pediatrics & child health News Archive
Wpg Free Press: U of M researcher helps develop child head-injury protocol
July 10, 2018 —
A team of researchers from across Canada — including the head of the University of Manitoba’s pediatrics department — announced an improved method
Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
April 12, 2018 —
An outstanding and highly respected scholar, best known for advancing and translating scientific discovery into new treatments
Investigating a paradoxical risk of childhood obesity
June 28, 2017 —
New research funding will help find out why regular consumption of artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of obesity and metabolic disease in early childhood
Pediatric geneticist awarded medal of honour
November 23, 2016 —
The Rx&D Health Research Foundation (HRF) recognized Distinguished Professor Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg for her global impact on the health of children
Professor inducted into Medical Hall of Fame
October 6, 2016 —
'She’s been the leader walking ahead into the dark, shining the light for the rest to follow.'
Vogue: 4 Surprising Foods That Affect Your Baby During and After Pregnancy
May 17, 2016 —
U of M's Meghan Azad talks about artificial sweetners
Time: The Case Against Artificial Sweeteners Is Getting Stronger
May 10, 2016 —
Meghan Azad, assistant professor in pediatrics and child health, got some press
Artificially sweetened beverages consumed in pregnancy linked to increased weight gain in infants
May 9, 2016 —
Obesity may be rooted in early life with more than 20 per cent of preschool children classified as overweight
Q&A with Sara Israels
March 15, 2016 —
On March 14 the U of M announced a unique professorship in hematology, which is named after Dr. Sara Israels father, Dr. Lyonel Israels
New research links infant wheezing to long-term health
February 8, 2016 —
Specific patterns of wheezing were associated with decreased lung function and increased risk of asthma by age 15