https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-rss/?orgId=122091&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at FRESH Collaborative en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 20:14:12 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/find-yale-pediatrics-at-the-2026-pediatric-academic-societies-pas-meeting/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/find-yale-pediatrics-at-the-2026-pediatric-academic-societies-pas-meeting/ Find Yale Pediatrics at the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting in Boston, MA! Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/yale-pediatrics-poster-presenters-at-pas-2026/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/yale-pediatrics-poster-presenters-at-pas-2026/ See the schedule and list of poster presenters from Yale Pediatrics at PAS 2026. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/popular-author-angie-thomas-shares-the-power-of-storytelling-with-new-haven-students-at-yale-school-of-public-health-event/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/popular-author-angie-thomas-shares-the-power-of-storytelling-with-new-haven-students-at-yale-school-of-public-health-event/ Celebrated author Angie Thomas recently partnered with the Yale School of Public Health’s Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative to showcase the power of storytelling to an audience of highly-engaged students at New Haven’s Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2025/12/16/improving-medical-and-forensic-care-sexual-assault-survivors-emergency-department https://news.yale.edu/2025/12/16/improving-medical-and-forensic-care-sexual-assault-survivors-emergency-department In a new study, Yale researchers discovered that the use of a clinical decision support tool improved the care of sexual assault survivors in the emergency department. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/four-ysm-faculty-members-elected-to-the-american-pediatric-society/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/four-ysm-faculty-members-elected-to-the-american-pediatric-society/ Four Yale School of Medicine faculty members are among those elected to the American Pediatric Society for 2025. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2025/12/01/ct-doctors-emergency-experts-join-in-warning-parents-about-dangerous-toys-why-theyre-speaking-out/ https://www.courant.com/2025/12/01/ct-doctors-emergency-experts-join-in-warning-parents-about-dangerous-toys-why-theyre-speaking-out/ Pediatric ear, nose and throat specialists warn that some toys can emit noise at volumes high enough to damage a child’s hearing over time. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.huffpost.com/entry/er-doctors-sick-holidays_l_691b5bace4b085766d7e4a10 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/er-doctors-sick-holidays_l_691b5bace4b085766d7e4a10 If you don't listen to this advice, you might regret it. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.ynhhs.org/articles/unsafe-holiday-toys https://www.ynhhs.org/articles/unsafe-holiday-toys While shopping for holiday toys, you may be looking for the best deals or the trendiest items. There’s another question you should be asking: Is it safe? Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/podcasts/serial-the-preventionist-podcast-caps-roundtable.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/podcasts/serial-the-preventionist-podcast-caps-roundtable.html We asked: How is diagnostic uncertainty handled in the field? Should hospitals require a second opinion in certain cases? How do these doctors weigh the trauma of child separation with the potential risk of future harm at home? Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/connecticut-e-bike-laws-effect-223327955.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/connecticut-e-bike-laws-effect-223327955.html “We’ve seen a pretty astronomical rise in injuries associated with electric bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters, and particularly in the last year we’ve really seen those kinds of injuries take off,” James Dodington said, an associate professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine. “These are not standard bicycles; they are faster than your standard bicycle, and therefore, there are more severe injuries.” Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-connecticut-e-bike-laws-go-into-effect-how-does-this-affect-communities/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-connecticut-e-bike-laws-go-into-effect-how-does-this-affect-communities/ “We’ve seen a pretty astronomical rise in injuries associated with electric bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters, and particularly in the last year we’ve really seen those kinds of injuries take off,” James Dodington said, an associate professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine. “These are not standard bicycles; they are faster than your standard bicycle, and therefore, there are more severe injuries.” Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2025/07/30/ct-sees-explosion-of-injuries-and-increase-in-deaths-from-bikes-and-e-bikes-an-alarming-trend/ https://www.courant.com/2025/07/30/ct-sees-explosion-of-injuries-and-increase-in-deaths-from-bikes-and-e-bikes-an-alarming-trend/ Dr. James Dodington, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist with Yale Medicine, said there has been an “explosion in adolescent and adult injuries” involving e-bikes over the last year or two. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/tips-to-keep-your-family-safe-this-fourth-of-july/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/tips-to-keep-your-family-safe-this-fourth-of-july/ Dr. Gauthami Soma, pediatric emergency medicine physician at Yale and assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine, joined Good Morning Connecticut to discuss tips to keep your family safe on the Fourth of July. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/congratulations-to-the-2025-education-scholar-fellowship-graduates/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/congratulations-to-the-2025-education-scholar-fellowship-graduates/ Congratulations to the 2025 Education Scholar Fellowship graduates. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/james-dodington-protecting-kids-from-gun-violence https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/james-dodington-protecting-kids-from-gun-violence Hosts Howie and Harlan are joined by James Dodington, a Yale pediatric emergency medicine physician and an expert in community-based violence prevention. Thu, 15 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.ynhhs.org/articles/violence-intervention-program https://www.ynhhs.org/articles/violence-intervention-program Members of the Hospital-based Intervention Program (HVIP) stand together for a safer, stronger community. Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/yale-pediatrics-poster-presenters-at-pas-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/yale-pediatrics-poster-presenters-at-pas-2025/ Check out which of our faculty will be presenting posters at the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in Honolulu, HI. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/12/04/toy-safety-takes-center-stage-experts-share-tips-for-a-safe-holiday-season/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/12/04/toy-safety-takes-center-stage-experts-share-tips-for-a-safe-holiday-season/ Pediatricians and consumer protection officials highlight toy safety concerns and provide actionable advice for families. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.yahoo.com/news/cpsc-warns-toy-safety-ahead-220501389.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/cpsc-warns-toy-safety-ahead-220501389.html CONNECTICUT (WTNH) What's on your child's holiday gift list this year? The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) suggests thinking twice before making those purchases. Studies show toys are one of the leading causes of injures involving children, particularly those who are under the age of four. The CPSC says that 10 children die each year. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/doctors-warn-toy-dangers-holiday-shopping-season/3439321/?_branch_match_id=1329072382434439354&utm_medium=share&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz0tKTs7Py0tNLslMLi3RSywo0MvJzMvW9zY0K3HLTfP09E%2ByrytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUA%2BAdmvUUAAAA%3D https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/doctors-warn-toy-dangers-holiday-shopping-season/3439321/?_branch_match_id=1329072382434439354&utm_medium=share&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz0tKTs7Py0tNLslMLi3RSywo0MvJzMvW9zY0K3HLTfP09E%2ByrytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUA%2BAdmvUUAAAA%3D As many people begin their holiday shopping, doctors are pointing out potential dangers of certain toys, particularly toys for young children. On Thursday, a holiday toy safety event was held at Yale New Haven Health where doctors and the CT Department of Consumer Protection recommended keeping an eye on certain toys, including toys with button batteries. “If they ingest a… Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/cpsc-warns-about-toy-safety-ahead-of-holidays/amp/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/cpsc-warns-about-toy-safety-ahead-of-holidays/amp/ What’s on your child’s holiday gift list this year? The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) suggests thinking twice before making those purchases. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/yale-researchers-at-american-heart-association-scientific-session-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/yale-researchers-at-american-heart-association-scientific-session-2024/ Yale faculty, trainees, postdocs, and students will present research at the upcoming American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Chicago later this month. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2024/11/01/study-opioid-poisoning-children-points-prevention-strategies https://news.yale.edu/2024/11/01/study-opioid-poisoning-children-points-prevention-strategies Most fatal pediatric opioid poisonings among children occur in their home with many following a history of maltreatment, a new Yale study finds. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/announcing-the-new-section-of-child-safety-advocacy-and-healing-and-inaugural-section-chief-andrea-asnes-md-msw/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/announcing-the-new-section-of-child-safety-advocacy-and-healing-and-inaugural-section-chief-andrea-asnes-md-msw/ The Department of Pediatrics and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital are pleased to announce the establishment of the Section of Child Safety, Advocacy & Healing. Andrea G. Asnes, MD, MSW will serve as the inaugural section chief, effective immediately. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/new-study-examines-readmission-rates-for-infants-with-neonatal-opioid-withdrawal-syndrome/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/new-study-examines-readmission-rates-for-infants-with-neonatal-opioid-withdrawal-syndrome/ "Hospital Readmissions Among Infants With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome" is out now in JAMA Pediatrics. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/10/13/how-unrestricted-cash-aid-is-transforming-violence-intervention-in-connecticut/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2024/10/13/how-unrestricted-cash-aid-is-transforming-violence-intervention-in-connecticut/ 4-CT is collaborating with Connecticut hospitals on violence intervention programs to help victims of violent crime rebuild their lives and reduce the risk of re-victimization through financial support and community collaboration. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-reports-baby-walkers-ban-consumer-product-safety/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-reports-baby-walkers-ban-consumer-product-safety/ Banned in Canada for 20 years, baby walkers send thousands of U.S. children to hospital emergency rooms every year. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/news/100224-newborns-opioid-withdrawal-readmitted https://www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/news/100224-newborns-opioid-withdrawal-readmitted Newborns undergoing withdrawal after opioid exposure in the womb were more likely than non-opioid-exposed infants to be readmitted to the hospital within 90 days of discharge, according to a study funded in part by NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-gun-violence-184809935.html https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-gun-violence-184809935.html When to start a conversation around gun violence — and why it’s important: Dr. James Dodington, a Yale Medicine pediatric emergency medicine doctor with a focus on injury prevention, says that “school-age children are likely to hear about violence through media and other classmates.” Thu, 05 Sep 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-07-16/ct-program-paying-victims-violent-crimes-recidivism https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2024-07-16/ct-program-paying-victims-violent-crimes-recidivism A pilot project in New Haven aimed at giving money to people injured by violence to help them in their recovery is expanding. Yale New Haven Hospital, funded by the nonprofit 4-CT, last year gave $1,000 each to 100 victims of violent crimes – primarily young men recovering from gunshot wounds at the hospital. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/health-headlines-how-to-prevent-drownings/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/health-headlines-how-to-prevent-drownings/ How can you keep children safe in the water? Drowning is the second-leading cause of death for children, and the fifth-leading cause of death across all age groups. Dr. James Dodington, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist with Yale Medicine, joined News 8 to provide insight. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/yale-em-has-prodigious-showing-at-saem24/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/yale-em-has-prodigious-showing-at-saem24/ Yale Emergency Medicine shone brightly at SAEM24, earning numerous awards and delivering over 50 diverse presentations, highlighting their significant contributions to academic emergency medicine. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2024/06/13/a-ct-boy-fell-15-feet-onto-cement-and-fractured-his-skull-his-mom-says-doctors-are-optimistic/ https://www.courant.com/2024/06/13/a-ct-boy-fell-15-feet-onto-cement-and-fractured-his-skull-his-mom-says-doctors-are-optimistic/ Dr. James Dodington, Medical director of the Center for Injury and Violence Prevention at Yale New Haven Hospital, said it’s important that parents don’t, “beat themselves up” over such accidents and that for children 0-14 the risk of falls is “elevated in warmer months.” Dodington, a pediatric emergency specialist, spoke to the Courant generally about falls, not about Passmore’s case. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/2023-24-department-of-pediatrics-faculty-awards/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/2023-24-department-of-pediatrics-faculty-awards/ We are proud to announce the following members of the Department of Pediatrics who have received awards for their distinguished service during the 2023-2024 academic year. Please join us in congratulating them! Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:00:00 Z https://www.ynhhs.org/articles/playground-safety-tips https://www.ynhhs.org/articles/playground-safety-tips Playground related accidents account for upwards of 200,000 injuries in the U.S. each year. It’s normal for kids to experience bumps and bruises, but a little bit of common sense can help prevent more serious outcomes. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/15-faculty-selected-as-2024-2025-education-scholar-fellows/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/15-faculty-selected-as-2024-2025-education-scholar-fellows/ Fifteen Yale School of Medicine (YSM) faculty have been accepted into the inaugural class of the Education Scholar Fellowship (ESF). Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/56-yale-pediatricians-recognized-by-connecticut-magazines-2024-top-doctors-list/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/56-yale-pediatricians-recognized-by-connecticut-magazines-2024-top-doctors-list/ More than 300 Yale Medicine physicians have earned a spot on the 2024 Connecticut Magazine “Top Doctors” list. Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/what-to-know-during-child-abuse-prevention-month-in-april-yale/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/what-to-know-during-child-abuse-prevention-month-in-april-yale/ April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/see-yale-pediatrics-at-the-2024-pediatric-academic-societies-pas-meeting/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/see-yale-pediatrics-at-the-2024-pediatric-academic-societies-pas-meeting/ Check out where our faculty will be presenting at the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in Toronto, Canada. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/yale-pediatrics-poster-presenters-at-pas-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/yale-pediatrics-poster-presenters-at-pas-2024/ Check out which of our faculty will be presenting posters at the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in Toronto, Canada. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://www.newsweek.com/america-can-do-more-protect-its-children-opioid-overdose-opinion-1830900 https://www.newsweek.com/america-can-do-more-protect-its-children-opioid-overdose-opinion-1830900 According to the Yale School of Medicine, in 2021 alone, there were 133 deaths from fentanyl among children younger than 5 years old. Moreover, between 1999 and 2021, over a third of all the 13,861 fatal pediatric opioid poisonings in the U.S. were caused by fentanyl overdose. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/privilege/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/privilege/ I reflect on my own path to privilege, because I did not start there. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.courant.com/2023/09/11/yale-study-asian-american-medical-students-experience-racism/ https://www.courant.com/2023/09/11/yale-study-asian-american-medical-students-experience-racism/ Asian-American medical students often experience racism and feel overlooked at school, according to a Yale School of Medicine-led study published Monday. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2023/09/11/yale-study-examines-experiences-anti-asian-racism-among-medical-students https://news.yale.edu/2023/09/11/yale-study-examines-experiences-anti-asian-racism-among-medical-students A new Yale study documents the experiences of Asian American medical students, who report targeted racism and feelings of invisibility. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/department-of-pediatrics-faculty-awards-for-the-2022-23-academic-year/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/fresh/news-article/department-of-pediatrics-faculty-awards-for-the-2022-23-academic-year/ Several members of our faculty in the department of Pediatrics received awards for their distinguished service in teaching for the 2022-2023 academic year. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://ctexaminer.com/2023/07/26/yale-report-details-surge-in-child-deaths-from-fentanyl-in-connecticut/ https://ctexaminer.com/2023/07/26/yale-report-details-surge-in-child-deaths-from-fentanyl-in-connecticut/ Exposure to fentanyl was listed as the cause of death for eight of 97 “non-natural” deaths of children in Connecticut under the age of 27 months, according to a new report from the Office of the Child Advocate. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/ct-medical-professionals-stress-importance-of-fireworks-safety/3060237/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/ct-medical-professionals-stress-importance-of-fireworks-safety/3060237/ Medical professionals in the state are talking about the risks associated with fireworks. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/yale-new-haven-hospital-launches-cash-pilot-program-for-shooting-victims-families/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/yale-new-haven-hospital-launches-cash-pilot-program-for-shooting-victims-families/ “They are in the worst experience of their lives when they see us in the hospital but when they’re leaving the hospital, their physical health is not the only thing they have to think about,” said Dr. James Dodington, the director of Yale New Haven Hospital’s Medical Center. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2023-05-12/a-yale-hospital-program-aims-to-pay-1-000-to-victims-of-violent-crimes-to-promote-healing https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2023-05-12/a-yale-hospital-program-aims-to-pay-1-000-to-victims-of-violent-crimes-to-promote-healing A new pilot project in Connecticut aims to give money to people who’ve been injured by violence to help them in their recovery. Fri, 12 May 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-05-11/fentanyl-deaths-children-teens-opioids-yale-school-of-medicine-study-jama-julie-gaither https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-05-11/fentanyl-deaths-children-teens-opioids-yale-school-of-medicine-study-jama-julie-gaither Fentanyl-related deaths among children increased more than 30-fold between 2013 and 2021, illustrating the opioid crisis’ unrelenting impact across the United States, according to a study by the Yale School of Medicine. Thu, 11 May 2023 04:00:00 Z