Pediatrics

Key COVID-19 Information for VUMC Employees and Patients

Key COVID-19 Information for VUMC Employees and Patients

Where to find the latest updates and relevant resources.

A First in Youth Sports Safety Ratings

A First in Youth Sports Safety Ratings

“Safe Stars” offers pioneering model for youth league certification.

Saliva Biomarker Predicts Childhood Obesity

Saliva Biomarker Predicts Childhood Obesity

Epigenetics reveal opportunities for intervention.

New Insights into Gut Microbiome and IBD

Series of studies link probiotic protein to beneficial outcomes.

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Improving Evaluation for Functional Nausea

Bringing measurability to a source of anguish for many adolescents.

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More Testing Needed for Infants Exposed to Hepatitis C

Research shows testing in one state falls drastically below guidelines.

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Helping Children with VADs Live Outside the ICU

ACTION collaborators aim to de-escalate care as patients await transplant.

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Urological Improvement after Prenatal Spina Bifida Surgery

Follow-up study of MOMS patients points to some long-term benefits.

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Elevated Urinary ApoAI in Renal Disease

Elevated Urinary ApoAI in Renal Disease

Levels are particularly high in proximal tubulopathies.

Molecular Pathways to Lung Damage in Premature Infants

Molecular Pathways to Lung Damage in Premature Infants

New understanding of how hyperoxia develops may lead to targeted therapies.

PDA Closure: Tackling the Debate, Advancing New Therapies

PDA Closure: Tackling the Debate, Advancing New Therapies

Experts assess current practices and move toward precision medicine.