Department of Pediatrics
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February 28, 2022
Rinne’s long history of supporting Children’s Hospital celebrated
Last week, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt celebrated retired Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne's long history of strong support. -
February 28, 2022
Study finds azithromycin use during RSV not useful in preventing recurrent wheezing, may cause harm
Vanderbilt research on the impact of the antibiotic azithromycin during severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis overwhelmingly support current national bronchiolitis guidelines, which recommend against antibiotics during acute bronchiolitis due to lack of effect on the acute illness. -
February 24, 2022
MIS-C diagnosis rare in vaccinated children with no previous COVID-19 diagnosis
A Vanderbilt study found that children who received the COVID-19 vaccine who had not previously been diagnosed with COVID infection are unlikely to be diagnosed with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). -
February 24, 2022
Study to explore neurologic impact of flu treatment
A Vanderbilt study will explore the neurologic and psychiatric complications of flu and evaluate adverse effects of the antiviral treatment oseltamivir, also known by the brand name Tamiflu. -
February 23, 2022
Upperman appointed to NACCD advisory committee
Vanderbilt's Jeffrey Upperman, MD, has been appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD) by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. -
February 23, 2022
VUMC designated a Tourette syndrome center of excellence
The Vanderbilt Center for Tourette Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders has been designated a Tourette Association of America (TAA) Center of Excellence. -
February 10, 2022
New insights into hypothalamic obesity
A common Type 2 diabetes treatment being tested for hypothalamic obesity had unexpected results on weight loss and total energy expenditure, Vanderbilt researchers report.