Pediatrics

Sharing the latest innovations in pediatric medicine and clinical practice from the experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Diagnoses Provides Evidence for Laparotomy vs. Drainage in Neonates
Landmark study compares two surgical strategies to repair necrotizing enterocolitis or intestinal perforation in premature infants.
ROSA Brain Offers Precision, Guidance for Neurosurgery
Bringing a cutting-edge technology into the pediatric surgical suite.
Search for Answers Leads to Geneticist’s Door
Solving the mystery of undiagnosed diseases is an expanding cross-disciplinary initiative.

High Parent Activation Boosts NICU Outcomes
Researchers pursue ways to measure and improve parents’ activation for better outcomes.

Evolving Best Practices in Pediatric Uveitis Treatment
New studies explore advances in standard and immunosuppressive therapies.

Fish Oil for Future Fathers May Reduce Odds of Premature Birth
An accessible, low-cost supplement prevents bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Shorter-course Antibiotics Potent for Treating Pediatric Pneumonia
Comparative efficacy and side effects examined in children with community-acquired pneumonia.

Hepatitis C During Pregnancy Signals Need for Continuing Care
Evidence-based clinic connects patients to postpartum treatment for themselves and their infants months before birth.
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‘All of Us’ Need Personalized Nutrition
Enormous health initiative expands efforts to analyze food and dietary habits.

No Magic Hour for Neonatal Extubation
Study helps dispel the myth that nighttime extubations are inherently riskier.

Transplant Team Examines Reluctance in Pediatric Organ Donation
Study launched to identify best consent practices for improving organ availability.