Child Health

Healio: Study by Michael Bloom recognized among best child health dermatology articles

December 27, 2024

Healio compiles top pediatric dermatology articles of 2024.
Medscape: Research by Carolyn Drews-Botsch cited in article about eye patch use after surgery for single-eye congenital cataracts

January 8, 2025

Early Patching Benefits Kids Born With Cataract in One Eye.
SciTech Daily: Michael Bloom quoted in article about research on skin care products linked to elevated levels of phthalates in children’s urine. Alumna co-authors Juliana Clark and Kelly Garcia mentioned.

October 30, 2024

Alarming Study: Popular Skin Care Products Could Be Exposing Your Children to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals.
The Guardian (UK): Picks up Virginia Public Media article citing Michael Bloom’s research on the potential link between personal care products and exposure to developmental toxicants in children.

September 14, 2024

Kids using lotions have higher levels of hormone-disrupting toxins – study
Motherly: Michael Bloom quoted for his research on the potential link between personal care products and exposure to developmental toxicants in children.

September 11, 2024

Popular hair and skincare products contain concerning chemicals that could harm kids
WVTF: Picks up Virginia Public Media article citing Michael Bloom’s research on the potential link between personal care products and exposure to developmental toxicants in children.

September 9, 2024

Hair and skin care products expose kids to hormone disrupting chemicals, study finds
Biobanking: George Mason University College of Public Health’s recent acquisition of 400,000 biological specimens from Inova Health Systems highlighted. Melissa Perry, Michael S. Bloom (Biobank lead) and Alison Evans Cuellar mentioned.

July 30, 2024

George Mason University Launches Major Biobank to Advance Maternal and Child Health Research
George Mason becomes new home for 400,000 biological specimens from Inova Health Systems

July 17, 2024

With the help of Inova Health System, George Mason University is ready to partner with other Virginia universities on research to improve health during pregnancy and early childhood.
Medical Xpress: Features study by Carolyn Drews-Botsch on extent to which eye patches for unilateral congenital cataracts affect child development and parent stress.

April 18, 2024

No negative impact from prolonged eye patching on child's development or family stress levels

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