Pediatrics faculty share expertise: May 2022

University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics faculty are at the forefront of media coverage as local, state, and national journalists seek out experts on the topics of child health, parenting, vaccinations, and Covid-19, to name a few. Below are interviews and articles published during May 2022 that include expert commentary from Department of Pediatrics faculty.

May 2, 2022: Wisconsin child hepatitis cases, health officials investigate

Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: Fox 6 Now Also covered in: Boston 25 News, WSAW, WKOW, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA Today, The Florida Post, Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, Sheboygan Press

May 2, 2022: Health leaders investigating case of severe hepatitis cases in Wisconsin

Interviewed: Emma Mohr, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 26 Also covered in: WISN, TMJ4, Fox 11 Online

May 2, 2022: UW Health Kids sees rise in type 2 diabetes in children

Interviewed: Elizabeth Mann, MD, assistant professor, Endocrinology and Diabetes | Source: WIFR

May 3, 2022: Wisconsin health officials confirm one child has died due to mysterious new liver disease

Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: CBS 58

May 4, 2022: Vaccinations for kids under the age of 5

Interviewed: Joe McBride, MD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 26

May 4, 2022: CBS This Morning

Interviewed: Emma Mohr, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: KBJR2-TV

May 5, 2022: UW study finds that most teens have a healthy relationship with digital technology

Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WKOW Also covered in: Channel 3000, WGLR, WEAU, Fox 25 / 48 News at 9, WIFR, My News 24×7

May 5, 2022: Ask a doctor: Next steps in Moderna pediatric vaccine

Interviewed: Joe McBride, MD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: WKOW

May 6, 2022: UW Health study: Too much screen time isn’t a problem for most teens

Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: NBC 15

May 9, 2022: CDC looking into bizarre liver illness that has reportedly caused the deaths of 5 children

Interviewed: Greg DeMuri, MD, professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: Bizpac Review

May 9, 2022: UW Study: Most teens actually have healthy relationship with digital technology

Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: NBC 26 Also covered in: News 8000

May 10, 2022: UW Health study shows family rules on technology use create better outcomes for children

Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Channel 3000

May 11, 2022: Hepatitis and liver disease spiking in kids

Interview: Emma Mohr, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Infectious Diseases | Source: NBC 26

May 12, 2022: UW Health study shows family rules on technology use create better outcomes for children

Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Bio Forward

May 17, 2022: Siguen aumentando los casos de niños con hepatitis

Interviewed: Cristina Delgadillo, MD, clinical assistant professor, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: Telemundo WI

May 20, 2022: Doctors warn that Type 2 diabetes in children is rising

Interviewed: Elizabeth Mann, MD, assistant professor, Endocrinology and Diabetes | Source: WKOW

May 24, 2022: ‘Here & now’ highlights: LaTonya Johnson, Jasmine Zapata, Laura Sauve, Jenny Higgins

Interviewed: Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Neonatology and Newborn Nursery | Source: PBS Wisconsin

May 25, 2022: Water safety awareness for National Water Safety Month

Interviewed: Greg Rebella, MD, clinical associate professor, Emergency Medicine | Source: NBC 26

May 26, 2022: UW study finds higher rates of asthma in Hispanic and Black children, regardless of neighborhood income

Interviewed: James Gern, MD, professor, division chief, vice chair of research, Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology | Source: WKOW Also covered in: News 8000, Madison 365

May 31, 2022: Most teens have a healthy relationship with digital technology, so long as their parents do too

Interviewed: Megan Moreno, MD, MSED, MPH, professor, vice chair of academic affairs, General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine | Source: WPR