Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Archive — Page 18 of 51
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June 25, 2024
International trial introduces another curative option for sickle cell disease
The therapy, haploidentical bone marrow transplant with thiotepa and posttransplant cyclophosphamide, is as safe and more affordable than the recently FDA-approved myeloablative gene therapy and gene editing treatments. -
June 25, 2024
Connie Orr honored as a Care Partner of the Year
Orr is one of five care partners from across Vanderbilt Health recognized for their exceptional interaction, dedication and positive impact with patients, families and staff. -
June 21, 2024
Eunice Huang named to the Board of Governors for the American Pediatric Surgical Association
As a governor, Huang will work to support the professional life cycle of its members and be a voice for children with surgical problems, with an intentional focus on areas in which the voice of a pediatric surgeon is especially effective. -
June 20, 2024
Kate Carlson named to academic health leadership program for women
The program is targeted to rising women at the equivalent of the associate or full professor level who are established experts in their domain. Participants have a track record of achievement in clinical program development and aspire to lead at the executive level. -
June 14, 2024
Removing race improves accuracy of lung function testing in children
The study suggests the adjustment for race in spirometry resulted in an underreporting — and thus possibly undertreatment — of chronic lung diseases, including asthma and cystic fibrosis, in Black children. -
June 13, 2024
Melanie Walker implemented a new mechanical breathing assist mode in the PICU in just four days. Her quick work saved a child’s life.
Walker received a VUMC Credo Award for her dedication to that patient and to quality and safe respiratory care for pediatric patients. -
June 12, 2024
From clinic to comic cons: Team helps nonverbal, nonmobile patient unlock his interviewing voice
Seven years ago, asking questions was not possible. Ivan, who is nonverbal and nonmobile, had no way to communicate. What he was thinking, feeling or wanting was always a “best guess” for his mom.