, June 24
New Guidelines Issued For Young Athletes With Concussions – WCVB-TV, Ch. 5
quotes MGHfC nurse practitioner Caren Harris
Tuesday, June 23
And the top children's hospitals are... – Contemporary Pediatrics
mentions MGHfC inclusion in U.S. News “Best Children’s Hospitals” issue
Friday, June 19
Children's takes top honors in three specialties in US News survey - White Coat Notes/Boston.com
mentions MGHfC ranking in top 10 and top 30 nationally for five pediatric specialties
Thursday, June 18
Pediatric Symptom Checklist - FOX 25 News
features MGH/MGHfC physician Michael Jellinek
Tuesday, June 16
FDA Urges Caution In Weighing Risks Of ADHD Drugs - WBZ-TV, Channel 4
quotes MGHfC physician Jim Perrin (choose video link at right)
Monday, June 15
Study links some ADHD meds to rare deaths - CNN
quotes MGHfC physician Jim Perrin
Friday, June 12
Recession May Take Toll on Children's Health - WBZ-TV, Ch. 4
features MGHfC physician Jennifer Rosenblum
Wednesday, June 10
Moon Balloon training is given – San Angelo (Tex.) Standard Times
article on MGHfC artist in residence Joan Drescher
Tuesday, June 9
Study: Sleepy Teens More Likely To Be Depressed - WBZ-TV, Ch. 4
quotes MGHfC physician Steve Schlozman
Friday, June 5
Mom to run in support of Jett Foundation – Hingham Journal
article on program supporting MGHfC muscular dystrophy research
Tuesday, June 2
Cigarettes Without Smoke, or Regulation – New York Times
quotes MGHfC physician Jonathan Winickoff
Do we need a law to keep kids off ATVs? – Moms are Talking About/Boston.com
quotes MGHfC physician Peter Masiakos
Monday, June 1
A medical puzzle yields cancer clue – Boston Globe
quotes MGHfC physician David Sweetser
A blue wave rises to lift ill children – Boston Globe
article on program raising funds for MGHfC and other organizations
May 2009
Wednesday, May 27ECMO Can Improve Survival in Some Older Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure – Reuters Health (via Medscape)
report on study led by MGHfC physician Peter Masiakos
Local reverend publishes book about daughter's recovery – Fitchburg Sentinel and Enterprise
article on book written about child treated at MGH, proceeds to benefit MGH and other organizations
Friday, May 22
Engineered ears, heart tests and swine flu – Mass HighTech
quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children Surgeon-in-Chief Joseph P. Vacanti, MD
Tuesday, May 19
Always Sunny – Down East magazine
quotes MGHfC physician Alison Friedmann
Friday, May 15
Nine scouts earn Eagle rank - Westwood Press
mentions donation to MGHfC
Thursday, May 14
Helping autistic kids travel to Boston – Moms Are Talking About/ Boston.com
weblog article on program helping transport patients to MGHfC LADDERS program
Wednesday, May 13
Rotary Club Honors Wellesley Doctor – Boston.com
article on award presented to MGHfC physician Jeff Myers
Researchers See Recovery From Autism – WebMD
quotes MGHfC physician Martha Herbert
Monday, May 11
Strength in numbers – Boston Globe
quotes MGHfC physician Brian Tseng
Saturday, May 9
Off-road warriors – Boston Globe
quotes MGHfC physician Peter Masiakos
Monday, May 4
Schillings make a heartfelt pitch – Boston Herald
coverage of former Red Sox pitcher’s take at MGHfC Youth Care event
April 2009
Thursday, April 30A Mother's Mission – WHDH-TV, Ch. 7
quotes MGHfC physician Patricia Davis
Medical center to host 6K road race – Nashua Telegraph
article mentions MGHfC patient and local availability of MGHfC pedi gastroenterologist
Friday, April 24
Treating autism: Diet, ABA, and other interventions – Child Caring/Boston.com
quotes MGHfC physician Timothy Buie
Tuesday, April 21
Pediatricians help smoking parents quit (scroll down) – Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
quotes MGH physician Jonathan Winickoff
Monday, April 20
1 in 10 Young Gamers Addicted, Says New Study – CrispyGamer.com
quotes MGH investigator Cheryl Olson
Thursday, April 16
Epilepsy drug in pregnancy may lower child's IQ – Associated Press
quotes MGH physician Lewis Holmes
Thursday, April 9
Coverage of Bruins’ “Cuts for a Cause” event benefiting MGHfC pediatric oncology unit
Bruins take it off the top for charity (includes video link) – New England Cable News
Big bald Bruins – Boston Globe
Close shave for the Bruins - Boston Herald
Wednesday, April 8
Generation Rescue’s Call to Action on IOM Committee – Age of Autism.com
article calls for inclusion of MGHfC physician Martha Herbert on Institute of Medicine Committee to Review Adverse Effects of Vaccines
Tuesday, April 7
More Kids Getting Kidney Stones (includes video link) – WCVB-TV, Ch. 5
quotes MGHfC physician Avi Traum
Sunday, April 5
Kids Receive Acupuncture for Ailments When Medicine's Not Enough – ABC News.com
quotes MGH investigator Bruce Rosen
Friday, April 3
4 Promising Autism Treatments, From Vitamin B12 to Alzheimer’s Drug Namenda – U.S. News Online
quotes MGHfC physician Martha Herbert
Coverage of Bruins’ “Cuts for a Cause” event benefiting MGHfC pediatric oncology unit
Ward hosts second annual Cuts for Cause – NESN
Bruins Notebook (scroll down to last paragraph) – Boston Globe
Organized sports pick should match child's personality and skills – The Salem News
article written by MGHfC/NSMC physician Edward Bailey
Thursday, April 2
An “Open Letter” from Generation Rescue to the Institute of Medicine – Age of Autism.com
letter from autism advocacy group cites research of MGHfC investigator Martha Herbert
Wednesday, April 1
Should All Males Be Circumcised? – Men’s Health
quotes MGHfC physician Marvin Wang
March 2009
Sunday, March 29Don't overdo delays, doctor says – Boston Globe
quotes MGH/MGHfC physician Ken Sassower
Monday, March 23
Exercise and Your Kids: Planting the Exercise Seed - Gather.com
article written by MGH physician Vicky McEvoy
Thursday, March 19
Trauma gets second check at MGH - Boston Herald
highlights MGHfC post-trauma clinic, quotes nurse practitioner Caren Harris and surgeon Peter Masiakos
Shaken baby cases on the increase - Boston Globe
mentions MGHfC child protection team
Wednesday, March 18
A Warning for Young Athletes - Fox 25
features MGH physician Joel Finkelstein, MD
Monday, March 16
Penicillin allergy test in the works - Boston Globe
quotes MGH physician Alisdair Conn
Sunday, March 15
Your Health: Kids of smokers have an ally in pediatricians - USA Today
quotes MGHfC physician and CEASE founder Jonathan Winickoff
Wednesday, March 11
Most women willing to get HPV vaccine – United Press International
coverage of study led by MGH physician Marcela del Carmen
Text Messages Up Sunscreen Usage – Reuters Health
coverage of study led by MGH/BWH physician April Armstrong
Sunday, March 8
Abuse: 'Almost an epidemic' - Boston Herald
quotes MGHfC physician Alice Newton
Gucci gala: Glitz for a good cause - Boston Herald
article about event benefitting MGHfC
Gucci benefit for hospital (scroll down)- Boston Globe
item on event to benefit MGHfC
Monday, March 2
Teens: Just say no to protein supplements - Chicago Daily Herald
refers to advice from MGHfC physicians
Gene links autism, bellyaches- Science News
quotes MGHfC physician Martha Herbert
Fever in babies- Gather.com
article written by MGHfC physician Vicky McEvoy
February 2009
Thursday, February 26Going Nuts Over Nut Allergies- Time Magazine
quotes MGHfC physician Allen Lapey
Tuesday, February 24
Viruses versus Bacteria: What’s the difference?- Gather.com
article written by MGHfC physician Victoria McEvoy
Friday, February 20
Prenatal method for genetic screening not a major source for limb deficiencies, hemangiomas -
HealthDay News
report on study led by MGHfC physician Lewis Holmes
Thursday, February 19
Treatment For Rare Seizure Disorder Could Get FDA Approval- WCVB-TV, Ch. 5
quotes MGHfC physician Elizabeth Thiele
Tuesday, February 17
Chest Deformity in Babies and Scoliosis- Gather.com
article written by MGHfC physician Victoria McEvoy
Monday, February 16
Boston doctor establishes children's clinic in Vietnam- Global Post
article on the work of MGH physician Martin Mihm
Friday, February 13
Drug Gives Hope for Babies Suffering from Seizures- WBZ-TV, Ch. 4
video report (link on right) quotes MGHfC physician Elizabeth Thiele, MD
Wednesday, February 11
Setting Limits: Follow the “Rule of Nine”- Gather.com
article written by MGHfC physician Victoria McEvoy
Tuesday, February 10
Hospital, Club Give Child Gift of Life- WBZ-TV, Channel 4
quotes MGHfC physician Jeff Myers
Thursday, February 5
Wall Street Journal Examines Potential Use Of Gardasil Among Young Men- Medical News Today
quotes MGHfC physician Mark Goldstein
Tuesday, February 3
Best Treatment for TMJ May Be Nothing- New York Times
quotes MGH oral surgeon Leonard Kaban
Warts in children- Gather.com
article written by MGHfC physician Victoria McEvoy
January 2009
Friday, January 30Boys Born At Same Hospital Get Rare Cancer- WBZ-TV, Ch. 4
coverage of patients treated at MGHfC
Rare cancer hits two friends at Beverly High- Salem News
coverage of patients treated at MGHfC
Monday, January 26
Alcohol: Drinking during Pregnancy and After- Gather.com
article written by MGH physician Vicky McEvoy
Introducing Your Child to a New Baby Sibling- Ch. 13/Central Florida News
quotes MGHfC physician Michelle Tang Day
Thursday, January 22
Better Breakfast served to Revere students - Lynn Daily Item
mentions participation of MGH researchers in Project Bread program
Wednesday, January 21
Colic: When Your Baby Goes Postal - Gather.com
Article written by MGHfC physician Victoria McEvoy
Friday, January 16
Cancer returns for boy in chemo case - Salem News
updated on patient treated at MGHfC
Tuesday, January 13
Vicks and Kids (choose video link) - WHDH-TV, Channel 7
quotes MGHfC physician Craig Canapari
Coverage of study led by MGH/MGHfC/BWH physicians Mark Gorman and Tanuja Chitnis
Pediatric MS Tied to Higher Relapse Rates - HealthDay News
MS Relapse-Rate Higher in Adolescent-Onset Patients - MedPage Today
Monday, January 12
Second Opinions for Baby's Health - iParenting.com
Article quotes MassGeneral Hospital for Children physician Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD
Thursday, January 8
Families Teach Med Students What Textbooks Can't (choose audio link) - WBUR Radio
quotes MGHfC physician Brian Tseng
January-February 2009 issue -
Life Sciences, Applied - Harvard Magazine Article discusses tissue-engineering research of MassGeneral Hospital for Children Surgeon-in-Chief Joseph Vacanti, MD
