Doctors seeing increase in young females with tics, verbal outbursts similar to Tourette syndrome

An international phenomenon of involuntary movements and vocalizations in adolescent girls is now believed to be a functional movement disorder, and while the causes are unclear, TikTok and other social medial platforms may be important contributors.

Pediatricians seeing increase in children with MIS-C after latest COVID surge

Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for children; how to know you’re using a car seat safely

“The misuse rate in car seats in Tennessee was almost 87% in 2020.”

Older age, chronic co-morbidities associated with more severe COVID disease in children

Vanderbilt research found that multiple factors are associated with the severity of COVID-19 disease in children, including older age and chronic co-morbidities such as obesity, diabetes and neurologic conditions.

Study urges new pediatric thyroid surgery protocols

A Vanderbilt study is reinforcing the need to develop specific protocols for children, particularly concerning thyroid disease.

Perkins named director of Pediatric Neurotology

Elizabeth Perkins, MD, assistant professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, has been named director of Pediatric Neurotology at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.