Faculty Spotlight: Michael J. Smith, MD
In this week’s Faculty Spotlight, Michael J. Smith, MD, MSCE, talks to us about his clinical responsibilities, including medical directorship of the pediatric infectious diseases clinic and the pediatric antimicrobial stewardship program. He also shares how he’s adapting at work and at home to treat patients and care for his own children during the age of COVID-19. He believes that collaboration and building relationships with faculty in other divisions has been an essential strategy in adapting to this time of uncertainty.
Common virus wreaks havoc on VLBW infants
Many problems can arise in very low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants, but one common virus has been shown in a new study to increase hearing and respiratory problems, as well as extend hospital stays after birth.