Pediatrics

Fran Cogen, MD, professor of pediatrics, spoke to U.S. News & World Report for an article discussing the increase of Type 2 diabetes in children.

Sheela N. Magge, MD, MSCE, associate professor of pediatrics, was quoted by MedPage Today in an article discussing the importance of identifying cardiometabolic risk factors in children.

William D. Gaillard, MD, professor of neurology and pediatrics, was quoted by Epilepsy News Today in an article about the use of the anti-seizure medication, Kappra, on children with epilepsy.

Allistair Abraham, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by NBC4 for a segment about a "half match" bone marrow transplant procedure for sickle cell patients. 

Rachel Moon, MD, adjunct professor of pediatrics, spoke to Romper for an article discussing safe sleep practices for infants to help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Lee Beers, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, spoke to WTOP for an article about keeping children safe during the summer.

Lee Beers, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, was quoted in the NBC4 segment discussing how meditation can help kids build self-control and focus in school.

Kurt Newman, MD, professor of surgery and pediatrics, spoke to The Washington Post for an article about the importance of child specific medical treatment.

Karen Fratantoni, MD, MPH, assistant professor of pediatrics, was interviewed by Today for an article discussing the threat of lead in manufactured baby food.

Daniel Yang, PhD, assistant research professor of pediatrics, was quoted in a Psych Central article about his research looking at effective interventions for adult autism.