Christina Echegaray Archive — Page 31 of 36

blood cells
August 21, 2014

Transfusions ease strokes for children with sickle cell

Vanderbilt-led research found regular blood transfusion therapy significantly reduces the recurrence of strokes in children with sickle cell anemia who have previously had “silent” strokes.

August 14, 2014

DeBaun’s sickle cell disease research honored

Michael R. DeBaun, M.D., MPH, has been recognized by the American Society of Hematology (ASH) for his significant contributions and research advances in the area of sickle cell disease.

lungs
July 17, 2014

Study identifies antibody that may fight MPV, RSV

New Vanderbilt-led research published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases has identified an antibody that shows promise in preventing and treating human metapneumovirus (MPV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) — the two leading causes of respiratory infections in young children.

July 17, 2014

Developmental class for babies creates good vibes

Lisa Gracey shares a puppet of an orange bear with 11-month-old son Duke, singing ‘Old MacDonald had a farm,’ encouraging him to be engaged in his music therapy class. He grabs at the soft material and bounces in excitement.

June 19, 2014

Telethon raises over $2 million for Children’s Hospital

June 10, 2014

Children’s Hospital again named among nation’s best

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt was named among the nation’s best children’s hospitals for the eighth consecutive year in “U.S. News & World Report’s” annual rankings released this week.