The New York Times – Today you’d be hard pressed to find many normal children who have had their tonsils removed. That’s not because we cured tonsillitis in some way. It’s because, in large part, Jack Wennberg brought data to the fight.
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Sargent Awarded Scott M. and Lisa G. Stuart Professorship in Pediatric Oncology
A new endowed professorship will support the work of Geisel professor James Sargent, a leading expert in the relationship between mass media and risky behavior among children and adolescents.
Susanne Tanski on the Risks of E-Cigarettes
On June 18, Susanne Tanski, MD, an associate professor of pediatrics at Geisel and a pediatrician, testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation about the risks of e-cigarettes.
3-D Mammogram Scans May Find More Breast Cancer
Associated Press via NPR – Quotes H. Gilbert Welch on a new study that suggests 3-D mammograms may be better at detecting cancer than regular scans.
When Advance Directives Are Ignored
The New York Times – Points to research from the Dartmouth Atlas on end-of-life care.
Indoor Tanning Leads to Early Skin Cancer, Study Says
HealthDay News via U.S. News & World Report– Continued coverage: Dartmouth researchers have found that early exposure to the ultraviolet radiation lamps used for indoor tanning is related to an increased risk of developing basal cell carcinoma (BCC) at a young age, U.S. News reports.
Indoor Tanning Linked with Skin Cancer Before Age 50
LiveScience – A story on a Geisel study that found people who use tanning beds and other tanning devices may be at a higher risk of developing skin cancer early in life, LiveScience reports.
New Hampshire Run Is Just 1 Hill, But It’s a Doozy
Associated Press via NPR – Kristine Karlson was interviewed by AP on the 54th annual Run to the Clouds race on Mount Washington, which was held Saturday. Karlson, an assistant professor of community, of family medicine, and of orthopaedic surgery, offered some insight into how the body is impacted by such a challenging run.
The Sinister Business of Advertising to Kids
Slate – In an episode of The Gist, Dartmouth professor of pediatrics James D. Sargent discusses McDonald’s new happy meal branding, and how other countries limit marketing to young children.
Karagas Appointed to Squires Professorship
Margaret Karagas, PhD, has been appointed to the James W. Squires Professorship at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. This prestigious professorship supports a faculty member pursuing academic activities that advance health, health promotion, and innovative and cost-effective health-care delivery.