In the News
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- Paul Hwang, MD Promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor, Dean's Newsletter, September 2007.
- Dharshi Sivakumar, MD Promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor. Dean's Newsletter March 2007.
- Dr. Vinod K. Bhutani's project awarded funds. "Stanford International Health and Society Initiative: Proposal to Plan for an Initial Program in the Indian Subcontinent." Presidential Fund for Innovation in International Studies, February 2007.
- Stevenson Receives Apgar Award
Packard Children's News, Fall 2006
David Stevenson, MD, the Harold K. Faber Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services, is the recipient of the Virginia Apgar Award. - David Stevenson Appointed To The Role of Vice Dean in The School Of Medicine
Stanford School Of Medicine, Dean's Newsletter, March 20, 2006
Dean Pizzo announces Dr. Stevenson's appointment to Vice Dean - Sociocultural Factors That Affect Pregnancy Outcomes in Two Dissimilar Immigrant Groups in The United States
Journal of Pediatrics, March 2006
Perinatal outcomes deteriorate in U.S.-born Mexican women. In contrast, the paradoxically increased incidence of low birth weight persists in U.S.-born Asian-Indian women. - Doc: Indians Birthing Low-Weight Babies
IndUS Business Journal, May 2006
Studies led by Dr. Ashima Madan found that Indian women are giving birth to health-risk, low-weight babies. - Daughters of Asian-Indian immigrants Tend To Give Birth To Smaller Babies
Stanford Report, April 5, 2006
Dr. Madan and colleagues confirm previous research that showed a similar pattern in recent immigrants and suggests that physicians consider their patients' ethnic backgrounds when planning their care. Related articles: - Ethnicity Plays Role in Obstetrics Risks
Forbes, April 7, 2006 - Ethnicity Plays Role in Obstetrics Risks
HealthDay News, April 7, 2006 - "Daughters of Asian-Indian immigrants Tend To Give Birth To Smaller Babies" LPCH Press Release
- "Daughters of Asian-Indian immigrants Tend To Give Birth To Smaller Babies" MedNews Press Release
- Pediatric Clerkship Faculty Honor Roll
April 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006
Neonatologists Lou Halamek, M.D. and Ashima Madan, M.D., along with Fellow Henry Lee, M.D. were featured lecturers. - Lou Halamek, MD: A Pioneer In Pediatric/Obstectric Simulation Training
Stanford Anesthesia News, Volume 17, 2005-2006
Dr. Lou Halamek, Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatal and Developmental Medicine, developed the Center for Advanced Pediatric Education (CAPE), which is the world’s first simulation center dedicated to pediatrics/obstetrics.
- Rare Quadruplets Born Without Fertility Drugs 2 Of The Babies Are Identical Twins, A 1-In-A-Million Event
San Francisco Chronicle, September 22, 2005
In what doctors describe as a one-in-a-million event, a San Mateo woman gave birth to quadruplets this week without the use of fertility drugs -- two of the babies are identical twins. - Inhaled Nitric Oxide For Premature Infants With Severe Respiratory Failure
New England Journal of Medicine, July 5, 2005
Nitric oxide study lead by Dr. Van Meurs shows that although NO did not improve the odds of survival or decrease the likelihood of long-term lung disease in the group overall, it may benefit a specific sub-group of newborns weighing more than 1,000 grams. A companion article also published in the NEJM shows that NO may benefit less severely ill infants. - Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Preterm Infants - Who Benefits?
The New England Journal of Medicine, July 7, 2005
Editorial discusses the significant differences between the Van Meurs study and the Mestan study. - Benefits of Nitric Oxide Vary in Preemies, Stanford/Packard Researchers Say
Stanford School of Medicine News Release, July 6, 2005
News release discusses the significance of the findings in the study. - Does Nitric Oxide Help or Harm Preemies?
Forbes, July 6, 2005
Discussion of both studies release on same date in NEJM that discuss nitric oxide treatment study results. - Studies Find Risks, Benefits With Nitric Oxide In Preemies
NBC11.com, July 7, 2005
Brief overview of contents of both articles. - Preemie Lung Treatment Shows Mixed Results
USA Today, July 7, 2005
Dr. Van Meurs is quoted in this article that focuses on what the results mean for long-term outcome. - Nitric Oxide Helps Some Preemies
deseretnews.com, July 7, 2005
Report on how the Mestan article enhances the information provided in the Van Meurs article. - What Would Goldilocks Do?
Stanford Medicine, Summer 2005
Dr. Benitz is extensively quoted in this article on the lack of proper testing of drugs for pediatric use. - One Man's Extraordinary Career in Children's Film
Stanford Medicine, Summer 2005
Dr. Philip Sunshine's contributions to Dr. William Northway's discovery of bronchopulmonary dysplasia are mentioned in this article on Dr. Northway's career. - Article Within The 2005 LPCH Annual Report Featuring Dr. Anna Penn
The topic discussed is brain development in premature babies.
- American Academy of Pediatrics Awards Dr. Stevenson With The Neonatal Education Award in Perinatal Pediatrics
October 10, 2004
The Neonatal Education Award is given annually by the section on Perinatal Pediatrics to an individual for recognition of outstanding contributions in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine for health care students, professionals or the lay public. - Gould Appointed To Endowed Chair
- Chris Contag promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics and of Microbiology and of Immunology
- Drs. Sam Gambhir and Christopher Contag are respectively the principal investigator and the co-principal investigator of a Medical Imaging Grant.
- In Select Operating Rooms Worldwide, Surgeons Are Using A New Kind Of Non-Invasive Oxygen Monitor...The inventor, former Stanford associate professor David Benaron, MD, suggests that the device also shows promise for uses outside of surgery and critical care.
- NICU Featured In Fall 2004 Edition of Packard Children's News
- Too Young to Die
Dr. Jeffrey Gould is quoted in this article on infant mortality. - Drs. Contag and Cao are quoted in the article, "Stem Cells Take the Scenic Route" from Stanford Medicine Magazine.
- Dr. Stevenson Receives The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Mentor Award for Excellence in Research Training
- Improving Quality in Perinatal Care
Physician Update, Fall 2003
Dr. Gould is featured in this article on how the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative is improving neonatal care. - Dr. Bland awarded honorary doctorate from Uppsala University.
- Dr. Stevenson elected Vice-President/President-Elect of the American Pediatric Society.
- Benitz Named To New Sunshine Professorship
- Phototherapy Beds
- Seminar Explores Value of Simulator-Based Learning
- Worldclass Neonatology Program
- Gore Award
- Babies Born On Weekends
- Breastfeeding Program at Packard
- David Stevenson Named To Board Of Directors Of The American Board of Pediatrics
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Duane Alexander Award
- Award For Prenatal Advantage Black Infant Health Project
- CAPE
- A Look at the Bright Side
- Neonatal Infection Test
- Apgar Award For Sunshine
- Newborns At Risk For Severe Jaundice
