Pediatric Cancer
T-to-A Metric for Fever Fails Scrutiny
Large study results argue against time-prescribed antibiotics for febrile children with cancer.
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School-Age Children with Sickle Cell Face Nutritional Challenge
Underweight children show increased risk of early mortality from early in life.
Mutated DNA Regulator Implicated in Cancer Cell Development
Studies on SETD2 identified correlations between mutated chromosomes in cancer cells and chemotherapy resistance.
Intraoperative Ultrasound Proves Merit in Pediatric Setting
A case study of a patient with multiple endocrine neoplasia demonstrates the synergy of new surgical techniques and technology in a minimally invasive operation.
Pediatric Cancer
Stronger Hearts for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Pediatric oncologists and cardiologists collaborate on reducing cardiotoxic effects of cancer treatment.
Subspecialists Optimize Outcomes in Skull Base Tumor Surgery
In a rare combination of talents, two pediatric subspecialists bring their skills together for operations.
The Role of Ethics in Curing Pediatric Cancer
The potential unintended yet longterm consequences of curing childhood cancer come under the scrutiny of a Vanderbilt oncologist and bioethicist.
Oligosaccharide in Milk Halts Chemo-induced Mucositis
A type of sugar present in human milk can prevent chemotherapy-induced mucositis in animal models.
Why do Some Pediatric Low-grade Gliomas Spread?
The largest study of disseminated low-grade gliomas in children aims to pinpoint drivers of metastasis.
Novel Target for Rhabdomyosarcoma Found
Study provides mechanistic insight into the function of a critical oncogene in an aggressive pediatric tumor.