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WORK TITLE: Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims and Bad Advice–How to Tell What’s Real and What’s Not
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PERSONAL
Married; children: two.
EDUCATION:Cornell University, A.B., cum laude 1987; Harvard Medical School, Doctor of Medicine, 1991; completed subspecialty Pediatric Otolaryngology training at the Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, and Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA; American Board of Otolaryngology, board certified.
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CAREER
Physician, professor, and writer. Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, staff, 1996; Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San Diego, CA, staff, 1997; UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA, attending physician, 1997-2007; University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, associate professor of surgery, professor of head and neck surgery, and Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 1997–.
MEMBER:American Academy of Otolaryngology, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Surgeons, American Rhinologic Society.
AWARDS:Recipient of numerous awards, including American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Award for Clinical Research; UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Faculty Teaching Award; American Academy of Pediatrics Young Investigators Award; named “Super Doctor” by Los Angeles magazine; listed in Who’s Who in America.
WRITINGS
Contributor of over seventy articles to academic and medical journals, and general publications, including Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Reporter, Redbook, Prevention, First for Women, and Real Simple. Contributor to www.kidsinthehouse.com; regular guest on the Emmy-Award winning television show The Doctors.
SIDELIGHTS
Doctor Nina L. Shapiro specializes in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and pediatrics, and writes academic medical books on these subjects, and on medicine in general. She is Professor of Head and Neck Surgery and Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is the first fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist at the medical center since it was founded in 1955.
Take a Deep Breath
Shapiro’s first book is the 2011 Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child. Children undergo physiological changes to their breathing as they grow. To address the nearly ninety percent of all children who have a breathing problem sometime during their childhood, Shapiro presents a comprehensive guide to caring for children with breathing issues. Accessible to parents, teachers, caregivers, and healthcare providers, the guide offers information on troubles that can attack a child’s airways, nose, and lungs. Covering three age ranges—newborn to three months, up to one year, and up to five years—the chapters highlight specific respiratory tract locations and potential problems. Shapiro helps readers distinguish between normal breathing issues that are just part of growing up, and problems that require medical attention by a professional. The book also includes successful preventions and treatments that can easily be done at home.
On the UCLA Newsroom website, Shapiro told Amy Albin: “Based on my years of experience in treating tens of thousands children with breathing issues, I hope this guide will enlighten and empower parents on some of the most asked questions and concerns.” In a review online at Wired, a contributor remarked: “She helps set your mind at ease so that you’re not panicked at every last sound your child makes. … Dr. Shapiro makes understanding the difference a little less intimidating.”
Handbook of Pediatric Otolaryngology and 50 Studies Every Pediatrician Should Know
Shapiro next edited Handbook of Pediatric Otolaryngology: A Practical Guide for Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders. Written for medical students, house officers, and practicing clinicians, the book provides information on managing pediatric patients with otolaryngologic disorders. The practical guide is useful in clinical, operating room, and hospital settings.
In the 2016 50 Studies Every Pediatrician Should Know, Shapiro and her coeditors Ashaunta Anderson, Stephen C. Aronoff, Jeremiah Davis, and Michael Levy select primary studies on a variety of pediatric topics. Important studies and clinical trials that have shaped pediatric medicine discuss allergy immunology, behavioral, cardiology, hematology, infectious disease, neonatology, oncology, and many more. Each study is accompanied by a summary, results, limitations, practical implications, clinical case study serving as an example, and references to other relevant cases.
As the amount of medical knowledge has exploded in recent years, the book serves as a Cliffs Notes style guide to the most important pediatric studies. In an article by Iqbal Pittalwala online at UCR Today, coauthor Anderson, assistant professor of pediatrics at the Center for Healthy Communities in the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, explained the purpose of the book: “In pediatrics, as in all of medicine, we learn standard practices in medical school or in residency, but we don’t always know why we do the things we do,” Anderson said. “So we set out to write this book to highlight what we think are the 50 most important studies in pediatrics as a way to educate people delivering care to children on why they practice what they do today.”
Hype
In 2018, Shapiro teamed up with Kristin Loberg, bestselling co-author of Grain Brain, A Short Look at a Long Life, to publish Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims and Bad Advice—How to Tell What’s Real and What’s Not. There are a lot of old wives’ tales, superstitions, and misinformation about medical conditions and treatments. The authors set the record straight with medical knowledge and evidence-backed truth on conditions from dehydration to vaccines, attention deficit, organic food, supplements, weight-loss fads, cancer, and medical testing. Applicable to people of all ages, the information can help anyone who needs to make important health decisions. Key points of each condition are highlighted in “Hype Alert” boxes at the end of each chapter.
Addressing the misinformation out there, Shapiro told Wency Leung online at Globe and Mail: “So much of it is not necessarily…wrong or false or fake, but it’s exaggerated and twisted a little bit,” she said. Leung commented that Shapiro “uses a balanced and often humourous approach, skewering unscrupulous scientific journals and overblown studies as readily as she dismantles the idea of detox diets and the myth that drinking water gives you firm, radiant skin.” An example of a reality check Shapiro explains is that juice cleanses are not so beneficial because they contain no fiber, and too much sugar and vitamin A.
On the Live Science website, when Jim McLauchlin asked Shapiro in an interview what is the single most dangerous medical misconception today, Shapiro answered: “One is the dangerous, dangerous misconception that vaccines cause autism…. Along with that is the misconception that vaccines are not necessary. These false notions get thrown around, and people can quickly lose sight of reality. The vaccinations our children receive have allowed us to all but obliterate horrible, horrible diseases.”
In a review in Booklist, Karen Springen observed: “Complete with an index, this is an extremely useful, easy-to-read handbook.” Springen added that the common-sense guide advises to skip buying bottled water, which can leach chemicals from the plastic into the water, and parents shouldn’t worry about a little sugar in their kids’ diet. A Publishers Weekly reviewer noted: “Her skeptical, no-nonsense approach and probing assessment of fact versus fiction make for lively reading.”
Reviewing the book for the Pantagraph website, Terri Schlichenmeyer observed that Shapiro “doesn’t tell readers what to do; instead, she offers the tools to figure out the best next step based on calm truth, not rumor. Shapiro doesn’t hyperventilate in her writing, which is handy and reassuring when you’re faced with a lot of decisions or too much conflicting information.” In addition, Shapiro shows both sides of the medical issues because few treatments are all good or all bad.
BIOCRIT
PERIODICALS
Booklist, April 1, 2018, Karen Springen, review of Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice-How to Tell What’s Real and What’s Not, p. 41.
Publishers Weekly, February 19, 2018, review of Hype, p. 71.
ONLINE
Globe and Mail Online, https://www.theglobeandmail.com/ (May 13, 2018), Wency Leung, review of Hype.
Live Science, https://www.livescience.com/ (April 30, 2018), Jim McLauchlin, review of Hype.
Pantagraph, https://www.pantagraph.com/ (June 13, 2018), Terri Schlichenmeyer, review of Hype.
UCLA Newsroom, http://newsroom.ucla.edu/ (December 5, 2011), Amy Albin, review of Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child.
UCR Today, https://ucrtoday.ucr.edu/ (May 16, 2016), Iqbal Pittalwala, review of 50 Studies Every Pediatrician Should Know.
West Side Today, https://westsidetoday.com/ (December 27, 2011), review of Take a Deep Breath.
Wired, https://www.wired.com/(January 9, 2012), review of Take a Deep Breath.
About The Doctor
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Dr. Nina L. Shapiro is one of America’s leading physicians. With more than two decades of experience in clinical and academic medicine, she’s a trusted expert whom her patients and the media rely on routinely to set the record straight about the latest health fads and misconceptions. Her trademark wisdom, engaging personality, and no-nonsense attitude will be accessible to readers everywhere in a new myth-busting and evidence-driven book to be published by St. Martin’s Press in 2018.
Dr. Shapiro is the Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology and a Professor of Head and Neck Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career. A graduate of Harvard Medical School and Cornell University, she completed her surgical residency at Harvard and finished additional subspecialty training in pediatric otolaryngology at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London and the Children’s Hospital of San Diego. She is the “go-to physician” in Los Angeles and around the world, as many international patients seek her out for treatment of challenging cases that can’t be resolved in their own countries.
Producers and journalists have Dr. Shapiro on speed dial when there’s a controversial health study or a medical story in the news, and she’s appeared on many broadcast programs, including CBS’s “The Early Show,” “Extra,” CNN and National Public Radio. She is a regular guest on the Emmy-Award winning television show “The Doctors,” and her work has been featured and published in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Reporter, Redbook. Prevention, First for Women, Real Simple and many other print and online publications. Dr. Nina Shapiro is a seasoned and dynamic public speaker who has presented to thousands of academics, physicians, and general consumers across the country.
A skilled writer with a knack for communicating about health topics in a straightforward and compelling style, Dr. Shapiro is a prolific blogger and major contributor to academic publications with more than 80 peer-reviewed publications and more than 200 national and international scientific presentations to her credit. She is also a regular contributor to the award-winning educational website www.kidsinthehouse.com, where she is featured in numerous videos on health-related topics from air purifiers to sleep apnea.
A native of New York, Dr. Nina Shapiro lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children.
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Dr. Nina L. Shapiro is the Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology and a Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
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Identifying Data:
Nina Lisbeth Shapiro, MD
Division of Head and Neck Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of California Los Angeles
School of Medicine
62-158 CHS, 10833 LeConte Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90095-1624
Phone: (310) 825-2749
Fax: (310) 206-7384
Website: www.uclahealth.org/ninashapiro
www.DrNinaShapiro.com
Board Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
April 28, 1997
Certificate 15366
Licensure
California G083373
Education:
Undergraduate:
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences,
Ithaca, New York
A.B., cum laude in Neonatal Biology
Distinction in All Subjects, May 31, 1987
Graduate:
Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts
Doctor of Medicine, June 6, 1991
Postgraduate Training
1. Intern, General Surgery. Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. William B. Silen, MD, Program Director. June 20, 1991 through June 30, 1992.
2. Resident, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Joseph B. Nadol, Jr., MD, Program Director. Harvard Medical School, The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Boston, Massachusetts. July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1996.
3. Fellow, Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. John Evans, FRCS, Program Director. The Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, London, United Kingdom. October 1, 1996 through December 30, 1996.
4. Fellow, Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Allan B. Seid, MD and Seth M. Pransky, MD, Co-Directors. Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San Diego, California. January 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997.
Appointments
Academic
Associate Professor, Step 3, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine. Los Angeles, California. July 1, 2009-present.
Associate Professor, Step 2, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine. Los Angeles, California. July 1, 2007-June 30, 2009.
Associate Professor, Step 1, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California. July 1, 2005- June 30, 2007.
Assistant Professor Step 3, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California. July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2005.
Assistant Professor Step 2, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California. November 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999.
Clinical Fellow, Department of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. Boston, Massachusetts. July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1996.
Current and Past Hospital Appointments
1. Attending Staff, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, Massachusetts. July 1, 1996 through September 30, 1996.
2. Attending Staff, Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San Diego, California. January 1, 1997 through September 30, 1997.
3. Attending Physician, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California. November 1, 1997 to present.
4. Attending Physician, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, California. 1997 to 2007.
Society Memberships
Fellow, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1997 to present.
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics. 1998 to present.
Fellow, American College of Surgeons. 2001 to present.
American Rhinologic Society. 1998 to present
Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children. 1998 to present
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. 1998 to present
American Broncho-Esophagological Association. 1999 to present
Society for University Otolaryngologists. 1999 to present.
American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. 2002 to present
Western Section of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology 1999 to present
California Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 1998 to present
Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 1998 to present
Los Angeles Pediatrics Society. 1998 to present
National Association of Medical Communicators. 2008-present
The Triological Society (Candidate Member) 2009-present
Committee Memberships and Public Service
University/Hospital Committees:
1. Residency Admissions Committee. Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. 1995 through 1996.
2.Graduate Medical Education Committee. Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. 1995 through 1996.
3. Residency Admissions Committee. UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery. 1997 to present.
4. Pediatric Pulmonary Faculty Search Committee. UCLA Department of Pediatrics. 1997 through 1998; 2003-2005.
5. Surgery Education Committee. UCLA Department of Surgery. 1998 to present.
6. Craniofacial Team Member, 1997-present
7. Advisory Council/Board of Directors: Applied Anatomy College, Department of Surgery, UCLA. 2000 to present.
8. Mentor/Advisor, Applied Anatomy College, Department of Surgery, UCLA. 2001 to present.
9. Neurotology Faculty Search Committee, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, UCLA. 2001 through 2004.
10. Mentor, National Youth Leadership Forum, High School Student Honor Program. Summer, 2001.
11. Program Proctor, Los Angeles Pediatric Society Summer Internship. 1998-2002, 2004
12. Preceptor, Third Year Medical Student Doctoring Course, UCLA School of Medicine
FALL 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 – SPRING 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009,2010
13. General Surgery Faculty Search Committee Member. 2003-2004. UCLA Department of Surgery
14. Geri and Richard Brawerman Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery Search Committee. 2004. UCLA Department of Neurosurgery
15. Cornell University Extern Program Mentor, UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery
January 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
16. Chair, Pediatric Otolaryngology Faculty Search Committee, UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery. 2007-2008.
17. Cornell University Career Advisor 2008-
18. UCLA School of Medicine First-Year Medical Student Virtual Advisor Program Advisor, Fall 2008
19. UCLA Vascular Malformations Group Member, 2008-present
20. UCLA EXIT (Ex-Utero Intrapartum Therapy) Team Member (Pediatric Airway Surgeon), 2008-present
21. Member, UCLA Division of Pediatric Surgery Chief Search Committee 2010-
National Committees:
1. Resident Education Committee. Society for University Otolaryngologists. 1999 through 2002.
2. Executive Committee, Section on Otolaryngology-Bronchoesophagology, American Academy of Pediatrics. 2000 through 2002.
3. Acute Otitis Media Practice Guideline Committee, American Academy of Pediatrics. 2000 through 2003.
4. National Resident Curriculum Committee, Pediatric Otolaryngology Section, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. 2001 through 2002.
5. Sleep Disorders Committee, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2002 to present.
6. Core Otolaryngology Faculty, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2003 to present.
7. Task Force on New Materials, American Board of Otolaryngology. 2003-2006.
8. Chapter Liaison, American Academy of Pediatrics. 2003-2006
9. Nominating Committee, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. 2004-2005.10. Membership Credentials Committee, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. 2005-2006.
11. Auction Committee, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. 2005
12. Home Study Course Faculty: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2006-2010: Section on Clinical Competency Issues
13. Core Otolaryngology and Practice Management Committee: American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2007-2012.
14. Home Study Course Faculty, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2007-2012 (appointment extended): Section on Clinical Competency Issues.
15. Audit Committee, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. 2010-2013.
16. Lead Chair, Section on Clinical Competency Home Study Course, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery 2010-2011.
Editorial Work
1. Otolaryngology Section EditorAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Grand Rounds 2000-2001
2. Policy Statement Reviewer Health Supervision for Children with Turner Syndrome, Committee on Genetics/Section on Endocrinology, American Academy of Pediatrics 2001
3. Grant Proposal Reviewer Thrasher Research Fund, Adenoidectomy for the Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis 2002
4. Manuscript Reviewer
Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 2002-present
World Journal of Surgery 2002-present
Laryngoscope 2003-present
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2004-present
Pediatric Pulmonology 2004-present
Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2005-present
Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology 2008-present
Surgical Oncology 2009-present
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2010-present
5. Editorial Board MemberInternational Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2004-present
6. Triologic Thesis Reviewer: The Laryngoscope
2008-present
7. Grant Reviewer: Faculty Grants Program, UCLA
2009-2010 – 2010-2011
8. Faculty of 1000 Medicine (F1000), Section on Pediatric Otolaryngology
2010-present
Honors and Awards
1. Concours National de Francais. Certificat d’Honneur, 1979, 1980.
2. Concours National de Francais. Certificat de Merite. 1981
3. National Merit Scholar Association Letter of Commendation. 1982
4. New York State Regents Scholarship. 1983 through 1987.
5. College Scholar, Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences. 1983 through 1987.
6. Mortar Board Honor Society, Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences. 1986 through 1987.
7. Phi Beta Kappa, Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences. 1987
8. Phi Kappa Phi, Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences. 1987.
9. Dean’s List, Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences. 1983 through 1986.
10. Charles Ferguson Award for Clinical Research, Third Place, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology 13th Annual Meeting. Palm Beach, Florida. May 1998.
11. Young Investigator’s Award. American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting,Section on Otolaryngology and Bronchoesophagology. San Francisco, California. October 1998.
12. Listed in “Who’s Who in America”, 55th Edition 2001. 56th Edition 2002. 57th Edition 2003.
13. Faculty Teaching Award. UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery 2001.
14. Basic Science Poster Presentation Award, Third Place. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. April 27-29, 2007.
15. Certificate of Honor, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. September 16, 2007.
16. Listed in “Super Doctors 2008” Los Angeles Magazine. December 2008.
17. Spheris and UCLA Health System Certificate of Appreciation. September 2009.
18. Resident Leadership Award (Mentor for Recipient, Douglas Sidell, MD). American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery Annual Scientific Sessions. Boston, MA. September 2010.
Research Experience, Awards, and Grant Support
1. Principal Investigator. Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, Kellogg Foundation Research Grant. Maternal Alcohol Consumption and Cigarette Smoking in the Gaspe Peninsula and Magdalen Islands. June 1986 through May 1987. $1200 research award received by the Kellogg Foundation.
2. Research Technician. Hilles Laboratory of Immunology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. The Late Phase Response to Antigen Challenge. June 1988 through December 1988. $1600 research award received from the Hilles Laboratory, Harvard Medical School. (Principal investigator, C. Stephen Foster, MD)
3. Principal Investigator, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Otolaryngology Research Grant. Rigid Tracheobronchoscopy-Induced Bacteremia and Indications for Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endocarditis in the Pediatric Population. July 1994 through June 1996. $5000 research award received from the Department of Otolaryngology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. (Co-investigator, Michael J. Cunningham, MD)
4. Co-Investigator. Clinical Response to Intralesional Cidofovir (Vistide) for Severe Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis in Children. Children’s Hospital, San Diego. January 1997 through September 1997. (Principal investigator Seth M. Pransky, MD)
5. Project Content Expert: Hearing Impairment. Assessing Care of Vulnerable Elders (ACOVE) Rand/UCLA. $5,000,000 research grant received from the Pfizer Corporation. 1998-2003. (Principal Investigators Neil Wenger, MD and Paul Shekelle, MD, PhD)
6. Principal Investigator. Adenotonsillar Enlargement in Children Following Solid Organ Transplantation. UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery/ Mattel-UCLA Children’s Hospital. 1999 to present. $1200 research grant received from the UCLA Academic Senate Council on Research. 2002-2003.
7. Co-Investigator (5.0%). Connexin 26 Testing in Infants. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH/NIDCD. RO-1 Grant DC005663. Direct costs $900,000. August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2006. (Principal Investigator Lisa Schimmenti, MD)
8. Principal Investigator. Coblation Assisted Tonsillectomy vs. Cold Knife Tonsillectomy: Comparison of Clinical Outcomes. UCLA IRB # 03-02-028-01. $10,000 research grant received from ArthroCareENT. 2003-2006
9. Co-Investigator: Surgical Reduction of the Inferior Turbinate Using a Coblation Device for Treatment of Nasal Obstruction in a Pediatric Population: A Prospective, Mulit-Center Clinical Study. UCLA IRB #06-04-008-01. 2006-2009
10. Principal Investigator: “Developing Guidelines on Food Choking Risks in Infants and Young Children” UCLA/RAND Corporation (UCLA Faculty Research Grant Program, UCLA 2009-2010) $4000 awarded.
11. Prinicpal Investigator: EBV Serologies in Post-transplant Patients with Adenotonsillar Disease (UCLA IRB: G08-04-028-01). (Christopher Tang, Medical Student Advisee).
12. Co-Investigator: Healthcare Provider Behavior and Children’s Preoperative Distress. (PI Samuel Wald, MD, UCLA Department of Anesthesia). (UCLA IRB: G09-06-015-01). Supported by NIH/NICHD RO1 HD048935 (PI: Zeev Kain, MD, UCI Department of Anesthesia). (Total costs: $3,830,786). (No Salary Support) July 2009-July 2010.
13. Principal Investigator: “Pre-Operative Management of Adolescents Undergoing Elective Surgery” (IRB exemption: 09-246 ) July 30 2009-June30, 2010.
14. Principal Investigator: “Accuracy of Ultrasound for Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Diagnosis” February 2010-February 2011.
15. Principal Investigator: “Developing Guidelines on Food Choking Risks in Infants and Young Children” UCLA/RAND Corporation (UCLA Faculty Research Grant Program, UCLA 2010-2011)
Course Program, Teaching Activities, and Invited Lectures
1. Lecturer. Evaluation and Management of Stridor in Children. Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San Diego, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, San Diego, California . January 1997.
2. Guest Speaker. Congenital Vascular Anomalies of the Head and Neck. UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Division Conference, UCLA School of Medicine. March 1997.
3. Course Faculty, International Endoscopy Day, Pediatric Otolaryngology Institute, San Diego, California May 1997.
4. Panel Moderator “Difficult Infectious Problems in Pediatric Otolaryngology “Pacific Coast Oto-Ophthalmologic Society 81st Annual Meeting. Coronado, California. June 20-24, 1997.
5. Guest Speaker, Head and Neck Masses in Children. Pediatrics Educational Conference, Community Memorial Hospital of San Buenaventura. Ventura, California. January 9, 1998.
6. Group Discussion Leader, Problem Based Learning Sessions with the Core Surgery Medical Student Clerkships, UCLA School of Medicine. 1997-2001.
7. Oral Examiner, Core Surgery Medical Student Clerkship, UCLA School of Medicine. December 1997.
8. Guest Speaker Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Stridor. UCLA Department of Pediatrics Conference. UCLA School of Medicine January 6, 1998.
9. Panel Moderator, Difficult Problems in Pediatric Otolaryngology. Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology Research Study Club. 67th Annual Midwinter Meeting. February 1, 1998. Universal City, California.
10. Invited Speaker “Pediatric Sinusitis” UCLA Department of Pediatrics Conference, March 9, 1998. Los Angeles, CA
11. Invited Speaker “Update on Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis”. Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, UCLA Children’s Hospital, UCLA Medical Center, March 13, 1998. Los Angeles, CA
12. Invited Speaker “Pediatric Neck Masses”. Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, St. John’s Health Center , April 9, 1998. Santa Monica, CA.
13. Invited Speaker “Head and Neck Masses in Children”, Department of Medicine Educational Conference, Garfield Medical Center, April 23, 1998, Monterey Park, CA.
14. Invited Speaker “Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Drooling”. Pediatric Neurology Conference, Kaiser-Sunset Hospital, May 21, 1998. Los Angeles, CA
15. Invited Speaker “Introduction to Pediatric Otolaryngology”. UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Introductory Course in Head and Neck Surgery. July-August, 1998. (C)
16. Invited Speaker “Pediatric Neck Masses”. UCLA Combined Family Medicine/Pediatric Grand Rounds, August 21, 1998, Los Angeles, CA
17. Invited Speaker “Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: An Update”. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Grand Rounds, University of California, Irvine. November 18, 1998. Orange, CA
18. Invited Speaker “Head and Neck Vascular Lesions in Children”. Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, UCLA School of Medicine, December 16, 1998. Los Angeles, CA
19. Session Moderator SENTAC (Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children) 26th Annual Meeting. Portland, Oregon. December 1998.
20. Curriculum Coordinator, UCLA School of Medicine, Third Year Medical Student Introductory Surgery Course, Head and Neck Section 1999-present
21. Panel Moderator. Difficult Problems in Pediatric Otolaryngology. Los Angeles Research Study Club. January 1999. Universal City, California.
22. Invited Speaker “Update on Otitis Media” Department of Family Practice Grand Rounds, Kaiser West Los Angeles, January 21, 1999, Los Angeles, CA
23. Panel Moderator, “Pediatric Otolaryngology” Research Study Club of Los Angeles, 68th Midwinter Clinical Meeting, January 29-31, 1999. Universal City, CA
24. Lecturer “Management of Problems in Pediatric Otolaryngology” UCLA Department of Family Medicine Chief Resident Conference. February 4, 1999.
25. Lecturer “Diagnosis and Management of Neck Masses in Children” UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Conference. February 10, 1999.
26. Invited Speaker “Congenital Pediatric Neck Masses”. Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Kaiser West Los Angeles, February 11, 1999, Los Angeles, CA
27. Program Director and Host, WESTPO (Western Section of the American Society of
Pediatric Otolaryngology) UCLA School of Medicine. March 6, 1999
28. Panel Moderator “Tonsillectomy/ Adenoidectomy: Risks/Benefits of Operative Techniques; Indications for Postoperative Admission” Western Section of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. March 6, 1999. Los Angeles, CA.
29. Panel Moderator “Controversies in Management of Pediatric Patients with Tracheotomy Tubes” Western Section of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. March 6, 1999. Los Angeles, CA.
30. Panel Moderator, Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy: Risks/Benefits of Operative Techniques; Indications for Postoperative Admission. WESTPO. March 6, 1999
31. Panel Moderator, Controversies in Management of Pediatric Patients with Tracheotomy Tubes WESTPO. March 6, 1999
32. Panel Moderator. Difficult Problems in Pediatric Otolaryngology. Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Scientific Meeting, UCLA School of Medicine. March 8, 1999
33. Guest Lecturer. Tracheotomy Tube Care in the Neonate. NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Conference UCLA Medical Center March 19, 1999.
34. Instructor, UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Resident Sinus Surgery Course. March 1999.
35. Invited Speaker “Update on Pediatric Otolaryngology”. 26th Annual UCLA Family Practice Refresher Course. May 25-29, 1999. Santa Monica, CA
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36. Invited Speaker “Common Pediatric ENT Infections” First Annual UCLA Medi-Cal Primary Care Conference. August 20-21, 1999, Anaheim, CA
37. Invited Speaker “Congenital Vascular Lesions in Children” Department of Surgery Grand Rounds, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Torrance, CA. September 15, 1999
38. Lecturer “Management of the Pediatric Airway” Medical Student General Surgery Clerkship Lecture, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. October 15, 1999
39. Invited Speaker “Vascular Head and Neck Lesions in Children” Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Los Angeles County Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. Sylmar, CA. November 3, 1999
40. Lecturer “Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Sinus Disease” Clinical Immunology/Allergy and Infectious Disease Combined Clinical Conference, UCLA Medical Center, November 5, 1999.
41. Panel Member, Controversies in Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy. Los Angeles Research Study Club. Universal City, California. January 2000.
42. Lecturer “Management of Problems in Pediatric Otolaryngology” UCLA Department of Family Medicine Chief Resident Conference. February 10, 2000.
43. Instructor UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Resident Sinus Surgery Course. March 2000.
44. Invited Speaker “Congenital Vascular Lesions in Children” Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. March 30, 2000. Torrance, CA.
45. Invited Speaker “Common Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Problems.” UCLA Medical Center 5th Annual Primary Care Update: Meeting the Clinical Challenge”, April 1, 2000. Las Vegas, NV
46. Invited Speaker “New Therapies in Pediatric Airway Management” Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology Scientific Meeting, UCLA Faculty Club. April 24, 2000, Los Angeles, CA
47. Invited Speaker “Complications of Pediatric Sinusitis” Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Kaiser-Permanente West Los Angeles, May 11, 2000. Los Angeles, CA.
48. Invited Speaker “Obstructive Sleep Disorders in Children” Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, UCLA School of Medicine. November 3, 2000. Los Angeles, CA
49. Guest Speaker “Evaluation and Surgical Treatment of OSA in the Pediatric Age Group and in Patients with Down Syndrome” Y2000 Sleep Disorders Center Lecture. November 15, 2000. Los Angeles, CA.
50.Invited Speaker Obstructive Sleep Disorders in Children” Department of Family Practice Conference, ULCA-Santa Monica Hospital. June 28, 2001.
51. Course Instructor. Otolaryngologic Management of Pediatric Orbital Diseases. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Scientific Meetings. Denver, Colorado. September 11, 2001. (Co-Instructor, Michael Cunningham, MD)
52. Course Director New Issues in Otitis Media. American Academy of Pediatrics 2001 National Conference. San Francisco, California. October 2001.
53. Lecturer “Obstructive Sleep Disorders in Children” UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Division Conference. October 24, 2001. Los Angeles, CA
54. Invited Speaker “Postoperative Management of Children with Tracheotomies” UCLA Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Division Conference. November 7, 2001. Los Angeles, CA.
55. Guest Lecturer Pediatric Airway Management in the Operating Room. Operating Room Staff Grand Rounds. UCLA Medical Center 2001.
56. Course Instructor Work-up and Management of Obstructive Sleep Disorders in Children. Sinus and Sleep Disorders for Primary Care Physicians. UCLA School of Medicine. March 2002.
57. Module Author: “Caustic Ingestions” National Resident Online Study Guide of theAmerican Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2002
58. Consultant Author “Otitis Media with Effusion” Consultant’s Corner. Family PracticeRecertification 2003
59. Invited Lecturer “Obstructive Sleep Disorders in Children” UCLA Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Division Conference January 17, 2003
60. Lecturer “Introduction to Pediatric Otolaryngology”. UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Introductory Course in Head and Neck Surgery. July-August, 1999, August 2000, August 2001, August 2002, August 2003. August 2004
61. Invited Speaker “Airway Obstruction in Newborns and Children” UCLA Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, October 17, 2003.
62. Invited Speaker “Airway Obstruction in Newborns and Children” UCLA Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Grand Rounds. April 9, 2004.
63. Invited Lecturer “Orbital Complications of Sinusitis in Children” UCLA Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Division Conference. June 4, 2004.
64. Oral Examiner, Core Surgery Medical Student Clerkship, UCLA School of Medicine. July 2, 2004.
65. Invited Lecturer “Complications of Otitis Media and Sinusitis in Children” UCLA Divisions of Adult and Pediatric Infectious Disease Combined Division Conference. August 23, 2004.
66. Invited Lecturer “Complications of Sinusitis in Children” UCLA Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Division Conference. December 10, 2004.
67. Instructor, UCLA Department of Surgery Third Year Medical Student Introduction to Head and Neck Surgery Physical Examination Module. September 2004; January 12, 2005.
68. Lecturer: “Review of Pediatric Otolaryngology” UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Conference. February 23, 2005.
69. Invited Speaker: “The Myths of Tonsillectomy: Results of an AAO-HNS/Harris Interactive Survey” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation 2005 Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO. September 26, 2005. Los Angeles, CA.
70. Featured Guest Speaker: 74th Midwinter Conference:
Clinical Frontiers in Otolaryngology, Presented by the Research Study Club of Los Angeles January 13, 2006. Los Angeles, CA.
“Pediatric Head and Neck Cancer: How Rare is it?”
“Controversies in Pediatric Airway Management”
Audio-Digest Family Practice, February 7, 2000. Vol 48, No. 5
Audio-Digest Otolaryngology: Clinical Issues in Pediatric Otolaryngology. Vol 39;Issue 21. November 7, 2006
“Adenotonsillectomy: What Parents Need to Know”
71. Panel Member: “Tonsillectomy: Is There a Best Technique?”
“Coblation Tonsillectomy” Western/Middle Section of the Triological Society Meeting. Coronado, CA. February 4, 2006.
72. Lecturer: “Pediatric Otolaryngology Review” UCLA School of Medicine, Division of Head and Neck Surgery Resident Lecture. March 1, 2006
73. Lecturer: “Otitis Media” Third –Year Medical Student Surgery Lecture. UCLA School of Medicine. March 10, 2006.
74. Lecturer: “Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies” Department of Pediatrics Chief Resident Conference. UCLA School of Medicine. August 2, 2006.
75. Invited Speaker: “Coblation Pediatric Turbinate Reduction” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO. September 18, 2006. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
76. Panel Member: “There’s More Than One Way to Skin a Cat: A Panel Discussion on Various Techniques in Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy” 75th Midwinter Conference: Clinical Frontiers in Otolaryngology, Presented by the Research Study Club of Los Angeles. January 12, 2007. Los Angeles, CA.
77. Invited Speaker: “Coblation Tonsillectomy with Pediatric Turbinate Reduction” ArthroCare Meeting of the Americas (MOTA). January 25-26, 2007. LaCosta, CA.
78. Invited Speaker: “Little Ears, Noses, and Throats” Sunshine Preschool Parent Lecture Series. March 6, 2007. Los Angeles, CA.
79. Invited Speaker: “Parental Knowledge of Sleep Disorders in Children: What the Pediatrician Should Know” UCLA Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds. May 4, 2007.
80. Lecturer: “Coblation Adenotonsillectomy and Inferior Turbinate Reduction”. UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Teaching Conference. June 13, 2007.
81. Lecturer: “Pediatric Emergencies” UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Teaching Conference. July 25, 2007.
82. Lecturer: “Pediatric Otolaryngology Review” UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Residents Conference. February 20, 2008.
83. Lecturer: “Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy, Otitis Media, and Stridor” UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Residents Conference. July 30, 2008.
84. Lecturer: “Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies: What the Pediatrician Needs to Know” UCLA Department of Pediatrics Conference. August 29, 2008.
85. Invited Speaker: “Pediatric Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy: Etiologies and Treatment Options” UCLA Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Conference. January 9, 2009.
86. Lecturer: “Surgical Management of Children with Inferior Turbinate and Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy” UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Teaching Conference. April 22, 2009.
87. Panel Member: UCLA’s “Jumpstart Your Career in Medicine”. UCLA Career Center, May 26, 2009.
88. Lecturer: “Pediatric Head and Neck Emergencies” UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Residents Conference. July 22, 2009.
89. Invited Speaker: “Obstructive Sleep Disorders in Children” UCLA Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology/Rheumatology Conference. August 21, 2009.
90. Invited Speaker: “The Road to Pediatric Otolaryngology” UCLA School of Medicine/American Medical Women’s Association Combined Meeting. November 13, 2009.
91. Invited Speaker: “Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies” UCLA Department of Pediatrics Conference. December 2, 2009.
92. Lecturer: “Pediatric Otolaryngology Review” UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Division Conference. February 10, 2010.
93. Invited Guest Speaker: “Pediatric Airway Surgery: Choose Your Weapon” XVIII Annual PVCF/ UCLA Pacific Voice Conference. UCLA School of Medicine. February 26, 2010.
94. Course Chair/Host: Western Pediatric Otolaryngology Meeting (WESPO). UCLA Medical Center. March 13, 2010.
95: Panelist: “Pediatric Airway Surgery Using CO2 Fiber Lasers” .WESPO. March 13, 2010.
96. Lecturer: “Emergencies in Pediatric Otolaryngology” UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Resident Conference. August 18, 2010.
Scientific Session Peer Presentations:
1. Shapiro NL, Cunningham MJ, Parikh SR, Eavey RD, Cheney ML: “Congenital Unilateral Facial Paralysis”. Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meetings of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology 9th Annual Meeting, May 1994, Palm Beach, FL
2. Shapiro NL, Cheney ML: “Facial Reanimation Utilizing Free Gracilis Myoneurovascular Flap”. New England Otolaryngologic Society Fall Meeting, October 1994, Boston, MA
3. Shapiro NL, Cunningham MJ, Bhattacharyya N, Choi IS, Spellman JP, Joseph MP: “Osseous Craniofacial Arteriovenous Malformations in the Pediatric Population”. Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meetings of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology 11th Annual Meeting, May 1996, Orlando, FL
4. Cunningham MJ, Shapiro NL, Woog JJ: “Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy in Children”. Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meetings of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 12th Annual Meeting, May 1997, Scottsdale, AZ
5. McQueen CT, Shapiro NL, Albert DM, Leighton SEJ “Single-Stage Laryngotracheal Reconstruction: Guidelines for Patient Selection”. Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meetings of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 12th Annual Meeting, May 1997, Scottsdale, AZ
6. Shapiro NL, Novelli V “Otitis Media in Children with Vertically-Acquired HIV Infection”. First Annual Symposium of Infectious Diseases in Pediatric Otolaryngology, August 1997, Aspen, CO
7. Pransky SM, Bradley JS, Shapiro NL, et al. “Documentation of the Prevalence of Penicillin-Resistant Streptococcus Pneumoniae Isolated from the Middle Ear and Sinus Fluid of Children Undergoing Tympanocentesis or Sinus Lavage”. First Annual Symposium of Infectious Diseases in Pediatric Otolaryngology, August 1997, Aspen, CO
8. Malis DJ, Shapiro NL, Pransky SM, et al.: “Clinical Response to Intralesional Cidofovir (Vistide®) for Severe Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis in Children”. First Annual Symposium of Infectious
Diseases in Pediatric Otolaryngology, August 1997, Aspen, CO
9. Shapiro NL, Malis DJ, Charon CC, Billman G, Kearns DB: “Giant Juvenile Xanthogranuloma of the
Tongue”. Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children, 25th Annual Meeting, December 1997, St. Petersburg, FL
10. Shapiro NL, Pransky SM, Newbury RO: “An Unusual Case of Hypopharyngeal Hairy Polyp Causing Airway Obstruction in a Neonate”. Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advancement in Children, 25th Annual Meeting, December 1997, St. Petersburg, FL
11. Shapiro NL , Seid AB, “Adenotonsillectomy in the Very Young Patient: Cost Analysis of Two Methods of Postoperative Care”. Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meetings/American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 13th Annual Meeting, May 12-14, 1998. Palm Beach, FL
12. Ansley JF, Shapiro NL , Cunningham MJ, “Rigid Tracheobronchoscopy-Induced Bacteremia in the Pediatric Population”. Combined Otolaryngologic Spring Meetings of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 13th Annual Meeting, May 12-14, 1998. Palm Beach, FL.
Third Place, Charles Ferguson Clinical Research Award
13. Shapiro NL, Malis DJ, Brewster D, Kearns DB, “Evaluation and Management of Tongue Masses in Children”. American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Otolaryngology-Bronchoesophagology, October 18, 1998, San Francisco, CA.
Young Investigator’s Award
14. Shapiro NL, Atkinson JB, ” Endoscopic Management of Neonatal Esophageal Injury Following Traumatic Intubation”. 26th Annual Meeting of the Society for Ear Nose and Throat Advancement in Children, December 3-6, 1998 , Portland, OR
15. Huang RY and Shapiro NL, “Airway Anomalies in Patients with DiGeorge Syndrome”. Southern California Chapter, American College of Surgeons 1999 Annual Scientific Meeting, January 22-24, 1999, Santa Barbara, CA
16. Williamson RA and Shapiro NL, “Laryngomalacia in Hennekam Syndrome” Southern California Chapter, American College of Surgeons 1999 Annual Scientific Meeting, January 22-24, Santa Barbara, CA
17. Maghami EG and Shapiro NL, Nelson S, “Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa of the Tongue”. Southern California Chapter, American College of Surgeons 1999 Annual Scientific Meeting, January 22-24, Santa Barbara, CA
18. Huang RY and Shapiro NL, “Adenotonsillar Enlargement in Pediatric Patients Following Solid Organ Transplantation”. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 14th Annual Meeting, April 28-30, 1999, Palm Desert, CA
19. Huang RY, Shapiro NL, “The Association of Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder and Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Pediatric Transplant Recipients” 1999 Paul H. Ward Society Scientific Sessions. June 12, 1999 Marina Del Rey, CA
20. Bhattacharyya N, Shapiro NL, “Female Authorship in Otolaryngology: Progress Over the Past Three Decades” Western Section of the Triological Society, January 7-9, 2000. San Francisco, CA
21. Shapiro NL, Huang RY, Sangwan S, Willner A, Laks H, ” Tracheal Stenosis and Congenital Heart Disease in Patients with Down Syndrome: Diagnostic Approach and Surgical Options”. Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, January 22-23, 2000. Huntington Beach, California
22. Bhattacharyya N, Shapiro NL “Academic Otolaryngology in the Millennium: Are We Falling Behind?” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting Scientific Sessions September 24-27, 2000, Washington, DC
23. Damrose EJ, Shapiro NL “Neodynium:YAG Laser Ablation of Subglottic Hemangiomas”, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting Scientific Sessions, September 24-27, 2000. Washington, DC
24. Williamson RA, Huang RY, Shapiro NL, “Adenotonsillar Histopathology After Organ Transplantation” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting Scientific Sessions, September 24-27, 2000. Washington, DC
25. Shapiro NL, Atkinson JB, “Endobronchial Carcinoid Presenting as an Asthma Exacerbation” Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children Annual Meeting, October 28-November 1, 2000, Chicago, IL
26. Strocker A, Shapiro NL, “Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy and Epstein-Barr Virus in Pediatric Organ Transplant Recipients” Western Section of the Triological Society Meeting, January 7, 2001. Carlsbad, CA
27. Shapiro NL, Strocker AM, Bhattacharyya N, “Risk Factors for Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Children Following Solid Organ Transplantation” American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 16th Annual Meeting. May 9-12, 2001. Scottsdale, AZ
28. LoTempio, M, Shapiro NL, “Tracheotomy Tube Placement in Children Following Cardiothoracic Surgery: Indications and Outcomes” American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, 16th Annual Meeting. May 9-12, 2001. Scottsdale, AZ
29. Chiang S, Vu M, Nguyen M, Strocker AM, Horvath S Shapiro NL, “Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting Scientific Sessions, September 12, 2001. Denver, CO
30. Chhetri DK, Blumin JH, Shapiro NL, Berke GB. “Office-based Treatment of Laryngeal Papillomatosis with Percutaneous Injection of Cidofovir” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting Scientific Sessions, September 11, 2001. Denver, CO.
31. Chhetri DK, Huang RY, Shapiro NL, “BB-gun Pellet Injury to the Ethmoid Sinus” Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children Annual Meeting. November 29-December 2, 2001. San Diego, CA.
32. Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Length of Stay and Complications for Inpatient Pediatric Otolaryngologic Procedures” Western Section of the Triological Society Meeting, February 1-3, 2002. Pasadena, CA.
33. Shapiro NL, Chhetri DK. “A Scheduled Protocol for Treatment of Juvenile Respiratory Papillomatosis with Cidofovir” American Society of Pediatric Otolarygnolgogy 17th Annual Meeting. May 13-14, 2002. Boca Raton, FL
34. Roesler J, Bhuta S, Shapiro NL, “Multiple Congenital Epulis” Southern California Section of the American College of Surgeons. January 25, 2003. Santa Barbara, CA.
35. Chhetri DK, Jahan-Parwar B, Hart S, Bhuta S, Berke GS, Shapiro NL. “Intralaryngeal Injection of Cidofovir” Western Section of the Triological Society Meeting February 2, 2003. Indian Wells, CA.
36. Strocker AM, Ford R, Patel S, Ayad I, Shapiro NL, “Airway Evaluation of Conjoined Twins” The American Broncho-Esophagological Association Annual Meeting. May 3-4, 2003. Nashville, TN
37. Shapiro NL, Carrer A, Landay M, Martin A, Strocker A “Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Three Pediatric Populations” American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting May 4-5, 2003. Nashville TN
38. Hill M, Bhattacharyya N, Hall T, Lufkin R, Shapiro NL. “Incidental Paranasal Sinus Imaging Abnormalities and the Normal Lund Score in Children” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting Scientific Sessions, September 22, 2003. Orlando, FL.
39. Palmer C, Martinez A, Fox M, Crandall B, Shapiro N, Telator M, Sininger Y, Grody WW, Schimmenti L. “Assessing GJB2/GJB6 Testing and Counseling as Adjunct to Newborn Hearing Screening” National Society of Genetic Counselors
40. Palmer C, Martinez A, Fox M, Crandall B, Shapiro N, Telator M, Sininger Y, Grody WW, Schimmenti L. “Assessing GJB2/GJB6 Testing and Counseling as Adjunct to Newborn Hearing Screening” American Society of Human Genetics Meeting, November 8, 2003. Los Angeles, CA.
41. Bhattacharyya N, Jones DT, Hill M, Shapiro NL, “The Diagnostic Accuracy of Computed Tomography in Pediatric Sinusitis” Eastern Section of the Triological Society, New York, NY. January 23-25, 2004.
42. Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N, “Population-Based Outcomes for Pediatric Thyroid Carcinoma” American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Phoenix, AZ, May 2-4, 2004
Audio-Digest Otolaryngology. Volume 38, Issue 4. February 21, 2005
43. Sininger YS, Martinez A, Fox M, Crandall B, Shapiro NL, Telatar M, Grody W, Schimmenti L, Palmer C, “Audiologic Findings and GJB2/GJB6 Mutations in Infants/Toddlers Identified with Hearing Loss” 2004 Midwinter Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology. Daytona Beach, FL, February 22-26, 2004.
44. Tarin T, Shapiro NL, “Familial Vocal Cord Paralysis” American Bronchoesophagological Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, April 30-May 1, 200445. Martinez A, Fox M, Crandall B, Shapiro NL, Telatar M, Sininger Y, Grody W, Schimmenti L, Palmer C. “Parental Attitudes Toward Connexin 26/30 Genetic Testing in Their Infants with Hearing Loss” Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting. Orlando, FL, March 4-7, 2004.
46. Grody W, Telatar M, Martinez A, Fox M, Jen J-C, Crandall B, Shapiro NL, Sininger Y, Palmer C, Schimmenti L. ” Molecular Results of Connexin 26/30 Testing as Adjunct to Newborn Hearing Screening” Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting. Orlando, FL. March 4-7 2004.
47. Schimmenti LA, Martinez A, Fox M, Crandall B, Shapiro NL, Telatar M, Sininger Y, Grody W, Palmer C. “Perceived Personal Control as an Outcome Measure of Genetic Testing for Hearing Loss” Association for Research in Otolaryngology International Conference on Newborn Hearing Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention. Villa Erba, Cernobbio, Italy. May 27-29, 2004.
48. Martinez A, Fox M, Crandall B, Shapiro NL, Telatar M, Sininger Y, Grody WW, Schimmenti LA, Palmer CGS. ” Parental Attitudes Toward Genetic Testing in Their Infants With Hearing Loss” Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. October 2004
49. Schimmenti L, Telatar M, Martinez A, Fox M, Jen J-C, Crandall B, Shapiro NL, Sininger Y, Palmer C, Grody WW. “Molecular Testing for GJB2/GJB6 Mutations as Part of the EHDI Process in a Diverse United States Population” Molecular Biology of Hearing Meeting. Bethesda, MD. September 2004
50. Telatar M, Palmer C, Martinez A, Fox M, Jen J-C, Crandall B, Shapiro N, Sininger Y, Schimmenti L, Grody WW. “Infant Screening Study for Connexin 26/30 Mutations in a Multiethnic Population” Association for Molecular Pathology Meeting. Los Angeles, CA. November 2004
51. Shapiro NL, Martinez A, Telatar M, Fox M, Crandall B, Grody WW, Sininger Y, Schimmenti L, Palmer CGS. ” Impact of Genetic Testing and Counseling on Parental Understanding and Attitudes of Infants with Hearing Loss” American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV May 27-29, 2005
52. Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. ” Clinical Characteristics and Survival for Major Salivary Gland Malignancies in Children” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting Scientific Sessions. September 26, 2005. Los Angeles, CA
53. McCarra M, Martinez A, Telatar M, Shapiro N, Fox M, Crandall B, Sininger Y, Warman B, Grody WW, Palmer CG, Schimmenti LA. ” The Frequency of the GJB2 V27I Polymorphism in the Los Angeles Mexican American Population” American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting. October 25-29, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT.
54. Schimmenti LA, Martinez A, Telatar M, Shapiro N, Fox M, Crandall B, Sininger Y, Lai C-H, Grody WW, Palmer CG. “GJB2/GJB6 Testing for Infant Hearing Loss from a Diverse Population” American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting. October 25-29, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT.
55. Palmer CG, Martinez A, Telatar M, Shapiro N, Fox M, Crandall B, Sininger Y, Grody WW, Schimmenti LA “Evaluating the Frequency that Babies with GJB2-related Hearing Loss Pass Newborn Hearing Screening” American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting. October 25-29, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT.
56. Palmer CG, Martinez A, Telatar M, Shapiro N, Fox M, Crandall B, Sininger Y, Grody WW, Schimmenti LA “Evaluating the Frequency that Babies with GJB2-related Hearing Loss Pass Newborn Hearing Screening” Oral presentation at the Hereditary Hearing Impairment Consortium Meeting. October 25, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT.
57. Schimmenti LA, Martinez A, Telatar M, Shapiro N, Fox M, Crandall B, Sininger Y, Lai C-H, Grody WW, Palmer CG. “GJB2/GJB6 Testing for Infant Hearing Loss from a Diverse Population” Oral presentation at the Hereditary Hearing Impairment Consortium Meeting. October 25, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT.
58. Strocker AM, Salvado A, Shapiro NL, “Nd:YAG Laser Therapy of Nasal Tip Hemangioma with Intranasal Extension” American College of Surgeons, Southern California Chapter Meeting. Santa Barbara, CA. January 21, 2006.
59. Shapiro NL. “Cold-Knife Dissection Versus Coblation-Assisted Tonsillectomy in Children” Western/Middle Section of the Triological Society Meeting. Coronado, CA. February 2-5, 2006
60. Kalantar N, Takehana C, Shapiro NL, “Outcomes of Reduced Post-operative Stay Following Outpatient Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy” Western/Middle Section of the Triological Society Meeting. Coronado, CA. February 2-5, 2006
61. Palmer CGS, Martinez A, Fox M, Crandall B, Shapiro N, Sininger Y, Grody WW, Schimmenti LA. “Psychological Outcomes of GJB2/GJB6 Testing in Infants” American College of Medical Genetics. San Diego, CA. March 22-26, 2006
62. Grody WW, Martinez A, Lai C-H, Shapiro N, Fox MA, Telatar M, Crandall BF, Sininger Y, Palmer CG, Schimmenti LA. “GJB2/GJB6 Testing for Infant Hearing Loss in an Ethnically Diverse US Population” Association for Research in Otolaryngology International Conference on Newborn Hearing Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention. Lake Como, Italy. May 31-June 3, 2006
63. Strocker AM, Shapiro NL, “Parental Knowledge and Understanding of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Adenotonsillectomy in Children” Pacific Coast Oto-ophthalmological Society Meeting, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. June 22-25, 2006.
64. Bhattacharyya N, Shapiro NL. “Academic Otolaryngology in the Millennium: Falling Behind” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting Scientific Sessions. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. September 2006
65. Palmer CGS, Martinez M, Fox M, Crandall B, Shapiro N, Sininger Y, Grody WW, Schimmenti LA. ” Genetic Test Results Have a Psychological Impact on Parents of Deaf Children” National Society of Genetic Counselors. Nashville, TN. November 14, 2006
66. Strocker AM, Mowry S, Chan J, Takehana C, Kalantar N, Bhuta S, Shapiro NL. “Immunohistochemistry and EBV in Tonsils of Pediatric Transplant Recipients and Healthy Controls”. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. April 27-29, 2007.
Third Place, Basic Science Poster Presentation
67. Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Staging and Survival for Sinus Cancer in the Pediatric Population” American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. May 22-25, 2009.
68..Starkweather A, Shapiro NL. “Uninsulated Bipolar Cautery Injuries During Adenotonsillar Surgery” American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. May 22-25, 2009.
69. Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Air Quality Improvement and the Prevalence of Ear Infections in Children”. American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery Annual Scientific Sessions. October 4-7, 2009. San Diego, CA.
Cited in:
“Better Air Quality—Fewer Ear Infections: Study Shows Reduction in Air Pollution is Linked to Fewer Ear Infections in Kids” http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/08/health/webmd/main5371915
“Clean Air Means Fewer Ear Infections”
http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_printstory.cfm?storyid+22576
“Study Links CAA Benefits with Lower Otitis Media”
http://eponline.com/articles/2009/10/15/study-links-caa-benefits-with-lower-otitis
“Better Air Linked to Fewer Ear Infections”
http://www.upi.com/health_news/2009/10/09/better-air-linked-to-fewer-ear-infections/
http://medicalfront-page.com/?p=2804
“Improved Air Quality Reduces Ear Infections”
http://dailiydose.righthealth.com/environmental/improved-air-quality-reduces-ear-infections
“Air Quality Up, Ear Infections Down: Study Shows Reduction in Air Pollution is Linked to Fewer Ear Infections in Kids”
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/script/main/art.aspo?articlekey=106361
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=106362
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/ear-infection/news/20091007/air-quality-up-ear
“Less Pollution, Less Earache?” Portera C. Environmental Health Perspectives.
December 2009; 117;12: A540.
“Lorsque L’Air est Bon, La Frequence Des Otites Chute” (When the Air is Clean,
Ear Infections Go Down) Hurault E. Science & Vie, December 2009. p.36.
70. Miller MM, Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Global Warming and Prevalence of Frequent Otitis Media in Children” Annual Triological Society Meeting, Orlando, Florida. February 4-7, 2010.
71. Page N, Pransky SM Tylor D, Merz M, Shapiro NL. “Inferior Turbinate Reduction Using Coblation in a Pediatric Population: A Prospective Clinical Trial”. American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. April 30-May 2, 2010.
72. Sidell D, Shapiro NL. “Accuracy of Ultrasound for Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Diagnosis” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Scientific Sessions. September 28, 2010. Boston, MA
Recipient of AAO-HNS Resident Leadership Travel Grant Award
73. Vakharia K, Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Care of Pediatric Ear Infections” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Scientific Sessions. September 27, 2010. Boston, MA
74. Martin S, Chorney J, Blount R, Wald S, Kain Z, Shapiro N, Strom S. “Changing Adult Behaviors in the Pediatric Perioperative Environment: A Pilot Study” The American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting. October 16-20, 2010. San Diego, CA.
75. Miller MM, Grisby S, Patel SN, Dunn J, Bhattacharyya N, Shapiro NL. “Preoperative Care of Adolescents Undergoing Elective Surgery” American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting. Aprill 29-May 1, 2011. Chicago, IL.
76. Sidell D, Coker T, Shapiro NL. “Foreign Body Aspiration Risks in Children” American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Annual Meeting. April 29-May 1, 2011. Chicago, IL.
Bibliography
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Research Papers
1. Shapiro NL, Cunningham MJ: “Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Children”. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery 1995; 3:369-373. (R)
2. Shapiro NL, Cunningham MJ, Parikh SR, Eavey RD, Cheney ML: “Congenital Unilateral Facial Paralysis” Pediatrics 1996; 97(2):261-265. (R)
3. Shapiro NL, Cunningham MJ, Bhattacharyya N, Choi IS, Spellman JP, Joseph MP: “Osseous Craniofacial Arteriovenous Malformations in the Pediatric Population” Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1997; 123:101-105. (R)
[Date of UCLA Appointment July 1997]
4. Bhattacharyya N, Shapiro NL, Metson R: “Endoscopic Resection of a Recurrent Sinonasal Hemangiopericytoma” American Journal of Otolaryngology 1997; 18(5): 341-344.
5. Shapiro NL, Novelli V: “Otitis Media in Children with Vertically-Acquired HIV Infection: The Great Ormond Street Hospital Experience” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 1998; 45(1): 69-75.(R)
6. Shapiro NL, Malis DJ, Magit AE: “Obstructing Laryngeal Granuloma” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1999; 121(1):164
7. Shapiro NL, Pransky SM, Hartin M, Bradley JS,: “Documentation of the Prevalence of Penicillin-Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae Isolated from the Middle Ear and Sinus Fluid of Children Undergoing Tympanocentesis or Sinus Lavage” Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology 1999; 108 (7): 629-633. (R)
8. McQueen CT, Shapiro NL, Leighton SEJ, Guo XG, Albert DM ,: “Single Stage Laryngotracheal Reconstruction: The Great Ormond Street Experience and Guidelines for Patient Selection” Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1999; 125: 320-322. (R)
9. Shapiro NL, Malis DJ, Charon CC, Billman GF, Kearns DB: “Giant Juvenile Xanthogranuloma of the Tongue” American Journal of Otolaryngology 1999;20:241-244.
10. Shapiro NL, Seid AB, Pransky SM, Kearns DB, Magit AE: “Adenotonsillectomy in the Very Young Patient: Cost Analysis of Two Methods of Postoperative Care” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 1999; 48(2): 109-115.(R)
11. Ansley JF, Shapiro NL, Cunningham MJ: “Rigid Tracheobronchoscopy Induced Bacteremia in the Pediatric Population” Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1999; 125: 774-776. (R)
12. Shapiro NL, Malis DJ, Brewster DF, Kearns DB: “Evaluation and Management of Benign, Non-Congenital Tongue Masses in Children” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 1999; 48 (3) 223-229. (R)
13. Shapiro NL “New Facts About Hearing Impairment in Older Adults” in “Assessing Care of Vulnerable Elders: New Facts About Caring for Older Adults” RAND/Pfizer publications. February 2000. (R )
14. Shapiro NL, Kaselonis GL: “Tracheobronchial Foreign Body Management in an Acutely Ill Neonate” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2000;52:75-77.
15. Huang RY, Shapiro NL. “Structural Airway Abnormalities in Patients with DiGeorge Syndrome: Current Review” American Journal of Otolaryngology 2000;21(5): 326-330. (R)
16. Maghami EG, Shapiro NL, Nelson S. “Gastric Heterotopia” Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2000;126(5):676;680.
17. Huang RY, Shapiro NL, “Adenotonsillar Enlargement in Pediatric Patients Following Solid Organ Transplantation” Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2000; 126:159-164. (R )
18. Bhattacharyya N, Shapiro NL, “Increased Female Authorship in Otolaryngology Over the Past Three Decades” Laryngoscope 2000;110:358-361. (R )
19. Shapiro NL, Huang RY, Sangwan S, Willner A, Laks H, ” Tracheal Stenosis and Congenital Heart Disease in Patients with Down Syndrome: Diagnostic Approach and Surgical Options” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2000; 54: 137-142 (R )
20. Huang RY, Damrose EJ, Alavi S, Maceri D, Shapiro NL “Third Branchial Cleft Anomaly Presenting as a Retropharyngeal Abscess” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2000;54:167-172
21. Shapiro NL, Shekelle PG. “Quality Indicators for the Management of Hearing Loss in Vulnerable Elders” Annals of Internal Medicine 2001;135(Part 2).
22. Bhattacharyya N, Shapiro NL, “Academic Otolaryngology in the New Millennium: Are We Falling Behind?” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2001;124:4-8. (R )
23. Williamson RW, Huang RY, Shapiro NL “Adenotonsillar Histopathology Following Solid Organ Transplantation” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2001;125:231-240. (R)
24. Shapiro NL, Strocker AM. “Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy and Epstein-Barr Virus in Pediatric Organ Transplant Recipients” Laryngoscope 2001;111:997-1001(R )
25. Cunningham MJ, Darrow DH, Goldstein MN, Hotaling AJ, Maddern BR, Shapiro NL. Follow-up Management of Children with Tympanostomy Tubes Pediatrics 2002; 109(2): 328-329.
26. Chiang S, Vu M, Nguyen M, Strocker AM, Horvath S, Shapiro NL, “Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2002;127(1):109-114. (R )
27. Canalis RF, Shapiro NL, Lufkin R, Becker DP, “Congenital Implantation Cholesteatomas of the Occipitoparietotemporal Junction” Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology 2002;111:778-782.
28. Chhetri DK, Blumin JH, Shapiro NL, Berke GB. “Office-based Treatment of Laryngeal Papillomatosis with Percutaneous Injection of Cidofovir” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2002;126(6):642-648. (R )
29. LoTempio MM, Shapiro NL “Tracheotomy Tube Placement in Children Following Cardiothoracic Surgery: Indications and Outcomes” American Journal of Otolaryngology 2002;23:337-340. (R )
30. Cunningham MJ, Darrow DH, Goldstein MN, Hotaling AJ, Maddern BR, Pransky SM, Shapiro NL. “Hearing Assessment in Infants and Children: Recommnedations Beyond Neonatal Screening” Pediatrics 2003; 111 (2): 436-440.
31. Shapiro NL, Strocker AM, Bhattacharyya N, “Risk Factors for Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Children Following Solid Organ Transplantation” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2003; 67(2):151-155. (R)
32. Yueh B, Shapiro NL, MacLean CH, Shekelle PG “Screening and Management of Hearing Loss in Primary Care: Scientific Review” Journal of the American Medical Association 2003;289:1976-1985. (R )
33. DeUgarte DA, Shapiro NL, Williams HL, “Tuberculous Mediastinal Mass Presenting as Stridor in 3-month-old Child” Journal of Pediatric Surgery 2003 Apr; 38(4):624-625.
34. Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N “Complications and Determinants of Length of Stay for Inpatient Pediatric Otolaryngologic Procedures” Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2003;129:169-172. (R )
35. Chhetri DK, Shapiro NL,. “A Scheduled Protocol for Treatment of Juvenile Respiratory Papillomatosis with Cidofovir” Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2003;129:1081-1085. (R)
36. Chhetri DK, Parwar BJ, Hart SD, Bhuta SM, Berke GS, Shapiro NL, “Local and Systemic Effects of Intralaryngeal Injection of Cidofovir in a Canine Model” Laryngoscope 2003 Nov. 113(11):1922-1926. (R )
37. Palmer CGS, Martinez A, Fox M, Crandall B, Shapiro N, Telator M, Sininger Y, Grody WW, Schimmenti LA. “Genetic Testing and the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Process”. Volta Review 2004;103(4):371-390 (R )
38. Hill M, Bhattacharyya N, Hall TR, Lufkin R, Shapiro NL, “Incidental Paranasal Sinus Imaging Abnormalities and the Normal Lund Score in Children” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2004 Feb;130(2):171-175. (R )
39. Chhetri DK, Huang RY, Shapiro NL, “BB-gun Pellet Injury to the Ethmoid Sinus” Ear, Nose & Throat Journal 2004 Mar;83(3):176-180.
40. Bhattacharyya N, Jones DT, Hill M, Shapiro NL, “The Diagnostic Accuracy of Computed Tomography in Pediatric Sinusitis” Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2004;130:1029-1032 (R)
41. Schimmenti LA, Martinez A, Fox M, Crandall B, Shapiro NL, Telatar M, Sininger Y, Grody WW, Palmer CGS, “Genetic Testing as Part of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Process” (R ) Genetics in Medicine. November/December 2004; 6(6): 521-525.
42. Strocker AM, Ford R, Patel S, Ayad I, Shapiro NL, “Airway Evaluation in Conjoined Twins” Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology 2005;114(1): 15-18. (R )
43. Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. ” Population-Based Outcomes of Pediatric Thyroid Carcinoma” Laryngoscope 2005;115(2):337-340. (R )
44. Strocker AM, Carrer A, Shapiro NL, “Validity of the OSA-18 Among Three Groups of Pediatric Patients” (R ) International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2005;69: 241-247.
45. Tarin TT, Martinez J, Shapiro NL, “Familial Bilateral Abductor Vocal Cord Paralysis” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2005;69:1693-1696.46. Palmer CGS, Martinez A, Sininger Y, Shapiro N, Schimmenti LA, Grody WW. “Prelingual Siblings of Children with GJB2 Hearing Loss: Issues to Consider” Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2005;131:1020-1022.
47. Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Clinical Characteristics and Survival for Major Salivary Gland Malignancies in Children” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2006 Apr;134(4):631-634. (R)
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation
Home Study Course: Congenital and Pediatric Problems: Section 1, September 2007.
48. Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Response: The Real Incidence of Thyroid Carcinoma in Children” (letter). The Laryngoscope 2006 Nov;116(11):2095.
49. Kalantar N, Takehana C, Shapiro NL, “Outcomes of Reduced Post-operative Stay Following Outpatient Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2006 Dec;70(12):2103-2107. (R)
50. Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Cold Dissection Adenotonsillectomy versus Coblation-Assisted Adenotonsillectomy in Children” Laryngoscope 2007 Mar;117(3):406-410. (R )
51. Bhattacharyya N, Shapiro NL. “Academic Otolaryngology in the Millennium: We Are Falling Behind” Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2007;137:535-538. (R)
52. Strocker AM, Shapiro NL, “Parental Knowledge and Understanding of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Adenotonsillectomy in Children” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2007 Nov;71(11):1709-1715. (R )
53. Bhattacharyya N, Shapiro NL. “Publications and Academia: Quantity Does Not Equate to Quality” (Response to letter) Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2008;138:257-258.
54. Bhattacharyya N, Shapiro NL. “Response to: Letter to the Editor, Academic Productivity in Otolaryngology from David W. Kennedy, et al.” Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2008 Apr;138(4): 546-547.
55. Schimmenti LA, Martinez A, Teletar M, Lai C-H, Shapiro N, Fox M, Warman B, McCarra M,, Crandall B, Sininger Y, Grody WW, Palmer CG. “Infant Hearing Loss and Connexin Testing in a Diverse Population” Genetics in Medicine 2008 Jul;10(7):517-524.
56. Mowry SE, Strocker AM, Chan J, Takehana C, Kalantar N, Bhuta S, Shapiro NL. “Immunohistochemical Analysis and Epstein-Barr Virus in the Tonsils of Transplant Recipients and Healthy Controls” Archives of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 2008 Sept;134(9):936-939.
57. Palmer CG, Martinez A, Fox M, Zhou J, Shapiro N, Sininger Y, Grody WW, Schimmenti L. “A Prospective Longitudinal Study of the Impact of GJB2/GJB6 Genetic Testing on the Beliefs and Attitudes of the Parents of Deaf and Hard-of Hearing Infants” American Journal of Medical Genetics 2009 Jun;149A(6): 1169-1182.
58. Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Staging and Survival for Sinus Cancer in the Pediatric Population” International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2009 Nov;73(11);1568-1571.
59. Wu A, Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Children: What Are the Treatment Options?” in Allergy Immunology Clinics (ed. Fokkens WJ). Nov 2009; 29(4): 705-717.
60. Bhattacharyya N, Shapiro NL. “Air Quality Improvement and the Prevalence of Ear Infections in Children” Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery 2010;142:242-246.
Cited in:
KABC Eyewitness Channel 7 News Los Angeles: January 28, 2010
KNBC-Channel 4 News: January 31, 2010
KTTV-Channel 11 News: January 31, 2010
Environmental Newswire. February 2, 2010:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/feb2010/2010-02-01-092.html&ct=ga&cd=ZNN-j9Gwoig&usg=AFQjCNFZ1t4gmXSXcg_v_xP6TteFmM6BzA>
“Ear Infections Down Due to Better Air?”
Fox News LA. January 31, 2010
http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/health/ear-infections-air-quality-20100131&ct=ga&cd=oCWnojInvls&usg=AFQjCNEU7yA3gFbWkECfdxObyJAbiMoOoQ
“Air Pollution Linked to Ear Infections”
www.upi.com/health_news/2010/02/01/air-pollution-linked-to-ear-infections/upi-335212010 . February 1, 2010
“Improved Air Quality Leads to Fewer Ear Infections in US Babies”
February 2, 2010
WALO 1240 Puerto Rico Radio: February 3, 2010.
Research Report: New Medical Findings (Singer-Vine, Jeremy). The Wall Street Journal. D3. February 9, 2010.
“Improved Air Quality Linked to Fewer Problems”
http://www.healthyhearing.com/releases/45899-improved-air-quality-linked
March 14, 2010
61. Mowry SE, Ament M, Shapiro NL. “Lingual Tonsil Hypertrophy Causing Severe Dysphagia: Treatment with Plasma-Mediated Radiofrequency-Based Ablation (Coblation)”. ENT Journal 2010; 89(3): 134-136.
62. Vakharia K, Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Demographic Disparities Among Children with Frequent Ear Infections The Laryngoscope 2010;120:1667-1670.
Cited in:
“White Children Have More Ear Infections” http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2010/08/10/White-children-have-more-ear-infections/UPI-89591
“Repeated Ear Infections Seem to Plague White Kids, Poor Kids” http://health.msn.com/health-topics/cold-and-flu/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100262018
“Ear Infections Do Not Afflict All Children Alike- UCLA Researchers Find Demographic Disparities” http://www.westsidetoday.com/n3214/ear-infections-do-not.html
“UCLA Study Finds Demographic Disparities among Children with Frequent Ear Infections” http://www.examiner.com/x-25863-LA-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2010m8d9-UCLA-Study-finds-demongraphic-disparities-among-children-with-frequent-ear-infections?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Los_Angeles-Health
63. Vakharia K, Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Racial and Ehtnic Disparity in the Care of Pediatric Ear Infections” Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery 2010;143(5):691-696.
Cited in:
“Race/Ethnicity Affect a Child’s Therapy” www.upi.com/health_news/2010/10/27/raceethnicity-affect-a-childs-therapy
“Dr. Nina Shapiro and Colleagues Give a Demographic Earful” (Sommer A) www.westsidetoday.com/n3687/dr-nina-shapiro-and.html
HealthDay: “White Kids More Likely to Get Medicine, See Specialist” www.health/usnews.com/health-news/managing-your-healthcare/healthcare/articles/2010/11/1
“Disparities Found in Ear Infection Treatment” (Bixler J) The Chart –CNN.com Blogs. www.pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/11/02/disparities-found-in-ear-infection-treatment/
“Race and ethnicity influenced access to care for children with frequent ear infections”
http://www.pediatricsupersite.com/view.aspx?rid=77510
64. Sidell D, Shapiro NL. “Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography for the Diagnosis of Midline Neck Masses in Children” Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery (in press)
Journal Articles Currently Submitted for Publication
65. Shapiro NL ” Epstein-Barr Virus Immunohistochemical Markers and EBV Serology in Adenotonsillar Specimens of Pediatric Transplant Recipients” (Triological Society Candidate Thesis, in submission).
66. Miller MM, Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Global Warming and Prevalence of Frequent Otitis Media in Children” American Journal of Otolaryngology (in submission).
67. Page N, Pransky SM, Tylor D, Merz M, Shapiro NL. “Inferior Turbinate Reduction Using A Plasma-Mediated Radiofrequency Device in a Pediatric Population: A Prospective Clinical Trial”. Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology (in submission)
68. Miller MM, Grisby S, Patel SN, Dunn J, Shapiro NL. “Preoperative Care of Adolescents Undergoing Elective Surgery” (in preparation).
69. Bergeron J, Wilken R, Miller M, Shapiro NL, Bhattacharyya N. “Progress of Female Authorship in Otolaryngology” (in preparation).
70. Sidell D, Coker T, Shapiro NL. “Foreign Body Aspiration Risks in Children” (in preparation).
Book Chapters:
1. Shapiro NL, Calcaterra TC, “Orbital Swellings” in Bluestone & Stool’s Fourth Edition of Pediatric Otolaryngology. Bluestone CD, Alper CM, Arjmand EM, Casselbrant ML, Dohar JE, Yellon RF (eds.) pp.939-949. WB Saunders; Philadelphia 2003.
2. Lee NJ, Shapiro NL, “Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas” in Handbook of Plastic Surgery Greer SE, Benhaim P, Lorenz HP, Chang J, Hedrick MH (eds).pp.315-320. Marcel Dekker; New York 2004.
3. Williamson RA, Shapiro NL, “Pediatric Head and Neck Tumors” in Handbook of Plastic Surgery Greer SE, Benhaim P, Lorenz HP, Chang J, Hedrick MH (eds).pp.321-326. . Marcel Dekker; New York 2004.
4. Damrose EJ, Shapiro NL, “Nasal and Sinus Pathology” in Handbook of Plastic Surgery Greer SE, Benhaim P, Lorenz HP, Chang J, Hedrick MH (eds).pp.663-668. . Marcel Dekker; New York 2004.
5. Lewis K Shapiro NL, Cherry J, “Mastoiditis” in Feigin, Cherry, Demmler, Kaplan (eds). Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 5th Edition pp.235-241. WB Saunders; Philadelphia 2004
6. Deville J, Shapiro NL, Cherry J. “Sinusitis” in Feigin, Cherry , Demmler, Kaplan (eds).
Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 5th Edition pp.201-212. WB Saunders; Philadelphia 2004
7. Shapiro NL, “Salivary Glands” in Grosfeld JL, O’Neill JA, Fonkalsrud EW, Coran AG (eds). Pediatric Surgery, 6th Edition pp. 835-843. Mosby Elsevier, Philadelphia 2006.
8. Lewis K Shapiro NL, Cherry J, “Mastoiditis” in Feigin, Cherry, Demmler, Kaplan (eds). Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 6th Edition WB Saunders; Philadelphia.
9. Deville J, Shapiro NL, Cherry J. “Sinusitis” in Feigin, Cherry , Demmler, Kaplan (eds).
Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 6th Edition WB Saunders; Philadelphia
10. Shapiro NL, Suh J. “Orbital Swellings” Bluestone & Stools Fifth Edition of Pediatric Otolaryngology. (in press).
11. Sidell D, Shapiro NL. “Medical Error and Malpractice Issues” in Shapiro NL, ed., Handbook of Pediatric Otolaryngology (World Scientific Publishers) (in preparation)
12. Sidell D, Shapiro NL. “Acute Tonsillitis” Pediatric Head and Neck Infections, Special Edition of the Journal of Infectious Disorders—Drug Targets (in press).
13. Sidell D, Shapiro NL. “Salivary Gland” in Pediatric Surgery, 7th edition. (in press)
Monographs:
Shapiro, NL, “Assessing the Care of Vulnerable Elders: Potential Quality Indicators and Literature Review: Hearing Loss” (RAND publications: 1999)
Lieberthal AS, Schoof B, Marcy M, Friedman E, Culpepper L, Wald E, Todd NW, Hannley M, Runyan D, Rosenfeld R, Miller D, Mahoney M, Cox E, Shapiro NL, Ganiat T, Schiffman R, Lannon C. “Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media”: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (American Academy of Pediatrics/American Academy of Family Practice/Agency for Health Care Policy and Research ) 2004
Abstracts:
Shapiro NL, Malis DJ, Kearns DB: “Evaluation and Management of Tongue Masses in Children” (abs). Pediatrics 1998;102(3) (suppl): 746-747.
Book Reviews:
Shapiro NL. “Diagnostic Surgical Pathology of the Head and Neck. Douglas R. Gnepp. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 2001.” World Journal of Surgery 2001;25 (8): 1097-1098.
Shapiro NL “Otologic Surgery”. Brackmann DE, Shelton C, Arriaga MA. WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 2001.” World Journal of Surgery 2002;26(9):1186.
Books:
Shapiro NL , ed.
“Handbook of Pediatric Otolaryngology: A Practical Guide for the Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders” World Scientific Publishers (in press)
Shapiro, NL
“Take A Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child” World Scientific Publishers (in preparation)
Media:
PRINT:
Consultant for “Could Your Child Have a Hearing Problem?”, Colino S. Child Magazine. March 1999: 66-69.
Consultant for “Diagnosing Ear Infections at Home”, Wood S. BabyTalk Magazine. April 1999: 20.
Consultant for “These Sensible Steps Can Save Your Senses,” Dwass E. Los Angeles Times. September 13, 1999: S2
Consultant for “Ear Infections in Children Prevented with New Vaccine” UCLA Healthcare VitalSigns. April 2000. Vol.23. 3.
Consultant for “Teachers Want Kids to Learn Their A, B, Zzzzzzzzzzzz’s,”
Pyle A. Los Angeles Times. July 9, 2000: E2-3.
Consultant for “Sore-Throat Survival Guide” Kelly AL, Parents Magazine. January 2001; 57-63.
Consultant for “Outpatient Adenotonsillectomy: How Young is Too Young?” Taylor D. Outpatient Surgery Magazine. 2000;1(11):38-43.
Guest Writer for “Finding Your Balance in Life” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Bulletin 2001;20 (3): 23.
Consultant for “Growing Pains: Children with Congenital Muscular Torticollis are Born with a Posture that Tilts in Their Disfavor” Nickering T. Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation 2001;10 (3):63-64.
Consultant for “Radio Waves Latest Technique to Remove Tonsils” Peterson L. Daily Breeze p.B1/B3. May 12, 2003.
Consultant for “Adenotonsillar Enlargement in a Child after Liver Transplantation” Clinical Cases in Coblation-Assisted Tonsillectomy (ed. Roxanne Baer); Apr 2003; vol.1, no. 2.
Consultant for “Take It Or Leave It? Tonsil and Adenoid Removal Less Common But Still an Option” Carpenter L. Pikes Peak Parent. October 2003. p25.
Shapiro NL, “Chicken Skeleton Gave Birth to a Doctor” The New York Times, Section 14LI, Column 2. November 23, 2003.
Consultant for “Coblation Proves Gentler, Less Invasive Than Traditional Tonsillectomy” UCLA Medicine. Spring 2004. Vol 24(1): 5
Consultant for “Healthy Child: Ear Infection Update” Deahl R. Working Mother. September 2004. p. 84.
Featured Physician for ” Coblation CommENTary” December 2004. Vol 6., p.2. ArthroCareR ENT.
Shapiro NL, “Tonsillectomy Myths” American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Bulletin. July 2005, vol. 24, no.7. (12-13)
Shapiro NL, “What’s New in Pediatric ENT?” Outpatient Surgery Magazine. August 2005
Consultant for “The Challenge of Cleft Lip/Palate” Pediatric Update, Fall 2006;13(2):4-5.
Consultant for “Check Those Tonsils” Parent Magazine. November 2006; 88-92.
Journal article quoted in “Kids Can Go Home Two Hours After Tonsillectomy” Rocky Mountain News. Rykman L. December 5, 2006.
Consultant for and research quoted in: “A Closer Look: Air Pollution. Spewing Out Some More Bad News: Consequences of breathing polluted air include appendicitis and ear infections, new studies indicate” Adams JU, Los Angeles Times. October 12, 2009. E1, E4.
TELEVISION
Featured Surgeon for “Pediatric Sleep Disorders” KTTV Fox 11 News at 10. March 6, 2000,
Fox Good Day, New York. March 2000.
Featured Surgeon for “Kids and Snoring” NBC News Channel, April 2000.
Featured Surgeon for “Jamie’s Story: I Wanna Breathe” Discovery Health Channel, Medical Diary. September-December 2000.
Featured Surgeon for “Coblation Tonsillectomy”. KCBS 2 News, KCAL 9 News, KABC 7 News. May 6, 2003.
Featured surgeon for “HealthZone” (host: Amy Hendel). “Coblation Adenotonsillectomy” Adelphia Cable Channel. June 20-25, 2006.
Featured Guest Physician for “Five Common Procedures in Children: Tonsillectomy”. The Doctors (CBS).
November 19, 2008
Guest Panelist “NBC Extra TV Lifechangers”. January 31, 2009
Guest Surgeon for The Doctors (CBS): “Do You Need to See a Specialist?”
“What YOUR Doctor Does to Stay Healthy” March 12, 2009
Guest Commentator for “Candy Smoking” Seven Network Australia. June 6, 2009
Guest Surgeon: “The Doctors” TV Show (CBS). “Can We Cure It?” (Ear Tubes) December 2, 2009.
INTERNET
Consultant for “Testing Kids’ Hearing: Problems Can Now Be Detected Early” NBC News Channel and www.Healthsurfing.com, April 6, 2000.
Consultant for “Doctors Can Now Zap Overgrown Tonsils in 5 Minutes”
Schorr M. www.ABCNews.com. July 18, 2000.
Consultant for “Easing Pain of Tonsillectomies: New Radiofrequency Technique Spares Kids Long Recovery Times, Doctors Say. Dotinga R. Healthcentral.com. July 18, 2004.
Consultant for ” Many Parents Unclear on Genetic Testing Results” McCook A. www.reutershealth.com. June 8, 2005.
Consultant for “Losing Tonsils to Gain a Good Night Sleep” Elston C. www.parenthood.com/articles.html?article_id9159.September 2005Consultant for “Tonsils, Tossing, and Turning: Can a Tonsillectomy Help a Child with Sleep Problems?” Brown T. in: iparenting. www.preschoolertoday.com/articles/3971.php. May 23, 2006.
Consultant for “Lack of Complications After Tonsillectomy” Cukan A. United Press International-Consumer Health. www.upi.com/ConsumerHealthDaily/view.php?StoryID=20061117-114445-8306r
Consultant for “Shorter Post-Operative Recovery Stay Following Outpatient Tonsillectomy for Kids is Safe, Cost-Efficient. Medpage. www.vpico.com/articlemanager/printerfriendly.aspx?article=135246
Consultant for “Real Simple” http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,1828378,00.html?xid=sleeptight
“More Solutions to Your Child’s Sleep Problems” Cettina T Summer 2008.
Consultant for http://www.pediascribe.com/podcast/128 “Tonsils and Adenoids” June 16, 2008
Consultant for: http://www.westsidetoday.com/m1-292/great-tips-to-start.html “Great Tips to Start the School Year Off Right” Sommer A. September 4, 2008.
Consultant for http://www.westsidetoday.com/s5-500/finance.html “5 Things to End the Financial Year Right: Don’t Say “Bah Humbug” to Your Money” Sommer A. December 4, 2008.
Consultant for “Campus Circle (www.campuscircle.com) “Flying Healthfully Without a Net: It’s Graduation Time. Do You Know Where Your Benefits Are?” Sommer A. Issue 12, vol. 19. March 25-31, 2009 pp.5
Writer: “Does Your Child Snore?” http://www.momlogic.com/2009/05/does_your_child_snore.php May 15, 2009.
Writer: “Ear Infection Controversy” http://www.momlogic.com/2009/05/ear_infection_antibiotics.php May 29, 2009.
Consultant for “Study: Many Kids May Not Be Getting Their Zzzzzzz’s” CBS Early Show, June 8, 2009 http://www.momlogic.com/2009/06/the_bottom_line_on_zicam.php June 19, 2009
Writer: “Summer’s Here! Swimmer’s Ear!” http://www.momlogic.com/2009/06/summers_here_swimmers_ear.php. June 22, 2009.
Writer: “Reading This May Save Your Child’s Life”
http://www.momlogic.com/2009/07/reading_this_may_save_your_chi.php July 6, 2009
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Consultant for: “Back to School—Without the Swine Flu” Sommer A. http://www.westsidetoday.com/n1369/back-to-school-without.html August 7, 2009.
Consultant for: “Doctor’s Tips for Keeping Your Kids Healthy” Krieger L. http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/family/kids-parenting/healthy-kids-tips-000000001 August 2009.
Writer: “Cleaner Air May Lower Frequency of Ear Infections” http://www.momlogic.com/2009/10/clean_air_may_lower_frequency_of_ear_infectionsOctober 29, 2009
Writer: “We Haven’t Really Come a Long Way, Baby” http://www.momlogic.com/2009/11/we_havent_really_come_a_long_way_babyNovember 3, 2009.
Writer: “Swine Flu Shot Guilt” http://www.momlogic.com/2009/11/swine_flu_shot_guilt November 13, 2009
Writer: ” My Child is Having Surgery” http://www.momlogic.com/2009/11my_child_is_having_surgery November 25, 2009.
Shapiro NL. “Keep Healthy During the Cold Season” http://www.ULMagazine.comDec 2009 (pp22-23)
Writer: ” ‘Tis the Season…For Nosebleeds?” http://www.momlogic.com/2009/12tis_the_season_for-nosebleedsDecember 2, 2009.
Writer: “The ADHD-Sleep Connection” http://www.momlogic.com/2009/12the_ADHD_sleep_connectionDecember 12, 2009.
Writer: ” Weighing the Risks of CT Scans” http://www.momlogic.com/2009/12weighing_the_risks_of_CT_scans.December 20, 2009.
Writer: “New Years Diets: Be Careful Who You Talk To”
http://www.momlogic.com/2010/01new_years_diets_be_careful_who_you_talk_toJanuary 1, 2010.
Writer: “Chopsticks, Drumsticks, Forks, and Knives” http://www.momlogic.com/2010/01chopsticks_drumsticks_forks_and_knives.January 19, 2010.
Writer: “Is It Really A Sinus Infection?”
http://www.momlogic.com/2010/01is_it_really_a_sinus_infection.January 30, 2010
Writer: “It All Adds Up for Girls”
http://www.momlogic.com/2010/01it_all_adds_up_for_girls.January 31, 2010
Quoted in: “Doctors Call For Choke-Free Hot Dog”http://www.momlolgic.com/2010/02doctors_call_for_choke_free_hot_dog.February 22, 2010
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http://www.momlogic.com/2010/03enistein_didnt_have_a_dvd_player.March 7, 2010.
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http://www.momlogic.com/2010/03are_we_making_our_children_obese.March 14, 2010.
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Professor of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Shapiro is Professor of Head and Neck Surgery and Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology at UCLA. She is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and the Harvard Otolaryngology Program. She completed subspecialty Pediatric Otolaryngology training at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego. Her research and clinical interests include demographic factors influencing pediatric otolaryngologic care, post-transplantation adenotonsillar lymphoma, and risk reduction for foreign body aspiration in children. She is the author of the parenting book “Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child”. She is the editor of “The Handbook of Pediatric Otolaryngology” and a co-editor of “50 Studies Every Pediatrician Should Know”.
Nina Shapiro, MD
Pediatric Otolaryngologist
Dr. Nina Shapiro is the Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) and an Associate Professor of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. As the first fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist at the medical center since it was founded in 1955, her presence has put UCLA 'on the map' in her field.
A graduate of Harvard Medical School and Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences, she also completed her residency training at Harvard. She then went on to complete additional subspecialty training in...
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pediatric otolaryngology at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, and The Children's Hospital of San Diego.
A native of New York, Shapiro has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology Award for Clinical Research, the UCLA Division of Head and Neck Surgery Faculty Teaching Award, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Young Investigators Award. She has also been named "Super Doctor" by Los Angeles Magazine, and has been listed in "Who's Who in America".
She has authored over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, has edited a pediatric otolaryngology textbook, and is the author of the parenting book Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child, releaseded in January 2012. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children, and enjoys spending time with them more than anything else in the world.
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Hype: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice-How to Tell What's Real and
What's Not
Karen Springen
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Hype: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice-How to Tell What's Real and What's Not. By Nina Shapiro and Kristin Loberg. May 2018. 288p. St. Martin's, $26.99 (97812501493051; e-book (97812501493121. 613.
In this common-sense guide, UCLA surgeon Shapiro and coauthor Loberg answer such health questions as whether vaccines cause autism (no) and why gluten-free diets can lead to higher levels of arsenic in the body (rice flour naturally contains the chemical). Shapiro wants patients to do the right thing by getting inoculations (as she and her family have) to ward off diseases like HPV and chicken pox, but she also reassures parents that they can lighten up when it comes to panicking about a little sugar. Each chapter ends with a helpful "hype alert" box that summarizes key points, such as "More men die with prostate cancer than of prostate cancer" and "You are exposed to more aluminum and formaldehyde in nature through air, food, and drink than what you'll get in a vaccine." Money-saving tips include passing on the bottled water, which costs 2,000 times as much as tap (chemicals in the plastic may leach into the beverage, too). Complete with an index, this is an extremely useful, easy-to-read handbook. --Karen Springen
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Hype: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims and Bad Advice--How to Tell What's Real and What's Not
Nina Shapiro, with Kristin Loberg. St. Martin's, $26.99 (288p) ISBN 978 1-250-14930-5
Surgeon Shapiro (Take a Deep Breath) sets out to clear up medical misperceptions in this feisty, fact-filled diatribe (even the acknowledgment page complains that "hype abounds and needs to be bashed"). She tackles such questions as how to put risk into perspective (readers should worry more about eclairs than Ebola), how to understand the causation/ correlation distinction, and how to make sense of medical jargon, with the overall aim of turning patients into savvy consumers and perceptive judges of information. Shapiro argues for accuracy on such topics as the efficacy of vaccinations (she comes down hard on the "antivaxx" movement) and shares research on the utility of vitamins (the main outcome of which, she claims, is "very expensive pee and poop"), drinking eight glasses of water per day ("follow the money" to the multi-billion-dollar bottled- water industry), and juicing (skip the blender and just eat fruits and veggies). Her skeptical, no- nonsense approach and probing assessment of fact versus fiction make for lively reading that is likely to help readers make better health and medical choices. (May)
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"Hype: A Doctor's Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims and Bad Advice--How to Tell
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Review: Take a Deep Breath by Nina Shapiro, MD
There are plenty of challenges that we face as parents. Some are simple, like learning how to simultaneously change a diaper, finish a phone call and prevent your child from knocking over everything on the changing table. Others, like helping your child when they're sick, are a lot more difficult and frightening. As Mom to a child with asthma, I've had my share of sleepless nights trying to decide if she needs to be dragged to the emergency room in the wee hours or if I should just ride it out until morning. And every time, no matter what I decided, I ended up second guessing myself. In an effort to help parents just like me, and you, Nina Shapiro, MD has written *Take a Deep Breath *to help us all understand how kids breath, and how to help them if they're not breathing well.
The science behind how children breath is complex. It changes as they grow and what's normal changes, too. All this just makes it more challenging for parents to know what to do when a child is sick. Doctor Shapiro neatly breaks down normal breathing at different stages in their lives through three sections: Newborn to Three Months, Three Months to One Year, and One to Five Years. In each section, she describes the way a child usually breathes and how it sounds. She makes all those wheezes and gurgles and odd little noises make sense.
And she helps set your mind at ease so that you're not panicked at every last sound your child makes. Her descriptions of the problems children face breathing when they're sick or have allergies is presented in a way that parents can easily understand. There are plenty of things that sound wrong to a parent's ear that are perfectly normally, and Dr. Shapiro makes understanding the difference a little less intimidating. There's also a quick reference page at the end of each section with "Worry" or "Don't Worry" as a guide for some common concerns.
Take a Deep Breath, Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child provides a framework for understanding how children breath and for helping them when they're ill. Whether your child is healthy or suffers from chronic problems like asthma, you will find this book a comforting guide to managing your child's health.
A copy of this book was provided for review.
Breathe easier: New parenting book addresses full range of children's respiratory issues
Amy Albin | December 05, 2011
Why do infants make snorting sounds during feedings? Is snoring normal in a toddler? Is it safe to give popcorn to a 2-year-old? How many colds a year are normal for a 5-year-old? Does air quality in the home affect a child's respiratory system?
About 80 to 90 percent of children at one time or another experience breathing problems. In her new book, "Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child" (World Scientific Publishers), scheduled for publication in January 2012, Dr. Nina L. Shapiro, director of pediatric ear, nose and throat at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA and an associate professor of surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, explains all the puzzling and oftentimes distressing breathing patterns children have throughout development.
"We all take for granted the silent 'in and out' breathing until a problem arises," Shapiro said. "Based on my years of experience in treating tens of thousands children with breathing issues, I hope this guide will enlighten and empower parents on some of the most asked questions and concerns."
"Take a Deep Breath" sheds new light on the latest research in pediatric breathing issues, sleep issues, airway safety and the truth behind "clean, green" home environments. Shapiro addresses what actually happens when a child breathes, and she guides readers through the uppermost part of the breathing apparatus (the nose), down to the lowermost part (the lungs).
Each of the book's three age-based sections (newborn–3 months; 3 months–1 year; and 1 year–5 years) includes chapters that examine specific respiratory tract locations and potential problems for each age group and provides a "to-do" list offering successful preventions and treatments that can easily be done at home.
"'Take A Deep Breath' is a breath of fresh air for every parent and doctor who cares about children," said Dr. Nancy L. Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News. "Dr. Shapiro cuts through what we need to know and reassuringly tells us what we don't need to worry about. A must-read for every parent and grandparent."
For more information, visit www.drninashapiro.com. Advance copies of the book are available to the media; please contact Amy Albin at UCLA Health Sciences Media Relations at 310-794-8672 or aalbin@mednet.ucla.edu.
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New Year; New News to Make Breathing Easier Thanks to Nina Shapiro, MD
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Dr. Nina L. Shapiro, UCLAWhy do infants make snorting sounds during feedings? Is snoring normal in a toddler? Is it safe to give popcorn to a 2-year-old? How many colds a year are normal for a 5-year-old? Does air quality in the home affect a child’s respiratory system?
Find out the answers to these and other common questions in “Take a Deep Breath: Clear the Air for the Health of Your Child” (World Scientific Publishers — set for January 2012 release), by Dr. Nina L. Shapiro, director of pediatric ear, nose and throat at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA and an associate professor of surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, explains all the puzzling and oftentimes distressing breathing patterns children have throughout development.
“We all take for granted the silent ‘in and out’ breathing until a problem arises,” Shapiro said. “Based on my years of experience in treating tens of thousands children with breathing issues, I hope this guide will enlighten and empower parents on some of the most asked questions and concerns.”
“Take a Deep Breath” sheds new light on the latest research in pediatric breathing issues, sleep issues, airway safety and the truth behind “clean, green” home environments. Shapiro addresses what actually happens when a child breathes, and she guides readers through the uppermost part of the breathing apparatus (the nose), down to the lowermost part (the lungs).
Each of the book’s three age-based sections (newborn–3 months; 3 months–1 year; and 1 year–5 years) includes chapters that examine specific respiratory tract locations and potential problems for each age group and provides a “to-do” list offering successful preventions and treatments that can easily be done at home.
“‘Take A Deep Breath’ is a breath of fresh air for every parent and doc'Take a Deep Breath' by Nina L. Shapiro; a comprehensive guide to your child's breathingtor who cares about children,” said Dr. Nancy L. Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News. “Dr. Shapiro cuts through what we need to know and reassuringly tells us what we don’t need to worry about. A must-read for every parent and grandparent.”
For more information: www.drninashapiro.com
To order the book: http://www.amazon.com/Take-Deep-Breath-Clear-Health/dp/981435497X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325050011&sr=1-1
New Book Identifies 50 Studies Every Pediatrician Should Know
UC Riverside’s Ashaunta Anderson contributed 13 chapters covering topics such as febrile infants, lead exposure, and epilepsy
By Iqbal Pittalwala on May 16, 2016
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Ashaunta Anderson is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Center for Healthy Communities in the UC Riverside School of Medicine.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Now that she is a first-time mother of a six-month-old boy, Ashaunta Anderson, MD, MPH, is especially happy to be one of five authors of the just published book, “50 Studies Every Pediatrician Should Know” (Oxford University Press, 2016).
An assistant professor of pediatrics at the Center for Healthy Communities in the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, Anderson contributed 13 of the 50 chapters to the book, covering a variety of topics including fever in infants, bacterial infections, childhood exposure to lead, seizures and epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, and sickle cell anemia.
The 50 studies that the five coauthors zeroed in on are divided into 16 sections. The sections broadly cover allergies, behavior, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, ENT, general pediatrics, hematology, infectious disease, neonatology, nephrology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and pulmonary disease.
“In pediatrics, as in all of medicine, we learn standard practices in medical school or in residency, but we don’t always know why we do the things we do,” Anderson said. “So we set out to write this book to highlight what we think are the 50 most important studies in pediatrics as a way to educate people delivering care to children on why they practice what they do today.”
The oldest of four children, Anderson has taken care of children her entire life.
“It comes naturally to me, perhaps as a result,” she said. “I tried several specialties in medical school. Pediatrics was by far the one I enjoyed the most. You could have a tough day, be on call, say, for the past 30 hours, but then you see that the next child that needs to be admitted has this big smile, and that lifts you up and keeps you going.”
Book cover. Image credit: Oxford University Press.
Book cover.
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Each chapter in the book begins with a research question. For example, the chapter “Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination and Autism” asks: Does the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccine (MMR) cause autism? The research question is followed by relevant information about the study – funding sources, when the study began, when it was published, where the study was conducted and who was studied. A concise summary of the study follows, emphasizing the results, limitations, implications, as well as information about what kind of criticism the study received. Each chapter offers other relevant studies for the reader to consider. An illustrative clinical case study ends each chapter.
“This is the kind of book that would be popular in medical journal clubs,” Anderson said. “We have essentially provided CliffsNotes on 50 studies that shaped the current clinical practice of pediatrics.”
To identify the 50 chapters, Anderson and her coauthors – Nina L. Shapiro, UCLA; Stephen C. Aronoff, Temple University, Penn.; Jeremiah C. Davis, Mosaic Medical, Ore.; and Michael Levy, University of Michigan – consulted senior pediatricians around the United States. Michael E. Hochman at the University of Southern California served as the series editor.
“Today we are facing an explosion of medical knowledge,” said Anderson, who joined UC Riverside in 2013. “It’s hard for medical schools to let their trainees know all there is to know – simply because there is such abundance. Of course, not all of it is high quality. In a way we’ve done the work for pediatricians by identifying the 50 studies that have been most influential in how we practice pediatrics today.”
At UCR, Anderson’s research explores the origins of health disparities in the social environments of early childhood. Her work is particularly focused on the impact of early school readiness on later academic achievement and related health outcomes. She is interested in the ways parents, health care providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders interact to support school readiness in all children. To this end, she has conducted a number of qualitative assessments of early childhood educators, pediatricians, and minority parents with the goal of developing a culturally appropriate community-partnered intervention to promote early school readiness.
She is currently evaluating the effect of the school environment on adolescent health risk behaviors. She has also examined the methods pediatricians use to ensure consistent chlamydia screening in sexually active adolescents. She is also interested in the broader policy landscape in her health services research. In the wake of the Affordable Care Act, she is examining the application of the changing health care system to child health.
Anderson is not sure at this time what her next book would discuss.
“Perhaps a book on racial socialization, which is how children learn the meaning of race in society,” she said. “Parents, peers, the media, treatment in school – all of these and more shape how children think of themselves and how they view the world.”
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Book review: 'Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths'
Terri Schlichenmeyer Jun 13, 2018 0
Author: Dr. Nina Shapiro, Kristin Loberg; c.2018, St. Martin’s Press; $26.99; 304 pages
For the last few days, you’ve had a tickle in your throat.
It’s not much, just a hrrumph that’s gone from occasional to annoying. You’ve looked it up online and, well, it’s either allergies, a cold, or you’re going to die. But, as author Dr. Nina Shapiro says in her new book, “Hype” (with Kristin Loberg), be careful what you think you know.
Your doctor may be rolling her eyes at you.
But don’t worry. Says Shapiro, showing up at an appointment armed with sheaves of print-outs, having “done… research” is often a good thing; most physicians are glad to serve better-educated patients. The problem is that some of your new education may be false and some of it may be dangerous.
So how do you know the difference?
To start, if you’re looking for information online, be super-specific in your search and bear in mind that websites with colorful ads are often “exaggerated.” Pay attention to what comes after the “dot” because it matters in a web address. And just because the website looks authentic doesn’t mean its information is.
Remember that we tend to panic about that which is newsworthy, while ignoring what’s good for us; you may worry about Ebola, for instance, (a threat that’s truly small) but you don’t use your seat belt. Learn how to assess risk and remember that sometimes, not acting is the riskier choice. Also remember that even the most benign substances can kill you if they’re consumed in excess.
In this book, Shapiro explains how to tell if a “study” is really of any use for you, and how to properly use the information you’ll get from genetic testing. Find out why there is no “best” diet or exercise. Get the final word on vaccinations. And that handful of supplements you were about to take?
Hold off a minute…
Lie-ins and thyroids and scares, Oh, My! What do you do when you’re feeling poorly? “Hype” lets you separate the help from the hooey.
Don’t, however, think that this is just another voice in the medical jungle. Shapiro (with Kristin Loberg) doesn’t tell readers what to do; instead, she offers the tools to figure out the best next step based on calm truth, not rumor. Shapiro doesn’t hyperventilate in her writing, which is handy and reassuring when you’re faced with a lot of decisions or too much conflicting information.
On that conflict, Shapiro is careful to show both sides to a medical coin – few things, as she points out, are all good or all bad. To that point, she reminds readers that there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to healthcare; she’s also refreshingly candid about her own medical superstitions and practices.
For anyone who wants to be extra proactive in their healthcare choices, this is a book to have. Even though it’s pretty no-nonsense, it’s got a breezy feel to it and sometimes, the authors have a little fun with readers, too. “Hype” is down-to-earth, informative, and your funnybone may even be tickled.
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Serious medicine or snake oil? New book Hype serves up what patients need to know
Wency Leung
Published May 13, 2018
Updated May 13, 2018
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Dr. Nina Shapiro, author of the new book Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice – How to Tell What’s Real and What’s Not, has delved into everything from the importance of vaccines, to the meanings of food labels and the effects of anti-aging skin care products.
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Dr. Nina Shapiro regularly encounters patients who have misinformed ideas about health.
And it’s easy to see why, considering everyone, doctors included, are constantly inundated with health information in the form of news media, studies and advertising.
“So much of it is not necessarily … wrong or false or fake, but it’s exaggerated and twisted a little bit,” she says.
So Shapiro decided to set the record straight with her new book Hype: A Doctor’s Guide to Medical Myths, Exaggerated Claims, and Bad Advice – How to Tell What’s Real and What’s Not.
The book, co-authored by writer Kristin Loberg, delves into everything from the importance – as well as the (minute) risks – of vaccines, to the meanings of food labels (”farm fresh” means nothing) and the effects of anti-aging skin care products (they’re temporary and illusory at best).
Shapiro, the director of pediatric otolaryngology and professor of head and neck surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles, uses a balanced and often humourous approach, skewering unscrupulous scientific journals and overblown studies as readily as she dismantles the idea of detox diets and the myth that drinking water gives you firm, radiant skin.
Here, Shapiro gives The Globe and Mail a reality check on some common, hyped-up health claims:
The claim: “I swear my child has stopped getting ear infections since we cut out dairy.”
The reality check: Dairy has become widely vilified lately, Shapiro says. Sometimes, saliva or mucus can become a little thicker soon after consuming dairy. In infants who have a bottle of milk while lying down in bed, that thick milk may sit behind the throat toward the back of the nose, which can lead to poor ear drainage, nasal congestion and ear infections. But, Shapiro says, “That’s really the only dairy and ear-infection connection.”
More likely, it’s just a coincidence. Often, kids simply grow out of getting ear infections. And ear infections tend to be seasonal, too. For example, most children get them between November and March. So if they cut out dairy in April, and at the same time, stop getting ear infections, the two may seem connected, but one doesn’t cause the other.
“It’s what we would call ‘true, true, and unrelated,’” she says.
The claim: “Ever since I started homeopathic treatments, I feel so much better.”
The reality check: There are plenty of unconventional remedies and supplements that lack scientific evidence. Yet the placebo effect, where one is given a sham treatment or sugar pill, can elicit real positive changes.
“The placebo effect is not something that just means it’s nothing. It really does feel make you better,” Shapiro says.
In addition, people tend to incorporate the treatment or remedy into other lifestyle changes that can improve their well-being. For instance, if you’re taking a homeopathic remedy, you may also be making an effort to eat better, sleep more, manage your stress and exercise.
Shapiro emphasizes there’s a need to put the “complementary” back into complementary alternative medicine. In other words, they’re best thought of as additional options, not substitutes for proven treatment. She says her intention is not to demean unconventional remedies, “but I think people need to understand its place.”
The claim: “I looked up my symptoms online, and all the signs point to migraine headaches.”
The reality check: “If you think you have migraine headaches, you will find that you have migraine headaches,” Shapiro says.
The trouble is many symptoms fit into many different illnesses, and the concern is people may either diagnose themselves with deadly illnesses when they really only have a minor ailment, or underestimate the seriousness of their condition, she says.
Looking up your symptoms online can helpful in guiding your next steps, such as whether you should go to the hospital emergency department or make an appointment to see your doctor next week, Shapiro says. But don’t use your search results to make a diagnosis or treatment plan on your own.
The claim: “I’m getting loads of healthy fruits and vegetables through my juice cleanse.”
The reality check: When you put them through a juicer, whole fruits and vegetables are reduced to mere ounces of liquid. The problem with this is you then strip them of their major benefit: fibre, Shapiro says.
In her book, she admits to enjoying a bottled juice after a long day in the operating room. Each serving contains 1 1/4 mangoes, 1 3/4 apples, half an orange, a third of a banana and a squirt of lemon. It would be impossible to eat all that fruit in the time it takes to drink the juice, she says, but at least if she ate them, she’d feel full, thanks to the satiety effects of fibre. Instead, what she gets is 290 calories of carbohydrates and sugar, no fibre and “enough vitamin A to support a small village” – more than her body can absorb.
“This notion of concentrated high-dose vitamins [from juice] is completely unnecessary. You just excrete it out,” she says.
Don't Believe the 'Hype': This New Book Separates Health Fact from Fiction
By Jim McLauchlin | April 30, 2018 07:07am ET
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Don't Believe the 'Hype': This New Book Separates Health Fact from Fiction
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Dr. Nina Shapiro is used to getting questions. After all, she's both a surgeon and a professor at UCLA.
And at a time when people are having a hard time distinguishing between facts and misinformation, Shapiro thought it would be the perfect opportunity to put all of those questions into a new book, called "Hype" (St. Martin's Press, 2018), in which she separates medical myth from reality. [25 Medical Myths That Just Won't Go Away]
Shapiro warns against putting too much stock in health headlines and asks you take a hard look at the information you find online. She also reminds you to wear your darn bike helmet. Want to know why? She'll happily tell you. After all, she's used to answering questions.
With that in mind, Live Science took the opportunity to ask Shapiro some of our most pressing questions. (This Q&A has been edited lightly for length and clarity.)
Live Science: I want to start with one of the most hyped topics in health: the effects of food and diet. Let's use eggs as an example. One study says eggs are great; the next says they'll kill you. What does this tell us about oft-quoted food studies?
Dr. Nina Shapiro: Food studies will tend to give you extremes, sometimes even, "Here's what will cure or prevent cancer." But we don't have a cure for cancer. We have ways we can help prevent it, but "cancer-busting foods" is a term that really bothers me because people can get wrapped up in it and think, "Oh, here's the answer." You can't just eat this kind of food to avoid cancer or cure your cancer. A lot of these headlines have a grain of truth in them, but the message gets exaggerated. Most people are not scientists, so what I recommend is just to do some simple research behind what you hear.
Certain words will always make me raise an eyebrow. "Groundbreaking," "breakthrough," "game-changing" — all these really strong terms are often misleading, because trust me, I work in this field — very few things are actually groundbreaking.
And when you read a headline that says, "This cures cancer," go beyond that headline. Was it an animal or a human study? Was it done in a petri dish? If it was a human study, was it three people or 3,000 people? Was it over a week, a month or a decade? What is its relevance to you?
LS: Is there a single most dangerous medical misconception floating around today?
Shapiro: There are many. One is the dangerous, dangerous misconception that vaccines cause autism, and that's still being thrown around in the health sphere. Along with that is the misconception that vaccines are not necessary. These false notions get thrown around, and people can quickly lose sight of reality. The vaccinations our children receive have allowed us to all but obliterate horrible, horrible diseases.
Another dangerous idea is that certain foods can treat or prevent cancer, and that certain nonregulated therapies can cure or prevent cancer. There are unnecessary deaths that result because of those false notions.
LS: You mentioned "Jane" in your book, a nurse you knew who did "alternative treatment" for her cancer, including raw food, teas, meditation and exercise. She died after just a few months because she accepted no medical treatment. The story is heartbreaking, but what's the real lesson here?
Shapiro: Part of the point of that story is that complementary alternative medicine is wonderful when it's used as just that — a complement to your therapy. This nurse, had she included all of what she did — eating healthy, exercise, meditation — along with her regimen of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or whatever was necessary, she would have sailed through, and would probably be alive today. She had a very [treatable] cancer. There's really no reason not to use any of that therapy. It's very safe, for the most part. But when it's used as a stand-alone, that's when it becomes potentially deadly. You have to keep the "C" in "CAM," complementary alternative medicine. There's no such thing as alternative medicine. There's medicine that works, and medicine that doesn't. There's no evidence that diet, meditation or whatever works alone when it comes to [treating] cancer.
LS: Related to that, should people be wary of naturopathic medicine or homeopathy?
Shapiro: People think homeopathy means "natural." The idea of homeopathy is taking a small, infinitesimal amount of something and adding it as a tincture to somebody's care and that somehow becomes the treatment.
"Naturopathic" sounds so nice because it has "natural" as a root word, and it's alternative and it's not invasive and doesn't involve standard, FDA-approved medications. The practitioners are usually not physicians. They call themselves "naturopathic doctors," but they're not medical doctors. This can get infuriating, because many places that bill themselves as an "oasis of healing" … prey upon people at their most vulnerable — when they're facing a cancer diagnosis — and [these places] rope people into thinking that their treatment is a viable option as opposed to [chemotherapy], radiation therapy or surgery.
LS: Society has largely vilified smoking. But vaping is newish, and now many states are legalizing marijuana. What's the risk/reward there?
Shapiro: The only benefit in vaping is in helping people quit cigarette smoking. The problem is that it's becoming the gateway to cigarette smoking for children and teenagers. It's more common now to walk into a high school bathroom and see kids "Juuling," using the Juul [device] that looks like a flash drive, rather than smoking now.
A potential benefit of legalizing marijuana, or at least making it a prescription item, is that it can be an adjuvant treatment for patients with chronic pain, cancer pain, intractable nausea or intractable headaches when patients don't respond to other therapies. It could be something used in addition to or in place of, for example, strong opioids, that can alleviate some of this opioid epidemic, which is just a horror that we're facing right now. There are legitimate reasons to prescribe it, so there is a small role for it.
LS: Is there good, basic, simple health advice you can give people that will improve their health and their health expectations down the line?
Shapiro: We can control [laughs] honestly, some very, very boring basics, to be real. Put on your seat belt every time you're in the car. Kids and adults should wear bike helmets every time they're on a bike. Wear sunscreen today, [and] you lessen your chance of skin cancer tomorrow. These things don't make headlines, but these small things, statistically, save more lives and alleviate more long-term health problems than drinking organic milk or whatever the new headline of the day is. Those simple things are live-saving and life-prolonging.
One of my inspirations for this book was simply seeing so many people who were focused on health and wellness and prolonging and improving [their] quality of life just make these stupid mistakes. They don't think of the simple things. My best advice is, do those simple things, and please, whenever you see a health headline that sounds incredible, you need to dig a little bit deeper. Don't believe the hype, I guess.
"Hype" will be available beginning May 1 via Amazon and local bookstores.
Buy Hype on Amazon.com
Originally published on Live Science.